MDT launches ultra‑low‑power dual‑axis magnetic switch IC for continuous magnetic sensing
Executive summary: MDT announced the TMR1228D magnetic switch IC with microampere‑level power consumption, continuous operation, ±5 Gauss sensitivity and quadrature A/B outputs. The ultra‑low‑power sensor enables battery‑operated IoT devices such as smart meters and position detectors to run longer without frequent recharging or replacement.
Who is involved: MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd (MDT) and its new product TMR1228D.
Likely next (inference): MDT will begin sample shipments to customers and seek design wins in smart‑metering and industrial sensing markets.
MDT has released the TMR1228D, a dual‑axis magnetic switch integrated circuit that operates in the microampere range while providing continuous sensing. The device uses tunnel magnetoresistance technology to achieve a sensitivity of ±5 gauss and delivers quadrature A/B outputs, allowing it to detect both the magnitude and direction of magnetic fields on two axes. Its always‑on architecture means the IC can remain active without significant power draw, a feature highlighted in the company’s multilingual press releases. Because the TMR1228D consumes only a few microamps, it can be placed in battery‑powered systems that require constant magnetic monitoring, such as smart meters, valve position sensors, and motor‑control feedback loops. The reduced power budget extends the operational life of these devices, potentially lowering maintenance costs and enabling new designs where frequent battery replacement would be impractical. In the short term, MDT expects the part to gain traction among manufacturers seeking to improve the energy efficiency of their sensing subsystems, which may shift purchasing decisions toward ultra‑low‑power magnetic solutions and increase pressure on competitors to offer comparable power performance.
Timeline
- — MDT presenta el TMR1228D, un circuito integrado con un consumo de energía de nivel microamperio (PR Newswire)
- — MDT stellt den TMR1228D vor: einen hochsensiblen, zweiachsigen magnetischen Schalter-IC mit „Always-On"-Funktion und Stromverbrauch im Mikroampere-Bereich (PR Newswire)
- — MDT présente le TMR1228D, un circuit intégré de commutateur magnétique biaxial, toujours actif et à haute sensibilité, avec une consommation électrique de l'ordre du microampère (PR Newswire)
Analysis — what this means
Sectors affected
- Smart metering
- Rotary position sensing
- Linear position sensing
- Motion control
Key entities
Sources
- MDT presenta el TMR1228D, un circuito integrado con un consumo de energía de nivel microamperio — PR Newswire
- MDT stellt den TMR1228D vor: einen hochsensiblen, zweiachsigen magnetischen Schalter-IC mit „Always-On"-Funktion und Stromverbrauch im Mikroampere-Bereich — PR Newswire
- MDT présente le TMR1228D, un circuit intégré de commutateur magnétique biaxial, toujours actif et à haute sensibilité, avec une consommation électrique de l'ordre du microampère — PR Newswire
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