MultiDimension Technology launches TMR1228D, a dual‑axis magnetic switch IC with always‑on sensing and microampere power draw, targeting smart metering and position‑control markets
Executive summary: MultiDimension Technology announced the TMR1228D dual‑axis magnetic switch IC with always‑on operation and microampere‑level power consumption. The device meets the power‑efficiency needs of smart‑metering and position‑sensing markets by delivering continuous magnetic field detection with minimal energy draw.
Who is involved: MultiDimension Technology (MDT) as the developer; prospective users include smart‑meter manufacturers, industrial automation firms, and motion‑control system integrators.
Likely next (inference): The announcement did not disclose specific timelines for sampling, volume production, or customer adoption.
The launch of MDT’s TMR1228D introduces a dual‑axis magnetic switch IC that operates in an always‑on mode while drawing only microamperes of current. The device combines high sensitivity (±5 gauss) with quadrature A/B outputs, allowing it to detect magnetic fields in two orthogonal axes without the need for periodic wake‑up cycles. This architecture is aimed at applications where continuous sensing is required but power budgets are tight, such as smart metering equipment and position‑control modules. By eliminating the need for duty‑cycled sampling, the TMR1228D can extend the operational life of battery‑powered sensors, reducing the frequency of maintenance or battery replacement in field‑deployed meters. The always‑on capability also simplifies system design, as designers can rely on a constant output stream without additional control logic. In the near term, MDT is likely to see interest from manufacturers of utility meters and industrial actuators who prioritize low‑power, reliable position detection, which could lead to design wins in upcoming product cycles.
Timeline
- — MDT stellt den TMR1228D vor: einen hochsensiblen, zweiachsigen magnetischen Schalter-IC mit „Always-On"-Funktion und Stromverbrauch im Mikroampere-Bereich (PR Newswire)
- — MDT presenta el TMR1228D, un circuito integrado con un consumo de energía de nivel microamperio (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 stellt den TMR1228D vor: einen hochsensiblen, zweiachsigen magnetischen Schalter-IC mit „Always-On"-Funktion und Stromverbrauch im Mikroampere-Bereich — PR Newswire
- MDT presenta el TMR1228D, un circuito integrado con un consumo de energía de nivel microamperio — 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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