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Frequent questions

  • [FAQ] Sensors in Cooktops

    Do home appliances – specifically cooktops – use position sensors such as Hall-effect sensors to determine the exact position of rotary dials to set the heat setting?

  • [FAQ] Sensors in Washers and Dryers

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV5032 , TMAG5124 , TMAG5110 , TMAG5111 , DRV5013 , TMAG5273 , FDC1004 Question: Can home appliances – specifically washing machines and dryers – use position sensors such as Hall-effect, Inductive or capacitive sensors…

  • [FAQ] Sensors in Range Hoods

    Part Number: LDC3114 Other Parts Discussed in Thread: HALL-HMI-ROCKER-EVM , DRV5032 Question : Can home appliances – specifically range hoods – use position sensors such as Inductive sensors for push-buttons, or Hall-effect sensors for rocker switches…

  • [FAQ] Sensors In Refrigerators

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: DRV5032 Do home appliances – specifically refrigerators – use position sensors such as Hall-effect or Inductive sensors to detect movement or exact position of moving parts?

  • [FAQ] Sensors In Dishwashers

    Do home appliances –specifically dishwashers—use position sensors such as Hall-effect or Inductive sensors to detect movement or exact position of moving parts?

  • [FAQ] Sensors In Ovens

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: TMAG5273EVM Do home appliances –specifically ovens—use position sensors such as Hall-effect or Inductive sensors to detect movement or exact position of moving parts?

  • [FAQ] How would you be able to add backlighting or illumination to an inductive touch button implemented with LDC3114 or LDC2114?

    Other Parts Discussed in Thread: LDC3114-Q1 , LDC2114 , LDC2112 , LDC3114 If I need to add illumination or cutouts in the surface of my inductive touch button, what design concerns should I keep in mind?

  • [FAQ] TMAG5328: How to support using a resistor adjustable switch (TMAG5328) and a generic switch with the same PCB footprint?

    Part Number: TMAG5328 How to support using a resistor adjustable switch ( TMAG5328 ) and a generic switch with the same PCB footprint?

  • [FAQ] LDC3114: Example Code

    Part Number: LDC3114 Where can I find example code for the LDC3114 or LDC3114-Q1?

  • [FAQ] TMAG5170: Where can I find code examples

    Part Number: TMAG5170 Q: Are code examples available to download for TMAG5170 and TMAG5170-Q1? A: Code demonstrating a variety of functions including common device configurations, device output reads, piecewise linearization calibration, and angle…

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