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TLE5012B E5000 Evaluation Kit

IFXTLE5012B E5000 Evaluation Kit

MPN: TLE5012BE5000MS2GOTOBO1
Infineon Technologies
TLE5012B - Magnetic, Rotary Position Sensor Evaluation Board
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Overview

The TLE5012BE5000MS2GOTOBO1 is an evaluation board featuring the TLE5012B, a high-performance 360-degree GMR-based magnetic angle sensor. This board is designed to demonstrate the TLE5012B E5000 automotive-grade variant, which utilizes a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) interface to provide precise angular position data. It comes integrated with an onboard 32-bit ARM Cortex-M0 microcontroller to facilitate rapid prototyping and sensor evaluation.

Why Choose This Part

The board showcases the sensor's Giant Magneto Resistance (GMR) technology, which offers superior accuracy over temperature and lifetime compared to standard Hall sensors. The TLE5012B E5000 variant specifically features a PWM interface, making it ideal for systems requiring high-speed data transmission without complex serial bus protocols.

Applications

Steering Angle Sensing
High-resolution measurement of the steering wheel position in automotive chassis systems.
Brushless DC Motor Position
Providing commutation feedback for BLDC motors in industrial and automotive actuators.
Wiper Position Sensing
Monitoring the exact position of automotive wiper systems for improved control and efficiency.
Pedal and Valve Position
Reliable angular feedback for electronic throttle control or valve actuators.

Key Specifications

Contents Board(s)
Embedded Yes, MCU, 32-Bit
Sensor Type Magnetic, Rotary Position
Sensing Range 360deg
Utilized IC / Part TLE5012B

Getting Started

Connect the evaluation board to a PC via the USB interface and utilize the Infineon Evaluation Software to visualize angle data and configure sensor registers. Engineers can leverage the onboard ARM Cortex-M0 MCU to develop custom firmware using standard toolchains like Keil MDK or IAR Embedded Workbench.

Also Consider

TLE5012B E1000 IFXInfineon Technologies - The industrial version of the sensor which provides an Incremental Interface (IIF) instead of PWM.