XENSIV™ magnetic sensor solutions for power tools

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What are the key use cases of Infineon's magnetic sensors in power tools?

Infineon magnetic sensors are utilized in various power tool applications, enhancing their performance and efficiency.

Key uses include:

Position sensing: Accurate detection of drill trigger movement and direction indication.
Current sensing: Precise measurement and control of power tool current.
BLDC motor commutation: Magnetic sensors detect rotor position, optimizing motor efficiency and torque.

What are the benefits & advantages of using magnetic sensors in power tools?

To enhance power tool designs, magnetic sensors can make a significant difference in various use cases. The key benefits include:

Longer life span and no regular maintenance due to removal of brushes and commutators
Higher efficiency and less heat
Lower noise and EMI
Higher torque in a smaller form factor
Less weight and more compact design
High stability of magnetic thresholds
Low jitter, typically 0.35 μs
Increase durability and reliability

These advantages contribute to enable BLDC motors and improving motor as well as trigger performance in devices such as cordless power tools and cordless hedge trimmers.

Can you provide examples of successful implementations of Infineon sensors in power tools?

Yes, Infineon sensors have been successfully used in cordless hedge trimmers and cordless vacuum cleaners for BLDC motor commutation. For more examples, download the application presentation.

Does Infineon offer other power tool solutions beyond magnetic sensors?

Yes—Infineon supports complete cordless and corded power tool and outdoor power equipment designs well beyond magnetic sensors, covering brushed and brushless motor control, connectivity, security, HMI, charging, SMPS and BMS, memory, and sensing. Choose from power MOSFETs, gate drivers and motor-control ICs, MCUs, Hall/angle/pressure sensors, voltage regulators and DC‑DC converters, power supply ICs, Semper™/NOR flash, authentication ICs, capacitive sensing, LEDs, Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth®, and USB‑C charging solutions.

For more information visit the application page power tools.

Explore our broad product portfolio of magnetic position and current sensors to find the perfect fit.

XENSIV™ 3D Hall sensors

Simulate ONLINE - Magnetic design tool for XENSIV™ 3D magnetic sensors

The tool provides dedicated simulation results for all use cases that can be covered with our 3D magnetic sensors.

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Infineon Developer Community – 3D sensors

Browse dedicated forums for 3D magnetic sensor design questions—get answers from peers and Infineon experts.

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XENSIV™ magnetic switches

Simulate ONLINE – Magnetic design tool for Xensiv™ magnetic switches

The tool enables you to simulate the magnetic field of various shaped permanent magnets. You can either check the individual switching behavior of a specific sensor or let the tool automatically search for a best-fit sensor solution.

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Infineon Developer Community – Switches & latches forums

Browse dedicated forums for magnetics switches design questions—get answers from peers and Infineon experts.

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XENSIV™ current sensors

Simulate ONLINE - Sensing Structure Design Tool for XENSIV™ coreless current sensor family

The tool lets you simulate the 3D magnetic field for your busbar or PCB geometry and quickly extract key parameters (transfer factor, resistance, power dissipation), while also analyzing the impact of sensor mounting tolerances through x/y/z displacement studies.

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Infineon Developer Community – Current sensors forums

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Position sensing in drill trigger or direction indicator: Evaluate XENSIV™ TLE493D-W2B6 3D Hall magnetic sensor

XENSIV™ TLE493D-W2B6 MS2GO 3D magnetic sensor 2GO kit helps you get started with our 3D magnet sensor TLE493D-W2B6 (ASIL-B supported). The board features XMC4200, XMC1100, I²C interface, it replaces potentiometer & optical solutions, offers high temp stability. Get the add-on multifunctional control trigger

Easy mounting on all 3D magnetic sensor 2GO kits and Shield2Go, incl. pre-mounted magnet and two feathers.
Use Case: Control trigger, with both linear movements and direction selection for HMI interface on power tool. It can be used in versatile applications as e.g. vacuum cleaner and more.