Methode Electronics and SensorDynamics AG Announce ''ASIC ready'' Smart Position Sensors for Demanding Micron Precision Measurem

  
    
  
  
    
      Methode Electronics, Automotive Group Europe, a division of Methode 
      Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: METH), a global developer and manufacturer of 
      electronic component and subsystem devices and, SensorDynamics AG, a 
      development company manufacturing intricate microchip and micro-sensor 
      systems announced today the availability of the first jointly developed 
      Smart Position Sensor for applications requiring micro precision. This 
      is a major achievement for the partnership entered by both companies.
    
    
      Methode’s and SensorDynamics’ 
      innovative sensor technology allows the direct position sensing of a 
      metallic target. It also offers a high level of micro-precision and 
      flexibility in terms of the geometrical configurations that are 
      possible, sensing range, electrical interfaces and operational 
      environmental conditions.
    
    
      Unlike conventional position sensors on the market today it has in-built 
      self diagnostics. This eliminates the need of plausibility checks by 
      other control modules and achieves a fail-safe operation mode without 
      employing multiple sensing elements. An integrated, patented 
      self-learning system continuously adapts itself from any tolerances and 
      lifetime variations.
    
    
      This intelligent device relies on field proven Eddy current sensing and 
      automotive qualified semiconductor technology. Advanced IC packaging 
      technology enables operation in hostile environments at temperatures 
      from -400C up to +1500C. 
      PWM, LIN, SPI, UART and GPIOs electronic interfaces are ASIC in-built. 
      The integrated microcontroller, memory and firmware components give the 
      end customer a high degree of freedom for adaptation to their specific 
      applications.
    
    
      Emulation and verification tools are available for customer specific 
      sensor system applications.
    
    
      Methode Electronics and SensorDynamics have already been awarded 
      automotive programs and continue to extend their product portfolio of 
      Smart Position Sensor within the Automotive and related markets.
    
    
      About Methode Electronics, Inc.
    
    
      Methode Electronics, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets component 
      devices and subsystems worldwide for OEMs. Methode's components are 
      found in the primary end markets of automotive, information processing 
      and networking equipment, voice and data communications systems, 
      consumer electronics, aerospace vehicles, and industrial equipment. Its 
      products employ electrical, electronic, and opto-electronic technologies 
      such as sensors, interconnects, and controls. For more information on 
      Methode Electronics, Inc., its products and services, please go to www.methode.com
    
    
      About SensorDynamics AG
    
    
      SensorDynamics is a fast-growing semi-fabless semiconductor company that 
      focuses on innovative sensor solutions for high volume applications in 
      automotive and automation. SensorDynamics develops and supplies failsafe 
      micro and wireless semiconductor sensor systems for automotive key 
      accounts mainly and holds a TS16949 certification. The company acts as 
      general contractor and cooperates closely with world-leading suppliers 
      of manufacturing and testing technologies. Headquartered in 
      Graz-Lebring, Austria, SensorDynamics has subsidiaries in Italy, 
      Germany, Slovenia and France. For more information on SensorDynamics, 
      its products and services please go to: www.sensordynamics.cc