Sensors

Sensors Overview

By utilizing leading-edge technologies such as magnetic, piezoelectric, and micro-electrical mechanical systems (MEMS), Hitachi offers a comprehensive line of sensor devices (accelerometers, digital compass and magnetic encoders).  Our impressive line of sensors includes giant magneto-resistive (GMR) sensors and a complete line of accelerometers. We have recently introduced the world's smallest digital accelerometer sensor.

Read the full press release: Development of the World's Smallest-Class Digital 3-Axis Accelerometer


Accelerometer Sensors

Accelerometer sensors (MEMS) have the ability to sense a digital unit that is in freefall and in turn respond with disk drive lock down resulting in a protective state and avoiding any sustainable damage. The applications for such a unique sensor include digital cameras, laptops, hand-held computer games, camcorders and anything portable with a hard disk drive.  Accelerometers are also used to detect acceleration in navigation and traffic control systems, in sensors for motion measurement and security systems.

Best in class accelerometers - freefall, size, current drain. Details of our Accelerometer Sensors

Magnetic Encoders

Hitachi Metals developed and is manufacturing a series of magnetic encoders based on magneto-resistive (MR) and giant magneto-resistive (GMR) materials. These encoders offer precise position indication under harsh and dirty environment and are suitable for a variety of rotary and linear applications, such as camera, industrial automation and control. The GMR encoders are available in both 20um and 40um pitches.

Details of Hitachi's Magnetic (GMR) Encoders