Hall Sensors for Convertible Roof Systems

Tyco Electronics: Requirements for convertible roof systems increased dramatically over the last twenty years. The system of textile roofs has been developed continuously and complemented by retractable hard tops since the beginning of the nineties.

The complete kinematics has high mechanical tolerances, but the robustness of the complete system must be provided every time. In order to provide availability and accuracy, non contacting position sensors are being used either for on/off position detection or angular positions detection.

For a proper working kinematics in a roof system, position and angular sensors are designed in. Depending on the mechanical design, different types of sensors are being used for these applications, such as on/off position detection at kinematics, angular detections at swivel joints, and end position detections at hydraulic cylinders.

Separate cable assemblies are used frequently which provide a simple and precise mounting in the complex mounting process of a roof system.

For over ten years, Tyco Electronics has provided hall sensor cable assemblies for convertible roof systems. OEM´s and their first tier suppliers benefit from customized, market free available solutions.

The product portfolio of Tyco Electronics offers various solutions. Long term application know-how completes the product structure of Tyco Electronics.

Information about Tyco Electronics – Automotive Sensors:

As a specialist for non-contact sensors (Position, Travel, Angle, Speed, Temperature) Tyco Electronics offers innovative technologies and product solutions for automotive applications, for example:

• Transmission (Neutral, Drive Mode, Gear/Shift position, Speed Sensors)
• Clutch (Position Sensors for Master, Slave and Concentric Slave Cylinder, Clutch Pedal)
• Seat (Seat Track Position, Seat-belt buckle)
• Steering (Torque, Steering and Motor Angle Sensor, Rear Axle Steering Cylinder)
• Brake (Brake Light Switch, Wheel Speed Sensor, Brake Simulation Module or Brake Master Cylinder)
• Chassis (Chassis Level, Convertible Roofs, E-gas Modules)
• Engine and Exhaust Management (Throttle, Air Control, Turbocharger, EGR, Cam- and Crankshaft)
• Convenience Applications (Door Lock Units, Convertible Sun Roof)
• Fuel Level Management (Fuel Level Sensor, Filter Water Detection, Fuel Pump Control)

About Tyco Electronics

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2008 sales of US$14.4 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

For technical information, please contact:

Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
Dirk Reifel
Phone: +49 174 2025 264
E-mail : dirk.reifel@tycoelectronics.com


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