Switches and Latches
The industry’s broadest portfolio of magnetic switches and latches.
Allegro offers a comprehensive range of magnetic switches and latches featuring both Hall-effect and TMR technologies for ultra-low power consumption and high reliability. Our portfolio includes 1D and 2D latches, continuous-time switches, and solutions tailored for automotive, industrial, and consumer applications. Designed with superior temperature stability and immunity to physical stress, these solutions bring precision and durability to digital position sensing.
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Switches
Experience reliable and contactless detection with our Hall-effect switches, featuring ultra-low power consumption and superior temperature stability for precise proximity and position sensing.
Latches
Allegro’s Hall-effect latches deliver stable, accurate position detection with exceptional jitter performance, and advanced chopper stabilization and low-noise signal processing.
Documentation & Resources
Application Note
AN296331 - How to Choose the Best Micropower Switch or Latch Magnetic Sensor for Your Application
This application note discusses the fundamental principles that govern micropower switch and latch magnetic sensors.
OnDemand Webinar
Magnetic Sensing: Maximizing Battery Life in Industrial and Consumer Applications
Join our webinar for a refresher on magnetic sensing technologies and an exploration of the latest technical innovations aimed at reducing power consumption in these versatile, reliable, and high-performance solid-state sensors.
Whitepaper
Maximizing Robust Window Open Detection Systems with Micropower Hall-Effect Switches and Latches
Let's explore the intricacies of designing a robust and effective window open detection solution for
security systems.
Application Note
AN296330 - Selecting the Right Magnetic Switch or Latch for Your Application
This application note is intended to provide a step-by-step process to help designers pick the right Allegro switch or latch part for their specific application.
Blog
Switches vs. Latches: Understanding the Key Differences and Their Applications
Discover how Hall-effect switches and latches, essential magnetic sensors, power smartphones, industrial equipment, automotive systems, and DC motors. Learn their differences and applications in this insightful blog post.
Application Note
Two-and-Three-Wire-Sensor-Interfaces
AN296233 - Electrical interfaces for active sensor integrated circuits (ICs) include both two-wire and three-wire interfaces. These two technology styles are named for the number of required connections needed to communicate the sensor output. This application note discusses use and tradeoffs of both interface styles.
Blog
The Power of Precision: Revolutionizing Switches and Latches with TMR Technology
This blog explores the benefits of TMR technology for switches and latches, highlighting how it's transforming these essential components.
Guide
APS13568 Proto Board User Manual
The APS13568 integrates an ultrasensitive Hall-effect switch with a linear programmable current regulator that provides up to 150 mA for driving a string of high brightness LEDs.
Brochure
Revolutionizing Power Efficiency in Modern Applications
Allegro’s Micropower Magnetic Hall switch and latch sensors are at the forefront of innovation, transforming the design of battery-powered and energy-conscious applications.
Application Note
Unipolar Switch Hall-Effect IC Basics
There are four general categories of Hall-effect IC devices that provide a digital output: unipolar switches, bipolar switches, omnipolar switches, and latches.
Application Note
Smart Locks
New keyless, smart locks are emerging and replacing the traditional key deadbolt locks. With this new technology, the key is no longer used, and the deadbolt position is now controlled by the smart lock itself and not the user with their key.
Application Note
TMR Digital Latches in Point-Level Liquid Sensors
Liquid-level sensors are used in a variety of applications in the industrial and consumer marketplace and play a vital role in providing the necessary data to the host system.
Whitepaper
Maximize Your Battery Life with Micropower Switch and Latch Sensors
This whitepaper delves into the technical advantages of the APS11753 micropower switch and APS12753 micropower latch, showcasing their value propositions and the system-level benefits they bring to power-sensitive applications.
Guide
APS11900 Programming Guide
This document describes two approaches to programming the APS11900 and should be used as a companion to the product datasheet.
Application Note
Introduction to Hall-Effect Switches and Conversion from Mechanical Switches
AN296192 - This application note will discuss the technical considerations necessary to aid with the replacement of an on/off mechanical switch with a Hall-effect switch.