MLX9042X TRIAXIS® MAGNETIC POSITION SENSORS
Melexis expands its portfolio of 3D magnetic position sensing solutions with the introduction of the MLX9042x series. These sensors are intended for cost-conscious automotive customers who need to measure absolute position accurately and safely in harsh and noisy environments over an extended temperature range. By focusing on the advanced features, the latest rotary and linear positioning devices offer economical solutions.
MLX9042x Triaxis® Magnetic position sensors
Melexis expands its portfolio of 3D magnetic position sensing solutions with the introduction of the MLX9042x series. These sensors are intended for cost-conscious automotive customers who need to measure absolute position |
accurately and safely in harsh and noisy environments over an extended temperature range. By focusing on the advanced features, the latest rotary and linear positioning devices offer economical solutions. |
MLX90421
Magnetic position sensor suited for demanding but cost-conscious automotive applications. It supports rotary or linear motions of the magnet, with analog or PWM output.
MLX90422
Magnetic position sensor suited for demanding but cost-conscious automotive applications. It supports rotary or linear motions of the magnet, with SENT output.
MLX90423
Triaxis® Hall magnetic front end, an analog to digital signal conditioner. Motion: Linear Output: Ratiometric Analog / PWM / SENT Strayfield immunity ISO11452-8: 5mt
MLX90424
The MLX90424 is a magnetic position sensor IC designed for linear movement applications integrating a wake up switch function. It combines three isolated dies: two MLX90423 Triaxis® position sensors and one MLX92292 Switch.
MLX90425
Magnetic position sensor suited for demanding but cost-conscious automotive applications. It offers up to 5 mT stray field immunity and supports 360° rotary motion of the magnet, with analog or PWM output.
MLX90426
Magnetic position sensor suited for demanding but cost-conscious automotive applications. It offers up to 5 mT stray field immunity and supports 360° rotary motion of the magnet with SENT output.
MLX90427
The MLX90427 is a magnetic position sensor designed for embedded apps with high safety, EMC robustness & stray field immunity. It offers SPI output with 4 modes: rotary, joystick, rotary stray field, & raw data.
MLX90376
An absolute magnetic position sensor IC handling 360° rotary automotive applications with stray field immunity. It offers a dual-stacked die PCB-less version and supports system integration up to ASIL D.

The MLX9042x series is designed for use in cost-sensitive automotive applications including powertrain actuators, pedal positioning, fuel level gauges and transmission systems, though also suitable for industrial implementations. It consists of a Triaxis® Hall magnetic front end, an analog to digital signal conditioner, |
a DSP for advanced signal processing and a programmable output stage driver (analog, PWM or SENT). The MLX9042x series has superior capabilities in terms of functional safety, absolute maximum ratings (AMR), electromagnetic compliance (EMC) characteristics and supports operating temperature up to 160 °C. |
MLX9042x Features and benefits
- Stray field immunity (SFI) up to 5 mT (or 4 kA/m) as per ISO11452-8
- Programmable measurement range and linear transfer characteristic
- Certification
• AEC-Q100 Grade-0
• ISO26262 ASIL B or ASIL C (SEooC) - Temperature from -40°C to 160°C
- Packages, RoHS compliant
• SOIC-8 single die
• TSSOP-16 dual die or dual stack die
• DMP-4, single die PCB-less
• SMP-3, single die PCB-less
• SMP-4, dual die or dual stack die PCB-less
Application Examples
- Accelerator pedal position
- Brake pedal position
- Steering angle
- Ride height position
- Human machine interfaces
- Shifter position
- Transmission sensor
- Flap actuators
- Coolant valves
- Thermal valves
- Air management valves

