Electric Bike and Pedelec

Technical Article

Efficient and Reliable Solutions to Meet New Emission Standards in Two-Wheelers

P0255: This article discusses the challenges that two-wheeler designers face when switching to an EFI system, notably a 100 ms fast startup requirement.

Technical Article

Solar Energy Systems – New Market Trends in Current Sensing

P0103 - As solar installations grow larger and more ambitious by the day, new trends in current sensing are emerging for this expanding energy market.

Technical Article

Magnetic Position Sensors Efficiently Drive E-Bike with Pedal Assist Systems

This technical article describes two designs for the pedal-rate measurement: a design using a pair of one-dimensional (1D) magnetic position sensors, which is common; and a two-dimensional (2D) magnetic speed and direction sensor design.

Application Note

Design Considerations in Selection of Converter Configuration for Automotive LED Headlight Applications

This application note discusses LED headlights for two-wheelers, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and mild hybrid vehicles, and explores battery voltage and power requirements for the headlights used in these vehicles.

Brochure

Brochure: Driving Change by Advancing Personal Mobility Through Cutting-Edge Technology

Our advanced sensor and power IC solutions are engineered specifically to meet the unique requirements of these designs, providing superior performance and reliability in harsh environments and under complex operating conditions.

Technical Article

Overcoming Long Term Reliability Challenges in Two-Wheeler Rear Combination Lamps

P0240: Using Allegro's LED drivers with integrated noncontact Hall-effect switches instead of mechanical switches can prevent corrosion and improve the reliability of LED systems in RCL applications.

Technical Article

Hall-Based BLDC Gate Drive Saves Microprocessor IO and Provides Zero Speed Torque

P0127: Many BLDC motor applications require Hall-based position sensing to accommodate direction changes quickly and provide holding torque.. Allegro gate driver ICs with integrated Hall commutation are designed with the Hall-based commutation engine integrated into the IC.

Infographic

How Sensor ICs Make Clean Energy Work

Sensor integrated circuits (ICs) are revolutionizing the world of clean energy. Explore the fascinating ways that sensor IC's are shaping out clean energy landscape and paving the way for a more sustainable future.

Video

Clean Energy Overview

In today’s ever-evolving world, clean energy is not just a necessity, but a global responsibility. Join us in paving the way for a cleaner, greener future! Watch Video.

Application Note

Two Wheeler Stop/Tail LED Driver

AN296207 - In two-wheeler stop and tail light applications, particularly those that use a Rear Combination Lamp (RCL), OEMs use LEDs instead of incandescent bulbs to ensure longer application life.

Application Note

Differential Hall-Effect Sensors: Safer and More Reliable for Two-Wheelers of the Future

AN296173 - The use of electronic controls for engine, transmission, and wheel speed in two- and three-wheeled vehicles is growing, particularly in developing nations. This trend is largely driven by mandates to improve air quality, fuel efficiency, and vehicle safety worldwide.

Video

On Axis vs. Off Axis Angle Sensor IC Measurement Configurations

Allegro’s family of contactless Hall magnetic high resolution 360° angle sensor ICs are designed for safety critical automotive and industrial applications. With their system-on-chip (SoC) architectures, they provide fast output refresh rates and low signal path latency.

Technical Article

Current Sensing For Renewable Energy

In grid-tied photovoltaic systems, designers must focus on minimizing cost per watt to deliver the best possible return on investment.

Application Note

Using the A1330 in a Short Stroke Application

AN296163 - This application note is a guide for using the A1330 angle sensor IC for short stroke rotational position sensing, including information on magnet choice and orientation.

Technical Article

Crank Sensor IC for Stop-Start

This article describes start-stop operation and enabling Hall-effect integrated circuits, in particular the Allegro MicroSystems ATS694 and the previous generation ATS658, which are used in this application.

Application Note

Improving Efficiency in Smart Grid Applications With Fully Integrated Current Sensing ICs

With increasing concerns about the global demand for energy and environmental awareness, power electronics applications are under pressure to improve efficiency.

Technical Article

Overcoming Battery Cooling Challenges to Enable Safe and Reliable Electric Two-Wheelers

P0276: This article discusses options available in battery technology, commonly used battery cooling methods, requirements and challenges associated with cooling methods, and motor drivers that overcome these challenges.

Video

Allegro Differential Speed Sensor System Solutions

Seth Prentice, Strategic Marketing Manager for Allegro MicroSystems Speed Sensor IC group, discusses IC solutions for designing speed sensing applications including automotive transmissions, washing machine drum speeds, and fork lift positioning requiring reliable consistent output signals.

Whitepaper

Demystifying GaN Drivers in Clean Energy Application

The next generation of electric switches based on wide bandgap semiconductors are gaining popularity in the market.

Application Note

Method for Mechanical Mounting Tolerance Compensation on Allegro Speed Sensors

AN296175 - Accuracy requirements for absolute mechanical edge detection on cam sensors and more generally on engine management speed sensors have noticeably increased with the need for power optimization and emissions control in car engines being sold today.

Guide

A4915MET Evaluation Board User Guide

This evaluation board is used to demonstrate the Allegro A4915MET three-phase MOSFET driver IC.

Infographic

Personal Mobility Infographic

Experience the Allegro Microsystem solutions that sense, regulate, and drive in electric 2 wheeler applications.