SK keyfoundry can build 3D Hall-effect sensor to measure speed and direction

Korea based SK keyfoundry announced it's ability to build new 3D Hall-effect sensor integrating both vertical and planar Hall-effect sensors on a single chip. It features enhanced sensitivity beyond that of existing 2D products, enabling real-time measurement of minute three-dimensional direction and speed changes with rapid response times, stated in the release. 

SK keyfoundry said 3D Hall-effect sensor can be designed to easily integrate into customer products by adding masks to existing processes. Additionally, the integration of the 3D Hall-effect sensor is offered across multiple nodes in the range of 0.13μm to 0.18μm while maintaining electrical characteristics.

The new 3D Hall-effect sensor is expected to be utilized in various fields. In particular, it can be applied in the automotive sector for safe driving assistance and autonomous driving systems, in consumer electronics for smart appliances and gaming consoles, and in industrial automation for robot control, drones, virtual reality, augmented reality, and wearable devices.

Derek D. Lee, the CEO of SK keyfoundry, stated, "The newly launched 3D Hall-effect sensor technology is expected to be utilized in the design of products across various industries, including home appliances, automotive, robotics, and drones, due to its high sensitivity and ability to detect minute three-dimension...