Methode’s novel Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) measures steering wheel angle and velocity through the entire range of the steering wheel. By merging Optical and magnetic principles with underlying advanced software Methode has developed an intelligent mechatronicdevice which can determine the angular position of the steering column shaft immediately upon “wake-up”.

Features and Functional description

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STEERING ANGLE SENSORFor Automotive Applications

• Electronic Stability Control• Electrical Power Assisted

Steering• Active Front Steering

Product Highlights

Non-Contact Technology• High Resolution Measurement• ±1080°Measurement Capability• Small & Flexible Package Size• Low Torque and Noise

Performance Specification

Sensor RatingsStorage Temperature Range …………………………………….- 40 to 125 °COperating Temperature Range ………………………………… -40 to 85 °CResponse time………….…………………………………………… < 10 msRotational Speed ………………………………………………… 2500 °/s (333 RPM)

Angle Sensor SensitivityResolution…………………..0.10 ° *Accuracy…………………..± 1.5° *

Standard Signal OutputsCAN, LIN or PWM

MechanicalTurning Torque.................................................................................... Less than 80 mN*mNumber of Turns.................................................................................. ± 3Runout................................................................................................ Less than 1.00 mmAxial Deviation..................................................................................... Less than 0.75 mmAcoustic Noise....................................................................................... < 30 dBA

EnvironmentalOperating Temperature................................................................................ -40 to + 85°COperating Humidity........................................................................................ 0 to 95% RHDust................................................................................................................ SAE J1211Salt Fog........................................................................................................... SAE J1211Mixed Flow Gas................................................................................................. SAE J1211Thermal Shock.................................................................................................. SAE J1211

EMCIgnition Line Transients (ISO 7637)Load Dump....................................................................................................... SAE J1113Double Battery........................................................................................................ +24 VDips, Drops, Ramps........................................................................................... SAE J1113Dropouts.......................................................................................................... SAE J1113

RFIRadiated Emissions........................................................................................... SAE J1113Conducted Emissions......................................................................................... SAE J1113Radiated Immunity............................................................................................ SAE J1113Conducted Immunity......................................................................................... SAE J1113

ESDConnector Pin Discharge..................................................................................... +/ - 15 kVOccupant Contact Area ...................................................................................... +/ - 12 kV

For more information, please contact us: info@methode-eur.com / www.methode-eur.comTel. 0049 6725 3095 0 / Tel. 00356 2389 2302

© 2007 Methode Electronics Automotive Group Europe, Version 1.1