CODING INTERNATIONAL CO LTD

Bourns Corporation announced a whole new combined torque and angle sensor suitable for Electric Power Assisted Guiding Applications (EPAS) and other automotive systems. The new put together sensor provides torque and steering viewpoint measurement in a single package, replacing two distinct sensors for considerable space and cost savings. Based on Bourns’ Hall Effect (HE) non-clockspring torque warning technology, the put together sensor uses driver input to measure the actual steering torque even though simultaneously converting the actual rotation speed along with direction of the controls. The torque element of the sensor is designed particularly for EPAS, and the steering viewpoint signal can be used in several automotive systems which includes Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Advanced Front Lights Systems (AFLS), Navigation, and also Assisted Parking Programs.

There are several variations with the new combined twisting and angle indicator to meet customer demands. Variations include two and single route options on the twisting portion depending on redundancy requirements, and the steering angle sensor can support step-by-step or absolute measurement. The new Bourns torque and angle sensor works for column or rack mounted EPAS. For rack-mounted applications, the combined sensor has been designed to sustain temperatures via -40°C to +140°C. The new system provides CAN steering sensor output in addition to an analog torque signal. The torque sensor output can even be configured to support PAS4, PSI5 as well as PWM outputs.

Bourns will make their combined torque and steering angle warning available to a pick group of customers. Item validation is currently staying conducted with a couple of the world’s largest EPAS providers.