SK keyfoundry announced on the 6th that it will provide a new "3D Hall-effect sensor" technology that measures speed and direction through three-dimensional magnetic field detection to its foundry customers.
A Hall-effect sensor refers to a sensor that measures the intensity of a magnetic field using the Hall effect, which recognizes the voltage difference generated when a conductor or semiconductor passes through a magnetic field. SK keyfoundry has offered a variety of products that utilize existing 1D (one-dimensional) and 2D (two-dimensional) Hall-effect sensors.
The 3D Hall-effect sensor provides sensitivity beyond existing 2D products and supports real-time measurement of minute changes in direction and speed in three dimensions with rapid response times. The company expects that its sensitive sensitivity and performance in detecting subtle movements will be applicable in the design of products across various industries such as home appliances, automobiles, robotics, and drones.
Lee Dong-jae, CEO of SK keyfoundry, noted, "We plan to continuously support our customers in integrating more diverse functions into a single semiconductor through ongoing technology development."