AD‑TEC & Texas Instruments – Powering High-Precision Sensing Solutions
AD‑TEC is a recognized member of the Texas Instruments partner ecosystem. Our magnetic field sensing platform is engineered around TI’s DRV4xx family to deliver contactless, high-precision torque, force and current measurements. This collaboration ensures robust, reliable performance in automotive, industrial, and e-mobility applications while accelerating time-to-market for our customers.
Key Partnership Benefits
Proven Technology Integration
TI DRV4xx devices form the core of AD‑TEC’s sensor electronics, providing high-sensitivity fluxgate measurement with minimal component count.
Accelerated Development
Leverage TI’s proven solutions to reduce engineering complexity and speed up product deployment.
Scalable
Solutions
From prototypes to high-volume serial production, TI-based electronics enable consistent, repeatable sensor performance.
Enhanced
Reliability
Partnering with TI ensures automotive-grade quality, functional safety compliance, and robust performance across various environmental conditions.
"Through our collaboration with TI, we enable DRV4xx-based torque, force and current sensing solutions that significantly accelerate customer
time-to-market"
Torque Sensors
High Signal Bandwidth Contactless Measurement
AD-TEC’s torque sensors deliver precise, contactless measurement directly on shafts. Built on our magnetic field sensing platform and leveraging TI DRV4xx fluxgate technology, they provide high signal bandwidth, robust performance, and integration-ready electronics for automotive, e-bike, robotics and industrial applications.
Powerful Performance for Any Application
Our magneto-mechanical torque sensors based on TI DRV4xx technology gives you incredible performance for your application.
Analogue Bandwidth
Repeatablity
Gain Error
Features That Perform
- Fully contactless torque measurement on solid or hollow shafts
- High-speed dynamic response (up to 47 kHz)
- Built-in differential for external magnetic field rejection
- One dimensional sensing for tension and compression stress rejection
- Automotive-grade robustness, no re-calibration required
- Scalable, modular design for any shaft size
- Static and rotational up to 300,000 RPM
Superior Accuracy Powered by TI
AD‑TEC sensors leverage Texas Instruments DRV4xx devices, including the DRV425, to achieve unmatched contactless measurement performance. By integrating DRV4xx ICs into our platform, our sensors gain superior stability, high sensitivity, and robust operation even in challenging automotive and industrial environments. Optimized placement of the DRV4xx ICs and sensitive elements delivers improved field rejection and higher signal amplitude compared to traditional designs.
Performance Benefits
The following are some of the performance improvements achieved by using Texas Instruments’ DRV4xx family magnetic field sensing chips in our sensors.
Superior Thermal Stability
Accurate measurements maintained across wide temperature ranges (−40°C to +125°C).
External Magnetic Field Rejection
DRV4xx IC placement 40% closer than traditional solutions reduces interference from nearby magnetic sources, improving measurement robustness.
Improved Signal Strength
Sensitive elements positioned closer to the measurement surface achieve up to 33% stronger signal, enabling higher precision and smaller build space.
High Bandwidth & Dynamic Response
Capture fast torque or current transients up to tens of kHz, ideal for EV drivetrains, robotics, and industrial automation.
Low Noise & High Resolution
DRV4xx ICs provide high signal fidelity, reducing measurement error and improving control system performance.
Functional Safety Ready
Supports automotive safety compliance (ASIL) with dual-channel sensing capability for diagnostics and redundancy.
Measure On Any Geometry
Our technology is flexible so you can use it to measure on various different geometries. If there is torque running across the component, you can measure it! Below are examples of common geometries.
(inside or outisde)
Simplicity By Design
Our sensors are inherently simple for easy integration and reliable performance over the lifetime of your application.
Example Applications
Electric Power Steering Sensors
Electric Power Steering Sensors
- Real torque measurement directly on solid shaft – no torsion bar needed
- Highly dynamic and contactless measurements
- Can be combined with angle sensor (single and multiturn)
- ASIL compliant
EV Powertrain Torque Sensors
EV Powertrain Torque Sensors
- High performance real time torque measurements in drivetrain
- Contactless high bandwidth measurements at any rotational speed
- Robust and reliable for automotive environments and temperatures
- Compact and Cost effective
eBike Torque and Cadence Sensors
eBike Torque and Cadence Sensors
- Compact and modular sensor designs to fit any drive unit
- Extremely robust and reliable with no need for recalibration over lifetime
- Developed according to EN15194 standards
- Onboard diagnostic capabilities and built-in redundancy
COBOT Torque Sensors
COBOT Torque Sensors
- High level of sensor integration
- Extremely dynamic and highly sensitive
- Various packaging options available
- Intelligent and programable
Load sensors for automotive and industrial
Load sensors for automotive and industrial
• Applications ranging from EV chassis load to industrial weighing
• Can be integrated in brake caliper or brake pedal for brake-by-wire systems
• Fully customizable for your application
EV Current Sensors
EV Current Sensors
• Dual channel – galvanically isolated
• Automotive qualified
• Fully customizable for your application
Ready to measure in your application?
Contact us today to find out how easy it is to integrate our sensing technology into your application!