TMR PATTERN RECOGNITION SENSOR

TMR6201
TMR6201 TMR Magnetic Pattern Recognition Sensor
General Description
The TMR6201 magnetic pattern recognition sensor consists of Tunneling Magnetoresistance
(TMR) sensing elements, a high-quality magnet, a robust plastic base with outstanding mechanical
strength, and a durable non-magnetic stainless steel cover. The physical structure is shown in Fig. 1.

Figure 1. Structure of TMR Magnetic Pattern Recognition Sensor

Features and Benefits

The TMR6201 series of TMR magnetic pattern recognition sensor is a magnetic signal reader
head for use in detecting and recognizing the magnetic properties of paper bills, banknotes, and
securities documents. Designed with outstanding weak field detection capability of MDTs TMR
technology, along with a custom shaped bias magnet, the TMR6201 features high sensitivity, high
signal to noise ratio, and wide air-gap tolerance, and it is not susceptible to tilt or misalignment in
installation or shock and vibration along the vertical direction (Z-axis) during operation.
The TMR6201 sensor series has high mechanical strength plastic, and solid, hard-wearing
non-magnetic stainless steel materials, and it achieves a compact, miniaturized, light-weight and
robust structural design. It can significantly simplify the design of structural components of
financial machinery and measurement equipment, and it can release installation and maintenance
procedures from complicated requirements.

Typical Applications

Bill and banknote counter and validator

Bill and banknote sorter
ATM
Bill reader and validator in automated vending machines
Reader head of magnetic card reader

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Schematic and Pin Definition

Vcc

V-

VCC

V+

GND

TM

1
R0

R0

1a

TM

V+

TM

1
R0

R0
1

TM

V-

GND

Outline Drawing and Dimensions (mm)

Absolute Maximum Ratings

Parameter

Symbol

Limit

Unit

Supply Voltage

VCC

5.5

Operating Temperature

TA

-10 ~ 60

Storage Temperature

Tstg

-30 ~ 85

ESD Level

VESD

2000

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Electrical Property TA=25C

ParameterUnit

Symbol

Condition

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Unit

Sensitivity (V)

S(1)

VCC=5V

0.4

0.6

1.0

mVrms

Resistance ()

Zero magnetic field

0.5

3.0

kOhm

Symmetry to Middle Point (%)

I=1mA

5%

Noise (Vrms)

Vnw(2)

VCC=5V

50

Vpp

Magnetic Field (G)

At sensing surface (S pole)

800

1000

Detecting Width (mm)

mm

Resolution (mm)

0.475

mm

Notes:
(1)

The sensitivity of the TMR pattern recognition sensor is measured by a method using a current conducting wire, which is widely adopted
in testing of financial machinery and measurement equipment. A 0.1mm metal conducting wire is oriented orthogonally vs. the sensing
direction of the reader head, and the wire carries an AC current of 100mA at 60Hz. The reader head is placed above the conducting wire at
a distance of 0.1mm, which is the typical thickness of an RMB paper bill. When the reader head moves along its sensing direction, the
sensitivity is equal to the peak-to-peak voltage output of the detected AC signal amplified by 750 times. Since the TMR pattern recognition
sensor is sensitive to the direction that is parallel to the detection surface, while the conducting wire can only produce a much weaker
magnetic field in the parallel direction than in the perpendicular direction, it is recommended that users shall verify the TMR reader head
sensor using the bill counter or bill validator under real operating conditions. In general, the high sensitivity of the TMR pattern
recognition sensor ensures the stable output from the magnetized code words and weak magnetic patterns on an RMB paper bill.

(2)

The noise is measured by the peak-to-peak voltage signal output of the reader head sensor after applying an amplifying circuit with 1kHz
bandwidth and a gain of 10000. For further technical details of testing setup, please contact MDT.

Recommended Application Circuit

VCC

VCC

VREF
C1

330p

R1

100k

C2 0.1u
MR2

C3
0.1u

MR1

ININ+

+
-

11

MR3

C4

1
U1A
TLC2274
R4

0.22u

R2

6.2k

12
10
9

+
-

100k

C5

0.22u

R3

6.2k

13

TP1
+
-

U1C
TLC2274

14

OUT

U1D
TLC2274

MR4
C7

330p

C6
0.22u

R6

100k

C9

330p

R5

100k

C8

330p

R7
6.2k

5
6

+
-

C10

7
U1B
TLC2274
R9

100k

C11

330p

0.22u

R8

6.2k

The information provided herein by MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter MultiDimension) is believed to be accurate and reliable.
Publication neither conveys nor implies any license under patent or other industrial or intellectual property rights. MultiDimension reserves the right
to make changes to product specifications for the purpose of improving product quality, reliability, and functionality. MultiDimension does not
assume any liability arising out of the application and use of its products. MultiDimensions customers using or selling this product for use in
appliances, devices, or systems where malfunction can reasonably be expected to result in personal injury do so at their own risk and agree to fully
indemnify MultiDimension for any damages resulting from such applications.
MultiDimension, MultiDimension Sensing the Future, and MDT are registered trademarks of MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd.
MultiDimension Technology Co., Ltd.
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