The gear sensing technology used for this sensor subassembly is Hall-effect based. The sensor incorporates a single-element Hall IC that switches in response to absolute magnetic signals created by a ferrous target. The digital output is LOW over a tooth and HIGH over a valley. The sophisticated processing circuitry contains self-calibrating 6-bit A/D circuitry that adapts the thresholds to the peak-to-peak signals to minimize the effects of variation in application air gap on switch-point timing accuracy. The effects of system and device offsets are minimized by using active offset cancellation circuitry. The digital algorithm provides zero-speed detection capabilities without the associated running jitter inherent in classical digital solutions. The sensor system is ideal for use in gathering speed, position and profile information of ferrous objects. The device is particularly suited to large tooth/valley sensing applications where accurate timing accuracy is a desired feature. For applications requiring the sensing of fine-pitch gears, the ATS611LSB is recommended.