Measuring a magnetic field can be very easy with some pretty low tech, or it can be very high tech. It just depends on what kind of measurement you need and how much effort you want to expend. The ...

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Recently, [Solder Hub] put together a brief video that demonstrates the basics of a Hall Effect sensor — in this case, one salvaged from an old CPU fan. Two LEDs, a 100 ohm resistor, and a 3.7 volt ...

While most sensors that surround us and make modern technology possible are well-known and understood, magnetic sensors used in magnetometers are often overlooked or misunderstood, even though they’re ...

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Members can download this article in PDF format. High-voltage systems including electric vehicles, industrial robots, communications infrastructure equipment, and renewable-energy installations often ...

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TDK Corp. has expanded its Micronas direct-angle Hall-effect sensor family with the HAR 3927 dual-die position sensor for safety critical automotive and industrial applications. The Hall-effect sensor ...

The latest reports by tipsters show that Google Pixel 7 may come with a Hall effect sensor to identify magnetic fields. This sensor is also used for flip covers. Google still hasn’t pulled back the ...