Early in the study of electronics we are introduced to magnetism. The lines of force can be demonstrated by iron filings on a sheet of paper with a magnet underneath. In school science class, we made ...

Hall-effect switches and instrumentation-grade sensors have become more commonplace in industrial applications, with a wide range of Hall-effect devices now packaged for designers of products and ...

Texas Instruments has introduced the industry’s most sensitive in-plane Hall-effect switch for position sensing, providing ...

Texas Instruments (TI) has introduced the industry’s most sensitive in-plane Hall-effect switch for position sensing.

Sponsored by Texas Instruments: Offering alternatives to shunt resistors, Hall-effect devices have evolved to offer the accuracy and stability necessary for measuring current in demanding high-voltage ...

Developed for space and other harsh environments, a Hall-effect sensor from TT Electronics OPTEK Technology performs stable position sensing over a wide range of temperatures while operating over a ...

The ATS682LSH from Allegro MicroSystems is a Hall-effect sensing integrated circuit and magnet combination that is intended for true zero-speed sensing of ferrous targets in two-wire applications. The ...

Allegro Microsystems has introduced isolated differential current sensor ICs based on the Hall effect. Accuracy is typically +/-1% from 25 to 125°C, and +/-3% from -40 to +25°C. Both the ACS724KMA ...

Diodes' new programmable omnipolar Hall effect switch is optimised to let designers use the same contactless detection circuit in multiple applications or with different field strengths. The miniature ...