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Crocus Technology Unveils Second Generation TMR Sensor Using Its Disruptive Magnetic Logic Unit

Crocus Technology, a developer of disruptive tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) sensors, has recently introduced another device based upon its patented Magnetic Logic Unit, this one employing the company’s second generation TMR technology.  The new CT100 is an advanced linear magnetic sensor […]

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PNI Sensor’s TRAX2 Incorporates Military-Grade Magnetic Sensing to Provide Accurate Orientation in Demanding Conditions

PNI Sensor, a specialist in precision location, motion tracking and fusion of sensor systems into real-world applications, has introduced its new TRAX2 orientation module. It is the only orientation module that provides two different modes […]

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Nanometric-resolution Eddy Current Sensors Developed by Cedrat Technologies with Support of French Space Agency

Mechatronics company Cedrat Technologies reports that it has recently developed new nanometric-resolution Eddy Current sensors with the support of French Space Agency CNES. The sensors are contactless position sensors made of an Eddy Current probe with an associated conditioner. Cedrat also offers training […]

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Advancements in Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Open Up Promising New Therapies for Array of Neural Conditions

Advancements in transcranial magnetic stimulation, otherwise known as TMS, are yielding new diagnostic and treatment solutions for a growing roster of neural conditions. The new TMS products are bringing expanding business opportunity to medical device companies as they pioneer promising […]

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New AMR-based angle sensors from Infineon: best-in class angle accuracy at low magnetic fields

Infineon Technologies has introduced a new family of AMR (anistropic magnetoresistant) angle sensors that is highly accurate at low magnetic fields and can enable designers to use less powerful, cheaper magnets.  Introduced at 2019 Sensor+Test trade fair in Nuremberg, the Xensiv TLE5109A16 sensors are designed for very precise, fast and […]

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Tech Briefing: Diametrically-Magnetized Magnets – Perfect for Magnetic Angle & Rotation Sensing

By Daniel A. Baker, NVE Corporation What is a “diametrically-magnetized” magnet? Diametrically-magnetized magnets have the poles on opposite sides of the magnet diameter, making them perfect for magnetic angle and rotation sensing (see Figure 1).This magnetization direction differs from conventional axially-magnetized disk magnets that have the north pole on one […]