Magnetic field sensor with improved response immunity
US10114085B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 30, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/098
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A magnetic field sensor includes a plurality of magnetoresistance elements, each having at least one characteristic selected to provide a respective, different response to an applied magnetic field, wherein each of the plurality of magnetoresistance elements is coupled in parallel. Illustrative characteristics selected to provide the respective responses include dimensions and/or construction parameters such as materials, layer thickness and order, and spatial relationship of the magnetoresistance element to the applied magnetic field. A method includes providing each of a plurality of magnetoresistance elements with at least one characteristic selected to provide a respective, different response to an applied magnetic field, wherein each of the plurality of magnetoresistance elements is coupled in parallel.
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