Magnetic sensor component and assembly
US11543466B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 11, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R33/07
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A sensor comprises a housing; and a lead frame comprising at least three elongated leads having an exterior portion extending from the housing; and a magnetic sensor circuit disposed in the housing and connected to the lead frame. The housing comprising at least two recesses or at least two lateral protrusions arranged on two opposite sides of the housing, for allowing the sensor to be mounted to the support. A component assembly comprising said sensor mounted on a support, the support comprising a plurality of first and second posts and a plurality of electrical contacts. A method of producing said component assembly, comprising the step of arranging said sensor with its elongated leads adjacent the first posts, and arranging its lateral protrusions and/or lateral recesses adjacent the second posts, and connecting the elongated leads to the electrical contacts.
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