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Methods and apparatus for magnetic sensor having integrated coil

US11680996B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 20, 2017
Grant dateJun 20, 2023
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Expiry dateSep 20, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/09
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for a magnetic sensor having a die and sensor circuitry formed in a device layer of the die with a coil integrated with the die to generate a magnetic field. A magnetoresistive magnetic field sensing element on the die detects changes in the magnetic field generated by the coil as a result of the presence of a ferromagnetic target. The sensor circuitry may process the changes in the magnetic field generated by the coil.

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