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Flux-gate magnetometer with drive signal for reducing effects of electromagnetic interference

US6268725A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 1998
Grant dateJul 31, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/04
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A flux-gate magnetometer having a drive signal for reducing the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) is provided. The drive signal has a characteristic that varies over time. For example, the drive signal may include a duty cycle that varies over time, the frequency of the drive signal may be varied over time, or the phase shift of the drive signal may vary over time.

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