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Magnetic sensor characterization

US9035648B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2012
Grant dateMay 19, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01R33/0035
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Apparatuses, methods and systems of a magnetic sensor self-characterizing its magnetic properties are disclosed. One embodiment of the magnetic sensor apparatus includes a magnetic sensor and a current source for applying a current to the magnetic sensor. The magnetic sensor apparatus further includes control circuitry configured to control the current source, and characterize a magnetic property of the magnetic sensor based on the applied current. One method of a magnetic sensor self-characterizing its magnetic properties includes applying, by the magnetic sensor, an electrical signal, and characterizing a magnetic property of the magnetic sensor based on the applied electrical signal.

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