Title :
Miniaturized linear magnetic position sensors for automotive applications
Author :
Frazier, A. Bruno ; Liu, Zhixiang ; Tianc, Li ; Parhamd, Jim
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA, USA
Abstract :
In this work, a linear position sensor with a Hall effect element for automotive applications is presented The work involves the design of device structure, finite element analysis (FEA) computer modeling of sensor performance, fabrication of sensor prototype, and prototype characterization. The significance of the work is that a low cost linear position sensor has been developed with high linearity for use in automobile control systems. The complete sensor system is designed for ease of manufacturing and the harsh automotive environments.
Keywords :
Hall effect transducers; automotive electronics; finite element analysis; magnetic sensors; position measurement; Hall effect element; automobile control systems; automotive applications; computer modeling; finite element analysis; harsh automotive environments; linear magnetic position sensors; linearity; prototype characterization; Automotive applications; Fabrication; Finite element methods; Hall effect; Magnetic analysis; Magnetic sensors; Performance analysis; Prototypes; Sensor phenomena and characterization; Sensor systems;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2002. Proceedings of IEEE
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7454-1
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2002.1037356
