Integrated sensor and magnetic field concentrator devices
    81.
    发明授权
    Integrated sensor and magnetic field concentrator devices 有权
    集成传感器和磁场集中器

    公开(公告)号:US09091702B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-28

    申请号:US13104408

    申请日:2011-05-10

    申请人: Udo Ausserlechner

    发明人: Udo Ausserlechner

    摘要: Embodiments relate to integrated sensor and magnetic concentrator devices and methods. In one embodiment, an integrated sensor and magnetic field concentrator device comprises a sensor device comprising at least two xMR sensor elements spaced apart from each other on a surface of a die to define a first gap of about 5 millimeters (mm) or less; and a magnetic field concentrator disposed in the first gap and configured to guide magnetic flux from an external source in a direction perpendicular to the at least two xMR sensor elements.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及集成传感器和集中器设备和方法。 在一个实施例中,集成传感器和磁场集中器装置包括传感器装置,该传感器装置包括在模具的表面上彼此间隔开的至少两个xMR传感器元件,以限定约5毫米(mm)或更小的第一间隙; 以及磁场集中器,其设置在所述第一间隙中并且被配置为在垂直于所述至少两个xMR传感器元件的方向上引导来自外部源的磁通量。

    Current difference sensors, systems and methods
    82.
    发明授权
    Current difference sensors, systems and methods 有权
    电流差分传感器,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08975889B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-10

    申请号:US13012096

    申请日:2011-01-24

    IPC分类号: G01R33/02 G01R15/20 G01R33/09

    摘要: Embodiments relate to current difference sensors, systems and methods. In an embodiment, a current difference sensor includes first and second conductors arranged relative to one another such that when a first current flows through the first conductor and a second current, equal to the first current, flows through the second conductor, a first magnetic field induced in the first conductor and a second magnetic field induced in the second conductor cancel each other at a first position and a second position; and first and second magnetic field sensing elements arranged at the first and second positions, respectively.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及电流差分传感器,系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,电流差传感器包括相对于彼此布置的第一和第二导体,使得当第一电流流过第一导体和等于第一电流的第二电流流过第二导体时,第一磁场 在第一导体中感应并且在第二导体中感应的第二磁场在第一位置和第二位置彼此抵消; 以及分别布置在第一和第二位置的第一和第二磁场感测元件。

    Low offset spinning current hall plate and method to operate it
    83.
    发明授权
    Low offset spinning current hall plate and method to operate it 有权
    低偏移旋转电流霍尔板及其操作方法

    公开(公告)号:US08829900B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-09

    申请号:US13022844

    申请日:2011-02-08

    申请人: Udo Ausserlechner

    发明人: Udo Ausserlechner

    IPC分类号: G01R33/07 G01R33/02

    CPC分类号: G01R33/075 H01L43/065

    摘要: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for removing the effect of contact resistances for Hall effect device contacts. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a Hall effect device comprising a plurality of force and sense contact pairs. The force and sense contact pairs comprise a force contact and a separate and distinct sense contact. The force contact is configured to act as a supply terminal that receive an input signal while the sense contact is configured act as an output terminal to provide an output signal indicative of a measured magnetic field value. By utilizing separate contacts for inputting a signal (e.g., an applied current) and reading out a signal (e.g., an induced voltage) the non-linearities generated by contact resistances may be removed, thereby minimizing the zero point offset voltage of the measured magnetic field.

    摘要翻译: 本发明的一个实施例涉及一种用于消除霍尔效应器件触点的接触电阻效应的方法和装置。 在一个实施例中,该装置包括霍尔效应装置,其包括多个力和感测触点对。 力和感测触点对包括力接触和独立且不同的感测触点。 力接触件被配置为用作接收输入信号的电源端子,同时感测触点配置为输出端子以提供指示测量的磁场值的输出信号。 通过使用用于输入信号(例如,施加的电流)和读出信号(例如,感应电压)的单独接点,可以消除由接触电阻产生的非线性,从而最小化测量的磁性的零点偏移电压 领域。

    Sensor
    84.
    发明授权
    Sensor 有权
    传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08797024B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-08-05

    申请号:US13018962

    申请日:2011-02-01

    申请人: Udo Ausserlechner

    发明人: Udo Ausserlechner

    CPC分类号: G01D5/2451

    摘要: The present invention is directed to a sensor with a body and a magnetic field sensor. The body includes a plurality of structures arranged in a first direction to effect a periodically varying magnetic field upon movement of the body in the first direction. The magnetic field sensor is configured to detect components of the magnetic field in a second direction and in a third direction, wherein the magnetic field sensor is arranged adjacent to the body such that the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction and such that the third direction is perpendicular to the first direction and to the second direction.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有主体和磁场传感器的传感器。 主体包括沿第一方向布置的多个结构,以在主体沿第一方向运动时实现周期性变化的磁场。 磁场传感器被配置为在第二方向和第三方向上检测磁场的分量,其中磁场传感器被布置成与身体相邻,使得第二方向垂直于第一方向,并且使得第三方向 方向垂直于第一方向和第二方向。

    Magnetic-field sensor
    85.
    发明授权
    Magnetic-field sensor 有权
    磁场传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08773124B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-08

    申请号:US12130678

    申请日:2008-05-30

    申请人: Udo Ausserlechner

    发明人: Udo Ausserlechner

    IPC分类号: G01R33/02 G01D5/14

    摘要: An embodiment of a magnetic-field sensor includes a magnetic-field sensor arrangement and a magnetic body which has, for example, a non-convex cross-sectional area with regard to a cross-sectional plane running through the magnetic body, the magnetic body having an inhomogeneous magnetization.

    摘要翻译: 磁场传感器的一个实施例包括磁场传感器装置和磁体,该磁体具有例如相对于穿过磁体的横截面平面的非凸形横截面积,磁体 具有不均匀磁化。

    Off-center angle measurement system
    86.
    发明授权
    Off-center angle measurement system 有权
    偏心角度测量系统

    公开(公告)号:US08736257B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-27

    申请号:US13267534

    申请日:2011-10-06

    IPC分类号: G01B7/30

    CPC分类号: G01D5/145

    摘要: A method for measuring an angular position of a rotating shaft, the method including providing a magnetic field which rotates with the shaft about an axis of rotation, positioning an integrated circuit having first and second magnetic sensing bridges within the magnetic field at a radially off-center position from the axis of rotation, the first and second magnetic sensing bridges respectively providing first and second signals representative of first and second magnetic field directions, the integrated circuit having a set of adjustment parameters for modifying attributes of the first and second signals, modifying values of the set of adjustment parameters until errors in the first and second signals are substantially minimized, and determining an angular position of the shaft based on the first and second signals.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于测量旋转轴的角位置的方法,所述方法包括提供围绕旋转轴线与所述轴一起旋转的磁场,将具有第一和第二磁感测桥的集成电路定位在所述磁场内的径向断开状态, 所述第一和第二磁感测桥分别提供表示第一和第二磁场方向的第一和第二信号,所述集成电路具有用于修改第一和第二信号的属性的一组调整参数,修改 直到第一和第二信号中的误差基本上最小化的调整参数集合的值,以及基于第一和第二信号来确定轴的角位置。

    Magnetic position sensors, systems and methods
    87.
    发明授权
    Magnetic position sensors, systems and methods 有权
    磁性位置传感器,系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08717010B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-06

    申请号:US13213338

    申请日:2011-08-19

    IPC分类号: G01B7/14

    摘要: Magnetic position sensors, systems and methods are disclosed. In an embodiment, a position sensing system includes a magnetic field source with a dipole moment in a direction along a z-axis; and a sensor module spaced apart from a center of the dipole moment a distance y0 along a y-axis and spaced apart a distance z0 from a center of the dipole moment along a z-axis, at least one of the magnetic field source or the sensor module configured to move relative to the other along a path in the y=y0 plane, the sensor module configured to determine a relative position of the magnetic field source to the sensor module with respect to the path from a ratio of a gradient dBz/dx to a gradient dBz/dy, where Bz is a magnetic field component associated with the permanent magnet, and where an x-axis, the y-axis and the z-axis are at right angles.

    摘要翻译: 公开了磁性位置传感器,系统和方法。 在一个实施例中,位置感测系统包括在z轴方向上具有偶极矩的磁场源; 以及传感器模块,其距偶极矩的中心沿着y轴与距离z轴的偶极矩的中心间隔开距离z0,所述传感器模块至少一个磁场源或 传感器模块,其被配置为沿着y = y0平面中的路径相对于另一个移动,所述传感器模块被配置为根据梯度dBz / s的比率确定磁场源相对于所述路径的传感器模块的相对位置, dx到梯度dBz / dy,其中Bz是与永磁体相关联的磁场分量,并且其中x轴,y轴和z轴成直角。

    HALL SENSORS AND SENSING METHODS
    88.
    发明申请
    HALL SENSORS AND SENSING METHODS 有权
    霍尔传感器和感测方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140028304A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-30

    申请号:US13559197

    申请日:2012-07-26

    申请人: Udo Ausserlechner

    发明人: Udo Ausserlechner

    IPC分类号: G01R33/07

    摘要: Embodiments relate to multi-contact sensor devices and operating methods thereof that can reduce or eliminate offset error. In embodiments, sensor devices can comprise three or more contacts, and multiple sensor devices can be combined. The sensor devices can comprise Hall sensor devices, such as vertical Hall devices, or other sensor types. Operating modes can be implemented for the multi-contact sensor devices which offer significant modifications of and improvements over conventional spinning current principles. In a first operating mode, the sensor is supplied with the same input current in all operating phases, with the output voltages of all operating cycles sensed and processed. In another operating mode, the sensor device is supplied with the same input voltage in all operating phases, the sense terminals are forced to constant potentials, and the currents flowing into or out of the sense terminals are sensed and processed.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及可以减少或消除偏移误差的多接触传感器装置及其操作方法。 在实施例中,传感器装置可以包括三个或更多个触点,并且可以组合多个传感器装置。 传感器装置可以包括霍尔传感器装置,例如垂直霍尔装置或其他传感器类型。 可以实现多接触传感器设备的操作模式,其对传统的旋转电流原理提供了重大的修改和改进。 在第一种工作模式下,传感器在所有工作阶段都会提供相同的输入电流,同时检测和处理所有工作周期的输出电压。 在另一种工作模式下,传感器装置在所有工作阶段都被提供相同的输入电压,感测端被强制为恒定电位,感测和处理流入或流出检测端的电流。

    Increased Dynamic Range Sensor
    89.
    发明申请
    Increased Dynamic Range Sensor 有权
    增加动态范围传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20130304422A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-14

    申请号:US13468203

    申请日:2012-05-10

    IPC分类号: G06F15/00 G01R33/06 G01R33/02

    摘要: Some aspects of the present disclosure provide for a sensor system having a large range between minimum and maximum allowed input quantities. In some embodiments, the sensor system has a nonlinear sensor and a linear sensor. The nonlinear sensor is generates a first nonlinear signal corresponding to a detected physical input quantity. The linear sensor generates a second linear signal corresponding to the detected physical input quantity. A signal processor receives the first nonlinear signal and the second linear signal and generates a composite output signal that corresponds to the detected physical input quantity. The composite output signal is a combination of the first nonlinear signal and the second linear signal that provides for a signal having a high sensitivity to small physical input quantities while avoiding saturation at large physical input quantities.

    摘要翻译: 本公开的一些方面提供了在最小和最大允许输入量之间具有大范围的传感器系统。 在一些实施例中,传感器系统具有非线性传感器和线性传感器。 非线性传感器产生对应于检测到的物理输入量的第一非线性信号。 线性传感器产生对应于检测到的物理输入量的第二线性信号。 信号处理器接收第一非线性信号和第二线性信号,并产生对应于检测到的物理输入量的复合输出信号。 复合输出信号是第一非线性信号和第二线性信号的组合,其提供具有对小物理输入量的高灵敏度的信号,同时避免在大的物理输入量处的饱和。

    INTEGRATED SENSORS AND SENSING METHODS
    90.
    发明申请
    INTEGRATED SENSORS AND SENSING METHODS 有权
    综合传感器和感测方法

    公开(公告)号:US20130298669A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-14

    申请号:US13468734

    申请日:2012-05-10

    申请人: Udo Ausserlechner

    发明人: Udo Ausserlechner

    IPC分类号: G01P3/44 H05K3/30 G01R33/09

    摘要: Embodiments relate to integrated sensors and sensing methods. Embodiments relate to integrated sensor layouts. Embodiments are configured to maximize a ratio of sensor spacing over a die area. While being generally applicable to many different types of sensors, particular advantages can be presented for magnetoresistive (xMR) sensors.

    摘要翻译: 实施例涉及集成传感器和感测方法。 实施例涉及集成传感器布局。 实施例被配置为最大化模具区域上的传感器间隔的比率。 虽然通常适用于许多不同类型的传感器,但是对于磁阻(xMR)传感器可以呈现特定的优点。