We’re used to Hall effect devices as proximity sensors in mechanical systems, used to provide detection of something that has a magnet attached to it. However it’s easy to forget that the devices that ...

Texas Instruments announced the addition of a new family of Hall effect magnetic sensors on its motor solutions and sensing portfolio. The rugged and fully protected DRV5000 sensor products is ...

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There are two sensor choices, reed and Hall-effect switches. They have many similarities but also significant differences, explains Martin Reizner. Demand for reed switches has risen significantly in ...