Title :
Shielded Fluxgates for Open-Loop Current Transducers; Measuring High Flux Densities Fast
Author_Institution :
R&D LEMSA, Geneva
Abstract :
A novel concept to measure magnetic flux densities up to more than one hundred milliteslas is presented. It offers constant and stable sensitivity as well as low offset over a wide temperature range together with a short response time of some microseconds. The magnetic induction sensor consists of a tiny fluxgate (1.7 times 1.1 times 0.9 mm3) which is mounted in a precision magnetic shield having a constant shielding effect. This assembly is connected to an electronic circuit providing excitation of the fluxgate and a feedback current for local flux density compensation.
Keywords :
electromagnetic induction; fluxgate magnetometers; magnetic flux; magnetic sensors; magnetic shielding; magnetic variables measurement; transducers; electronic circuit; feedback current; magnetic flux density measurement; magnetic induction sensor; magnetic shield; open-loop current transducers; shielded fluxgates; Current measurement; Delay; Density measurement; Magnetic flux; Magnetic flux density; Magnetic sensors; Magnetic shielding; Temperature distribution; Temperature sensors; Transducers;
Conference_Titel :
Sensors, 2006. 5th IEEE Conference on
Conference_Location :
Daegu
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0375-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1930-0395
DOI :
10.1109/ICSENS.2007.355779