SBAU419 November   2022 TMAG5170

 

  1.   Abstract
  2.   Trademarks
  3. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 Simulating Magnetic Fields
  4. 2Supported Functions
    1. 2.1 Hinge
    2. 2.2 Linear Displacement
    3. 2.3 Joystick
    4. 2.4 Rotation
    5. 2.5 Static Position
  5. 3Supported Magnets
    1. 3.1 Built-In Library of Materials
    2. 3.2 Magnet Shapes
      1. 3.2.1 Bar
      2. 3.2.2 Strip
      3. 3.2.3 Diametric Cylinder
      4. 3.2.4 Axial Cylinder
      5. 3.2.5 Diametric Ring
      6. 3.2.6 Axial Ring
      7. 3.2.7 Multi-Pole Ring (Radial)
      8. 3.2.8 Multi-pole Ring (Axial)
      9. 3.2.9 Sphere
  6. 4Device Emulation
    1. 4.1 Device Types
      1. 4.1.1 Analog Linear
      2. 4.1.2 Digital Linear
      3. 4.1.3 Switch
      4. 4.1.4 Latch
  7. 5Simulation Outputs
  8. 6Additional Resources
  9. 7References

6 Additional Resources

For additional guidance designing particular functions, see the reference material in #GUID-20221121-SR0T-DRCH-Z3WP-WVLXXPRN82FW/GUID-D70F6505-E100-4CC2-BE3A-6EC508824FF0.

Table 6-1 Magnetic Sensing Function Guides
Document Name Motion Type Typical Magnets Applications
Head-on Linear Displacement Sensing Using Hall-Effect Sensors Linear Axial Cylinder, Bar
  • Power tool trigger
  • Liquid Level detection
  • Pressure
Absolute Angle Measurements for Rotational Motion Using Hall-Effect Sensors Rotation Diametric Cylinder
  • Robotics
  • Gimbals
  • Steering
Brushless DC Motor Commutation Using Hall-Effect Sensors Rotation Diametric Cylinder
  • Motor Commutation
Measuring 3D Motion With Absolute Position Sensors Joystick Axial Cylinder
  • Game Controller
  • Steering column controls
Limit Detection for Tamper and End-of-Travel Detection Using Hall-Effect Sensors Linear Axial Cylinder, Bar
  • Electricity meter tamper detection
  • End of Travel
Tracking Slide-By Displacement with Linear Hall-Effect Sensors Linear Axial Cylinder, Bar
  • Linear Motor Transport
  • Slider Controls
  • Industrial automation
Using Hall-Effect Sensors For Contactless Rotary Encoding and Knob Applications Rotation Ring
  • White goods
  • User interface controls
Multi-State Position Selection Using Hall-Effect Sensors Linear Axial Cylinder, Bar
  • Control switches
  • Power tools
  • Safety harnesses
Two-State Selector Using Hall-Effect Sensors Linear Axial Cylinder, Bar
  • Toggle switches
  • End of travel
Incremental Rotary Encoders Rotation Ring
  • Water meter
  • Gas meter
  • Wheel speed
Transition Detection Using Hall-Effect Sensors Hinge Bar
  • Laptop lid closure
  • Door position
  • White-goods

Further materials can be found by browsing products at www.ti.com/halleffect.

To find more details regarding the open-source Python library used to develop this tool, visit:

https://authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S2352711020300170

or

https://magpylib.readthedocs.io/en/latest/

Magnetic material parameters were obtained from:

https://amazingmagnets.com/magnetic-grade-chart