SLYA090B September   2024  – August 2025 TMAG5133 , TMAG5134 , TMAG5233

 

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  2.   Abstract
  3.   Trademarks
  4. 1Introduction
    1. 1.1 Reed Switches
    2. 1.2 Hall-Effect Sensors
    3. 1.3 Tunneling Magneto Resistance (TMR) Sensors
  5. 2Design Considerations
    1. 2.1 Technology Complexity and Cost
    2. 2.2 Axis of Sensitivity
      1. 2.2.1 Hall-Effect Switches
      2. 2.2.2 TMR Switches
      3. 2.2.3 Reed Switches
    3. 2.3 Mechanical Constraints
    4. 2.4 Power Consumption
  6. 3Summary
  7. 4References
  8. 5Revision History

2.2 Axis of Sensitivity

Considering the method of construction of each sensor type the direction of sensitivity to activate the switching function can limit the alignment of the sensor to the input magnetic field.