A rare-earth-element-free alloy of cobalt and iron could be the basis for a new class of sensors and micromechanical system (MEMS) devices controlled by magnetism. The alloy was created by a team led ...

Quantum mechanics states that electrons have two stable spins—up and down. With the advent of nanoscale fabrication methods, device companies are harnessing this knowledge to create devices. The ...

From ancient compasses to modern smartphones, magnetometers have quietly shaped how we sense and navigate the world. Let us explore the fundamentals behind these field-detecting devices. Magnetic ...

Simultaneously detecting multiple signals with high precision has long challenged microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) sensors due to unavoidable interference. A new study presents a solution: a ...

This article appeared in Electronic Design and has been published here with permission. While most sensors that surround us and make modern technology possible are well-known and understood, magnetic ...

The types of magnetic sensors that are currently available. How the magnetic sensors work. Applications for the different magnetic sensors. Position sensors enable a variety of functions and controls ...