XMR Angle Sensors

摘要

Embodiments relate to xMR sensors, sensor elements and structures, and methods. In an embodiment, a sensor element comprises a non-elongated xMR structure; and a plurality of contact regions formed on the xMR structure spaced apart from one another such that a non-homogeneous current direction and current density distribution are induced in the xMR structure when a voltage is applied between the plurality of contact regions.

主权项

1. A sensor element comprising:
a non-elongated xMR element; a first contact region formed on the xMR element and coupled to a first terminal; a second contact region formed on the xMR element and coupled to a second terminal and spaced apart from the first contact region along a first contact axis; and a third contact region formed on the xMR element and coupled to the second terminal and spaced apart from the first contact region along a second contact axis rotated ninety degrees with respect to the first contact axis.