Electronic Design

3D Linear Hall-Effect Sensor Simplifies Rotary Motion and Proximity Detection

Insight on Diodes Inc.’s first automotive-compliant 3D linear Hall-effect sensor. How it allows for reliable and high-precision contactless rotary motion and proximity detection. Application targets ...
Ars Technica

Nintendo isn’t using anti-drift Hall effect sensors on Switch 2 joysticks

After dealing with years of widespread reports of “stick drift” on the original Switch Joy-Cons, Nintendo watchers have been hoping the Switch 2 would make use of magnetic Hall effect sensors that ...
Electronic Design

11 Myths About Hall-Effect Sensors

The difference between Hall-effect sensors and Hall elements. Why Hall-effect sensors provide more than on and off information. How Hall-effect sensors can detect magnetic fields from an extended ...
Wired

What Are Hall Effect Sensors and How Do They Work?

Hall effect sensors are everywhere right now. Keyboards, game controllers, and DIY kits use them for more precise inputs. But with any newly popular device, it can be easy to immediately jump onto the ...
Ars Technica

Switch 2 joysticks won’t use Hall effect sensors to avoid stick drift

I have not forgotten the numerous RRoD Xbox units I have paid for (and warranted via BestBuy) that I would not buy another Xbox. Even their controllers, whether inherent drift or not, are designed TO ...
Electronics Weekly

Linear Hall-effect sensor draws less than 5 µA at 100 Hz a

Melexis has brought out a linear Hall-effect sensor that draws less than 5 µA at 100 Hz and integrates digital filters for enhanced performance. Its flexible architecture is available in multiple ...