A2.3 - Three-axis Joystick as Stray Field Robust Magnetic Position System

Event
SMSI 2025
2025-05-06 - 2025-05-08
Nürnberg
Band
Lectures
Chapter
A2 - Magnetic and inductive Measurement
Author(s)
M. Ortner, P. Malagò, F. Slanovc - Silicon Austria Labs, Villach (Austria), S. Leisenheimer - Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg (Germany)
Pages
38 - 39
DOI
10.5162/SMSI2025/A2.3
ISBN
978-3-910600-06-5
Price
free

Abstract

It was demonstrated that a specific arrangement of magnet and single 3D magnetic field sensor can effectively resolve the motion of a three-axis joystick. However, the proposed configuration lacks robustness against stray magnetic fields. Building on the original concept, this work explores the feasibility of achieving stray field immunity through differential measurement techniques. Our findings show that while a stray field robust design is attainable, it imposes stringent requirements on system design and sensor arrangement to ensure reliable operation under varying magnetic conditions.

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