Abstract: Consistent with an example embodiment, there is a magnetoresistive speed sensor with a permanent magnet and a sensor for a magnetic field for detecting the speed of an object rotating about an x-axis. The magnetoresistive speed sensor is equipped with a measuring direction, in which an external magnetic interference field does not influence the measurement result. The measuring direction is aligned parallel with an x-direction and two sensors are disposed with displacement from one another and normal to the measuring direction.

Abstract: A high-resolution magnetic encoder system includes a magnetic resistive sensor, a fixed suspension, and a mechanism. The magnetic resistive sensor is mounted to the fixed suspension above a magnetic medium having at least one magnetic track. The fixed suspension is attached to the mechanism, such as a housing, a substrate, and/or an electronic board. The sensor is adapted to perform a relative movement with respect to and in close contact to the surface of the magnetic medium. The magnetic medium may be protected by an overcoat layer. The magnetic resistive sensor may be Giant Magnetic-Resistive (GMR) sensor and/or a Tunneling Magnetic-Resistive Sensor (TMR).

Abstract: The sensor portion of the bill discrimination device has a variable inductance portion whose inductance changes depending on thickness of the bill and the magnetic ink amount, and an output signal generator for generating an output signal depending on the inductance of the variable inductance portion. The variable inductance portion includes a contact member which may have magnetostrictive behavior, and a coil portion disposed about the perimeter thereof. The contact member is positioned so as to be subjected to pressing force of a spring via an auxiliary roller. When the pressing force received from the spring changes depending on the thickness of a currency bill, the magnetic permeability of the contact member will change and the inductance of the variable inductance portion will change. At the same time, the inductance of the variable inductance portion will also change depending on the magnetic charge of the currency bill.

Abstract: To provide a rotation angle detecting device capable of achieving a detection of the angle of rotation at a high speed and with high accuracy and a bearing assembly utilizing such rotation angle detecting device, the rotation angle detecting device includes a magnetic generator (4) arranged on a rotatable member (1) and a plurality of linear magnetic sensor arrays (5A to 5D) arranged on a stationary member (2), so that a zero-crossing-position in a distribution of magnetic field can be detected from respective outputs of the magnetic sensor arrays (5A to 5D) and the rotation angle of the magnetic generator (4) can be detected from the detected zero-crossing-position. While based on the previous zero-crossing-position, the subsequent scanning range of the magnetic sensor arrays (5A to 5D) is set, the zero-crossing-position is detected within this limited scanning range.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor arrangement for detecting a difference angle, comprising at least one magnet field-sensitive sensor element (12), with which the magnetic field information of a magnetic circuit, consisting of a magnetic pole wheel (10) and of ferromagnetic flux rings (14, 16) with teeth (18, 20), can he evaluated. The invention is characterized in that the teeth (18, 20) extend in a radial direction for radially tapping the magnetic field information of the magnetic pole wheel (10).

Abstract: In order to provide a magneto-resistive angle sensor (100) comprising a sensor device for detecting an angle (?) of an external magnetic field relative to a reference axis of the sensor device, which allows measurement of the angle (?) without the measurement result being affected by manufacturing errors, it is proposed that the sensor device comprises a flat AMR layer (14, 15) with one electrical contact (K0) for applying a current (I) and a plurality of electrical contacts (Ki) for measuring a flow of current through the AMR layer (14,15).

Abstract: Camera apparatuses, systems and methods are provided having particular application with marine propulsion mechanisms. In one aspect, a camera apparatus can include a housing that can have an external airfoil configuration. The camera apparatus can be mounted on a marine propulsion mechanism, such as a marine outboard engine, and can be used to see images of and monitor the engine. A water intake on the outboard engine can be particularly viewed and monitored, even during operation of the engine with a boat at high speeds.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor for determining positions of an activation magnet along a monitored distance with at least two sensor elements. Both sensor elements are subjected to at least one component of a magnetic field of the activation magnet. An evaluation unit coupled to the sensor element generates at least one switching element that corresponds to a desired magnet position. Each sensor element is operative over the entire monitored distance, and for each desired magnet position there is one unambiguous group of signal values which is used by the sensor elements for generating the switching signals in the evaluation unit.

Abstract: A magnetic field response sensor comprises an inductor placed at a fixed separation distance from a conductive surface to address the low RF transmissivity of conductive surfaces. The minimum distance for separation is determined by the sensor response. The inductor should be separated from the conductive surface so that the response amplitude exceeds noise level by a recommended 10 dB. An embodiment for closed cavity measurements comprises a capacitor internal to said cavity and an inductor mounted external to the cavity and at a fixed distance from the cavity's wall. An additional embodiment includes a closed cavity configuration wherein multiple sensors and corresponding antenna are positioned inside the cavity, with the antenna and inductors maintained at a fixed distance from the cavity's wall.

Abstract: A locating device, in particular a hand-held locating device, for detecting objects enclosed in a medium, including an output unit for displaying at least one output variable correlated with a measuring signal of at least one sensor of the locating device, the output unit having a first dynamic range for displaying the output variable correlated with the measuring signal. At least one further dynamic range having a changed sensitivity compared to the first dynamic range is displayable via the display unit.

Abstract: A test device for testing of tubular specimens has a plurality of individual, radially movable, finger-shaped test probes which are placed from all sides on the outside of the specimen to be tested. In this way, the test specimen is surrounded by test probes and can be pushed under them. Each test probe has a first test coil with a surface which faces essentially parallel to the lengthwise axis of the specimen and a second test coil which is oriented essentially perpendicular to the lengthwise axis of the specimen. The test probes can be elastically deflectable, pivotably movable, or movable by a screw mechanism.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided an inductive multi-turn encoder which employs inductive means to determine the number of revolutions a central shaft operably connected to the module has turned. The inductive coils comprise emitter coils and receiver coils, which are operably associated with and opposed to corresponding geared circular disks, which in turn are arranged to implement a predetermined gear reduction ratio. The inductive multi-turn encoder is capable of operating under high temperature conditions and withstanding the effects of various environmental contaminants. The inductive multi-turn encoder disclosed herein is also amenable to miniaturization and low cost manufacturing.

Abstract: A laser trimmable electronic device (1) has a housing (2) and a partially enclosed component (3) at least partially enclosed inside the housing (2) and electrically coupled to external connector terminals (4,5). The device (1) has a laser trimmable component (6) electrically coupled the external connector terminals (4,5), wherein at least part of the trimmable component (6) is mounted to an outer surface (7) of the housing (2).

Abstract: An electronic control module (40) includes a base plate (12) bent about first and second major bend axis (27, 28). The base plate includes first and second grooves (29, 30) formed at an upper surface (15a) coextensive with the first and second major bend axis (27, 28). A flexible film (18) is asymmetrically bonded by adhesive films (31, 32) about the first and second major bend axis (27, 28). The asymmetrical bonding of the flexible film (18) about the major bend axis (27, 28) causes non-bonded loop portions (35) of the flexible film (18) to assume a serpentine pattern and deflect away from the major bend axis (27, 28) when the base plate (12) is bent about the major bend axis (27, 28). The bonding arrangement of the flexible film (18) to the base plate (12) permits an electrical connector (36) to be attached to the backside of the electronic control module (40).

Abstract: An insulation system for the windings of a dynamoelectric machine is described wherein a bundle of insulated conductors is provided with layers of groundwall insulation. The innermost layer of groundwall insulation has superior corona discharge resistant properties. A second layer of groundwall insulation which has a corona discharge resistance somewhat less than the innermost layer of groundwall is superimposed on the innermost layer.

Abstract: A power transformer is provided with a housing having a plurality of apertures for receipt of a bushing well of a bushing assembly. Each bushing assembly includes a bushing well adapted to be secure in one aperture of the power transformer, and a bushing adapted to be connected to a terminal in the bushing well to permit the conducting of electric current between the bushing assembly and the transformer. The bushing assembly further includes a connector for connecting the bushing conductor to a terminal positioned in the bushing well. The power transformer includes a cap to cover and isolate the unused bushing wells. The cap is preferably a plate structure that attaches to the lip of the bushing well and uses the dielectric formed by the air enclosed by the cap and the bushing well to prevent sparking over to adjacent sites, corona discharge, and accidental contact with a live terminal therein, and to guards against contamination of the bushing well.

Abstract: A structure for providing an interface with an oxide surface which exhibits both high adhesion and preferred electrical properties. An embodiment includes a capacitor structure having one or two electrodes abutting a high dielectric thin film, whereby the electrodes comprise first partial layers of metal having favorable electrical properties and second continuous layers adjacent the first partial layers, with the second layer material having been chosen for its physical properties, and wherein the second material adheres to exposed areas of the thin film through openings in the partial metal layer.

Abstract: An electronic component (10) has an electrically insulating substrate (20) that is encapsulated with an electrically conductive material (15) to provide thermal dissipation for the electronic component (10). The electrically insulating substrate (20) has cavities (21-24) that are either completely filled with an electrically conductive material (15) or are partially filled to provide recesses (26-27) for electronic devices (30,31). The electronic devices (30,31) are electrically coupled to the leads (60-63) of the electronic component (10) using either wire bonds (70) or metallic depositions (55-57).

Abstract: A trimming capacitor wherein its trimming direction has no directivity. The trimming capacitor comprises a dielectric ceramic sheet provided with a trimming capacitor electrode on the surface thereof, a dielectric ceramic sheet provided with internal capacitor electrodes on the surface thereof, and other sheets. Regions where the trimming capacitor electrode overlaps with the internal capacitor electrodes are disposed so as to be linearly symmetrical about a base line which is inclined by 45.degree. with respect to a long side of the trimming capacitor. Therefore, the trimming electrode can be trimmed in the same way in either the X or the Y direction of the trimming electrode.

Abstract: A housing designed to contain a logic circuit (15) comprising two shells (11a, 11b) each including a welding area (17a, 17b) having an appropriate geometry permitting ultrasonic welding, such that when both shells are assembled before a welding phase, they are shifted along a vertical axis (20). The supporting plate (13) comprises a mounting ear (23) while the shells comprise a receptacle (33a, 33b). During the welding phase, there is no concomitant contact between any of the upper face (26) and lower face (27) of the ear (23) and the corresponding bearing faces (34a, 34b) of the receptacles, owing to a shift (21). The shift is reduced and the concomitant contact takes place between the bearing faces (34a, 34b) of the receptacles and each of the upper and lower faces (26, 27) of the ear (23) only when the welding phase is completed.