AMR-based mechanical pressure sensors: a proof of concept

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Original languageEnglish
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2019
Event15th International Symposium Magnetoresistive Sensors and Magnetic Systems - Wetzlar, Germany
Duration: 19 Mar 201920 Mar 2019

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Conference15th International Symposium Magnetoresistive Sensors and Magnetic Systems
Country/TerritoryGermany
Period19 Mar 201920 Mar 2019

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This paper investigates a novel approach to measure mechanical pressure using anisotropic magneto-resistive sensors in combination with a matrix of magnetized hard magnetic particles. Ideally, with a deformation of the matrix due to an applied external pressure, the sensors will yield a measurable change in resistance. A demonstrator system consisting of AMR sensors on a glass substrate and hard magnetic particles embedded in PDMS was developed and subsequently evaluated. Proof of concept experiments focus on the characterization of the interaction between the particle matrix and the sensor(s) and measuring the sensor(s) response to repeatedly applied forces. With a thickness of 540 µm and filling degree of 33 %, the matrix emits a magnetic field of 3.5 kA/m. Proportional to the applied force, the AMR sensors display a parabolic decrease in resistivity upon matrix deformation. Exerted force and change in resistivity relate in a linear fashion, but hysteresis is observed for loading and unloading. Additionally, an array of AMR sensors can resolve spatial deformation distribution. With adequate optimization and miniaturization, this system appears promising for an application in soft robotics, prosthetics, or implant safety.

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AMR-based mechanical pressure sensors: a proof of concept. / Prediger, Maren S.; Rechel, Mathias; Wurz, Marc Christopher.
2019. Paper presented at 15th International Symposium Magnetoresistive Sensors and Magnetic Systems, Germany.

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Prediger, MS, Rechel, M & Wurz, MC 2019, 'AMR-based mechanical pressure sensors: a proof of concept', Paper presented at 15th International Symposium Magnetoresistive Sensors and Magnetic Systems, Germany, 19 Mar 2019 - 20 Mar 2019. <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332142263_AMR-based_mechanical_pressure_sensors_a_proof_of_concept>
Prediger MS, Rechel M, Wurz MC. AMR-based mechanical pressure sensors: a proof of concept. 2019. Paper presented at 15th International Symposium Magnetoresistive Sensors and Magnetic Systems, Germany.
Prediger, Maren S. ; Rechel, Mathias ; Wurz, Marc Christopher. / AMR-based mechanical pressure sensors : a proof of concept. Paper presented at 15th International Symposium Magnetoresistive Sensors and Magnetic Systems, Germany.
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