Flux-gate magnetometer with drive signal for reducing effects of electromagnetic interference
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1. A flux-gate magnetometer device for use in measuring an external magnetic field for providing measurement output, the device comprising:
- at least one flux-gate sensor, a drive signal generator including means for dividing the frequency of the drive signal by two, resulting in a frequency divided drive signal and a non-frequency divided drive signal;
means for applying the frequency divided drive signal to at least one flux-gate signal;
translation means including means for controlling the inversion of the at least one sensor output signal based on the non-frequency divided drive signal resulting in a translated signal; and
means for filtering the translated signal to provide the measurement output.
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Abstract
A flux-gate magnetometer having a drive signal for reducing the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI) is provided. The drive signal has a characteristic that varies over time. For example, the drive signal may include a duty cycle that varies over time, the frequency of the drive signal may be varied over time, or the phase shift of the drive signal may vary over time.
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1. A flux-gate magnetometer device for use in measuring an external magnetic field for providing measurement output, the device comprising:
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at least one flux-gate sensor, a drive signal generator including means for dividing the frequency of the drive signal by two, resulting in a frequency divided drive signal and a non-frequency divided drive signal;
means for applying the frequency divided drive signal to at least one flux-gate signal;
translation means including means for controlling the inversion of the at least one sensor output signal based on the non-frequency divided drive signal resulting in a translated signal; and
means for filtering the translated signal to provide the measurement output. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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