Sensors & Transducers
Vol. 267, Issue 4, December 2024, pp. 57-64
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Comparison of Experimental and Theoretical Modeling
of Temperature Drift in Off-Diagonal GMI Sensors
Pape Abdoulaye FAM, * Papa Silly TRAORE and Mamaye Inès CORREA
Ecole Supérieure Polytechnique (ESP), Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD),
Dakar, Sénégal
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* E-mail: papasilly.traore@esp.sn
Received: 11 June 2024 / Revised: 26 December 2024 / Accepted: 28 December 2024 Published: 30 December 2024
Abstract:
This article investigates the temperature sensitivity of digital Magneto-Impedance (GMI) sensors by comparing
experimental data with theoretical predictions. The study demonstrates that the experimental results are in excellent agreement
with the theoretical model, showing a high level of consistency within the examined dynamic range. Notably, the sensitivity
of the sensor at the zero bias point is significantly lower than at other bias points, with a measured sensitivity of approximately
-0.2 mΩ/°C, validating simulation predictions. The linearity around the zero bias point also aligns with theoretical expectations.
The agreement between experimental and theoretical results is strong for positive fields and those near zero, with theoretical
values within established confidence intervals. However, a significant discrepancy was noted between -10 and -31 μT,
suggesting areas for further improvement. This work confirms the reliability of the theoretical model while identifying areas
needing further research. It provides a basis for enhancing the thermal stability of GMI sensors and reducing temperatureinduced
drift, paving the way for advancements in magnetic sensing applications.
Keywords:
GMI sensor, Temperature drift, Sensitivity, Off-diagonal configuration.
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