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Evaluation Kits
In order for our customers to evaluate GMR sensors in their application NVE makes available several
evaluation kits, at nominal cost, so that customers can try the actual parts in their application. These
kits are described below:
AG001-01 - Analog Sensor Evaluation Kit
This kit features several types of NVE’s AA and AB-Series parts, a selection of permanent
magnets for activation or bias purposes, and circuit boards to mount the parts for testing purposes.
AG003-01 - Current Sensor Evaluation Kit
This kit features a specially designed circuit board with traces running under the sensor elements.
The customer can try different current levels to see the output from the sensor.
AG910-07, AG911-07 - GMR Switch Evaluation Kits
These kits include several GMR Switch parts with different magnetic operate points and different
output options such as current sink and current source. In addition, magnets and circuit boards for
mounting the parts in the application are included. In the AG910-07 kit, a socket for easy testing
of the MSOP-8L package is also included.
AG920-07 - GT Sensor Evaluation Kit
NVE’s newest evaluation kit includes analog and digital versions of the GT sensor product line
plus our DD001-12 stand-alone signal processing IC. A variety of PCB configurations are
provided so that the parts can be tested in different housing and barrel sizes including the M8
housing. Magnets for biasing are also included.
Evaluation kits may be ordered direct from NVE’s web site or from our authorized distributors. See
NVE’s web site for the list of authorized distributors.
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AG001-01 Analog Sensor Evaluation Kit
The NVE GMR Engineering Evaluation Kit (PN AG001-01) was created as an aid to the technical user
of GMR sensors to facilitate laboratory experimentation and development. The kit consists of an
assortment of NVE sensors, printed circuit boards and permanent magnets sufficient to demonstrate
sensor functionality in the laboratory. The kit consists of the following:
Part Number Quantity Description
AA002-02 2 15 Oe/5 kΩ Field Sensor
AAH002-02 1 6 Oe/2 kΩ Field Sensor
AAL002-02 1
15 Oe/5 kΩ Field Low Hysteresis Sensor
AA003-02 2 20 Oe/5 kΩ Field Sensor
AA004-02 2 50 Oe/5 kΩ Field Sensor
AA005-02 2 100 Oe/5 kΩ Field Sensor
AA006-02 2 50 Oe/30 kΩ Field Sensor
AB001-02 2 250 Oe/5 kΩ Field Gradient Sensor
AG004-06 2 Long PCB- 3.0” x 0.3”
AG005-06 2 Square PCB- 0.5” x 0.5”
SN 12031 2 Ceramic 5- Disc Magnets
SN 12030 2 Ferrite Rectangular magnets
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AG003-01 Current Sensor Evaluation Kit
The NVE GMR Current Sensor Evaluation Assembly (P/N AG003-01) was created to facilitate
laboratory experimentation and development using GMR current sensors. The kit consists of (4) four
NVE current sensors (P/N AA003-02) assembled to a printed circuit board (P/N AG002-01). Please
note that the AA003-02 was selected for inclusion in this kit because it is a good medium sensitivity
current sensor. In fact, any of NVE’s AA sensor products can be used in this application for more or
less sensitivity to the magnetic field generated by the current. The PCB included in the kit has (4) four
trace geometries to simulate various PCB current ranges. The details are as follows:
Trace
no.
Trace Width
(inches)
Maximum1 Trace Input
Current (A)
Nominal Sensitivity
([mV/V]out/Ain)
1 0.090 ±9.0 3.5
2 0.060 ±6.0 3.7
3 0.010 ±0.25 4.0
4 7 x 0.010 ±0.25 20.0
Notes:
1. The maximum current is based on the rated current carrying capability of each trace geometry.
2. The minimum current the assembly can sense is arbitrary. The absolute value is dependent on many system design
parameters and must be determined by the user.
3. For functional characteristics of the AA003-02 current sensor refer to the AA Sensors section of this catalog.
4. Refer to NVE’s Engineering & Application Notes, Appendix APP 003, “GMR Current Sensing” for additional technical
details.
5. The AG003-01 assembly can be subdivided into (4) four separate sub-assemblies. All connections to each input trace and
current sensor are isolated on each sub-section.
NVE
Current Sensor Evaluation Board
1-800-GMR-7141 AG002-01
Trace 2
Trace 3
Trace 1
Trace 4
2.00
NVE
AC004-
01
NVE
AC004-
01
NVE
AC004-
01
NVE
AC004-
01
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AG910-07 and AG911-07 GMR Switch Evaluation Kits
These kits were created to facilitate laboratory
experimentation and development using NVE’s GMR
Switch Digital Output Sensors. The kits consist of
sixteen distinct NVE GMR Switches that span the
magnetic field range and output types available in the
AD-Series sensors. All sensors in this kit are
packaged in the MSOP8 miniature surface mount
package. The kits also include a ceramic bar magnet
and printed circuit boards (PCBs) for testing in the
actual application. In addition, the AG910-07 kit
includes a high temperature (175°C) MSOP8 ZIF
socket with Kelvin contacts.
GMR Switch Digital Evaluation Kits Parts List
Part
Designator Part Marking Output type Description
A
D004-00 BBH
A
D005-00 BBG
A
D006-00 BBJ
A
D020-00 BBK
A
D021-00 BBB
A
D022-00 BBC
A
D023-00 BBD
A
D024-00 BBF
A
DH025-00 MBL
Single
Current
Sink
A
D105-00 DBG
A
D122-00 DBC
Single Source
“
A
D824-00 MBF
A
D924-00 NBF
Dual Output
with SCP
A
D320-00 GBK
A
D324-00 GBF
Sink/Sink
“
A
D624-00 KBF Sink/Source/Vreg
A
D724-00 LBF Sink/Sink/Vreg
See
GMR Switch
Section of
This Catalog
A
G910-06 N/A N/A l”x2” PCB Board
(AG910-07 Kit Only)
A
G918-06 N/A N/A .25” X 2” PCB Board
A
G919-06 N/A N/A .25” X 2” PCB Board
SN 12100 N/A N/A MSOP8 ZIF Socket
(AG910-07 Kit Only)
SN 12032 N/A N/A Ceramic Magnet,l”x0.25”x0.39”
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AG920-07 GT Sensor Evaluation Kit
This kit was created to facilitate laboratory
experimentation and development using NVE’s GT
Sensor products. Because of the wide variety of
mechanical orientations where these sensors can be
used, this kit contains a large variety of circuit boards
to simplify the customer’s fixturing and testing of the
parts. Included in the kit are one of each type of
NVE’s GT Sensor products, both analog and digital,
plus two of the DD001-12 signal processing ICs to
convert the analog output of the ABL sensors digital.
The contents are listed below:
Quantity Part Number Marking Description
1 ABL004-00 FDB Single Differential Sensor, 1.0mm Element Spacing
1 ABL005-00 FDC Single Differential Sensor, 0.5mm Element Spacing
1 ABL014-00 FDD Dual Differential Sensor, 1.0mm Element Spacing,
0.5mm Phase Shift
1 ABL015-00 FDF Dual Differential Sensor, 0.5mm Element Spacing,
0.25mm Phase Shift
1 AKL001-12 P/N Digital Output Differential Sensor, 1.0mm Element
Spacing
1 AKL002-12 P/N Digital Output Differential Sensor, 0.5mm Element
Spacing
2 DD001-12 P/N Digital Output Signal Processing IC for ABL Sensors
2 AG915-06 N/A M8 Round PCB, for mounting ABL Sensor
2 AG914-06 N/A M10 Round PCB, for mounting AKL Sensor
1 AG918-06 N/A Long, Narrow PCB for Mounting ABL Sensor Parallel to
Long axis
1 AG919-06 N/A Long, Narrow PCB for Mounting ABL Sensor
Perpendicular to Long axis
1 AG913-06 N/A PCB for Mounting 2 DD001-12 ICs
1 AG916-06 N/A Long, Narrow PCB for Mounting AKL Sensor
Perpendicular to Long axis
1 AG917-06 N/A Long, Narrow PCB for Mounting AKL Sensor Parallel to
Long axis
1 AG911-06 N/A Long, Narrow PCB for Mounting ABL Sensors Parallel to
Long axis, and 1 or 2 DD001-12 ICs
1 AG912-06 N/A Long, Narrow PCB for Mounting ABL Sensors
Perpendicular to Long axis, and 1 or 2 DD001-12 ICs
5 12216 N/A 6mm Diameter X 4mm Thick Round Ferrite Magnets
5 12217 N/A 3.5mm Diameter X 4mm Thick Round Ferrite Magnets
