
Hall effect and GMR sensors are of the active type,
requiring a supply of electrical power. They detect the magnetic fi eld created by the passage
of gear teeth or the alternating poles of a ring magnet,
delivering an electrical signal that the electronic control
system processes to determine the speed and/or angular
position of the rotating shaft.
Compared to VR sensors, these active sensors are smaller,
detect lower speeds and can be used for zero-speed
position sensing.