The TMAG5233 is a Hall-effect switch used to detect the proximity of a magnet, which is often attached to a movable component within the system. When the magnet comes sufficiently close to the sensor and induces a magnetic flux density that exceeds the B_OP threshold along the TMAG5233 axis of sensitivity, the output of the sensor is pulled low to GND. This low output can be read by a GPIO pin on a controller, enabling the system to recognize that the magnet has crossed the threshold, thereby indicating the position or movement of the component. This application is common in various fields, such as industrial automation and consumer electronics, where precise detection of position or movement is critical.

Due to the complex, non-linear behavior of magnets, it may be difficult to determine the appropriate magnet characteristics required to ensure the system works as intended. Therefore, TI recommends to begin the design process with experimentation to solve for a design that will work. To help facilitate rapid design iteration, the TI Magnetic Sense Simulator (TIMSS) web tool provides a visual interface that emulates typical sensor performance in system designs. TIMSS simulations provide an understanding of expected magnetic field behavior across a range of motion, and the simulations are run in a few seconds.