This tool is intended for use as an electromechanical design aid for understanding the magnetic field produced by a single moving magnet and to predict device behavior by plotting simplified sensor outputs.

Temperature inputs for this tool evaluate only changes in the magnet strength on the assumption of a constant linear response. However, real magnets have temperature operating ranges that vary based on shape and material selection. The user is solely responsible for the operating range of their selected magnet and calibrating the magnet and sensor to always remain within their specified operating range. The modeled temperature compensation for device output behavior only considers intentional compensation of the device sensitivity but this does not impact any other device parameters.

TI recommends prototyping and evaluating mechanical systems using real components to verify typical operating tolerances and system behaviors. For instance, ferromagnetic materials which can be present in system construction can interact with magnetic fields and change the observable inputs to the magnetic sensor.

The tool provides functions matching several common types of motion and resulting typical device performance is modeled to demonstrate the relationship between the mechanical position of the magnet and the electrical response of the sensor.