SLYU067 December   2023 DRV5011 , DRV5012 , DRV5013 , DRV5013-Q1 , DRV5015 , DRV5015-Q1 , DRV5021 , DRV5021-Q1 , DRV5023 , DRV5023-Q1 , DRV5032 , DRV5033 , DRV5033-Q1 , DRV5053 , DRV5053-Q1 , DRV5055 , DRV5055-Q1 , DRV5056 , DRV5056-Q1 , DRV5057 , DRV5057-Q1 , TMAG3001 , TMAG5110 , TMAG5110-Q1 , TMAG5111 , TMAG5111-Q1 , TMAG5115 , TMAG5123 , TMAG5123-Q1 , TMAG5124 , TMAG5124-Q1 , TMAG5131-Q1 , TMAG5170 , TMAG5170-Q1 , TMAG5170D-Q1 , TMAG5173-Q1 , TMAG5231 , TMAG5253 , TMAG5273 , TMAG6180-Q1 , TMAG6181-Q1 , TMCS1107 , TMCS1108

 

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  2.   Trademarks
  3.   Abstract
  4. 1Introduction and Features Overview
    1. 1.1 Simulating Magnetic Fields Tool Introduction
  5. 2Simulation Interface
    1. 2.1 Getting Started
    2. 2.2 Creating a New Design
    3. 2.3 Selecting a Sensor
    4. 2.4 Sensor Output Types
  6. 3Simulation Environment
  7. 4Simulation Inputs
    1. 4.1 Magnet Input Fields
      1. 4.1.1 Magnet Specifications
      2. 4.1.2 Magnet Geometry
      3. 4.1.3 Magnet Motion
      4. 4.1.4 Magnet Rotation
      5. 4.1.5 Hinge Magnet Motion
      6. 4.1.6 Linear Magnet Motion
      7. 4.1.7 Joystick Magnet Motion
    2. 4.2 Sensor Input Fields
      1. 4.2.1 Linear Sensor Format
      2. 4.2.2 Latch and Switch Format
      3. 4.2.3 Sensor Position
    3. 4.3 Simulation Settings
  8. 5Simulation Results
  9. 6Parametric Sweeps
  10. 7Comparing Designs
  11. 8Summary
  12. 9References
  13.   A Appendix
    1.     A.1 Sensor Placement
    2.     A.2 Magnet Materials
    3.     A.3 Rotation Tips

8 Summary

Texas Instruments' Magnetic Sense Simulator (TIMSS) is a powerful free resource that helps with magnetic sensing designs. The tool is meant to help expedite designs but TI recommends confirming these configurations through physical testing of outcomes.

Please refer any questions or concerns to Texas Instruments' E2E™ support forum.