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Magnetic Encoders - Tips and Tricks

I am new to encoders in general and I am thinking about using a magnetic encoder in a personal project were I will need to make my own servo, and thus get an absolute position reading (instead of the ...
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Differences between a planar coil and coplanar waveguide to create a local 1D AC magnetic field

Coplanar waveguides (for example picture look here) are often used in research to create a local in-plane magnetic field. Now if compared to a planar microcoil like this, driven by a AC voltage in ...
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How to choose a reed switch and magnet?

I need to use a reed switch and a magnet on a shaft. When it get turned to a specific degree the magnet will trigger the reed switch. The shaft only turns one way and is turned by hand. The problem ...
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How to route Gigabit Ethernet, remote PHY or remote RJ45 connector?

I need to design a 10/100/1000 BASE-T “backplane” board that contains multiple PHY outputs from Ethernet controller chips. On the board ,the LAN specifications are very strict in regard to how the ...
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What sensors are commonly used for vehicle detection?

I want to make a vehicle detection prototype. I find there are multiple choices of sensors that can be used to detect a vehicle, such as acoustic, ultrasonic, infrared, magnetic inductive sensor. I ...
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Two RJ45s one PHY

Is it possible connecting two RJ45s to a one port ethernet magnetics? If yes, Does it require just turns ratio adjustment or other issues have to be taken into account? Thanks!