Abstract
We developed a high-sensitivity magnetoimpedance magnetic field sensor using a FeCoSiB amorphous wire and a coil wound around it. The amorphous wire had the diameter of 0.1 mm and the length of 5 mm. The magnetic field resolution of about 20 pT/√Hz was achieved. But the dynamic range of the magnetoimpedance magnetic field sensor was only about ±0.7 Gauss, which was not enough for some applications, such as the defect evaluation of steel plate. The linearity of the system was also not good when big magnetic field was applied, which will cause some noise when the system is used in unshielded environment. We developed a feedback method to improve the dynamic range and the linearity of the magnetic field sensor. The operation point of the magnetic field sensor was fixed by sending a feedback current to the coil. Using the feedback method, the dynamic range was improved from ±0.7 Gauss to ±10 Gauss and the linearity was also improved over 100 times better. An eddy current testing system using the magnetic sensor was developed, and the crack defects in steel plate and in 3D-printed titanium alloy plate were evaluated.
Highlights
Room temperature-sensitive magnetic sensors have been developed and used in various areas of communication, geological exploration, medical diagnostics, nondestructive evaluation (NDE), and security control [1–10]
We present our new results of the high-sensitivity MI sensor and a feedback method to improve the dynamic range and the linearity of the magnetic sensing system
The dynamic range of the MI sensor was improved from ±0.7 Gauss to ±10 Gauss, and the linearity of the magnetic sensing system was improved
Summary
Room temperature-sensitive magnetic sensors have been developed and used in various areas of communication, geological exploration, medical diagnostics, nondestructive evaluation (NDE), and security control [1–10]. These sensors are normally operated in unshielded environment with big background interferences, such as the power line interference. Feedback methods are often used to increase the dynamic ranges of magnetic sensors and improve the linearity of magnetic sensors [11–13]. Using the (Fe0.06Co0.94)72.5Si12.5B15 (FeCoSiB) amorphous wire with the diameter of 0.1 mm and the length of 5 mm, we developed a high-sensitivity magnetoimpedance (MI) sensor [14]. We present our new results of the high-sensitivity MI sensor and a feedback method to improve the dynamic range and the linearity of the magnetic sensing system. We constructed the eddy current testing (ECT) system with the magnetic sensor and used it to evaluate the crack defect of 3D-printed titanium alloy and steel plate
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