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Hall effect sensors are slowly taking over the world of gaming peripherals, but what are they and do they actually make a difference?

More and more keyboards and video game controllers employ Hall effect sensors, but what exactly is this technology? We break it down.

Linear Hall-Effect Sensor According to the datasheet, SS49E is a linear hall-effect sensor that is operated by the magnetic field from a permanent magnet or an electromagnet. The linear sourcing ...

Even with Hall Effect sensors, I found that sometimes small movements would not be picked up by the controller —sometimes to catastrophic in-game results.

Using the Hall effect for current measurement is inherently robust, but it can be an even more versatile tool when it comes to position sensing.

Is this the start of all major controllers getting Hall effect sensors and proper built-in battery solutions, even at the more budget end of the market? One can only hope.

Researchers have invented Hall effect magnetic field sensors that are operable at high temperatures and harmful radiation conditions. The sensors will find applications in space craft and nuclear ...