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We want to design a magnetometer into our next generation Nokia cell phone. We use a 3.6v battery and operate under a strict energy budget. I wouldn't want to "waste" more than 50uA on this particular feature. Perhaps it could be powered donw when not in use?
-- Craig Smith, Chief Eng, Nokia Phones (throwaway@coolemail.com), November 29, 2000
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-- test (throwaway@coolemail.com), December 15, 2000.
Dear Nokia:We can supply our HMC1052 Magnetic Sensor for cell phones. Low current, low power, long battery life. For more info see:
http://www.magneticsensors.com
-- David Wick (david.g.wick@honeywell.com), February 02, 2001.