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How do I offset an output

I'm playing with a 1302 linear hall effect sensor. It has an output that is about 1/2 supply voltage when not in a magnetic field.

Depending on polarity of magnetic field it outputs less than half or more than half of supply.

What kind of circuit would I use to make its normal 1/2 supply voltage output equal to zero volt? I'd need it to swing + and -.

I'd be thrilled if some one would give me the keywords to search for this circuit.

Thanks,

Wes

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Wes
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about 1/2

half of

equal to

circuit.

If this unit has it's own power source, use a virtual ground, other wise use a DC-DC converter with dual rail with respect to common, or a double output and combined 2 legs to make a CT with +/- rail.

Or, use a 555 timer into a regulator of some kind to generate a (-) voltage rail for the sensor.

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Jamie

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