req: Proximity detection Sensor and circuit

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Is there a good Proximity sensor for magnetic metal detection? I am working on detection of a 10 mm x 5 mm (magnetic) metal plate detection. I have tested several circuits and ideas. But I cant find a perfect solution.
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You mean ferromagnetic metal? Usually detected with low frequency inductive proximity switch. A reluctance sensor (permanent magnet with flux sensor) can work too.
 

What is the sensor distance to the metal plate?

Enjoy your design work!
 

The sensor distance is about 5 cm.
 

The distance to object size ratio sounds more like metal detector than proximity sensor.

It should be possible with a respective large sensor coil, but the sensitive volume will be considerbly larger than the 5 cm radius, at least for larger objects in the vicinity.
 

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