Hysteretic properties of submicron-sized soft magnetic elements as they mig
ht be used in integrated field sensors are computed. A new 3D micromagnetic
simulation program was used which requires only workstation computing powe
r. Results are scrutinized using previously established techniques. The inf
luence of object shape and size is investigated and related to experimental
findings reported in the literature. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All ri
ghts reserved.