Planning to use the device in conjunction with unshielded inductor instead of the PCB antenna / coil - in a bid to reduce to footprint and increase detection range. The application is to detect metal loss in carbon steel pipe. Any suggestions / thoughts on if
1. If I may use an unshielded inductor for the above mentioned reasons in my application?
2. Is LDC1612 the best device for my application?
Thanks,
Vik