A magnetic sensor for determining the position of a cellular phone in
linear movement along an axis of translation, the sensor including a
measuring cell fitted to a magnetic circuit and capable of measuring the
variations in the value of the magnetic induction flux consecutive with
the reluctance variations of the magnetic circuit. According to the
invention, the sensor further includes a single delimiting fixed magnetic
circuit between two fixed pole parts, a variable air gap within which at
least a magnetic induction is created that extends along a length
parallel to the axis of translation and at least equal to the travel to
be measured of the cellular phone, and a measurable air gap to which the
measuring cell is fitted.