Abstract: As one of the advanced electromagnetic nondestructive evaluation techniques, Pulsed Eddy Current Testing (PECT) has been found applicable for detection and evaluation of corrosion in magnetic structures. Pancake induction coils are currently preferred for signal acquisition during PECT of magnetic structures. In this paper, the solid-state magnetic field sensor is intensively investigated regarding field sensing and acquisition of PECT signals. Through simulations and experiments, it has been found that compared with the Electromotive Force (EMF) signals acquired by using pancake induction coils, magnetic field signals picked up by solid-state magnetic field sensors have higher sensitivity to corrosion, which enhances the possibility of detection and accuracy of quantification of corrosion in magnetic structures.