The eddy-current type mold level detector, other than γ-ray, is becoming popular in steel continuous casting, due to its higher accuracy. Firstly, the theoretical electromagnetic fields and force s of a differential-coils sensor were analyzed to establish a distance measurement scheme. Then, an electronic circuit was built, accordingly. The functions of the electronic circuit included sinusoidal current generation, differential amplification, band-pass filtering, root-mean-square measurement, offset adjustment, mold oscillation signal ejection and logarithm amplification. The calibration specimen used was a piece of 304 stainless steel plate whose electromagnetic properties are very similar to those of molten steel. With the calibration data and two range-checking values taken just prior to each casting, a computer calculated the mold levels from the measuring values and transmitted them to the valve controller. It worked effectively through the entire casting sequence. The level turbulence could be reduced within the acceptable range of ±3mm, which is not obtainable by γ-ray method.