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of Various Linear Position Sensor Technologies
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Linear
Position / Displacement Sensor Technologies
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Resistive
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Capacitive
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Inductive
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Magnetic
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Time of Flight
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Encoders
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Sensor
Embodiment
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Potenti-
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Capacitive
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AC-LVDTs
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DC-LVDTs
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LVRTs
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LVITs
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Hall
Effect |
Magneto
resistive |
Magneto
strictive |
Ultrasonic
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Laser
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Optical
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Magnetic
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Range
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0.1
- 20”
2.5-500 mm |
0.01
- 0.4”
0.25-10 mm |
0.02
- 20”
0.5-500 mm |
0.1
- 20”
2.5-500 mm |
0.01
- 0.4”
0.25-10 mm |
0.2
- 40”
5-1000 mm |
0.04
- 1”
1 - 25 mm |
0.1
- 20”
2.5-500 mm |
6
- 120”
0.15-3.0 m |
4
- 400”
0.1 - 10 m |
0.1
-500”
2.5 - 12.5 m |
6
- 60”
0.15 - 1.5 m |
6
-120”
0.15-3.0 m |
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Resolution
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Linearity
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Dynamic
Response
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Temperature
Characteristics
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Vibration
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Mechanical
Overload Capabilities
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Life
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Contacting
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Relative
Cost
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Support
Electronics
Complexity & Cost |
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