Applications for Linear Position Sensors

Future electronics has a full chip selection of linear position sensors from several manufacturers that can be used to design a linear potentiometer position sensor, magnetic linear position sensor, Miniature linear displacement sensor, non contact linear position sensor or laser linear position sensor. Simply choose from the linear position sensor technical attributes below and your search results will quickly be narrowed to match your specific linear position sensor application needs.
Applications for Linear Position Sensors:
Measurement applications for linear position sensors include coordinate-measuring machines, gear measurement tension testers, laser scanners and callipers. Servo controlled motion systems also use linear position sensors in order to provide accurate information. Other applications include pick-and-place PCB assembly equipment, robotics, machine tools, wire bonders, printers and digital presses.

What is a Linear Position Sensor

A linear position sensor measures the linear position of a device. The sensor reads the measurement in order to convert the encoded position into an analog or digital signal. This position can then be decoded into position by a digital readout or a motion controller. Motion can be determined by change in position over time. One very common type of linear position sensors is the linear variable differential transformer, or LVDT. It is a type of electrical transformer which is used for sensing and measuring linear displacement.
Types of Linear Position Sensors
There are many different kinds of linear sensors and at future Electronics we stock many of the most common types categorized by type, input voltage, linear range, packaging type and operating temperature range. The parametric filters on our website can help refine your search results depending on the required specifications.

Applications for Linear Position Sensors

Future Electronics has a full chip selection of linear position sensors from several manufacturers that can be used to design a linear potentiometer position sensor, magnetic linear position sensor, Miniature linear displacement sensor, non contact linear position sensor or laser linear position sensor. Simply choose from the linear position sensor technical attributes below and your search results will quickly be narrowed to match your specific linear position sensor application needs.
Applications for Linear Position Sensors:
Measurement applications for linear position sensors include coordinate-measuring machines, gear measurement tension testers, laser scanners and callipers. Servo controlled motion systems also use linear position sensors in order to provide accurate information. Other applications include pick-and-place PCB assembly equipment, robotics, machine tools, wire bonders, printers and digital presses.

Position sensors are available in both contacting

Linear position sensors are available in both contacting & non contacting technologies including; potentiometric displacement sensor, Magneto-Restrictive, Hall Effect, Encoder and LVDT/RVDT in various sensor packages. Different types of technology ensure the most accurate measurements in different applications.
You may be surprised to know that position sensors are very common in everyday life; you have probably come into contact with position sensors as they are used in;
· Elevators have position feedback which typically use encoders
· For use in Cars for things such as throttle control & seat memory
· Rudder reference & Steering on boats & ships
· The control of imaging & treatment machines in hospitals
· Wind turbines for monitoring the wind direction

Linear position sensors for mounting in parallel with a linear motion

A industrial position sensors is any type of device which detects the movement of a chosen object in either a Linear or Rotary motion and converts the movement into output signals which are suitable for processing, transmission or control depending on the application.
Linear position sensors for mounting in parallel with a linear motion. Linear sensor are usually mounted in one of the following ways:
Rod based sensor. The sensor housing is fixed and the sensor rod is attached to the linear motion.
Sensor with shuttle. he sensor housing is fixed and the the linear motion is attached to a shuttle on the sensor housing. This solution can be totally sealed by a linear magnetostrictive sensor.
Sensor with ball joints. The sensor suspended in ball joints parallel to the linear motion.

What is a Linear Variable Displacement Transducer

What is a Linear Variable Displacement Transducer?
Linear Transducer: A device that provides voltage output quantity, related to the parameters being measured, for example, force, for simple signal conditioning. Linear potentiometer position sensor devices are sensitive to electromagnetic interference. Reduction of electrical resistance can be improved with shorter connection cables to eliminate significant errors. A transducer requires three to four connection wires for power supply and output signal delivery.
Transducers differ from transmitters because a transducer is a voltage-output device, transmitters are current-output devices. Transmitter/Linear devices have less signal degradation related to long cables and transmission distance.