PSC-360: Contactless Position Sensor

17th September 2009

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The PSC-360 is a vertical hall-effect magnetic sensor that is designed to overcome the limitations of potentiometer-based devices in a wide range of applications. The performance of magnetic sensors has traditionally been limited by their poor tolerance to thermal and magnetic fluctuations. And although these limitations can be overcome by careful circuit design, the complexity this has entailed has often discouraged OEMs from designing with these sensors.

The technology used by Piher is only sensitive to the flux density coplanar with the IC surface. This allows to precise feedback the absolute position from 0 to 360 degrees. It enables the design of low-cost high performance non-contacting rotary position sensors without the limitations of potentiometric solutions. A configurable switch output is integrated within the sensor.

Full redundancy can be achieved by employing a dual core version or the simple placement of two sensors within the housing. The robust PSC360 is sealed and flange mounted for easy positioning when necessary. It provides high stability under harsh environmental conditions. Featuring a modular architecture, electrical & mechanical characteristics can be fully customised to customer's needs as well as connector configurations. More information on this Piher can be obtained from Texim Europe.