Position sensors are integrated circuits (IC) which sense the movement or position of an object. They convert this measurement information into analog or digital output signals. Position sensors essentially take the information to/from a fixed position and provide feedback.
There are different types of sensors for different requirements. A popular position sensor is an LVDT (linear variable differential transformer).
What do these sensors measure?
Position sensors measure by a range of different methods such as:
Rotation (Rotary)
Angle
Accuracy
Distance
What is a linear position sensor?
Linear position sensors are accurate sensors which measure the linear position of a device. Linearity is important for engineering applications. It measures the position of an object within a linear, straight line.
What is a rotary position sensor?
Rotational position sensors detect the movement of an object's to give their angular position.
What is a resistive position sensor?
Resistive position sensors use resistance to measure the position. This is a physical variable.
Position Sensor Applications:
Home appliances
Robotics
Gaming
Lighting
TV
Computers
Automotive
Automation
Coordinate measurement
Industrial motion control
Position Sensors
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| Description | Price | Sensor Type | Output Type | Mounting Type | Package Type | Pin Count | Minimum Operating Temperature | Maximum Operating Temperature | Minimum Operating Supply Voltage | Maximum Operating Supply Voltage | Dimensions | |
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RS Stock No.
170-4394
Mfr. Part No.SVM4A103A0L17R00
BrandMurata
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SGD2.739
Each (On a Reel of 100)
units
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- | Linear | Surface Mount | - | 3 | -40 °C | +85 °C | - | 5 V dc | 4.5 x 4 x 2mm |
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RS Stock No.
124-5991
Mfr. Part No.SVM4A103A0L17R00
BrandMurata
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SGD2.354
Each (In a Pack of 5)
units
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- | Linear | Surface Mount | - | 3 | -40 °C | +85 °C | - | 5 V dc | 4.5 x 4 x 2mm |
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New
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RS Stock No.
186-0835
Mfr. Part No.SS-430L-N
BrandKEMET
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SGD28.02
Each
units
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Proximity, Pyroelectric Infrared | Digital | Surface Mount | SMD | 5 | -40 °C | +70 °C | 2.5 V dc | 5.5 V dc | 15 x 15 x 7.85mm |
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New
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RS Stock No.
186-0843
Mfr. Part No.SS-430L-W
BrandKEMET
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SGD28.02
Each
units
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Proximity, Pyroelectric Infrared | Digital | Surface Mount | SMD | 5 | -40 °C | +70 °C | 2.5 V dc | 5.5 V dc | 15 x 15 x 7.85mm |
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RS Stock No.
172-3000
Mfr. Part No.RDC502012A
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD3.065
Each (In a Pack of 2)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -40 °C | +120 °C | - | 5 V dc | - |
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New
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RS Stock No.
189-7919
Mfr. Part No.G-MRCO-056
BrandTE Connectivity
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SGD20.45
Each
units
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- | Analogue | PCB Mount | DFN | 12 | -40 °C | +150 °C | - | 10 V | 6.1 x 2.1 x 0.75 |
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New
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RS Stock No.
186-0852
Mfr. Part No.SS-430L-BK
BrandKEMET
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SGD28.02
Each
units
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Proximity, Pyroelectric Infrared | Digital | Surface Mount | SMD | 5 | -40 °C | +70 °C | 2.5 V dc | 5.5 V dc | 15 x 15 x 7.85mm |
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RS Stock No.
172-2993
Mfr. Part No.RDC10320RB
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD4.08
Each (In a Pack of 2)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -30 °C | +85 °C | - | 5 V dc | 41.5 x 10.95 x 7.5mm |
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RS Stock No.
172-3003
Mfr. Part No.RD6R1A0008
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD3.06
Each (In a Pack of 3)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -40 °C | +85 °C | - | 5 V dc | - |
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RS Stock No.
172-2989
Mfr. Part No.RD7091008A
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD2.124
Each (In a Pack of 5)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -40 °C | +105 °C | - | 12 V dc | 15.8 x 9 x 7.7mm |
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RS Stock No.
172-3009
Mfr. Part No.RD712A028A
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD2.974
Each (In a Pack of 5)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -40 °C | +105 °C | - | 12 V dc | 19 x 10 x 7.5mm |
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RS Stock No.
172-2998
Mfr. Part No.RDC501052A
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD2.38
Each (In a Pack of 2)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -40 °C | +120 °C | - | 5 V dc | - |
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New
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RS Stock No.
189-7922
Mfr. Part No.G-MRCO-057
BrandTE Connectivity
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SGD20.45
Each
units
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- | Analogue | PCB Mount | DFN | 12 | -40 °C | +150 °C | - | 10 V | 6.1 x 2.1 x 0.75 |
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RS Stock No.
172-3001
Mfr. Part No.RD7121008A
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD2.975
Each (In a Pack of 2)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -40 °C | +105 °C | - | 12 V dc | 18 x 10 x 9mm |
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RS Stock No.
172-2991
Mfr. Part No.RDCC010002
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD39.66
Each
units
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Resistive | Linear | Screw Mount | - | 3 | 0 °C | +50 °C | - | 5 V dc | - |
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RS Stock No.
172-2986
Mfr. Part No.RDC1010A12
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD8.08
Each
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -30 °C | +85 °C | - | 5 V dc | 18 x 10.85 x 3.4mm |
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RS Stock No.
172-3005
Mfr. Part No.RD7081015A
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD1.446
Each (In a Pack of 5)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -40 °C | +105 °C | - | 12 V dc | 15 x 10 x 8.5mm |
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New
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RS Stock No.
186-0826
Mfr. Part No.SS-430
BrandKEMET
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SGD23.05
Each
units
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Proximity, Pyroelectric Infrared | Digital | Surface Mount | SMD | 5 | -40 °C | +70 °C | 2.5 V dc | 5.5 V dc | 15 x 15 x 5.65mm |
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New
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RS Stock No.
189-7257
Mfr. Part No.G-MRCO-056
BrandTE Connectivity
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SGD10.45
Each (On a Reel of 500)
units
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- | Analogue | PCB Mount | DFN | 12 | -40 °C | +150 °C | - | 10 V | 6.1 x 2.1 x 0.75 |
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RS Stock No.
172-2992
Mfr. Part No.RDC1022A05
BrandAlps Alpine
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SGD3.915
Each (In a Pack of 2)
units
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Resistive | Linear | Through Hole | - | 3 | -30 °C | +85 °C | - | 5 V dc | 31.5 x 10.95 x 7.5mm |
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