Flex Sensor – 170×15 mm

Flex sensor made of a pressure-sensitive layer on the top, thin film, and a conductive circuit on the bottom layer

SKU 2846-RPL170EAN 8219671120784Item type: Assembled

Description

Flexion sensor consisting of a pressure-sensitive layer on the top, thin film, and a conductive circuit on the bottom layer. When the sensor is bent or pressure is applied at any point on the top, the resistance varies according to the bending radius and the intensity of the pressure. Application areas: automotive controls, medical devices, industrial controls, computer peripherals, fitness products, musical instruments, measuring instruments, virtual reality games, consumer products, physical therapy.

Technical details

Sensor type resistive
Pressure range from 20 grams to 10 kg
Initial resistance >10 Mohm
Activation time <0.01 seconds
Operating temperature from -40℃ to +85℃
Response time <10 ms
Dimensions (mm) 170 (length) x 15 (width) x 0.35 (thickness)

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