FlexiForce® A301 Sensor
The A301 is optimized for high volume manufacturing and ideal for embedding into products and applications.
The sensors are available in three force ranges: Low 4.4 N (0 - 1 lb), Medium 111 N (0 - 25 lb) and High 445 N (0 - 100 lb)*. The force ranges stated are approximations. The dynamic range of this small force sensor can be modified by changing the drive voltage and adjusting the resistance of the feedback resistor.
How to Adjust the Force Range:
*In order to measure higher forces, apply a lower drive voltage (-0.5 V, -0.10 V, etc.) and reduce the resistance of the feedback resistor (1k min.) To measure lower forces, apply a higher drive voltage and increase the resistance of the feedback resistor. For an alternative to the recommended circuit, see the Related Electronicstab.
Recommended Circuit
Typical Performance
Linearity (Error): < 3% (Line drawn from 0 to 50% load)
Repeatability: < 2.5% of Full Scale (Conditioned Sensor, 80% of Full Force Applied)
Hysteresis: < 4.5 % of Full Scale (Conditioned Sensor, 80% of Full Force Applied)
Drift: <5% / logarithmic time (Constant Load of 25 lb (111 N))
Response Time: < 5 µsec (Time required for the sensor to respond to an input force; Impact load - recorded on Oscilloscope)
Operating Temperature: -40°C - 60°C (-40°F - 140°F)*
* Force reading change per degree of temperature change = 0.36%/ºC (0.2%/ºF)
Force Sensor Length:
Sensing Size (Diameter):
9.7 mm
Standard Force:
Temperature Range (Low):
-40 °C
Temperature Range (High):