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Murata launches ultra compact rotary position sensor
Murata has announced what is believed to be the world's smallest rotary sensor. Measuring just 4.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 mm the SVM4 series is approximately an eighth of the size of Murata's previous position sensor the SV03.
Despite its miniscule dimensions the SVM4 exhibits a linearity of +/- 2% and suits a wide variety of space-constrained applications such as finger-joint controllers in humanoid robots or to provide angular control in very compact spaces such as in radio-controlled model and game console controllers.
The effective rotational angle is 240 degrees and with a useable temperature range from - 40°C to +85°C can be used in most operating environments.
Other potential applications for the SVM4 include use in wearable devices such as headsets and hearing aids or as a lens/iris feedback sensor in compact digital cameras.
For more information, or details on the full range of Murata products available from Anglia, please email info@anglia.com
This news article was originally published in January 2016.