Piher releases their new PSC-360 contactless position sensor

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. 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 precise feedback of the absolute position from 0 to 360 degrees. It enables the design of low-cost high performance non-contacting rotary position sensors for both automotive and industrial applications without the limitations of potentiometer solutions (wear, limited electrical angles etc). A configurable switch output is integrated within the sensor too. Furthermore 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 hermetically sealed and flange mounted for easy positioning when necessary. It provides high stability  under harsh environment conditions such as vibration, shock, extreme temperatures / humidity, dither, moisture or dirt. Featuring a modular architecture, electrical and mechanical characteristics can be fully customised to customer's needs as well as connector configurations. A panel mount package for bush mounting is also available.

Click here to view the PSC-360 data sheet.

For more information, or details on the full range of Piher products available from Anglia, please call +44 (0)1945 474747 or email info@anglia.com

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This news article was originally published in June 2009.