| Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Sensors or Transducers Type | Mounting Feature | Output Type | Package Shape or Style | Output Range | Minimum Range Of Magnetic Field | Maximum Supply Voltage | Maximum Output Current | Maximum VCEsat | No. of Channels | Maximum Magnetic Field Range | Excitation Frequency | Hysteresis | Body Length/Diameter | Body Width | Power Supplies (V) | Output Circuit Type | Maximum Accuracy (%) | Sensitivity (mV/V/mm) | Resistance | Sub-Category | Linearity (%) | Body Height | Minimum Supply Voltage | Maximum Operating Temperature | Resolution | Resistance (Total) | Response Time | Resistance Tolerance | Minimum Operating Temperature | Terminal Finish | Maximum Output Voltage | Termination Type | Output Interface Type | Maximum Operating Current | Frequency Response | Additional Features | Maximum Measurement Range (mm) | Housing | JESD-609 Code | Operating Frequency | Repeatability | Gap Size | Minimum Measurement Range (mm) |
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Microchip Technology |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,INDUCTIVE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
6 V |
4 V |
150 Cel |
-40 Cel |
SOLDER |
AEC-Q100 |
PLASTIC |
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Broadcom |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,TOF,VCSEL |
BOARD MOUNT |
DIGITAL VOLTAGE |
RECTANGULAR |
0.8-2.8V |
5.5 V |
11.33 mm |
7.4 inch |
7.7 mm |
4.5 V |
50 Cel |
100 um |
.009 us |
-20 Cel |
SOLDER |
4-WIRE INTERFACE |
10000 mm |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
20 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
485 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
215 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
26.4 inch |
0.05 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
.25 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 64 |
21 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
19 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.2 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
.6 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
27 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
23 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
.25 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
21 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
19 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
.8 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
55 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
45 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
2 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
95 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
65 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
80 mm |
36 inch |
0.1 |
100 mm |
50 Cel |
1 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
120 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
80 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
75 mm |
38 inch |
0.1 |
120 mm |
50 Cel |
8 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 66 |
950 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
250 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
.4 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
42.5 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
37.5 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
80 mm |
36 inch |
0.1 |
100 mm |
50 Cel |
.25 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
45 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
55 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
5 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
250 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
150 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
.8 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
55 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
45 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
75 mm |
38 inch |
0.2 |
120 mm |
50 Cel |
500 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 66 |
2000 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
1000 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
3 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
145 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
115 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
BOARD MOUNT |
RECTANGULAR |
65 mm |
35 inch |
0.1 |
65 mm |
50 Cel |
.25 um |
0 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 67 |
21 mm |
ALUMINIUM DIE CAST |
19 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
MOUNTING HOLE |
NPN |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
50 mm |
18 inch |
Open Collector |
50 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 64, MUTUAL INTERFERANCE PREVENTION FUNCTION, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
2500 mm |
ABS |
0 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
MOUNTING HOLE |
PNP |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
50 mm |
18 inch |
Open Collector |
50 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 64, MUTUAL INTERFERANCE PREVENTION FUNCTION, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
2500 mm |
ABS |
0 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
MOUNTING HOLE |
NPN |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
50 mm |
18 inch |
Open Collector |
50 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 64, MUTUAL INTERFERANCE PREVENTION FUNCTION, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
2500 mm |
ABS |
0 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
MOUNTING HOLE |
PNP |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
50 mm |
18 inch |
Open Collector |
50 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 64, MUTUAL INTERFERANCE PREVENTION FUNCTION, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
2500 mm |
ABS |
0 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
MOUNTING HOLE |
RELAY |
RECTANGULAR |
264 V |
50 mm |
18 inch |
50 mm |
21.6 V |
55 Cel |
20000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IP 64, MUTUAL INTERFERANCE PREVENTION FUNCTION |
300 mm |
ABS |
0 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,THROUGH BEAM |
PNP |
RECTANGULAR |
26.4 V |
20 mm |
10.8 inch |
31 mm |
10.8 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
20 mA |
IP67, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION |
15000 mm |
PBT |
0 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
PNP |
RECTANGULAR |
24 V |
12 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
40 mA |
IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
STAINLESS STEEL |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,THROUGH BEAM |
NPN |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
21 mm |
10.8 inch |
Open Collector |
32.2 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
40 mA |
IP67, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
800 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
0 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,THROUGH BEAM |
BOARD MOUNT |
NPN/PNP |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
50 mm |
20 inch |
23 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
25 mA |
IP67, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION |
30000 mm |
ZINC-DIE-CAST |
0 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,THROUGH BEAM |
BOARD MOUNT |
NPN/PNP |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
50 mm |
20 inch |
23 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
25 mA |
IP67, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION |
30000 mm |
ZINC-DIE-CAST |
0 mm |
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Sensopart Industriesensorik |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
CURRENT OUTPUT |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
14.6 mm |
8 inch |
21.1 mm |
10 V |
60 Cel |
500 us |
-20 Cel |
CONNECTOR/PLUG |
IO-LINK |
IP67, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
70 mm |
POLYURETHAN |
2 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.9 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
COM3 |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
500 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
NPN, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.7 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
45.5 mm |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
500 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
NPN, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.7 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
500 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
PNP, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.7 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
45.5 mm |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
500 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
PNP, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
200 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
PNP, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
200 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
COM3 |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
80 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
NPN, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
80 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
PNP, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
80 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
PNP |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
10 V |
1000 us |
CONNECTOR |
IO-LINK |
80 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,TOF,VCSEL |
NPN, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
37.9 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
150000 us |
-20 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
1500 mm |
PLASTIC |
50 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,TOF,VCSEL |
PNP, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
37.9 mm |
10 V |
55 Cel |
150000 us |
-20 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
1500 mm |
PLASTIC |
50 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.9 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
COM3 |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
150 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
NPN, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.7 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
150 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
NPN, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.9 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
150 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
PNP, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.9 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
500 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
NPN, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
28.9 mm |
15.5 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
50 Cel |
50000 us |
-10 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
500 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
35 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
COM3 |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
200 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CONNECTOR |
COM3 |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
200 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
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Omron |
LINEAR POSITION SENSOR,PHOTOELECTRIC,DIFFUSE |
NPN, NC/NO |
RECTANGULAR |
30 V |
22 mm |
11.4 inch |
Open Collector |
10 V |
55 Cel |
1000 us |
-25 Cel |
CABLE |
IO-LINK |
IP67, IP67G, IP69K, REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION, SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION |
200 mm |
STAINLESS STEEL |
10 mm |
Linear position sensors are electronic devices that measure the linear displacement of an object and convert it into an electrical signal that can be used to determine the position of the object. They are commonly used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications, such as automotive, aerospace, and robotics.
Linear position sensors work by detecting the position of a movable target or object in relation to a fixed reference point. They typically consist of a sensing element, which measures the position of the target, and a signal processing circuit, which converts the position measurement into a usable electrical signal.
There are several types of linear position sensors, including resistive, inductive, capacitive, and optical sensors. Resistive sensors work by measuring changes in resistance as the target moves, while inductive and capacitive sensors measure changes in the magnetic or electric field between the target and the sensor. Optical sensors use light to detect the position of the target and are often used in high-precision applications.
Linear position sensors offer several advantages over other types of position sensors, such as rotary position sensors. They provide accurate and precise position measurements, even in harsh environments or extreme conditions, and they can be used in a wide range of applications.