October 2, 2008 - Built with 1 in.² thumbprint and 7 mm profile, RFC 4000 Series combines sensor and magnetic position marker to offer unlimited mechanical life. Touchless technology utilizes orientation of magnetic field in order to determine measurement angle, and analog output signal used to represent calculated angle is repeatable to ±1 LSB. Unaffected by dust, dirt, and moisture, unit has programmable electrical range to 360°, 12-bit resolution, and independent linearity to less than ±0.3%.

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Southborough, MA - Novotechnik's new RFC 4000 Series rotary sensors combine touchless technology and small form factor. The sensor's touchless technology utilizes the orientation of a magnetic field in order to determine measurement angle. This makes the sensor ideal for applications that require mounting flexibility or transmissive measurements through air or non-magnetic materials. RFC 4000 Series is 7mm thin with a thumbprint of about one square inch.

The two-part design of the RFC 4000 Series - a sensor and its magnetic position marker - offer unlimited mechanical life. The RFC Series position marker mounts on a rotary shaft, a distance from the detecting sensor component, and the magnetic field orientation is captured using an integrated circuit. An analog output signal represents the calculated angle and is repeatable to ± 1 LSB.

Specifications include programmable electrical range to 360°, resolution to 12-bits, independent linearity to less than ±0.3%, and an unlimited mechanical lifetime. Dust, dirt and moisture have no affect on the sensor, as it is sealed to IP 67. The RFC 4000 is available with either fixed-pcb-pins or lead wires. The cost of the RFC 4000 Series starts at $17 in 1,000 piece quantities.

For more information about the RFC 4000 Series contact Novotechnik U.S., Inc. at
155 Northboro Road, Southborough, MA 01772 o Phone: 508-485-2244 o Web: www.novotechnik.com

Company Information:
Name: Novotechnik U.S., Inc.
Address: 155 Northboro Rd.
City: Southborough
State: MA
ZIP: 01772
Country: USA
Phone: 800-667-7492
FAX: 508-485-2430
http://www.novotechnik.com

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