Malvern, Pennsylvania – Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. recently launched a new linear position sensor based on contactless Hall Effect technology. With a short electrical stroke of 10 mm, a spring return system is also possible, and the 20 LHE (Linear Position Hall Effect) product is highly suitable for use in extreme environmental conditions requiring long-life sensors.

The 20 LHE product, incorporating Hall effect technology, operates in environments with high-frequency maximum vibrations of up to 20G and shock waves of up to 50G. With a long lifespan of 10 million cycles, it is an ideal device for short stroke measurement in various industrial applications, including tiller heads for forklift steering, tractor gear shifters, truck tilt sensors, pressure measurement, and pedal replacement systems.

The 20 LHE achieves linearity of 1% or less, and the device's sensor output can be analog or digital PWM. It maintains stable performance with no shift in linearity over the equipment's lifespan. The 20 LHE operates at a supply voltage of 5V ±10% and a supply current of less than 16mA, and can withstand +20V overvoltage and –10V reverse voltage. The recommended load resistance for both analog and PWM outputs is 1kΩ, and this product complies with the RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC.

Currently, both sample and mass production volumes of 20 LHE are available, and the lead time for large orders is 12 weeks.