Vishay RAMK027 position sensor for harsh working conditions
Vishay announces RAMK027 position sensor for harsh working conditions
The Vishay Sfernice RAMK027 high precision position sensor offers higher performance and efficiency for harsh working conditions in embedded equipment and military applications. With an outer diameter of 27mm, the RAMK027 encoder offers comparable features to larger devices. Composed of a stator and rotor, the sensor is insensitive to moisture, dirt, and airborne pollution. The RAMK027 utilizes an advanced electronic architecture to achieve >13 bits accuracy and >17 bits resolution, while maintaining high robustness against external magnetic fields, high vibrations, mechanical shocks, and temperature cycling.
Features
- Off-axis design
- Absolute function
- Resolution >17bits
- Accuracy >13bits
- Dimensions: 27.3mm x 4.76mm x 7mm
- Single turn
- Output signal: SSI
- Temperature range: -40°C to +10 °C
- Acceleration up to 100g, shock of 180g, vibration of 0.05g/Hz
- EMC: tests performed according to RE101, RE102, RS101, and RS103
- ESD protection
Applications
- Industrial equipment: arm joint position, steering wheel control, small actuators, gimball function in optical balls
- Military devices: missile guidance functions and missile gimball functions in homing heads
