• Other characteristics:

  small form factor, for medical applications, digital

The FMA Series are piezoresistive-based force sensors offering a digital output for reading force over the specified full scale force span and temperature range. They are fully calibrated and temperature compensated for sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature effects, and nonlinearity using an on-board Application Specified Integrated Circuit (ASIC). Direct mechanical coupling allows for easy interface with the sensor, coupling with tubing, membrane or a plunger, providing repeatable performance and a reliable mechanical interface to the application. All products are designed and manufactured according to ISO 9001 standards. These products offer a more stable output which is directly proportional to the force applied to the mechanically-coupled sphere.
The FMA Sériés is available with pocket tape and reel packaging.

DIFFERENTIATION
• Multiple force ranges allow the customer to choose the force range to maximize sensitivity and improve system resolution/performance.
• Smaller package allows for space constrained applications. Small form factor: 5 mm x 5 mm [0.20 in x 0.20 in] • Robust design provides enhanced durability in applications where overforce may exist
• Enhanced accuracy includes all errors due to force non-linearity, force hysteresis, and non-repeatability. Accuracy: ±2 %FSS typical
• Reduced Total Error Band enhances system performance
• Digital output enhances performance through reduced conversion requirements and the convenience of direct interface to microprocessors. SPI- or I2C-compatible digital output
• Diagnostic functions allow the user to determine if the sensor is working correctly by detecting if electrical paths are broken or shorted