Flex Sensor

The design of this sensor can be done by using materials like plastic and carbon. The carbon surface is arranged on a plastic strip as this strip is turned aside then the sensor’s resistance will be changed. Thus, it is also named a bend sensor. As its varying resistance can be directly proportional to the quantity of turn thus it can also be employed like a goniometer.

Description :

1. Flex length: 5.6 cm.
2. Total Length: 2.2″ (7 cm).
3. Life Cycle : >1 million.
4. Height: 0.43mm (0.017″),
5. Flat Resistance: 10K Ohms ±30%.
6. Power Rating: 0.5 Watts.

Specifications & Features:

The operating voltage of this sensor ranges from 0V to 5V

It can function on low voltages.

The power rating is 1 Watt for peak & 0.5Watt for continuous.

Operating temperature ranges from -45ºC to +80ºC

Flat resistance is 25K Ω

The tolerance of resistance will be ±30%

The range of bend resistance will range from45K -125K Ohms

Pin configuration :

• Pin P1: This pin is generally connected to the +ve terminal of the power source.
• Pin P2: This pin is generally connected to the GND pin of the power source.