Interlink Electronics FSR408 24" Strip Force Sensing Resistor

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78-4005

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This Force-Sensing Resistor (FSR) has an active area of 609.6 x 10.2mm and a thickness of just 0.41mm. Overall length is 622.3mm and the device has a actuating travel of 0.15mm. The FSR is a robust, Polymer Thick Film (PFT) sensor whose material exhibits a resistance change when a force or pressure is applied. The sensitivity and performance of the FSR is optimised for use in human touch control applications such as automotive electronics, medical electronics and industrial PCs.

Simple and easy to integrate
Actuation force as low as 0.2N
Sensitivity range to 20N
Cost effective
Ultra thin
Robust, up to 10 million actuations

Active Area	609.6 x 10.2mm
Actuating Force	0.2N
Force Sensitivity Range	0.2 to 20N
Response Time	3µs
Thickness	0.41mm
Type	Force sensing resistor

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07 October 2015 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 78-4005

Q. Is the resistance dependent on position or just pressure/force?

A. Hi Daren, thank you for your question. According to the data sheet it is pressure/force along the active area as shown on page 9 of the data sheet.

08 September 2015 Question by: Rapid Customer | Product code: 78-4005

Q. Can the fsr 408 sensor be cut down as the length I need is 13 inches many thx phil gaga

A. Hi Philip, thank you for your question. Having checked with the supplier, these can be cut down to any length and these will work fine.