SVM4 series (mini PS) (left) and earlier position sensor (right)
Murata has announced what is believed to be the world's smallest rotary sensor. Measuring just 4.0 x 4.5 x 2.0 mm the SVM4 series is approximately an eighth of the size of Murata's previous position sensor the SV03. Despite its miniscule dimensions the SVM4 exhibits a linearity of +/- 2% and suits a wide variety of space-constrained applications such as finger-joint controllers in humanoid robots or to provide angular control in very compact spaces such as in radio-controlled model and game console controllers.
The effective rotational angle is 240 degrees and with a useable temperature range from - 40 degrees C to +85 degrees C can be used in most operating environments.
Other potential applications for the SVM4 include use in wearable devices such as headsets and hearing aids or as a lens/iris feedback sensor in compact digital cameras.
Mass production is scheduled to commence during August 2015.
주식 회사 무라타 제작소는 기능성 세라믹을 기반으로 전자 디바이스의 연구 개발 • 생산 • 판매를 행하고 있으며, 재료부터 제품까지 일관 생산 체제를 구축하고 있습니다. 또한, 무라타 제품의 90%이상은 해외에서 판매되고 있으며, 국내외로 글로벌 회사를 전개하고 있습니다.