![pattern made from repeating an inductive position sensor coil design](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c13962_3cf4dd91cc1e49019c3b76d6183a00d8~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_604,h_349,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/c13962_3cf4dd91cc1e49019c3b76d6183a00d8~mv2.png)
Inductive Technology
![incudtive position sensor coil design](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da0756_15b36d8d78784514a8048085379394e3~mv2.png/v1/fill/w_501,h_268,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/da0756_15b36d8d78784514a8048085379394e3~mv2.png)
Why choose inductive?
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Low cost, robust to environment, tolerant of geometric misalignments
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Easy to integrate into products or applications
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High reliability automotive-standard components available from a range of manufacturers
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Straightforward to provide additional functionality - for example temperature or condition monitoring
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Suitable for many sensing geometries - rotary (single or multiple periods), linear, dual channel for safety critical applications, very high resolution through coarse/fine channels for accurate and precise measurements
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Utilises standard printed-circuit-board process with a reliable supply chain
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Capture more of the value in your product and vertically integrate your supply chain by manufacturing your own sensors, alternatively you can use our manufacturing partners.
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What we do ...
Sensor methods can help you integrate inductive sensors into your products by providing application engineering and support, such as:
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IC selection
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Inductive coil design and simulation
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Sample production and test
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End of line programming and testing support
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Statistical and Monte Carlo analysis of performance and reliability
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We have extensive experience with inductive systems, operating in fields with demanding and safety critical applications, successfully bringing hundreds of millions of parts to market. This has been achieved through a deep knowledge of inductive technology, broad manufacturing experience, and methodologies to assess and verify performance over lifetime, temperature, and tolerances.
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From sensor design to sophisticated statistical and Monte Carlo analysis of performance, we have a suite of design and simulation tools to ensure a dependable sensor solution.
![linear sensor in housing with background](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c13962_7bfd3b5cb748490eb5f06e0cc55ea4d2~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_138,y_131,w_968,h_593/fill/w_450,h_276,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/linear%20sensor%20in%20housing%20with%20background.png)
![linear inductive position sensor application](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/c13962_fec574a817d343c58527f35527e9ec90~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_18,w_651,h_581/fill/w_361,h_322,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/valve%20positioner%20smoothed%20all%20layers%20tra.png)
Configured for your application
The sensor can be configured with multiple independent sensing channels: for redundancy in safety critical applications; or to provide a high precision 14+bit measurement
![linear inductive position sensor](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da0756_6ae0c3d86d9740b5834b81022f41ca01~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_0,w_602,h_218/fill/w_465,h_168,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/linear%20sensor2.png)
Linear sensors are well suited to control and automation applications, for example valve positioners
![rotary inductive sensor segment](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da0756_567f101671fe4f1184381b9e76034bf6~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_13,w_583,h_336/fill/w_293,h_169,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/segment_edited.png)
Segment sensors are good for large applications or where space is limited - with some reduction in accuracy
Mass market inductive sensing: driven by automotive
![historical developments of inductive position sensors](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da0756_d4fc3e4c7fc94b0ca914e82a2e6655ab~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_0,y_172,w_1280,h_544/fill/w_960,h_408,al_c,q_90,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/da0756_d4fc3e4c7fc94b0ca914e82a2e6655ab~mv2.png)
Inductive sensing is based on two physical laws of electromagnetism: Ampere's law where a current produces a magnetic field; and Faradays law of induction where a changing magnetic field induces an EMF in a conductor.
These two principles are the foundations of the technology, and the development of reliable and low-cost electronics has allowed the fundamental strengths of the technology to be realised, leading to widespread adoption in the automotive industry.
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It is now the dominant technology for many position sensing applications and, as such, benefits from robustness to environmental factors (e.g., water, dirt, magnetic fields), low cost and automotive qualified components.
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Its slim form factor, ease of manufacture and relative insensitivity to geometric tolerances make this an attractive technology choice for integration into products.
Contact us ....
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For custom designed samples tailored for your application
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To work with us to integrate the technology into your products
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To expand your existing position sensing portfolio of technologies
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For sensor designs and support to allow you to manage the supply chain
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For sensor modules, or fully housed sensors through our manufacturing partners
![Inductive position sensor simulation](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/da0756_5f80a1c767bc46e18341449ef1e955fa~mv2.png/v1/crop/x_140,y_89,w_342,h_288/fill/w_330,h_278,al_c,q_85,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/julia_edited.png)