Linear Displacement Sensors are sensors designed to detect and convert linear position or movement into a usable electrical signal. They provide a continuous representation of displacement along a straight path, enabling precise position feedback within electronic and electromechanical systems.
These devices are available in multiple sensing principles and signal output formats, allowing integration into a wide range of measurement and control architectures.
- Function: Measure linear position, travel, or change in distance.
- Output: Provide an electrical signal proportional to displacement.
- Scope: Include contact and non-contact sensing approaches depending on the underlying technology.