Interlink Electronics FSR 400 Series - Manual (Page 36)

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FSR
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Integration Guide
Response Characteristic:
The relationship of force or pressure vs. resistance.
Saturation Pressure:
The pressure level beyond with the FSR response characteristic
deviates from its inverse power law characteristic. Past the saturation pressure,
increases in force yield little or no decrease in resistance.
Spacer Adhesive: The adhesive used to laminate FSR devices tighter. Dictates stand-
off.
Standoff:
The gap or distance between the opposed polymer film layers when the sensor
in unloaded and unbent.
Standoff Resistance:
The FSR resistance when the device is unloaded and unbent.
Substrate:
Any base material on which the FSR semi-conductive or metallic polymers
are printed. (For example, polyetherimide, polyethersulforne and polyester films).
Tail:
The region where the lead out or busing system terminates. Generally, the tail ends
in a connector.
11.0 Intellectual Property & Other Legal Matters
Interlink Electronics holds several domestic and international patents for its Force Sensing
Resistor technology. FSR and Force Sensing Resistor are company trademarks. All other
trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The product information contained in this document provides general information and guidelines
only and must not be used as an implied contract with Interlink Electronics. Acknowledging our
policy of continual product development, we reserve the right to change, without notice, any detail
in this publication. Since Interlink Electronics has no control over the conditions and method of
use of our products, we suggest that any potential user confirm their suitability for their own
application.