Interlink Electronics FSLP Sensor - Manual (Page 3)

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Force Sensing Linear Potentiometer (FSLP)
Integration Guide
1.0 Introduction
The Interlink Electronics Standard Force Sensing Linear Potentiometer (FSLP) is a linear position
sensor for menu navigation and control. It functions as a linear potentiometer with the ability to
detect a user's force for variable rate scrolling and a more intuitive user experience. The FSLP is
an easy to integrate, high resolution, ultra low-power package ideal for media players, mobile
phones, control panels, medical instruments and home entertainment devices. Measurement is
simple enough that it can be accomplished directly with the device's host processor without the
need for a dedicated microprocessor.
The purpose of this document is to guide users through the successful integration of the Interlink
Electronics FSLP.
2.0 Scope
This Integration Guide provides the OEM integrator with all of the necessary technical information
to successfully integrate the FSLP into products such as:
 Personal media players
 Mobile phones
 Control panels
 Medical instruments
 Home entertainment devices
Sensor part number is detailed in section 7.