Interlink Electronics Ring Sensor - Manual (Page 3)

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Ring Sensor
Integration Guide
1.0 Introduction
The Interlink Electronics Standard Ring Sensor is a radial position sensor for menu navigation. It
functions as a rotary potentiometer with the ability to detect a user's position for scrolling and allows
for a more intuitive user experience. The Ring Sensor is an easy to integrate, high resolution sensor
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 Ring Sensor.
2.0 Scope
This Integration Guide provides the OEM integrator with all of the necessary technical information
to successfully integrate the Ring Sensor into products such as:
 Personal media players
 Mobile
phones
 Control
panels
 Medical
instruments
 Home entertainment devices
Sensor part number is detailed in section 7.