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    Linearly Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTS) : Beth Dassler

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    Linearly Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) are devices that convert positional information into an electrical signal. They are made of a primary coil, two secondary coils, and a magnetic core. As the core moves, it changes the voltages induced in the secondary coils. This allows the LVDT to sense displacement, pressure, or force. LVDTs operate on the principle of mutual inductance between coils and have advantages of being sensitive, reliable, robust, and able to operate at high temperatures, though they require complex signal processing.

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    Linearly Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) are devices that convert positional information into an electrical signal. They are made of a primary coil, two secondary coils, and a magnetic core. As the core moves, it changes the voltages induced in the secondary coils. This allows the LVDT to sense displacement, pressure, or force. LVDTs operate on the principle of mutual inductance between coils and have advantages of being sensitive, reliable, robust, and able to operate at high temperatures, though they require complex signal processing.

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    Linearly Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) are devices that convert positional information into an electrical signal. They are made of a primary coil, two secondary coils, and a magnetic core. As the core moves, it changes the voltages induced in the secondary coils. This allows the LVDT to sense displacement, pressure, or force. LVDTs operate on the principle of mutual inductance between coils and have advantages of being sensitive, reliable, robust, and able to operate at high temperatures, though they require complex signal processing.

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    Linearly Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTS) : Beth Dassler

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    Linearly Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) are devices that convert positional information into an electrical signal. They are made of a primary coil, two secondary coils, and a magnetic core. As the core moves, it changes the voltages induced in the secondary coils. This allows the LVDT to sense displacement, pressure, or force. LVDTs operate on the principle of mutual inductance between coils and have advantages of being sensitive, reliable, robust, and able to operate at high temperatures, though they require complex signal processing.

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    Linearly Variable Differential

    Transformers (LVDTs)

    Beth Dassler
    Typical LVDTs1
    USES?

    To convert positional information into an electrical


    signal.
    -pressure
    -displacement
    -force
    (a) Section view
    (b) circuit diagram 2
    •
    • Made of a primary coil, two secondary coils,
    and a magnetic core
    • Primary coil excited by an AC signal (generally
    a sine wave)
    • Secondary coils are set up in series opposition
    so when the core is centered the output voltages
    cancel out
    • Operates on the principle of mutual inductance
    • As the core moves toward one secondary coil,
    the induced voltage increases while is decreases
    in the other secondary coil
    M = mutual inductance in
    k = coefficient of coupling between two inductances
    L1 and L2 = values of the two inductances

    L=n2Gµ
    n is the number of turns
    G is the geometric form factor µ is the effective
    permeability of the medium3
    Mutual Inductance
    The induction of a voltage in one coil in response
    to a change in current in the other coil.3
    Advantages
    • Sensitive
    • Reliable
    • Robust
    • Low friction
    • High resolution
    • Ability to operate at high temperatures.
    Disadvantages
    • Requires complex signal processing
    instrumentaion3
    • Requires frequent calibration5
    Example: catheter tip pressure transducer
    Diaphragm Slug Catheter

    LVDT

    Example: measuring muscle contraction

    Isotonic contraction
    Force (same force)
    Balance
    Isometric contraction
    Weight
    Muscle (same length)
    LVDT Muscle sounds
    References
    1. Schaevitz Sensors. LVDT Functional Advantages and Operating Principles.
    http://www.sal.wisc.edu/PFIS/docs/archive/Product%20Manuals/schaevitz/LVDT_
    Intro.pdf-4.pdf
    2. Longoria, Prof. R.G. Notes on LVDTs. Department of Mechanical Engineering,
    University of Texas at Austin, Dynamic Systems and Controls Lab. 30 March
    2000. http://www.me.utexas.edu/~lotario/me244L/labs/forcemotion/lvdt.html
    3. Webster, J.G. (ed.) Medical Instrumentatino, Application and Design 3rd Edition.
    John Wiley & Sons Inc. New York, NY, 1998.
    4. Heiserman, D.L. Basic Electronics Part 2, Elements of AC Electricity. The
    SweetHaven Online Interactive Tour. Unit 2: inductance; Module 3: mutual
    inductance. 1997. http://www.sweethaven.com/acee/forms/frm0203.htm
    5. Anter Corporation. The Advantages of Digital Displacement Transducers over
    LVDTs. http://www.anter.com/Technotes/TN64.pdf

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