How do the FSL Series force sensors work? What technology is being used?
The FSL force sensors operate on the principle that the resistance of silicon implanted piezoresistors will decrease when the resistors flex under any applied force. The sensor concentrates force from the application, through the stainless steel ball actuator, directly to the silicon sensing element. The amount of resistance changes in proportion to the amount of force being applied. This change in circuit resistance results in a corresponding mV output level.
