The Ring Sensor enables intuitive scrolling and menu navigation functionality for consumer electronic devices in an easy-to-integrate, high resolution, ultralow power package. It is ideal for media players, mobile phones, control panels, medical instruments, and home entertainment devices to control streaming media, audio, balance, menus, playlists, and gaming functions that involve rotation and steering. The sensor can be integrated directly into the device's host processor without the need for a dedicated microprocessor. "Wake on touch" functionality allows for low power consumption for battery-powered devices. Various actuator materials, including metallic, can be used to create unique design aesthetics.
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Position Sensors
Interlink position solutions extend core force-sensing capabilities into touch-driven position control for menu navigation and embedded interface design.
The Force Sensing Linear Potentiometer (FSLP) detects position along a straight path, making it useful for volume sliders, linear movement controls, and home automation interactions where users expect smooth, tactile navigation.
The Ring Sensor uses related force sensing principles in a 360-degree format, giving teams a dial-like interface pattern that can be integrated into compact industrial and consumer products without adding complex mechanics.
For early-stage design and prototyping, Interlink offers HDK options with sensor and connector variations. If standard shapes are not a fit, the custom solutions team can modify dimensions, geometry, and stack-up details for application-specific position sensing requirements.
- Linear and circular form factors for multiple interaction patterns
- Force-based position detection suitable for gloved and rugged use conditions
- Standard models plus custom geometry support when needed
- Prototype-to-production path with HDKs and engineering collaboration
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