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Analysis of the Output Characteristics of a Novel Small-Angle Transducer Used in High-Precision Inertial Sensors
Zongyu Chen1, Jiuzhi Dong2, Xingfei Li3
1State Key Laboratory of Precision Measuring Technology and Instruments, Tianjin University, Tianjin 300072, China. zongyu@tju.edu.cn.
Abstract:
This paper presents the design of a novel small-angle transducer characterized by a simple structure, fast response and very low reaction torque. A theoretical model is presented which describes the linear relationship between the output voltage and the angular displacement when the rotor rotates away from the null position. By analysis of the theoretical model, it is revealed that the small-angle transducer possesses a very high linearity within ±4° and a high sensitivity (approximately 0.34 V/°), and the parameters affecting output characteristics can be obtained. Furthermore, it is found that the transducer sensitivity can be improved by optimizing the load impedance and excitation frequency. These findings are verified by numerical evaluations. In addition, the established theoretical model and simulation analysis provide a quantitative method for analyzing the output characteristics of the novel small-angle transducer.
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