Technical Specifications for Electrotap T303C Pressure Sensor

Physical Attributes

  • Dimensions of Board: 1in (25mm) x 5/8in (16mm) x 3/8in (10mm)
  • Dimensions with Round Sensor: 2 7/8in (73mm) x 5/8in (16mm) x 3/8in (10mm)
  • Dimensions with Square Sensor: 3 7/8in (98mm) x 5/8in (16mm) x 3/8in (10mm)
  • Actuator Dimensions Round: 0.5in (12.7mm) diameter   Square: 1.5in (38.1mm) square
  • Encased in protective heatshrink (clear).
  • Adhesive Backing on sensor actuator
  • Solder Mask Color: Red
  • Temperature Range: -30C to 70C (-21F to 150F)

Ordering Information

  • Full Version, Square Pressure Pad (with cable) - T303CS
  • Full Version, Round Pressure Pad (with cable) - T303CR
  • Project Version, Square (no cable, no connector, heatshrink provided individually) - T303CSP
  • Project Version, Round (no cable, no connector, heatshrink provided individual) - T303CRP

 

Sensing Specifications

  • Force Sensing Resistor manufactured by Interlink Electronics
  • Response Range: < 1.5psi to > 150 psi (< 0.1kg/cm2 to > 10kg/cm2)
  • Response Time: 1-2 ms.

Electrical Specifications

  • Voltage Source: 0-5 Volts
  • Minimum Current Source: 5mA
  • Voltage Returned by Sensor: Industry Standard 0.25 Volts to > 4.75 Volts, fully conditioned and buffered.
  • Connector Layout (Pin 1 is indicated by an arrow on the top of the connector)
    - Pin 1: Ground (from interface )
    - Pin 2: Sensor Output
    - Pin 3: 5 Volts (from interface)

 

Cable Specifications

  • Electrotap P/N: CAB-MX2LF3-3
  • Standard 3 foot (approximately 1 meter) premium quality Canare L-4E5C star-quad cable with braided shielding.
  • Sensor-end connector is our standard, female locking Molex connector. Interface-end connector is top-of-the-line Neutrik XLR connector.
  • Molex connector layout:
    - Pin 1: Ground
    - Pin 2: Sensor Output
    - Pin 3: 5 Volts
  • XLR connector layout:
    - Pin 1: Ground
    - Pin 2: 5 Volts
    - Pin 3: Sensor Output

Application Examples

  • Detecting the force applied to an object (under which this sensor is mounted).
  • Building "Tap-Tiles" for dance or installation applications
  • Building virtual percussion instrument controllers.