Datasheet

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BF series
Paddle controllers
APPLICATION DETAILS
Note: The company reserves the right to change specifications without notice.
POWER SUPPLY
The BF Series is designed to be powered by a regulated 5V+/- 0.5V power supply. The outputs are ratiometric, making a
stable, noise free, power supply essential. The power supply to the joystick should be carefully regulated to be within
tolerance. Should the power supply change outside of the specified tolerances, permanent damage may occur.
MAGNETIC IMMUNITY AND SYSTEM DESIGN
The BF Series incorporates internal magnetic screening to minimize the effect of external magnetic fields. Mounting or
operating the Paddle close to strong magnetic fields is not recommended. System designers should follow best practice when
incorporating the BF Series Paddle into their products. Care should be taken to decouple the power supply properly and to
employ adequate EMC shielding.
MOUNTING
When mounting the Paddle, care should be taken to site it in a position that does not make it vulnerable to damage when in
use. If the Paddle is intended for use in a handheld enclosure then care must be taken to protect the Paddle from damage
caused by dropping. Basic precautions such as mounting it at the lightest end of the enclosure so it doesn’t hit the ground
first or by protecting it with a guard should always be implemented for long term reliability. The body of the Paddle, on the
underside of the panel, must not be subject to water spray, excessive humidity or dust.
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LINEAR OUTPUT OPTIONS
DUAL OUTPUT - CONFIGURATION 3
DUAL OUTPUT - CONFIGURATION 4
Output 1
Output 2
+/-50% +/-40% +/-30% +/-25% +/-10%
+/-50% +/-40% +/-30% +/-25% +/-10%
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
(+2.5) 5.0
(+2.0) 4.5
(+1.5) 4.0
(+1.0) 3.5
(+0.5) 3.0
(+0.0) 2.5
(- 0.5) 2.0
(- 1.0) 1.5
(- 1.5) 1.0
(- 2.0) 0.5
(- 2.5) 0.0
OUTPUT VOLTAGE (V)
MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX
MIN AXES TRAVEL (º) MAX