Data Sheet

Peratech QTC
®
SP200 Series Datasheet V1.1 November 2015
SP200 Single Point Sensor Typical Data
Typical Sensor Properties Value Notes
Operating Force Range 0.1N to 20N Typical range, (Nicomatic rubber tip model 933A medium probe)
Part to Part Repeatability
< 4.5%
Variation in resistance (standard deviation / mean), single batch
Overforce tolerance 100N Device remains functional after 150 cycles (Nicomatic rubber tip
model 933A medium probe)
Lifetime Durability
> 1M cycles +8% average resistance change @ 1M cycles
Hysteresis 8.5%
Average (R
F+
– R
F–
) / R
F+
Drift
< 2% per log time
20 N / cm
2
applied pressure for 24 hrs
Operating Temperature Range
−40°C to +100°C
Non-actuated Resistance
> 30 MΩ
Measured using Keithley 2100 Multimeter
Maximum Operating Current 1mA/cm
2
0 to 20N
Maximum Operating Voltage
≤ 6 V
Higher voltage capable with potential reduction in lifetime durability
Environmental Stability
High Temperature Storage
< −3%
Change in resistance: 85°C for 500 hrs
Low Temperature Storage
< −5% Change in resistance: −40°C for 500 hrs
High Humidity Storage
< +5%
Change in resistance: 85°C / 85% RH for 500 hrs
High Temperature Operation
< −10%
Change in resistance: 100°C for 1 hr
Low Temperature Operation
< +5%
Change in resistance: −40°C for 1 hr
RoHS Compliant
Values quoted at 10N applied force unless stated otherwise.
SP200 Sensor Data
Typical Resistance/Force Response
0.1 101
1
10
100
Force (N)
Resistance (kΩ)
SP200 Log/Log Nov15
Key Points
• Low activation force
• Low power
• Large dynamic range
• Excellent part-to-part and single part repeatability
• Superior environmental performance
• Automotive temperature range
• Simple electrical interface
• Small, thin and durable
• Multiple interconnect options
OPAQUE
SINGLE
TOUCH