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D-015 · D-050 · D-100 Capacitive Sensors
Sub-Nanometer-Resolution Position Sensors
Fig. 1. D-015, D-050, D-100 ultra-high-resolution capacitive position sensors provide up to 10,000 times higher resolution than calipers
Fig. 1. D-015, D-050, D-100 ultra-high-resolution capacitive position sensors provide up to 10,000 times higher resolution than calipers
  • For Applications Requiring Highest Precision
  • Measuring Range to 1000 microns
  • Resolution to 0.01 nm
  • Linearization to 0.01% with Digital Controller
  • Bandwidth up to 10 kHz
  • Servo Controller E-509.CxA, Compatible with E-500 Controller System
  • Custom Designs
Fig. 2. Piezo nanopositioning system making 0.3 nm steps, measured with PI capacitive sensor (lower curve) and with a highly precise laser interferometer. The capacitive sensor provides significantly higher resolution than the interferometer.
 
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PISeca high-precision capacitive sensor probes with E-852 signal conditioner electronics. Sensor probes (from left):  D-510.101 with 100 µm, D-510.051 with 50 µm, D-510.021 with 20 µm nominal measurement range
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  • Non-Contact Measurement for Distance / Motion / Vibration
  • Absolute Position Sensing
  • Sub-Nanometer Resolution
  • Measurement Ranges to 500 µm
  • Easy Integration
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 E-509 Signal Conditioner / Piezo Servo Module 3-Channel Servo-Controller Module for E-500 Piezo Controller System
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  • Position Servo-Control for Piezo Mechanics with SGS or Capacitive Sensors
  • 1-, 2- and 3-Channel Versions
  • Improves Linearity
  • Eliminates Drift and Hysteresis
  • Notch Filter for Higher Bandwidth
  • Increases Piezo Stiffness
  • ILS Circuitry Maximizes Capacitive Sensor Linearity
  • Plug-In Module for E-500 System
  • Prepared for Interfaces / Display Modules (optional)