Standard Force Sensor
TPE-500 SERIES DATA SHEET
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CONTENTS
TPE-500 Page 3
TPE-501 Page 4
TPE-502 Page 5
TPE-503 Page 6
TPE-506 Page 7
TPE-508 Page 8
TPE-510 Page 9
TPE-520 Page 10
TPE-521 Page 11
TPE-530 Page 12
Force Sensing Resistor
Force Sensing Potentiometer (FSP)
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Standard Force Sensor
TPE-500 / TPE-500s
ø5.60 Active area
ø7.62
6.35
15.80
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 30g / < 10g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 5kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 2% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 2% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 4% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 8% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 4% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 8% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (10M) 1kg force at 3Hz 7% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +85°C
Active area ø5.60mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.325 / 0.250mm
Mode Shunt
Sensor overall width 7.62mm
Sensor overall length 15.80mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125 / 0.050mm
Tail length 9.00mm
Tail width 6.35mm
TPE-500A / TPE-500sA TPE-500B / TPE-500sB
Exposed carbon traces YIDA. bronze/tin
plated solder tab
P/N# YD-1-254-10
CNT female phos. bronze/tin
plated termination pins
P/N# 3043-001-00
w/HX standard housing
P/N# HX-25406-2Y
Interconnect options and part numbers
TPE-500C / TPE-500sC
A
B
C
D
E
F
B
Device characteristics and mechanical data stated in orange text refer to TPE-500s.
All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependent on actuation interface, mechanics, and measurement electronics.
Top view
Scale 2:1
Stacked view
A Adhesive
B PET
C FSR
D Spacer
E Tail carbon
F Silver conductive
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Force Sensing Resistor
6.35
38.10
ø5.60 Active area
ø7.62
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
6.35
38.10
ø5.60 Active area
ø7.62
TPE-501 / TPE-501s
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 30g / < 10g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 5kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 2% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 2% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 4% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 8% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 4% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 8% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (10M) 1kg force at 3Hz 7% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +85°C
Active area ø5.60mm
Thickness (inc. 0.050mm adhesive) 0.325 / 0.250mm
Mode Shunt
Sensor overall width 7.62mm
Sensor overall length 38.10mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125 / 0.050mm
Tail length 30.00mm
Tail width 6.35mm
TPE-501A / TPE-501sA TPE-501B / TPE-501sB
Exposed carbon traces YIDA. bronze/tin
plated solder tab
P/N# YD-1-254-10
CNT female phos. bronze/tin
plated termination pins
P/N# 3043-001-00
w/HX standard housing
P/N# HX-25406-2Y
Interconnect options and part numbers
TPE-501C / TPE-501sC
6.35
38.10
ø5.60 Active area
ø7.62
Device characteristics and mechanical data stated in orange text refer to TPE-501s.
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependent on actuation interface, mechanics, and measurement electronics.
Top view
Scale 2:1
Stacked view
A Adhesive
B PET
C FSR
D Spacer
E Dielectric
F Tail carbon
G Silver conductive
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Force Sensing Resistor
7.62
25.00
ø14.70 Active area
ø18.00
TPE-502
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 15g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 5kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 1% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 2% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 4% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 7% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 3% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 12% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (10M) 1kg force at 3Hz 3% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +85°C
Active area ø14.70mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.375mm
Mode Shunt
Sensor overall width 18.00mm
Sensor overall length 25.00mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125mm
Tail length 9.00mm
Tail width 7.62mm
TPE-502A TPE-502B
Exposed carbon traces YIDA. bronze/tin
plated solder tab
P/N# YD-1-254-10
CNT female phos. bronze/tin
plated termination pins
P/N# 3043-001-00
w/HX standard housing
P/N# HX-25406-2Y
Interconnect options and part numbers
TPE-502C
A
B
C
D
E
F
B
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependent on actuation interface, mechanics, and measurement electronics.
Top view
Scale 1:1
Stacked view
A Adhesive
B PET
C FSR
D Spacer
E Tail carbon
F Silver conductive
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Force Sensing Resistor
7.62
56.34
ø14.70 Active area
ø18.00
TPE-503
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 15g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 5kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 1% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 2% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 4% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 7% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 3% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 12% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (10M) 1kg force at 3Hz 3% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +85°C
Active area ø14.70mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.375mm
Mode Shunt
Sensor overall width 18.00mm
Sensor overall length 56.34mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125mm
Tail length 38.00mm
Tail width 7.62mm
TPE-503A TPE-503B
Exposed carbon traces YIDA. bronze/tin
plated solder tab
P/N# YD-1-254-10
CNT female phos. bronze/tin
plated termination pins
P/N# 3043-001-00
w/HX standard housing
P/N# HX-25406-2Y
Interconnect options and part numbers
TPE-503C
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependent on actuation interface, mechanics, and measurement electronics.
Top view
Scale 1:1
Stacked view
A Adhesive
B PET
C FSR
D Spacer
E Dielectric
F Tail carbon
G Silver conductive
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Force Sensing Resistor
39.70 x 39.70
Active area
43.69 x 43.69
7.62
83.09
TPE-506
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 20g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 5kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 2% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 2% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 4% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 8% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 4% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 8% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (10M) 1kg force at 3Hz 7% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +85°C
Active area 39.70 x 39.70mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.375mm
Mode Shunt
Sensor overall width 43.69mm
Sensor overall length 83.09mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125mm
Tail length 39.40mm
Tail width 7.62mm
TPE-506A TPE-506B
Exposed carbon traces YIDA. bronze/tin
plated solder tab
P/N# YD-1-254-10
CNT female phos. bronze/tin
plated termination pins
P/N# 3043-001-00
w/HX standard housing
P/N# HX-25406-2Y
Interconnect options and part numbers
TPE-506C
B
A
C
D
E
F
G
B
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependant on actuation interface, mechanics, touch location,
and measurement electronics.
Top view
Scale 1:2
Stacked view
A Adhesive
B PET
C FSR
D Spacer
E Tail dielectric and dots
F Tail carbon
G Silver conductive
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Force Sensing Resistor
7.60
622.30
604.60 x 10.20
Active area
15.20
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
7.60
622.30
604.60 x 10.20
Active area
15.20
TPE-508
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 20g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 5kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 1% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 2% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 4% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 7% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 3% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 12% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (10M) 1kg force at 3Hz 12% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +85°C
Active area 604.60 x 10.20mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.375mm
Mode Shunt
Sensor overall width 15.20mm
Sensor overall length 622.30mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125mm
Tail length 12.70mm
Tail width 7.60mm
TPE-508A TPE-508B
Exposed carbon traces YIDA. bronze/tin
plated solder tab
P/N# YD-1-254-10
CNT female phos. bronze/tin
plated termination pins
P/N# 3043-001-00
w/HX standard housing
P/N# HX-25406-2Y
Interconnect options and part numbers
TPE-508C
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependent on actuation interface, mechanics, and measurement electronics.
Top view
Scale 1:1
7.60
622.30
604.60 x 10.20
Active area
15.20
Stacked view
A Adhesive
B PET
C FSR
D Spacer
E Dielectric
F Tail carbon
G Silver conductive
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Force Sensing Resistor
B
C
D
E
F
G
B
A
7.62
69.00
ø25.42
Active area
ø30.50
TPE-510
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Active area ø25.42mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.425mm
Mode Shunt
Sensor overall width 30.50mm
Sensor overall length 69.00mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125mm
Tail length 38.00mm
Tail width 7.62mm
TPE-510A TPE-510B
Exposed carbon traces YIDA. bronze/tin
plated solder tab
P/N# YD-1-254-10
CNT female phos. bronze/tin
plated termination pins
P/N# 3043-001-00
w/HX standard housing
P/N# HX-25406-2Y
Interconnect options and part numbers
TPE-510C
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependent on actuation interface, mechanics, and measurement electronics.
Top view
Scale 1:1
Stacked view
A Adhesive
B PET
C FSR
D Spacer
E Dielectric
F Tail carbon
G Silver conductive
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 10g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 5kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 1% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 2% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 4% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 7% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 3% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 8% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (10M) 1kg force at 3Hz 3% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +85°C
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Force Sensing Resistor
TPE-520
10.00
75.00 6.00
20.00 x 109.00
13.00 x 100.00
Active area
2.00 x 98.00
Dead front
window
109.00
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 20g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 1kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 2% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 5% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 10% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 2% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 9% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 10% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (1M) 1kg force at 3Hz 4% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +60°C
Linear resistance Resistance between
pins 1 and 2 1.25k +/– 15% Average of 100 parts same batch
Active area 13.00 x 100.00mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.375mm
Mode Thru
Sensor overall width 20.00mm
Sensor overall length 184.00mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125mm
Tail length 75.00mm
Tail width 10.00mm
TPE-520C
Nicomatic crimp P/N# 14106-12
with Nicomatic housing P/N# OF03
Interconnect option and part number
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependant on actuation interface, mechanics, touch location,
and measurement electronics.
Top view
Scale 1:1
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Force Sensing Potentiometer
TPE-521
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Active area 13.00 x 50.00mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.375mm
Mode Thru
Sensor overall width 20.00mm
Sensor overall length 134.00mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125mm
Tail length 75.00mm
Tail width 10.00mm
TPE-521C
Nicomatic crimp P/N# 14106-12
with Nicomatic housing P/N# OF03
Interconnect option and part number
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependant on actuation interface, mechanics, touch location,
and measurement electronics.
10.00
75.00 6.00
20.00 x 59.00
13.00 x 50.00
Active area
2.00 x 48.00
Dead front
window
59.00
Top view
Scale 1:1
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 20g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 1kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 2% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 5% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 10% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 2% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 9% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 10% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (1M) 1kg force at 3Hz 4% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +60°C
Linear resistance Resistance between
pins 1 and 2 0.76k +/– 15% Average of 100 parts same batch
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Force Sensing Potentiometer
TPE-530
Mechanical data
Device characteristics
Active area (inner / outer) ø16.00 / ø36.00mm
Thickness (inc. 0.05mm adhesive) 0.375mm
Mode Thru
Sensor overall width 46.00mm
Sensor overall length 95.80mm
Trace width 0.25mm
Trace pitch 0.50mm
Spacer height 0.125mm
Tail length 49.80mm
Tail width 11.00mm
TPE-530C
Nicomatic crimp P/N# 14106-12
with Nicomatic housing P/N# OF04
Interconnect option and part number
Note: All values typical, and quoted at 10N applied force unless otherwise stated. Force dependant on actuation interface, mechanics, touch location,
and measurement electronics.
11.00
8.00
6.00
ø46.00
ø12.00
ø36.00
Active area
ø42.50
Dead front
window
1.25
10.00
Top view
Scale 1:1
Characteristic Description Value Notes
Actuation force Force to reach 10MΩ < 20g Average of 100 samples
Force range linear region of log/log Up to 1kg Higher forces can be achieved with
custom sensor and actuation methods
Long term dri 1kg for 48hrs < 2% Per log time
Single part repeatability 100 actuations of 1kg 5% 1 standard deviation/mean
Part to part repeatability 100 sensors same batch +/– 10% 1 standard deviation/mean
Low temp. storage –20°C for 250hrs 2% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High temp. storage +85°C for 250hrs 9% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
High humidity storage +85°C/85%RH for 250hrs 10% Avg. change in resistance of 5 sensors
Lifecycle durability (1M) 1kg force at 3Hz 4% Avg. change in resistance of 4 sensors
Hysteresis 100 actuations of 1kg 5% Avg. change in resistance of 100 samples
Operational temp. range 100 cycles at 0.5kg –20 to +60°C
Linear resistance Resistance between
pins 1 and 2 +/– 15% Average of 100 parts same batch
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Force Sensing Potentiometer
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