
Throttle Position Sensor with
Integrated Spring Return System
Model 971
Vishay Spectrol
www.vishay.com
For technical questions, contact: sfer@vishay.com
Document Number: 57002
150
Revision: 29-Jan-07
FEATURES
High performance, compact potentiometric sensor
Rugged construction, suitable for under-bonnet engine
management and closed loop feedback applications
Through-hole actuation capability
Integral connector or flying lead versions
Actuator and mounting configuration options
Spectrol Model 971 series Rotary Position Sensors are suitable for demanding environments where high life and consistant
linearity performance is required. Typical applications include Electrical Industrial Vehicles. Off-Road Vehicle Steering and
Transmission, Automotive Engine Management Systems and Controls.
The 971 Rotational Position Sensor can be supplied with options for electrical track length, resistance, flying leads, integral
connector and actuator drive direction
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Total Resistance
Optional
5 k
Ω at + 25 °C
1 k
Ω to 25 kΩ
Resistance Tolerance
± 20 %
Linearity (Independent)
± 2 %
Electrical Travel
106°
optional to 130° max.
Maximum Power Rating
1 W at 40 °C derated to zero at 135 °C
Output Smoothness
0.3 % max.
Temperature Coefficient
± 600 ppm/°C
Index Point (e/E)
3 % ± 2 %
Maximum Voltage
13.5 VDC
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Rotation
Optional
130° ± 5° CCW
CCW or CW up to 140° max. ± 5 %
Spring Torque
120 mNm max.
Stop Strength
680 mNm min.
End Play
0.25 mm max.
Lead Wires
Nominal 1.8 mm length optional
Wire Pull Strength
10 kg max. (3 wires)
ORDERING INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION
971
0001
BO100
MODEL
OUTPUT TYPE
PACKAGING
0001: Amp connector
0002: Flying leads
Box of 100 pieces
SAP PART NUMBERING GUIDELINES
971
0001
B30
MODEL
STYLE
PACKAGING