N. T. Gurin, S. G. Novikov, I. V. Korneev, A. A. Shtan'ko, V. A. Rodionov, “Position-sensitive photodetector for rotation-angle transducers”, Pisma v Zhurnal Tekhnicheskoi Fiziki, 2011, Volume 37, Issue 6,Pages <nobr>57

Position-sensitive photodetector for rotation-angle transducers

N. T. Gurin, S. G. Novikov, I. V. Korneev, A. A. Shtan'ko, V. A. Rodionov

Ulyanovsk State University

Abstract: A new position-sensitive photodetector (PSPD) for photoelectric transducers of rotation angle is described, which is based on a three-layer ring sector structure. The output voltage of the PSPD is a linear function of the angle of rotation of a light-emitting diode relative to the PSPD contacts. The proposed device is highly reliable and ensures angle determination to within 7 min of arc. Rotation-angle transducers based on this PSPD are compatible with any measuring, matching, and processing equipment.

Received: 08.11.2010