Inductive proximity sensor

Details Inductive proximity sensor Inductive proximity sensor

2008-02-12

2010-12-07

LeDynh, Bot L (Department: 2858)

Electricity: measuring and testing

Magnetic

Displacement

C324S207170, C324S202000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07847539

ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to an inductive proximity sensor with a sensor element which includes a resonant circuit which provides an output signal which depends on the damping by an electrically conductive object. In accordance with the invention, the inductive proximity sensor has a ΣΔ modulator for the evaluation of an output signal of the resonant circuit. The invention furthermore relates to a method for the determination of the presence and/or of the spacing of a metallic object with the help of an inductive proximity sensor.

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