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Force Sensors

MicroForce FMA Series

N force ranges. Amplified, compensated. Analog or digital (I2C or SPI) output.

Overview

The FMA Series are piezoresistive-based force sensors offering a digital output for reading force over the specified full scale force span and temperature range. They are fully calibrated and temperature compensated for sensor offset, sensitivity, temperature effects, and nonlinearity using an on-board Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC).

Direct mechanical coupling allows for easy interface with the sensor, coupling with tubing, membrane or a plunger, providing repeatable performance and a reliable mechanical interface to the application. All products are designed and manufactured according to ISO 9001 standards. These products offer a more stable output which is directly proportional to the force applied to the mechanically-coupled sphere. The FMA Series is available with pocket tape and reel packaging.

Value to Customers

The FMA Series are designed to meet the customer’s need for a compensated, amplified force sensor which provides digital outputs, a variety of force sensing ranges, a small, cost-effective format, and enhanced durability and accuracy. The flexible design provides multiple standard configurations over a wide operating temperature range.

Differentiation
  • Multiple force ranges allow the customer to choose the force range to maximize sensitivity and improve system resolution/performance
  • Smaller package allows for space constrained applications
  • Robust design provides enhanced durability in applications where overforce may exist
  • Enhanced accuracy includes all errors due to force non-linearity, force hysteresis, and non-repeatability
  • Reduced Total Error Band enhances system performance
  • Digital output enhances performance through reduced conversion requirements and the convenience of direct interface to microprocessors
  • Diagnostic functions allow the user to determine if the sensor is working correctly by detecting if electrical paths are broken or shorted inside the sensor
  • Selectable supply voltages provide customers with design flexibility
Data Sheet
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
MicroForce FMA Series Force Sensors
application/pdf 605.39 KB
7/15/2021
605.39 KB
Manuals and Guides
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Sensor Evaluation Board (SEB) User Instructions
application/pdf 1.64 MB
1/11/2022
1.64 MB
Airflow, Force and Pressure Sensor Product Range Guide
application/pdf 2.78 MB
9/17/2021
2.78 MB
CAD Model
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
FMA Series 5 Newton CAD model.zip
application/zip 260.39 KB
7/15/2021
260.39 KB
FMA Series 15 Newton CAD model.zip
application/zip 258.39 KB
7/15/2021
258.39 KB
FMA Series 25 Newton CAD model.zip
application/zip 256.54 KB
7/15/2021
256.54 KB
Brochure
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
MicroForce Sensor Coupling
application/pdf 877.14 KB
7/15/2021
877.14 KB
I2C Communications with Honeywell Digital Output Force Sensors
application/pdf 864.09 KB
7/15/2021
864.09 KB
Sensors and Switches for Medical Applications
application/pdf 10.15 MB
4/25/2023
10.15 MB
Overforce Design Considerations
application/pdf 762.71 KB
8/11/2021
762.71 KB
Making Sense of Sensing
application/pdf 3.37 MB
10/6/2021
3.37 MB
SPI Communications with Honeywell Digital Output Force Sensors
application/pdf 840.1 KB
7/15/2021
840.1 KB
Force Sensor Diagnostics
application/pdf 651.73 KB
7/15/2021
651.73 KB
Technical Note
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Coffee and Espresso Machines Sell Sheet
application/pdf 3.66 MB
7/15/2021
3.66 MB
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Industrial Knitting Machines Sell Sheet
application/pdf 1.91 MB
7/15/2021
1.91 MB
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Smart Vending and Dispensing Machines
application/pdf 1.39 MB
7/15/2021
1.39 MB
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in High-End Kitchen Appliances Sell Sheet
application/pdf 2.55 MB
7/15/2021
2.55 MB
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Robotic Surgery Equipment Sell Sheet
application/pdf 1.34 MB
7/15/2021
1.34 MB
Application Note
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
Industrial Warehouse Solutions
application/pdf 2.85 MB
9/23/2022
2.85 MB
Sensors and Switches: Solutions for Medical Applications
application/pdf 1.34 MB
5/18/2023
1.34 MB
Solutions for Laboratory Automation
application/pdf 6.42 MB
6/12/2023
6.42 MB
Solutions for Hematology Analyzers
application/pdf 2.26 MB
6/12/2023
2.26 MB
Solutions for Hemodialysis Machines
application/pdf 2.66 MB
6/12/2023
2.66 MB
Solutions for Molecular Diagnostics
application/pdf 2.61 MB
6/12/2023
2.61 MB
Switches and Sensors Solutions for Industrial Applications -
application/pdf 2.48 MB
5/24/2023
2.48 MB
Defence Ground Vehicles -
application/pdf 872.87 KB
6/14/2023
872.87 KB
Solutions for Infusion Pumps
application/pdf 2.35 MB
6/12/2023
2.35 MB
Product Photo
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
FMA Series lowres photo
image/jpeg 27.73 KB
7/15/2021
27.73 KB
FMA Series highres photo
image/jpeg 146.57 KB
7/15/2021
146.57 KB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Coffee and Espresso Machines Sell Sheet
3.66 MB
7/15/2021
3.66 MB
Industrial Warehouse Solutions
2.85 MB
9/23/2022
2.85 MB
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Industrial Knitting Machines Sell Sheet
1.91 MB
7/15/2021
1.91 MB
FMA Series 5 Newton CAD model.zip
260.39 KB
7/15/2021
260.39 KB
Sensors and Switches: Solutions for Medical Applications
1.34 MB
5/18/2023
1.34 MB
MicroForce Sensor Coupling
877.14 KB
7/15/2021
877.14 KB
Solutions for Laboratory Automation
6.42 MB
6/12/2023
6.42 MB
I2C Communications with Honeywell Digital Output Force Sensors
864.09 KB
7/15/2021
864.09 KB
Solutions for Hematology Analyzers
2.26 MB
6/12/2023
2.26 MB
Solutions for Hemodialysis Machines
2.66 MB
6/12/2023
2.66 MB
FMA Series 15 Newton CAD model.zip
258.39 KB
7/15/2021
258.39 KB
Sensors and Switches for Medical Applications
10.15 MB
4/25/2023
10.15 MB
Solutions for Molecular Diagnostics
2.61 MB
6/12/2023
2.61 MB
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Smart Vending and Dispensing Machines
1.39 MB
7/15/2021
1.39 MB
FMA Series 25 Newton CAD model.zip
256.54 KB
7/15/2021
256.54 KB
MicroForce FMA Series Force Sensors
605.39 KB
7/15/2021
605.39 KB
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in High-End Kitchen Appliances Sell Sheet
2.55 MB
7/15/2021
2.55 MB
Sensor Evaluation Board (SEB) User Instructions
1.64 MB
1/11/2022
1.64 MB
FMA Series lowres photo
27.73 KB
7/15/2021
27.73 KB
Switches and Sensors Solutions for Industrial Applications -
2.48 MB
5/24/2023
2.48 MB
Airflow, Force and Pressure Sensor Product Range Guide
2.78 MB
9/17/2021
2.78 MB
Overforce Design Considerations
762.71 KB
8/11/2021
762.71 KB
Making Sense of Sensing
3.37 MB
10/6/2021
3.37 MB
Defence Ground Vehicles -
872.87 KB
6/14/2023
872.87 KB
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Robotic Surgery Equipment Sell Sheet
1.34 MB
7/15/2021
1.34 MB
SPI Communications with Honeywell Digital Output Force Sensors
840.1 KB
7/15/2021
840.1 KB
Force Sensor Diagnostics
651.73 KB
7/15/2021
651.73 KB
FMA Series highres photo
146.57 KB
7/15/2021
146.57 KB
Solutions for Infusion Pumps
2.35 MB
6/12/2023
2.35 MB
Name
Description
File Size
Date
Size
MicroForce FMA Series Force Sensors
605.39 KB
7/15/2021
Sensor Evaluation Board (SEB) User Instructions
1.64 MB
1/11/2022
Airflow, Force and Pressure Sensor Product Range Guide
2.78 MB
9/17/2021
FMA Series 5 Newton CAD model.zip
260.39 KB
7/15/2021
FMA Series 15 Newton CAD model.zip
258.39 KB
7/15/2021
FMA Series 25 Newton CAD model.zip
256.54 KB
7/15/2021
MicroForce Sensor Coupling
877.14 KB
7/15/2021
I2C Communications with Honeywell Digital Output Force Sensors
864.09 KB
7/15/2021
Sensors and Switches for Medical Applications
10.15 MB
4/25/2023
Overforce Design Considerations
762.71 KB
8/11/2021
Making Sense of Sensing
3.37 MB
10/6/2021
SPI Communications with Honeywell Digital Output Force Sensors
840.1 KB
7/15/2021
Force Sensor Diagnostics
651.73 KB
7/15/2021
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Coffee and Espresso Machines Sell Sheet
3.66 MB
7/15/2021
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Industrial Knitting Machines Sell Sheet
1.91 MB
7/15/2021
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Smart Vending and Dispensing Machines
1.39 MB
7/15/2021
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in High-End Kitchen Appliances Sell Sheet
2.55 MB
7/15/2021
FMA Series MicroForce Sensors for Use in Robotic Surgery Equipment Sell Sheet
1.34 MB
7/15/2021
Industrial Warehouse Solutions
2.85 MB
9/23/2022
Sensors and Switches: Solutions for Medical Applications
1.34 MB
5/18/2023
Solutions for Laboratory Automation
6.42 MB
6/12/2023
Solutions for Hematology Analyzers
2.26 MB
6/12/2023
Solutions for Hemodialysis Machines
2.66 MB
6/12/2023
Solutions for Molecular Diagnostics
2.61 MB
6/12/2023
Switches and Sensors Solutions for Industrial Applications -
2.48 MB
5/24/2023
Defence Ground Vehicles -
872.87 KB
6/14/2023
Solutions for Infusion Pumps
2.35 MB
6/12/2023
FMA Series lowres photo
27.73 KB
7/15/2021
FMA Series highres photo
146.57 KB
7/15/2021
Product Number
Image
SKU
Description
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FMAMSDXX005WC2C3
MICROFORCE SENSOR 5N FMA TF 20-80%
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FMAMSDXX005WCSC3
FMA Series Force Sensor, compensated/amplified, mechanically coupled, sphere contact element, sensor short and open diagnostics, 5 N force range, compression force type, SPI digital output, 20% to 80% transfer function, 3.3 V ±10% supply voltage
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FMAMSDXX015WC2C3
MICROFORCE SENSOR 15N FMA TF 20-80%
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FMAMSDXX015WCSC3
FMA Series Force Sensor, compensated/amplified, mechanically coupled, sphere contact element, sensor short and open diagnostics, 15 N force range, compression force type, SPI digital output, 20% to 80% transfer function, 3.3 V ±10% supply voltage
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FMAMSDXX025WC2C3
Microforce Sensor 25N Fma, Tf 20-80%,I2C
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FMAMSDXX025WCSC3
FMA Series Force Sensor, compensated/amplified, mechanically coupled, sphere contact element, sensor short and open diagnostics, 25 N forcerange, compression force type, SPI digital output, 20% to 80% transfer function, 3.3 V ±10% supply voltage
Image
SKU
Description
alt
FMAMSDXX005WC2C3
MICROFORCE SENSOR 5N FMA TF 20-80%
alt
FMAMSDXX005WCSC3
FMA Series Force Sensor, compensated/amplified, mechanically coupled, sphere contact element, sensor short and open diagnostics, 5 N force range, compression force type, SPI digital output, 20% to 80% transfer function, 3.3 V ±10% supply voltage
alt
FMAMSDXX015WC2C3
MICROFORCE SENSOR 15N FMA TF 20-80%
alt
FMAMSDXX015WCSC3
FMA Series Force Sensor, compensated/amplified, mechanically coupled, sphere contact element, sensor short and open diagnostics, 15 N force range, compression force type, SPI digital output, 20% to 80% transfer function, 3.3 V ±10% supply voltage
alt
FMAMSDXX025WC2C3
Microforce Sensor 25N Fma, Tf 20-80%,I2C
alt
FMAMSDXX025WCSC3
FMA Series Force Sensor, compensated/amplified, mechanically coupled, sphere contact element, sensor short and open diagnostics, 25 N forcerange, compression force type, SPI digital output, 20% to 80% transfer function, 3.3 V ±10% supply voltage