LVDT, LVIT, or Potentiometer? A Comparison Chart

LINEAR POSITION SENSOR TECHNOLOGIES

A comparison of Linear Position sensor technologies is below. Use this chart to help choose the right technology for your application.

	AC LVDT	DC LVDT	LVIT	POTENTIOMETER
Measuring Range	0.020 to 20"	0.1 to 20"	0.2 to 40"	0.4 to 28"
External Signal Conditioning Needed?	Yes	No	No	No
Resolution	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Very Good
Repeatability	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Moderate
Linearity	Good	Good	Excellent	Moderate
Dynamic Response	Good	Good	Excellent	Very Good
Temperature Characteristics	Excellent	Moderate	Good	Fair
Vibration and Shock Sensitivity	Excellent	Good	Good	Fair
Life and Reliability	Excellent	Very Good	Very Good	Moderate
Price	Moderate	Moderate	Good	Very Good

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