Key specification highlights include:
The sensor should be placed on a flat or slightly curved surface to ensure uniform pressure distribution.
The is commonly a 10V, 100mA Zener diode (ZD = Zener Diode, 10 = 10V, 100 = 100mW or 100mA). Alternative: Could be a 100V, 10A rectifier or a custom industrial module (less likely).
The physical structure features a multi-layered arrangement. Top and bottom flexible substrate sheets enclose specialized nano-scale conductive particles. When completely unbent and free of any applied load, the inner materials remain isolated, establishing an open-circuit state. Key Electro-Mechanical Performance Indices zd10-100 datasheet
Different revisions of the datasheet (Rev 2.1 vs. Rev 2.2) show slight variations in the response point (15 g vs. 50 g). The later revision (2.2, dated 2021‑09‑28) defines the response point as the force needed to bring the resistance below 1 MΩ. Always refer to the specific revision that matches your production batch.
: The fluctuating internal resistance of the ZD10-100 strip. Hardware Integration and Basic Circuit Setup
Because the drop in resistance is inversely proportional to the force applied, the operational voltage profile across a voltage divider circuit is generally calculated using the standard formula: Key specification highlights include: The sensor should be
The ZD10-100 datasheet describes a . It is not cutting-edge in terms of power density or efficiency, but it is a cost-effective solution for general-purpose industrial applications.
When structural deflection or normal force compresses the film layer, the internal nanostructure collapses together, multiplying contact conduction paths. This causes the output terminal resistance to drop as force scales up. 3. Circuit Hardware Integration
The ZD10-100 provides a stable 10V reference for analog-to-digital converters (ADCs), comparators, and operational amplifiers in precision instrumentation. The physical structure features a multi-layered arrangement
The flexible, thin, and lightweight nature of the ZD10‑100 makes it suitable for a wide range of industries:
: Analog output voltage sent to the analog-to-digital converter (ADC) pin of your microcontroller. Vcccap V sub c c end-sub : System reference voltage (typically 3.3V DC). Rfixedcap R sub f i x e d end-sub
If you can't find a specific datasheet, here are some general parameters you might expect for a Zener diode like the ZD10-100: