LVR fundamentals
How resonant frequency changes can be used to determine the position of a moving conductive target.
Technical White Paper
LVR: a novel alternative for linear non-contact position sensing in harsh environments.
Download the LRT Sensors white paper introducing Linear Variable Resonance technology, its sensing principle, and its comparison with traditional LVDT sensors.
What the Paper Covers
A technical overview of LVR sensing physics and performance.
The paper explains how LVR uses a resonant circuit and conductive target to convert linear motion into a frequency-based measurement. It also discusses the remote electronics concept, calibration behavior, temperature behavior, and a published comparison with LVDT technology.
It is intended for engineers evaluating non-contact linear position sensing in harsh environments where analog signal behavior, temperature, shielding, or electronics placement may be concerns.
Key Topics
Inside the white paper.
LVR vs LVDT comparison
A comparison of output signal, temperature range, resolution, accuracy, temperature sensitivity, and shielding requirements.
Potential applications
Application concepts for demanding measurement environments, including high-temperature and gap-sensing configurations.
Who Should Read It
For engineers evaluating linear sensing options.
This paper is most relevant for engineers and technical decision-makers working on linear position measurement in environments where conventional sensor selection is constrained by operating conditions.
- Harsh-environment linear position sensing
- LVDT alternatives or comparison research
- Remote electronics requirements
- High-temperature sensing challenges
- Applications involving radiation, corrosion, pressure, EMI, or magnetic fields
Download the LVR technical white paper.
Review the sensing principle, performance discussion, LVDT comparison, and application concepts in the full PDF.