Question

Why is switching frequency important?

Answer

Switching frequency is the speed in which a sensor detects an object, resets, and senses another object. For example, if a sensor has a switching frequency of 100 Hz (100 cycles peer second) it can detect a maximum of 100 objects per second. This is very critical in many applications such as gear rotation measurement.

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This item was last updated on 2007-12-03
Document ID: 341

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