Title :
Fast optimization method applied to inductive position transducers using the finite element method
Author :
Woolsey, Kevin G.
Author_Institution :
Eldec Corp., Bothell, WA, USA
fDate :
11/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A design method for an optimal inductive position transducer is described. It uses finite elements and a nonlinear least squares optimization procedure. The finite element analysis is confirmed by an experimental prototype of a linear inductive position transducer
Keywords :
electric sensing devices; finite element analysis; least squares approximations; position measurement; finite element method; inductive position transducers; linear transducer; nonlinear least squares optimization; Coils; Current density; Finite element methods; Inductance; Least squares methods; Optimization methods; Symmetric matrices; Transducers; USA Councils; Wire;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
