# Inductive position sensor

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Publisher: Elora Grid
Updated: 2026-10-27
Lookup label: IND POS
Drawing use: Schematic
Reference families: Manufacturer

An inductive position sensor uses an electromagnetic interaction to infer a target's position.

## In plain English

### What does Inductive position sensor mean?

An inductive position sensor uses an electromagnetic interaction to infer a target's position.

### A simple example

A control system can monitor a selected metallic target arrangement with its matching sensing circuit.

### What the drawings help you do

Identify the target and sensing-coil arrangement, then label the position-related output. The selected design derives information from an electromagnetic interaction with the target. Do not replace it with a generic on/off proximity-switch symbol if the intended output is a continuous position measurement.

### Before using this reference

- Identify the target material and mechanical arrangement.
- Show the measured axis or movement.
- Reference the selected sensing circuit and calibration requirements.

### Is this always an on/off proximity switch?

No. Inductive techniques can serve different sensing roles. This reference describes a position-measurement function; the actual selected device determines whether it reports a continuous value, a switch state or another output.

### Terms

- Inductive sensing: Using an electromagnetic interaction to obtain information about a target.
- Continuous measurement: A reported value that represents position across a defined operating range.

Concept diagram: Specified moving target → Inductive sensing circuit → Position-related signal
Original functional explanation. Arrows show information or energy roles; two-headed arrows identify two-way interfaces. This is not a pinout, certified standards graphic or complete circuit.

- [Inductive sensing and conversion example](https://www.ti.com/product/LDC1614)


## What it represents

An inductive position sensor uses an electromagnetic interaction to infer a target's position.
A control system can monitor a selected metallic target arrangement with its matching sensing circuit.
Identify the target and sensing-coil arrangement, then label the position-related output. The selected design derives information from an electromagnetic interaction with the target. Do not replace it with a generic on/off proximity-switch symbol if the intended output is a continuous position measurement. This is original functional artwork, not a certified standard graphic or device pinout.

## How to read it

- Identify the target material and mechanical arrangement.
- Show the measured axis or movement.
- Reference the selected sensing circuit and calibration requirements.
- Continuous position measurement is different from a simple proximity switch's on/off output.

## Information to show or reference

- Identify the target material and mechanical arrangement.
- Show the measured axis or movement.
- Reference the selected sensing circuit and calibration requirements.

## Important distinction

Continuous position measurement is different from a simple proximity switch's on/off output.

## Facts

- Representation type: Original functional block; not a certified IEC or IEEE graphic
- Concept input: Specified moving target
- Concept output: Position-related signal

## Public references

- [Inductive sensing and conversion example](https://www.ti.com/product/LDC1614) — Texas Instruments. Primary-source technical context for this particular function; product-specific ratings remain with the manufacturer.

## Graphic scope

Independent original educational concept illustration by Elora Grid. Not a certified standards graphic or manufacturer footprint. Unitless; not to scale. Original artwork licence: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/. Publisher material is linked only.