Why do I need an excitation circuit to read force with FlexiForce A201 sensors?

Question: Why do I need an excitation circuit to read force with FlexiForce™ A201 sensors?

Answer: You should use an excitation circuit to provide a constant drive voltage/current and provide an output voltage that is proportional to the applied force. Our FlexiForce QuickStart Board contains all the components necessary to build the recommended circuit, along with a detailed, step-by-step instruction manual.

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