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RVDT-Family

RVDT Position Sensors

Rotary Variable Differential Transformers

Woodward’s Rotary Variable Differential Transformer (RVDT) position sensors provide unsurpassed reliability and durability for rotary motion sensing applications.

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FEATURES & FUNCTIONALITY

The Ultimate in Rotary Sensor Reliability

Woodward’s Rotary Variable Differential Transformer (RVDT) position sensors provide unsurpassed reliability and durability for rotary motion sensing applications. RVDTs are commonly used for flight-critical command and feedback applications such as:

Cockpit Controls
Control Surface Feedback
Flap, Slat, Spoiler, and Horizontal Stabilizer Position
Nosewheel Feedback
Thrust Reverser and Power Lever Angle (PLA)
Reservoir and Cable Transducers

Woodward RVDTs are manufactured using the highest quality winding, drivetrain, and structural materials. Thermally matched material selection ensures long life and performance stability over a wide range of environmental conditions. Woodward offers multi-channel redundancy in tandem (end-to-end) or narrow-package cluster configurations. Integral gearing can provide an extended operating range to 900 revolutions.

A complete portfolio of rigging options and mechanical interfaces is available for adaptation to suit any installation requirement.

To learn more about Woodward’s standard products and custom capabilities, please contact us at afs-sensors@woodward.com.

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Rotary Sensor Packaging Variants

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RVDT Position Sensor Specifications

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RVDT DC Position Sensor Product Specifications

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Catalog Item 3A21200796A Dual Tandem RVDT

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Catalog Item 3A11201732-1 Two-Cycle RVDT

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Catalog Item 3B1725A One-Cycle RVDT

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