# Interlink FSR 402 Round FSR 12.7 mm

> Interlink FSR 402 round force-sensitive resistor (SparkFun SEN-09375): 12.7 mm (0.5 in) active area on an 18.28 mm disc, 0.1–10 N sensitivity, 0.1 N actuation, ±2 % single-part repeatability, >10 MΩ unloaded, <3 µs rise, −30 to +70 °C, 10 million actuations, 0.55 mm thick, two 0.1 in pins. The classic "touch / grip / squeeze" sensor for robot fingers and bumpers.

- Manufacturer: Interlink Electronics
- Part number: 30-81794
- Category: Tactile & touch sensors
- Canonical page: https://www.xirkit.io/products/interlink-fsr-402-round-fsr-12-7-mm-3272
- Pinout: https://www.xirkit.io/products/interlink-fsr-402-round-fsr-12-7-mm-3272/pinout
- Structured JSON: https://www.xirkit.io/products/interlink-fsr-402-round-fsr-12-7-mm-3272/data.json
- Source: Xirkit structured parts catalog — every value traced to a cited document; unknowns are explicit.

## Key specifications

| Property | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Sensing | force sensitive resistor |
| Active area shape | round |
| Active area diameter | 12.7 mm |
| Force range (min) | 0.1 N |
| Force range (max) | 10 N |
| Output | analog: resistance falls with force (>10 MΩ unloaded) |
| Interface | analog |
| Thickness | 0.55 mm |
| Dimensions | 60.33 × 19.05 × 0.55 mm |
| Operating temperature | -30 to 70 °C |

## Pinout (2 pins, 0 with electrical limits)

| Pin | Position | Kind | Chip pad | Functions | VIH | VIL | VOH | VOL | IOH | IOL | 5 V tolerant |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| T1 | — | terminal | — | t1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T2 | — | terminal | — | t2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |

## Where to buy

| Supplier | Price | Stock | Checked | URL |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| SparkFun | 10.95 USD | unknown | 2026-10-01 | https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9375 |

## FAQ

**How much does the Interlink FSR 402 Round FSR 12.7 mm cost?**

From $10.95 at SparkFun. Prices are observed unit prices before tax and shipping.

**What are the Interlink FSR 402 Round FSR 12.7 mm dimensions?**

60.33 × 19.05 × 0.55 mm. A STEP model is available for enclosure fit checks.

**Where does this Interlink FSR 402 Round FSR 12.7 mm data come from?**

Every value in this record is traced to a source — 2 documents including the board and chip datasheets — with the page and table cited per value. Unknowns are left explicit, never guessed.

## Sources

- [Interlink FSR 402 Round FSR 12.7 mm datasheet](https://cdn.sparkfun.com/assets/8/a/1/2/0/2010-10-26-DataSheet-FSR402-Layout2.pdf)
- [SparkFun listing](https://www.sparkfun.com/products/9375)

## Part graph

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