The influence of different configurations on position error of linear variable reluctance resolvers

In this study a new linear variable reluctance (LVR) resolver is proposed for linear motion control systems. The proposed resolver works based on the sinusoidal variation of air-gap length. Both signal and excitation windings are wound on primary teeth while the secondary has no winding. Two different configurations are examined for the sensor: long, stationary primary with short, moving secondary and long, stationary secondary with short, moving primary. The effect of secondary's number/shape of saliencies and primary's winding configuration on the accuracy of detected position is discussed. 2-D and 3-D time stepping finite element method (FEM) are used for analysis. By comparing the results of 2-D and 3-D analysis, the transverse edge effect and the effect of end windings length are discussed.