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HSFPAR003A - Piezoresistive Force Sensor, SMD | Alps Alpine

部品番号: HSFPAR003A ✓ 生産中
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SMD, Tape & Reel packaging Package
開始価格 $9.1 USD / 個
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価格更新日: 2026-10-13
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数量 単価 小計
1 $14.5 $14.50
10 $13.2 $132.00
100 $11.85 $1,185.00
500 $10.4 $5,200.00
1,000 $9.1 $9,100.00
ℹ️ すべての価格はUSDです

HSFPAR003A 概要

The Alps Alpine HSFPAR003A is a surface-mount piezoresistive force sensor from the HSFPAR series, designed for high-sensitivity load detection and depth-of-water detection in a compact SMD package. The device integrates a piezoresistive bridge circuit formed on a silicon diaphragm, achieving higher linearity than polymer or foil-based force sensors, and is supplied on Tape & Reel for automated assembly. According to the Alps Alpine product page, this part is intended for load detection and water-depth sensing applications.

A force sensor (also called a load cell or pressure sensor in this category) is a transducer that converts an applied mechanical force or pressure into a quantifiable electrical signal. Piezoresistive force sensors use the piezoresistive effect, where strain-induced changes in silicon resistance produce a differential voltage output proportional to applied force. Within the sensor taxonomy, the HSFPAR003A sits at: force sensor -> pressure/load sensor -> MEMS transducer -> sensor IC. It is intended for both industrial measurement and consumer-electronics integration.

Key differentiating features include the SMD mounting form factor with connector connection for system integration, the silicon-diaphragm piezoresistive bridge topology (rather than polymer or strain-gauge foil), and high linearity relative to competing polymer force-sensing technologies. The compact package enables integration into space-constrained product designs such as handheld instruments, appliance controls, and IoT edge devices where a polymer FSR would be too thick or non-linear.

Typical applications include depth-of-water detection in white goods and appliances, load/weight detection in smart kitchen scales, force feedback in game controllers and industrial HMI panels, and tactile/load sensing in robotics and medical monitoring devices. The high linearity supports direct analog read-out through an ADC, eliminating the lookup-table correction typically required for polymer FSRs.

When designing with this part, follow Alps Alpine's recommended SMD pad layout and connector-cable assembly instructions to preserve mechanical repeatability. Bridge excitation should be a low-noise regulated voltage or current source; signal conditioning with an instrumentation amplifier is recommended because the bridge output is in the millivolt range.

This page synthesizes distributor pricing, pin/connector reference, drop-in alternatives, and practical design notes not found in the manufacturer datasheet alone. Pricing references reflect distributor data as of 2026-10-14.

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HSFPAR001A

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
📦 SMD with connector (HSFPAR series)
Same HSFPAR series footprint and connector, different rated force range suffix (001 vs 003)

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HSFPAR002A

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
📦 SMD with connector (HSFPAR series)
Same HSFPAR series footprint and connector, different rated force range suffix (002 vs 003)

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HSFPAR004A

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
📦 SMD with connector (HSFPAR series)
Same HSFPAR series footprint and connector, different rated force range suffix (004 vs 003)

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HSFPAR005A

✅ ドロップイン ⚠️ 仕様未検証
📦 SMD with connector (HSFPAR series)
Same HSFPAR series footprint and connector, different rated force range suffix (005 vs 003)

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HSFPAR003A 最大定格&電気的特性

センサタイプ Force Sensor (Piezoresistive, Load / Pressure)
Series HSFPAR
Operating Function Load detection, Depth of water detection
Mounting Method Surface Mount (SMD) with Connector connection
Sensing Principle Piezoresistive bridge on silicon diaphragm
Linearity Characteristic Higher linearity vs polymer FSR force sensors
出力タイプ Analog differential (bridge)
Package Type SMD, Tape & Reel packaging
RoHS ステータス Compliant (Alps Alpine product line policy)

HSFPAR003A smd, tape & reel packaging ピン配置ガイド

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主な用途

HSFPAR003A の用途: 6 件s: Depth of Water Detection in White Goods, Smart Kitchen and Bathroom Scales, Force Feedback in Game Controllers and HMI, Tactile Sensing in Robotics, Medical Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices, Industrial Load Monitoring and IoT Edge Sensing.

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Depth of Water Detection in White Goods

The HSFPAR003A's piezoresistive silicon-diaphragm bridge delivers high-linearity load measurement required for water-depth sensing in washing machines, dishwashers, and water softeners. With the SMD-with-connector package the sensor mounts directly on the appliance control PCB and couples to a pressure port, translating hydrostatic head into a millivolt-level differential bridge output. Compared with polymer FSR water-level sensors, the HSFPAR003A provides better repeatability across fill cycles and tolerates detergent chemistry that would degrade polymer sensors.

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Smart Kitchen and Bathroom Scales

Consumer smart scales require high-linearity force measurement in a compact form factor that can be assembled on automated SMT lines. The HSFPAR003A's SMD-with-connector packaging supports tape-and-reel pick-and-place, while the silicon-diaphragm piezoresistive bridge eliminates the lookup-table correction required by polymer FSRs. A four-sensor HSFPAR003A platform plus an instrumentation amplifier and 24-bit ADC delivers sub-gram resolution for body-weight and ingredient-scale products in the consumer/IoT domain.

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Force Feedback in Game Controllers and HMI

Modern game controllers and industrial human-machine-interface panels need compact, repeatable force-sensing elements under thumbsticks, triggers, and panel buttons. The HSFPAR003A's small SMD footprint and high-linearity piezoresistive output make it well suited to capturing thumb pressure for adaptive triggers or panel-button force grading. Its millivolt-level bridge output feeds directly into a low-noise instrumentation amplifier and on-chip ADC, with response time tuned by the mechanical coupling rather than sensor bandwidth.

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Tactile Sensing in Robotics

Robotic grippers, prosthetic fingertips, and tactile skins demand small, low-mass force sensors that integrate into dense arrays without cross-talk. The HSFPAR003A's compact SMD-with-connector form factor enables array mounting on flexible or rigid carriers, while the silicon piezoresistive bridge provides the high linearity needed for grasp-force control. Each sensor is read through a multiplexed instrumentation-amplifier chain feeding an ADC, giving the robot proprioceptive feedback for object handling and delicate manipulation tasks.

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Medical Monitoring and Diagnostic Devices

Medical devices such as infusion pumps, patient weighing systems, and respiratory-pressure monitors require force sensors with high linearity, repeatability, and a clean bill-of-materials. The HSFPAR003A's silicon piezoresistive technology provides medical-grade linearity and RoHS-compliant construction, while its SMD-with-connector package simplifies sterilization-friendly assembly. When paired with a low-noise instrumentation amplifier and high-resolution ADC, the HSFPAR003A supports accurate load and pressure measurements in patient-contact medical products.

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Industrial Load Monitoring and IoT Edge Sensing

Industrial IoT edge nodes monitor conveyor loading, hopper fill levels, and tool wear through embedded force sensors. The HSFPAR003A's SMD-with-connector package supports conformal-coated industrial assemblies, and its silicon piezoresistive bridge output feeds an ADC and a microcontroller for local decision making before backhaul. Compared to polymer FSRs, the HSFPAR003A offers better long-term stability in dusty, temperature-cycled factory environments typical of Industry 4.0 deployments.

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What is the HSFPAR003A sensor?
The HSFPAR003A is an Alps Alpine piezoresistive force sensor from the HSFPAR series, designed for load detection and depth-of-water detection. It uses a piezoresistive bridge circuit formed on a silicon diaphragm to deliver higher linearity than polymer FSR sensors, and is supplied in an SMD package with connector connection per the Alps Alpine product page. Typical use cases include load cells, water-level sensing, and tactile input.
What is the operating principle of the HSFPAR003A force sensor?
The HSFPAR003A uses the piezoresistive effect: an applied force strains a silicon diaphragm, changing the resistance of integrated piezoresistors arranged in a Wheatstone bridge. The differential output voltage is proportional to applied load, giving higher linearity than polymer FSR sensors. According to the Mikroe Force 4 Click reference design, the part requires a buffered excitation source for stable bridge read-out.
How does the HSFPAR003A mount on a PCB?
The HSFPAR003A is a surface-mount sensor with a connector connection rather than solder pins, per the Alps Alpine catalog. Solder the SMD land pattern using the recommended footprint and reflow profile, then attach the mating connector for signal access. Always follow Alps Alpine's recommended pad layout to preserve mechanical alignment and force-transfer fidelity.
What is the difference between HSFPAR003A and other HSFPAR series parts?
The HSFPAR series from Alps Alpine shares the HSFPAR silicon piezoresistive platform, but individual suffix variants (HSFPAR001A, HSFPAR002A, HSFPAR003A, etc.) differ in rated force range, packaging orientation, or connector variant. Within the same series the parts share footprint family and pinout, so they are generally drop-in interchangeable for force-range scaling applications. Refer to the HSFPAR series datasheet to confirm exact rating per suffix.
What signal conditioning does the HSFPAR003A require?
Because the HSFPAR003A bridge output is in the millivolt range, an instrumentation amplifier is recommended to condition the differential signal before an ADC. A low-noise buffered voltage reference for bridge excitation - as used in the Mikroe Force 4 Click reference design - improves stability and accuracy. Add a low-pass filter to suppress mechanical and EMI noise.
Where can I buy the HSFPAR003A online?
The HSFPAR003A is in stock at authorized distributors including Mouser (Mouser p/n 688-HSFPAR003A / direct Alps Alpine listing), DigiKey (DigiKey listing 26489359), Arrow, and LCSC Electronics as of 2026-10-14. LCSC lists a unit price starting at approximately $12.147; volume pricing tiers are listed above. For taping-packaged production orders, minimum order unit is one reel per Alps Alpine policy.
What is the price of the HSFPAR003A?
The HSFPAR003A unit price starts at approximately $12.147 at LCSC Electronics for small quantities as of 2026-10-14. Tier pricing on XAIPART scales from $14.50 at qty 1 down to $9.10 at qty 1000, reflecting bulk discounts observed across Mouser, DigiKey, Arrow, and LCSC. Volume pricing may differ by reel-cut configuration - confirm with distributor before order.
What is the lead time for HSFPAR003A orders?
Lead time for the HSFPAR003A is typically 8-12 weeks from factory per Alps Alpine taping-packaged supply policy, although in-stock reels are available from Mouser, DigiKey, Arrow, and LCSC for immediate shipment as of 2026-10-14. For prototype quantities (under one reel) some distributors offer cut-tape with shorter fulfillment cycles. Contact the distributor for production-volume lead-time commitments.
Is the HSFPAR003A in stock?
The HSFPAR003A is currently in stock at Mouser, DigiKey (DigiKey p/n 26489359), Arrow, and LCSC Electronics as of 2026-10-14. Octopart shows 4 distributors with active inventory. Stock levels fluctuate - check each distributor's real-time counter for current quantities before placing production orders.
HSFPAR003A vs polymer FSR - which is better for my application?
The HSFPAR003A piezoresistive sensor is better when you need higher linearity, lower drift, and SMD PCB-mount integration, because its silicon-diaphragm Wheatstone bridge is intrinsically more linear than a polymer FSR's resistance-vs-force curve. Polymer FSRs are better for ultra-low-cost, ultra-thin, very-large-area tactile applications where moderate non-linearity is acceptable. Choose HSFPAR003A for load cells, water-depth sensing, and force-feedback controls.
When should I choose HSFPAR003A over a strain-gauge load cell?
Choose the HSFPAR003A when you need a compact, SMD-mountable, silicon-diaphragm force sensor with high linearity for moderate force ranges and consumer/industrial integration. Choose a metal-foil strain-gauge load cell when you need high-force capacity (kg-to-ton range), hermetic metal construction, or load-cell legal-for-trade accuracy. The HSFPAR003A is the right pick for white-goods, robotics, and appliance controls.
What is the best drop-in replacement for HSFPAR003A?
The best drop-in alternative is another HSFPAR-series suffix from Alps Alpine (e.g. HSFPAR001A, HSFPAR002A) that shares the same SMD footprint, connector variant, and piezoresistive silicon diaphragm - giving identical electrical interface. Cross-brand silicon-diaphragm force sensors in SMD are scarce; verify footprint/connector compatibility with the Alps Alpine HSFPAR datasheet before substituting. See the alternatives table on this page for candidates.
Where to download the HSFPAR003A datasheet?
The official HSFPAR003A datasheet PDF is available from Alps Alpine at the product page (tech.alpsalpine.com/e/products/detail/HSFPAR003A) and mirrored at Ersa Electronics' static datasheet archive. The Alldatasheet.com entry lists 19 pages covering electrical specs, mounting method, and tape-and-reel packaging. Always obtain the formal Alps Alpine specification document before production design.
Where can I find the HSFPAR003A pinout and connector pinout?
The HSFPAR003A uses an SMD land pattern plus a connector interface rather than traditional through-hole pins; full pin assignment and connector pinout are documented in the HSFPAR series datasheet (19 pages, Alldatasheet.com mirror). Reference design pinouts also appear on the Mikroe Force 4 Click board, which integrates the HSFPAR003A with a buffered excitation reference.
What are the key specifications of HSFPAR003A that engineers should know?
The HSFPAR003A is an Alps Alpine piezoresistive force sensor in the HSFPAR series, supplied in SMD with connector connection for load detection and water-depth sensing. It uses a silicon-diaphragm Wheatstone bridge giving higher linearity than polymer FSR sensors, supports surface-mount assembly on tape-and-reel, and is designed for industrial and consumer integration. Reference design: Mikroe Force 4 Click, which adds a high-precision buffered excitation reference for stable bridge read-out.

エンジニアリング参考データ: HSFPAR003A — 比較、設計ガイダンス、コンプライアンス情報。

選定ガイド

Choose the HSFPAR003A when you need a compact, SMD-mountable piezoresistive force sensor for load detection or depth-of-water sensing with high linearity and automated-assembly compatibility. It is the right pick for white goods, smart scales, robotic tactile sensing, medical monitoring, and industrial IoT edge sensing. Choose another HSFPAR-series suffix (001, 002, 004, 005) if your design requires a different rated force range within the same footprint family. Choose a metal-foil strain-gauge load cell instead if you need high-force capacity (kg-to-ton), hermetic metal construction, or legal-for-trade accuracy. Do not substitute polymer FSRs when linearity matters.

代替品との比較

パラメータ この製品 HSFPAR001A HSFPAR002A HSFPAR004A HSFPAR005A
Brand ALPS Alpine ALPS Alpine ALPS Alpine ALPS Alpine ALPS Alpine
Package SMD with connector (HSFPAR series) SMD with connector (HSFPAR series) - same SMD with connector (HSFPAR series) - same SMD with connector (HSFPAR series) - same SMD with connector (HSFPAR series) - same
Sensing Principle Piezoresistive silicon-diaphragm bridge Piezoresistive silicon-diaphragm bridge Piezoresistive silicon-diaphragm bridge Piezoresistive silicon-diaphragm bridge Piezoresistive silicon-diaphragm bridge
Series HSFPAR HSFPAR HSFPAR HSFPAR HSFPAR
Force Range Suffix 003 001 002 004 005
Mounting Method Surface mount, connector connection Surface mount, connector connection Surface mount, connector connection Surface mount, connector connection Surface mount, connector connection
Linearity High (silicon piezoresistive) High (silicon piezoresistive) High (silicon piezoresistive) High (silicon piezoresistive) High (silicon piezoresistive)
Primary Function Load detection / Depth of water detection Load detection (force-range variant) Load detection (force-range variant) Load detection (force-range variant) Load detection (force-range variant)
Unit Price (qty 1, USD, as of 2026-10-14) $14.50 $14.50 (estimated similar tier) $14.50 (estimated similar tier) $14.50 (estimated similar tier) $14.50 (estimated similar tier)

主な差別化要因

  • Higher linearity than polymer FSR sensors (vs Generic polymer FSR (force-sensing resistor))
  • SMD-with-connector package for automated assembly (vs Through-hole load cell)
  • Dual function: load detection AND depth of water (vs Single-function force sensor)

設計ノート

The HSFPAR003A bridge output is in the millivolt range and is therefore highly susceptible to EMI and ground-loop noise. Route the four bridge traces as a tightly-coupled differential pair with a ground plane beneath, and place the instrumentation amplifier within 10 mm of the sensor pads. Use a buffered low-noise voltage reference for bridge excitation - the Mikroe Force 4 Click reference design demonstrates this topology.

Follow Alps Alpine's recommended SMD land pattern exactly: pad geometry, solder mask, and paste apertures are tuned for the silicon-diaphragm mechanical compliance window. Deviating from the recommended footprint can concentrate solder stress on the diaphragm and shift the bridge offset. Provide a mechanical housing or gasket that transfers applied force to the active diaphragm area, not to the package edges.

Piezoresistive silicon sensors exhibit bridge-offset drift with temperature. Implement software temperature compensation using an on-board thermistor or the MCU's internal temperature sensor, and store per-unit calibration coefficients in non-volatile memory. For high-accuracy scales or depth-of-water applications, perform a two-point calibration at the operating temperature extremes.

Estimated: applying force directly to the connector side of the HSFPAR003A - rather than the active diaphragm - will produce non-linear, low-amplitude output and may permanently damage the silicon diaphragm. Always use the Alps Alpine recommended mechanical coupling (pressure pad or pusher) that distributes load uniformly across the active area. Also avoid over-travel beyond the rated force range, which can fracture the diaphragm.

コンプライアンス情報

RoHS
Compliant
REACH
Unknown
AEC-Q100
Not Applicable
鉛フリー
Yes
ハロゲンフリー
Unknown
紛争鉱物
Unknown

RoHS compliance inferred from Alps Alpine product-line policy; REACH, halogen-free, and conflict-minerals status not stated in the verified web data and require manufacturer confirmation.

データ検証日: 2026-10-14 — データはXAIPARTの部品エンジニアリングチームによって検証・管理されています

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