Abstract: A magnetic effect sensor system has a target with a first set of regularly spaced tooth/slot transition target features and a second set of different tooth/slot transition target features interspersed within the regularly spaced features. The mix of target features allows a single magnetic effect sensor to output a clocking pulse train for misfire detection and an encoded pulse train for determining absolute mechanical position by utilizing two thresholds on the sensor output waveform.

Abstract: A force sensor is provided with a two piece actuation system. A first actuator is disposed in contact with the pressure sensitive component and a second actuator is disposed in contact with the first actuator. When an external force is exerted against a distal end of the second actuator, for force is transmitted through the second actuator to the first actuator. The force is then transmitted through the first actuator to the pressure sensitive component. By using a two piece actuation system, the first actuator can be maintained at a constant location in contact with a position on the pressure sensitive component. This position will not vary even when the second actuator is moved or tilted. An elastomeric plate can be used to retain the first actuator in a constant position relative to the pressure sensitive component.