Rotational life testing was conducted with a side load applied perpendicular to the shaft axis. The sensor performed exceptionally well under 250 grams of side load, achieving 100 million cycles with little or no degradation in output performance. The derating curve shown on this slide was established to account for system tolerances where the radial play of the system might affect mechanical backlash or gear meshing. The ability to withstand the specified side load allows for minor misalignment of mechanical interfaces to the shaft, or utilization in rack and pinion designs where minor side load is induced on the shaft.