The rotary encoder family from austriamicrosystems has two new members, the AS5030 and the AS5130, which are 8-bit absolute magnetic encoder ICs that feature pushbutton and low-power-mode capabilities ...

The AS5045 magnetic rotary encoder IC is capable of 12-bit resolution at rotational speeds as low as 1,000 rpm. The part provides absolute angle information in a digital format for motion-sensing ...

Rotary encoders are typicallyused in positioning systems withservo feedback in which the cost of theencoder usually is of minor importance.Encoders, however, are also usedin user interfaces to encode ...

An absolute optical rotary encoder from Baumer Electric Ltd., Southington, Conn. (www.baumerelectric.com), features 36-bit resolution and measures 262,144 pulses/rev over 262,144 revolutions. That ...

Encoders are a vital component in many applications that require motion control and feedback information. Whether a system’s requirement is speed, direction, or distance, an encoder produces control ...