Electronic Design

Rugged Hybrid Resolver Replaces Optical Encoders

A rugged, self-contained, resolver-based encoder, the Shaft-Tracker from Computer Conversions Corp. can replace less reliable optical shaft encoders. The device provides both incremental and true ...
Machine Design

What’s the Difference Between Absolute and Incremental Encoders?

Rotary encoders connect to a shaft and, as the shaft rotates, the encoder outputs pulses. These are used to determine the speed of the object. By counting the amount of pulses per one full turn of the ...
Machine Design

The Right Encoder Can Reduce Downtime

Every encoder-based motion-control axis, such as a servo motor or step motor, must know where it is to be accurate. If it doesn’t, it will never reach its target position. But the encoder must first ...
Electronic Design

DSP-Based 20-bit Quasi-Absolute Encoder Suits Low Speed

A high-accuracy 20-bit resolution quasi-absolute encoder with DSP-based signal processing is housed in a dc stepper motor assembly, as shown in Fig. 1. Able to operate in a temperature range between ...
Automation World

First Angle Encoders with Mechanical Fault Exclusion on the Market for Functional Safety

HEIDENHAIN Corporation is pleased to announce the first and only angle encoders on the market to have a fault exclusion for loosening of the mechanical connection. HEIDENHAIN Corporation is pleased to ...