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Incremental Encoders

New low-harmonics encoder from Baumer

April 8, 2025 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

Baumer opens up new potential in drive technology with its innovative LowHarmonics encoder technology. The EB260 compact incremental magnetic ring encoder is the first product available with this revolutionary technology of signal processing. The bearing-less encoder merges the precision of optical sensing with the durability and cost-efficiency of magnetic systems, and all this with minimal […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: Baumer

Tour of HEIDENHAIN technologies displayed in Anaheim

February 26, 2025 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

HEIDENHAIN is best known for extremely high-end ultra-precision motion feedback and control technologies delivering industry-leading accuracy. These include optical, inductive, and magnetic encoders as well as linear scales, controls, drives, and even integrated motion systems. The solutions are widely used in high-precision machinery in CNC machining as well as aerospace, semiconductor, and medical applications. So, […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Rotary Encoders Tagged With: HEIDENHAIN

POSITAL boosts resolution of IXARC incremental rotary encoders

November 19, 2024 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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POSITAL has enhanced its IXARC family of incremental magnetic encoders, increasing the maximum resolution to 32,768 pulses per revolution (PPR). This upgrade includes new phasing options, offering a choice of wider index (Z) pulses, making it easier to replicate the features of older encoders – an important feature for the Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Incremental Encoders, Industrial Automation Tagged With: posital

Incremental encoder from FAULHABER features high resolution and accuracy

November 28, 2023 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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With the launch of the IEP3, FAULHABER expands its product line with an incremental encoder which, thanks to the latest chip technology, achieves a high resolution and accuracy. With a diameter of just 8 mm, the IEP3 is lightweight and compact yet still offers a resolution of up to 10,000 lines per revolution – made […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Incremental Encoders Tagged With: Faulhaber

POSITAL launches a new generation of incremental encoders

March 2, 2023 By Heather Hall Leave a Comment

POSITAL has launched a major upgrade to its IXARC family of incremental rotary encoders. These encoders feature new magnetic sensor technology and more energy-efficient embedded microcontrollers. While remaining mechanically and electrically compatible with earlier models, the new encoders will benefit customers by reducing power consumption – an important consideration in complex applications where multiple devices […]

Filed Under: Incremental Encoders Tagged With: posital

Incremental encoders offer 16 quadrature resolutions from 96 to 4,096 PPR

June 7, 2022 By Miles Budimir Leave a Comment

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CUI Devices’ Motion Group has introduced a new series to its AMT incremental encoder family. Based on the existing AMT11 series package, the new AMT11A series is not subject to silicon related lead-time constraints and can serve as a drop-in replacement for AMT11 encoder models. AMT11A encoders offer 16 quadrature resolutions from 96 to 4,096 […]

Filed Under: Encoders, Incremental Encoders

How do Hall effect sensors work and where are they used in motion applications?

September 21, 2021 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

Hall effect

The Hall effect is an outcome of the Lorentz force at work. When a thin conductor (or semiconductor) has a steady flow of current running through it and a magnet is placed so that its magnetic field runs perpendicular to this current, the magnetic field of the current reacts to the magnetic field of the […]

Filed Under: FAQs + basics, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Rotary Encoders, Sensors + Vision

Feedback on stepper motors for better positioning and holding (and less ringing)

January 15, 2021 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Feedback-equipped stepper motors are not a complete substitute for servomotors, but they can provide a reliable alternative for many real-world applications. These motion-design solutions improve machine performance without breaking the bank. By Jim Stevens • Product Specialist | POSITAL Inc. Stepper motors are a top choice for many motion and position control applications. They’re available […]

Filed Under: Absolute Encoders, Encoders, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Stepper Drives Tagged With: posital

What is a gated index pulse for incremental encoders?

July 7, 2020 By Danielle Collins Leave a Comment

gated index pulse

Incremental encoders typically use two square-wave signals in quadrature (out of phase by 90 degrees) to track position and direction of motion. But because they only track incremental position (not absolute position) they’re not able to determine the true position of the motor and connected equipment after a shut-down or power loss. So most incremental […]

Filed Under: Encoders, FAQs + basics, Featured, Incremental Encoders, Rotary Encoders

Quantum Devices encoder + module now simplify BLDC motor commutation setup

November 20, 2019 By Lisa Eitel Leave a Comment

Quantum Devices Inc. now sells time-saving programming technology that simplifies BLDC communication programming. It’s aimed at reducing production assembly and configuration time for OEMs that need incremental encoders to precisely control the motion and position on axes in equipment they produce. The new offering consists of: A QM35 EZ-Comm low-profile incremental encoder with a full […]

Filed Under: Controls, Encoders, Incremental Encoders Tagged With: quantumdevices

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