Here we are at the end of another year. And, like every other media organization, we love to look back over the past year to see what you, our readers, found most interesting on our sites. Think of it as a kind of year-end reckoning. With that in mind, here is a short list of the top 5 most clicked on posts in 2017.

1. What is TTL output for incremental encoders?

Encoders are fundamental components of any motion control system, offering feedback on position and/or speed. This short piece explains an electrical aspect of encoders, namely TTL outputs. TTL circuitry goes back to the early days of transistors and amplifiers and is still central to modern-day electronics.

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