The AS5304 and AS5306 ICs feature austriamicrosystems’ new line of magnetic encoders for linear and off axis motion sensing applications. The devices provide an easy-to-use, start & play solution for ...

Incremental-rotation or linear encoders usually don’t provide a directional signal. However, a simple circuit uses a dual monostable multivibrator to extract forward/reverse directional ...

In application, absolute encoders are required if a particular setting must be recognized and available after the system powers down. All other applications can use an incremental encoder.

These LC 185/485 encoders improve upon HEIDENHAIN's already successful LC xx3 series, as they now provide suitable replacements for the LC 183/483 sealed linear encoders already in the market. The ...

An exposed incremental linear encoder from Heidenhain Corp., Schaumburg, Ill., combines a photolithographically produced grating on its scale tape with newly designed scanning optics to guarantee ...

These devices are ideal for oil and gas installations, chemical plants, woodworking operations, grain handling facilities and ...

One key benefit over incremental linear encoders is inherent absolute positioning. A linear encoder is basically a ruler or scale marked with increments that a reading head counts as it travels past.

Encoder feedback is now available on the vendor’s size 8 hybrid linear actuators. The encoder module incorporates a lensed LED light source and monolithic photodetector array with signal-shaping ...

The linear magnetic encoder IC's can be used in a variety of motion sensing applications found in medical, industrial and consumer products. Similar to optical sensors, the Hall sensors provide ...

MTS Systems' Sensors Division's magnetostrictive sensors now provide the performance level that make them preferable alternatives to linear encoders in certain applications. The sensors can be ...