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News Release from: Avago Technologies | Subject: AEDB-9140
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 25 November 2005
Encoder module is a perfect fit for
automation
A new compact module will allow OEMs to build a packaged optical encoder that will easily fit within a 40mm-diameter circular housing, among the most widely used in the automation industry.
Agilent Technologies has introduced a new incremental optical encoder module that combines a miniature semicircular-form-factor detector encoder with integrated signal processing and a transmissive optical code wheel with 11.00mm optical radius The revolutionary three-channel optical encoder comes in a small form factor of less than 30mm
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Customers can now build a packaged optical encoder using the Agilent AEDB-9140 series that will easily fit within a 40mm-diameter circular housing, among the most widely used in the automation industry.
The Agilent AEDB-9140 series of optical encoders provides accurate speed, direction and position detection at a low cost, making the encoders ideal for high-volume applications including servomotors, stepper motors, robotics, sewing machines, industrial and factory automation equipment.
The assembly is easy to mount, requires no signal adjustment, and is specified for operation over the -10 to +85C temperature range.
"Customers tell us installation of our new incremental optical encoder into their circular housed encoders has never been so simple", said Chong Khin Mien, Vice President for the Motion Control Products Division in Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group.
"In addition to a robust set of technical specifications, the new encoder has a high misalignment tolerance".
Agilent AEDB-9140 series optical encoder assemblies provide a TTL-compatible two-channel quadrature output with index pulse, and feature resolutions from 100 to 500 counts per revolution at a maximum 100kHz operating frequency.
Due to a highly collimated light source and a special photodetector array, these modules are extremely tolerant to mounting misalignment.
The detector module operates from a single 5V supply. Request a free brochure from Avago Technologies ...
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