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News Release from: Avago Technologies | Subject: AEDS-9240 optical encoders
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 01 May 2008
Optical encoders cover wide temperature
range
Incremental encoder module provides advanced motion control detection with integrated commutation outputs that are equivalent to those produced by Hall switches.
Avago Technologies has developed a new series of extended operating temperature optical encoders for use in a wide range of applications that require lower resolutions Avago's AEDS-9240 optical encoder series is ideal for use in applications that use brushless DC motors such as industrial printers, textile machines, industrial and factory automation equipment, as well as plotters and tape drives
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 16 Oct 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The AEDS-9240 optical encoder series, addresses this need by providing designers with an incremental encoder module that provides advanced motion control detection with integrated commutation outputs that are equivalent to those produced by Hall switches.
Avago's AEDS-9240 six channel incremental encoder module has also been designed with two-channel quadrature outputs, and a third channel ungated index output.
It detects rotary position using a codewheel that has an optical radius of 19.00mm to obtain 360 or 720 cycles per revolution.
The ungated index output is a positive index pulse that is generated once for each full rotation of the codewheel.
Each module consists of a lensed LED source and a detector IC enclosed in a small plastic package.
In addition, the encoder module incorporates a highly collimated light source and a unique photo detector array to make the AEDS-9240 extremely tolerant to mounting misalignment.
The AEDS-9240 series of incremental optical encoders are available through Avago Technologies' direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners. Request a free brochure from Avago Technologies ...
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