Basics of Rotary Encoders: Overview and New Technologies (.PDF Download)

Dec. 21, 2015

Rotary encoders track motor shaft movement for myriad pieces of industrial equipment and commercial devices. For industrial applications, incremental encoders (used when only relative position is needed, or cost an issue) are typically used with ac induction motors. In contrast, absolute encoders...

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