An unexpected revisit to my earlier post on mouse encoder hacking sparked a timely opportunity to reexamine quadrature encoders, this time with a clearer lens and a more targeted focus on their signal ...

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) defines a servo device as “an adjustable-speed AC power drive system that includes an AC motor integrated by feedback, a converter, and control, ...

Abstract: Sinusoidal encoders and resolvers encode position information by providing a pair of sine and the cosine signals. In order to determine the position information, suitable phase demodulation ...

Part 1 of this FAQ looked at the optical rotary encoder, a low-cost, high-resolution, easy-to-use sensor for indicating incremental shaft position (although it can be “upgraded” to indicate absolute ...

Position and angle sensors are used in several electric vehicle (EV) components, including the traction motor and drivetrain, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC) compressor, steer-by-wire, ...

Astrosystems' (Lake Success, NY) resolver-based multiturn Astrocoder/150 provides 16-bit position accuracy over 64 turns. Geared dual resolvers are unaffected by noise or vibration and output reliable ...

Resolvers are good. Encoders are good. But which is the best? There’s only one way to find out. What is a Resolver? A resolver is an electrical transformer used to measure angle of rotation. Most ...

The heavy-duty shaft option for DC25 DuraCoders and H25 resolver transducers carries a 100 lb radial load and a 50 lb axial load rating, delivering a 250% increase over the current radial load rating ...