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Encoder

Encoder series delivers 12-bit and 14-bit absolute position sensing

June 10, 2025 By Redding Traiger

Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group announced the addition of the AMT25 series to its AMT absolute encoder family. The series supports motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT25 series utilizes Same Sky’s capacitive ASIC technology and delivers the durability, accuracy, and environmental immunity characteristics of current AMT encoder […]

Filed Under: Encoder Tagged With: Same Sky

Automotive-grade sensors operate across extended temperature range from -40 °C to 175 °C

April 29, 2025 By Redding Traiger

Infineon Technologies AG introduces the XENSIV TLE4960x magnetic switch family. Developed in accordance with ISO 26262, the TLE4960x switches integrate diagnostic functions to support functional safety applications with requirements up to ASIL B. They are the only ASIL-B-compliant switches on the market that can address a wide range of automotive applications, including window regulators, sunroof […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Magnetic, Switches Tagged With: infineontechnologies

Knobs feature 8.5 – 19.45 mm heights for potentiometers

April 29, 2025 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Same Sky‘s Motion and Control Group has expanded its motion and control accessories product line with the addition of the SPK family of plastic knobs. These knobs are designed for compatibility with Same Sky’s rotary potentiometers and panel mount incremental encoders that feature 6 mm diameter D-cut shafts. The SPK product family includes both ribbed […]

Filed Under: Encoder Tagged With: Same Sky

Torque sensor includes incremental angle encoder

April 25, 2025 By Redding Traiger

Sensor Technology Ltd introduces the SGR523, a state-of-the-art digital rotary torque sensor equipped with an integrated incremental angle encoder. This innovative addition to the TorqSense SGR series sets a new benchmark for precision in torque and angular position monitoring across various industrial applications.​ The SGR523 employs non-contact strain gauge technology, eliminating the need for traditional […]

Filed Under: Encoder, Industrial, Rotary, Sensors Tagged With: sensortechnologyltd

Encoders offer -30 °C to 80 °C operating range with 30,000 cycle rating

March 5, 2025 By Redding Traiger

Same Sky’s Motion and Control Group announced the addition of hollow shaft ring encoders to its line of panel mount incremental encoders. The RING family of hollow shaft mechanical encoders is housed in packages from 23 mm up to 56.5 mm with low profile designs from 9.5 mm up to 20 mm. Offering hollow shaft diameters […]

Filed Under: Consumer, Encoder, Industrial Tagged With: Same Sky

Vented linear position sensors for measuring hydraulic cylinder displacement

January 14, 2025 By Redding Traiger

NewTek vented M-375 Series of Linear Variable Differential Transformers (LVDTs) are widely used in hydraulic cylinders to precisely measure position and monitor the position of pistons.  This capability helps prevent piston over-extension or under-extension, ensuring safe and high-precision operation. In industrial automation applications, these miniature AC-operated sensors provide essential feedback on cylinder positions, facilitating accurate […]

Filed Under: Linear, LVDT, Position, Sensors Tagged With: newtek

What are the defense applications of electro-optical sensors?

December 30, 2024 By Jeff Shepard

Electro-optic sensors span a wide range of technologies, from various types of imaging devices to infrared (IR) detectors. They are used for various defense applications that enhance situational awareness, including intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR), search and rescue, threat detection and target identification, and protection against IR-guided missiles. Electro-optic and IR (EO/IR) sensors convert electromagnetic […]

Filed Under: Electrical sensing, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Optical Tagged With: FAQ

Encoders operate at -40 to 105°C with 16 mA power draw

November 5, 2024 By Aimee Kalnoskas

Same Sky’s Motion & Control Group announced the addition of a new series to its innovative AMT absolute encoder family designed to support larger motor shaft sizes from 9 mm to 15.875 mm (5/8 inch). The AMT24 series, based on Same Sky’s proprietary capacitive ASIC technology, brings the same high levels of durability, accuracy, and […]

Filed Under: Encoder Tagged With: Same Sky

IP67-rated magnetic encoder serves construction and medical equipment uses

November 2, 2024 By Redding Traiger

Novotechnik, U.S. introduces the MC-1 2800 44-Turn magnetic encoder with IO-Link output interface. Patented non-volatile technology retains turn count even when power is lost and reports correct count when power is restored. Key specifications for the MC-1 2800 include a measuring range of 15,840° (44 turns), and measured variable information of angle, turns, speed, and […]

Filed Under: Automotive, Encoder, Magnetic, Medical Tagged With: Novotechnik U.S.

What are magnetic rotary encoders?

September 25, 2024 By Bill Schweber

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 as well). Q: What is the basic principle of the magnetic encoder? A: The magnetic encoder uses a rotating gear made of ferrous metal, and […]

Filed Under: Encoder, Featured, Frequently Asked Question (FAQ), Magnetic Tagged With: encoders, FAQ

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