Avago Technologies, San Jose, CA, offers its RoHS-compliant AEDB-9340 Series small, 6-channel, optical, incremental, C-shaped encoder modules for brushless DC motors used in industrial automation. The modules include a code wheel with a 15 mm optical radius and are designed to reduce overall motor size and fit easily into round encoder housings. Mechanical commutation is ±1°. Features include 2-channel quadrature rotary output with ungated index pulse, 3-channel integrated commutation output to emulate Hall sensor feedback, speeds up to 2500 cpr, frequency response up to 150 kHz, and TTL-compatible output. Operating temperature is –10°C to 85°C.
