US Digital

Vancouver, WA - US Digital is proud to announce the release of its latest absolute encoder, the MA2.

The MA2 is a 10 bit miniature absolute magnetic shaft encoder that provides 1024 unique positions per 360 of shaft rotation. The MA2s magnetic single chip sensing technology makes it ideal for applications existing in harsh environments.

The MA2 is available in two output versions, Analog and Pulse Width Modulation (PWM). The analog version outputs a voltage that is proportional to the absolute shaft position. The PWM output version outputs a 1024 Hz signal whose duty cycle is proportional to the absolute shaft position.

The MA2 is a miniature encoder less than 5/8" in diameter and just over one inch in length, including the shaft and bushing.

Absolute encoders have traditionally been larger, more expensive, and more complex than incremental encoders. In contrast, the small size, low cost, and simplicity of the MA2 now provides absolute position feedback for a new spectrum of applications that would otherwise be impractical.

With useful, quick turnaround and exceptional customer service, US Digital is setting a new benchmark for low cost encoders. US Digital is continuing to engineer a high speed version and a 12 bit version that should be available during the first quarter of 2007.

Features:

• RoHS compliant
• Low cost
• Miniature size
• 360 contact less rotational absolute position encoding
• Available with Analog output and PWM output
• 10 bit - 0.35 absolute resolution

Applications:

• Human interface
• Robotics
• Office products
• Factory automation
• Power tools

Additional Documentation:
MA2 Data Sheet (HTML)

Published in Press Releases on Wednesday, November 29, 2006

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