Highest-resolution Hall-effect magnetic encoder suits industrial apps

Highest-resolution Hall-effect magnetic encoder suits industrial apps

Offered as the market’s highest-resolution Hall-effect magnetic encoder, the AEAT-6600-T16 provides advanced positioning information with the robust performance required for the harsh operational environment of industrial applications such as contactless rotary position sensing, robotics, motor feedback and valve control, as well as for medical applications. It offers up to 16-bit resolution for precise angle measurement over a full rotation of 360° and provides simultaneous incremental output of up to 1024 cycles per revolution.

The encoder is a system-on-chip combining integrated Hall elements, analog front end and digital signal processing in a single device. Along with this high level of integration, the encoder features built-in programmability to allow customized encoder settings.

The device offers simple one-step alignment with no calibration required. It delivers accurate performance over a large axial gap and radial displacement, reducing concerns related to assembly tolerance errors during the manufacturing process. The device offers serial output, reducing the number of wires required and is available in a small 16-pin TSSOP package. ($6.50 ea/970 — available now)

By Christina Nickolas

Avago Technologies , San Jose , CA
Sales 800-235-0312

http://www.avagotechwireless.com