Selecting Encoders and Other Feedback Devices

This white paper presents guidelines for selecting a feedback device for an application based on requirements for accuracy, speed, control bandwidth, ambient conditions, and more.

By MicroMo January 11, 2016

Diverse worldwide applications use feedback sensors for speed and/or position control. This white paper presents guidelines for selecting a feedback device for an application based on requirements for accuracy, speed, control bandwidth, ambient conditions, and more. This guide also provides suggestions and tips for selecting the right encoder option(s) based on an application’s requirements, such as accuracy, speed, control bandwidth, positioning precision, as well as what to consider for applications with extreme ambient temperatures, and applications in high vibration conditions.

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