Overview / Design Principle:
Its high performance, advanced features, and competitive pricing make it the encoder of choice for a broad range of applications.

The E9 optical encoders utilize a patent-pending ASIC that integrates all encoder electronics, including the optoelectronic sensors, which enhances reliability and accuracy.

Outputs are quadrature A and B channels with up to 512 lines per rev, an index pulse, unique up/down and rotation direction signals (version 2) or complementary CMOS-compatible (version 1). The E9 also has a low-power standby mode to conserve power in battery-operated applications.

Applications:
The E9 series incremental optical encoder provides high performance feedback for precision motion control in a very small package. Its small envelope makes it ideal for instrument axes for position and speed control in mechanisms too small to accept standard encoders.

Typical Applications:

* Motor mounted feedback for servo systems
* Assembly machines
* Robotics and material handling
* Printers, X/Y plotters, and phototypesetters
* Semiconductor I.C. bonders
* Medical diagnostic equipment (X-ray & CAT scanners)
* Position and/or velocity input for CNC’s, PLC’s, motion controllers, etc.