Compact hollow shaft encoders offer surface-mount flexibility

Compact hollow shaft encoders offer surface-mount flexibility

Abacus Deltron is targeting automotive and home appliance markets with a new ultra-low profile shaft encoder with a height of just 3mm.

The ALPS RDC083E 15mm encoder from Abacus Deltron is a new 360º hollow shaft encoder that is exceptionally compact, offering designers the flexibility of a footprint of just 15 x 15mm as well as its low profile.

The new encoders feature two-phase output, which enables them to cover a full 360-degree range with a resolution of 3 pulses. Power supply rating is 10mA 5V DC and the specified maximum torque is 0.01mN.m without detent. Operational life is 70,000 cycles.

Designed for automated reflow soldering and available in tape-and-reel packaging, the RDC083E is ideal for volume production, for example in automotive climate control and domestic appliances.

It is the first ALPS product introduction by Abacus Deltron's following its recent pan-European agreement with ALPS Electric. Abacus distributes the manufacturer's innovative range of mechatronic, magnetic and communications devices, peripherals and automotive products throughout Europe.