Avago intros new series of reflective optical encoders

USA & SINGAPORE: Avago Technologies, a leading supplier of analog interface components for wireless, wireline, and industrial applications, has announced a new series of 3-channel reflective optical encoder devices, the AEDR-87xx.

The devices are ideal for use in low power miniaturized motion control systems such as stepper motors, electrical actuators, piezoelectric drives and portable medical appliances.

Expanding upon previous generation devices, the new AEDR-87xx with encoding resolution up to 318 lines per inch (LPI) supports 3.3V and 5V supply voltage for low power applications and dual analog outputs interfacing directly with external interpolator for high precision motion control measurements. The devices are packaged in industry's smallest form factor for 3-channel reflective optical encoder.

The AEDR-8710 and AEDR-8723 are priced starting at $15 and $22, respectively, each in 10,000 piece quantities. Samples and production quantities are available now through the Avago direct sales channel and via worldwide distribution partners.