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Absolute vs. Incremental Encoders – What’s the Difference?

In this video, learn more about the basic operating principles of incremental encoders and absolute encoders as well as their advantages and disadvantages depending on your design requirements.

2/1/2022 6:20:29 PM

Encoders

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
ENC INCRE QUAD VERT TERMINAL PINAMT102-VENC INCRE QUAD VERT TERMINAL PIN3778 - Immediate$101.25View Details
ENC ABSLT SPI RGHT ANG TERM PINSAMT203-VENC ABSLT SPI RGHT ANG TERM PINS590 - Immediate$197.20View Details

Encoders - Industrial

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
ENCODER ABSOLUTE SSI R/A CONNAMT233A-VENCODER ABSOLUTE SSI R/A CONN180 - Immediate$197.20View Details
ENCODER ABSOLUTE SPI VERT CONNAMT222C-VENCODER ABSOLUTE SPI VERT CONN273 - Immediate$213.83View Details

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