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+++ title = "Encoders" author = ["Dehaeze Thomas"] draft = false category = "Equipment" subcategory = "Sensors" +++
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- [Position Sensors]({{< relref "position_sensors.md" >}})
There are two main types of encoders: optical encoders, and magnetic encoders.
Manufacturers
| Manufacturers | Country |
|---|---|
| Heidenhain | Germany |
| Renishaw | UK |
| Celera Motion | USA |
| Magnescale | Japanese |
| SmarAct | Germany |
| Posic | Switzerland |
| RLS | Slovenia |
| AMO | Australia |
| NumerikJena | Germany |
| RSF Elektronik | Austria |
| Flux | Austria |
| Lika | Italy |
Incremental vs Absolute
Incremental:
- Less delay
- Limited maximum velocity (slew rate)
Absolute:
- No problem of "missed" steps
- May add some delay