Applications for Optical Encoders！

Optical encoder engines can be amazingly precise, with some designs hitting 4 million counts per revolution. This makes an optical encoder a desirable choice where resolution matters, from office equipment like computer mice and copiers to medical equipment. With phased-array technology, an optical encoder is increasingly able to perform in much tougher environments which require a combination of durability and resolution, like crane operations and automated vehicle guidance.
Still, the harshest operating environments may demand the physical durability of magnetic encoders.

The question to ask is what matters most to the performance your application: optical encoders’ accuracy or magnetic encoders’ ability to withstand the operating environment?

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