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Canon Ultra Small High Precision Encoder

From Canon USA Encoders/Optoelectronic Components Group
 

 

Encoders are sensors that convert positional changes into electrical signals using high-precision scales (graduations). Drawing on its store of original technologies, Canon developed an ultra-compact encoder with a 4 x 5 mm detection head capable of high-resolution (0.1 µm) position detection. Achieving significantly reduced power consumption thanks to its MRA (Micro Roofmirror Array) scale and high-sensitivity, low-noise SR sensor, Canon's ultra-compact encoder is used in the company's digital video camcorders, interchangeable lenses (EF lenses) for SLR cameras, and broadcast television lenses. Other types of encoders include ultrahigh resolution laser rotary encoders that rely on optical diffraction and interference.


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Incremental rotary encoders are multi-turn sensors that use optical, mechanical, or magnetic index-counting for angular measurement. They contain no absolute reference, but instead count relative to the turn-on position. Search by Specification | Learn more about Incremental Rotary Encoders
Linear encoders sense and digitize linear position change for positional measurement and feedback to control systems. Search by Specification | Learn more about Linear Encoders

Product Announcements
Canon USA Encoders/Optoelectronic Components Group - Laser Rotary Encoder
Canon's Technology Has Changed the World of Rotary Encoders: 81,000 Pulses with 36mm Diameter... (read more)
Canon USA Encoders/Optoelectronic Components Group - Custom Rotary Encoders, Incremental
Best suited Rotary Encoder for automation applications, Semiconductor manufacturing equipment. (read more)
Canon USA Encoders/Optoelectronic Components Group - Custom Linear Encoders
Best suited Linear encoder for automation applications, semiconductor manufacturing equipment. (read more)
Canon USA Encoders/Optoelectronic Components Group - Digital Optical Scanner System
High precision galvano scanner obtained superb temperature characteristics by using laser optical encoders and digital servo control systems. (read more)
Canon USA Encoders/Optoelectronic Components Group - Motion Control Encoder Motors
By motor encoder and optimum control, the unit achieves high steady speed,high resolution,high precision,and high stationary stability. (read more)
Canon USA Encoders/Optoelectronic Components Group -  Micro Linear Encoder
By originally pioneering "light reflection-diffraction interference method," We were able to achieve ultra-compact size and high linear precision with micro linear encoders. The Canon Micro Linear... (read more)
Renishaw - Optical Angle Encoders, High-Precision Encoders
RESR and SiGNUM™ Optical Angle Encoders from Renishaw. Renishaw's high accuracy angle encoders are available in a large range of diameters and line counts to provide compatibility with standard... (read more)
Canon USA Motion Control - DC Micro Motors Product Catalog
Canon USA's complete DC Micro Motor catalog: off the shelf and customizable Iron Core, Brushless, Coreless and Actuator Units detailed information can be downloaded here Gears, Motors, Encoders,... (read more)
MICROMO - HEM3-256 Redefines Miniature Magnetic Encoder
Clearwater, Florida - MicroMo Electronics, Inc. announces the expansion of its encoder product line with the addition of its HEM3-256. By pushing the limits of magnetic technology, resolution... (read more)
Canon USA Encoders/Optoelectronic Components Group - Micro Laser Interferometer
Non-contact displacement and vibration sensor capable of ultra-high resolution of 0.08nm with high speed response. (read more)

Topics of Interest
The Canon SR encoder is an ultra-compact, high-resolution encoder making use of an LED as its light source. It has flexibility in application regardless of sensor head design, output signal type, or... (Read More)
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Galvano scanners are responsible for the high-speed, high-precision control of mirror angles, making them a critical component for patterning on high-density multi-layer substrates for mobile phone... (Read More)
Encoders are widely used to help control machine position and speed. Typical encoder output, a series of quadrature signals, consists of two full square waves, offset by 90° in phase. The number of... (Read More)
Using a semiconductor laser as a light source, laser interferometers employ a noncontact method to measure slight displacements and vibrations on the object's mirror reflection. Canon developed a... (Read More)