Absolute Encoder Design: Magnetic or Optical?

Ultra-Fast All-Optical Symmetry 4×2 Encoder Based on Interface Effect in 2D Photonic Crystal

This paper deals with the design and simulation of all-optical 4×2 encoderusing the wave interference effect in photonic crystals. By producing 4 opticalwaveguides as input and two waveguides as output, the given structure was designed.The size of the designed structure is 133.9 μm2. The given all-optical encoder has acontrast ratio of 13.2 dB, the response time of 0.45 ...

A New Proposal for 4-to-2 Optical Encoder Using Nonlinear Photonic Crystal Ring Resonators

In this paper, we proposed an all optical 4-to-2 encoder that has 4 input and 3 output ports. This device generates a 2 bit binary code based on which input port is active. We used nonlinear photonic crystal ring resonators along with optical power splitter for realizing the proposed encoder. In this device the switching rate and area are obtained about 333 GHz and 612µm2 respectively.

Optical vs. Magnetic: How to Pick the Right Encoder Engine

Development of a High Precision Angle Sensor

Rotary encoders for rotational angle detection have been used in a variety of industrial applications, including detection of actuation and travel amounts and motor speed control. In automotive applications, rotary encoders are utilized for steering system angle detection, accelerator pedals and throttle valves to improve vehicle operability and safety. For every automotive application, the nee...

A novel switched reluctance motor drive with optical graphical programming technology

Due to the magnetic nonlinearities, SRM drive control is complicated and normally requires a microprocessor or a DSP. This paper presents a simple and reliable SRM drive using an innovative encoder based on optical graphical programming technology. There is no microprocessor in the drive, no A/D or D/A circuitry, with a drive system that matches the simplicity of the motor construction. It feat...