Electronicaems – Magnetic Linear Encoders, Precision Complemented with Cost-Effective Operations
What are Magnetic Linear Encoders? At the outset, let us understand the concept of linear encoders. These encoders are sensors, transducers, or readhead coupled up with a position encoding scale. There are two types of encoders, either absolute or incremental. Magnetic linear encoders are one of the types of linear encoders that are comprised of active (magnetized) or passive (variable reluctance) scales. The position may be sensed or determined with the help of sense coils, magnetoresistive readheads , or the Hall Effect. Application of Magnetic Linear Encoders Magnetic linear encoders have been in use for quite some time throughout various industrial applications. These are primarily used in measurements and motion systems. Speaking of measurements, the application of absolute magnetic encoders includes laser scanners, gear measurement, tension testers, calipers, digital readouts, etc. In motion systems, linear encoders offer high-speed and accurate movements and the appl...