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The World of Mini Encoder iCs: iC-Haus' iC-PG, iC-PX, iC-PR and iC-PZ optical-reflective encoder iCs can be used to implement a wide range of solutions, from simple coded rotary switches to robotics applications in industry and the consumer sector. (Photo: iC-Haus GmbH)
The World of Mini Encoder iCs
Reflective optical encoder iCs from iC-Haus are constantly conquering new application fields beyond classic rotary encoders. These range from simple rotary-coded switches to speed controlled micromotors in dentist drills at up to 180,000 rpm and lidar applications. They have also made further miniaturization possible, e.g. in controlled small and micro drives
With the "World of Mini Encoder iCs" product line, iC-Haus wants to help users and developers find the optimal encoder IC for their application. At automatica 2022 (Booth B5-408), visitors can find out more about iC-Haus' entire portfolio
Evolution opens up new niches
In the beginning there was iC-PR. Blue, reflective and lensless: This is how iC-Haus presented a small revolution in optical-reflective encoders at SPS IPC Drives in 2015. In 2017, the company received the Innovation Award of the State of Rhineland-Palatinate for EncoderBlue®. The novel high-resolution reflective encoder ICs for incremental and absolute encoders in closed-loop motors are characterized by a particularly flat design (e.g. 2.95 mm incl. PCB and code disk) and large mechanical tolerances compared to conventional transmitted-light encoders. As a result, assembly and adjustment have been significantly simplified. This is made possible by the use of a blue light LED and evaluation unit integrated in the encoder chip.
The iC-PZ, the high-end encoder IC of the new product line, is a further development with the unique FlexCount® and FlexCode® on-chip functions, which means that resolutions and code disc diameters are largely freely selectable. This makes the new encoder ICs even more flexible to use for optical scanning of measuring standards in rotary and linear position measuring systems.
Finding the right encoder IC for the application
The "World of Mini Encoder iCs" from iC-Haus supports code discs with a diameter of 4 mm to 16 mm, whereby the distance between disc and sensor can be up to 3 mm. Interpolation with on-chip signal conditioning and compensations allow large tolerances (tangential ±0.5 mm, radial ±0.4 mm and tilt ±2°).
The following table gives an overview of the available typical resolutions and possible areas of application. The iC-PG specifically addresses rotary switches or similar applications in the consumer sector
iC-Haus World of Mini Encoder iCs iC-PG iC-PZ Ø Code Disk 8 mm 4 mm 9 mm Resolution 30 absolute positions per revolution 1024 CPR 20 bit absolute Output Gray Code Parallel ABZ / Analog Sin Cos Analog / UVW / ABZ / BiSS / SSI / SPI Application Examples Rotary coded rotary switches,
from medical devices to household appliances to electric guitars…Incremental encoders Miniature drives
Linear axes
Consumer-Robotic
Cameras…Absolute encoders
Robot drives
Servo drives
Robotics
Linear drives
Lidar dronesPackage oDFN8 3x3 oDFN8 3x3
oQFN24 4x4oQFN32 5x5 More information about the new product line "World of Mini Encoder iCs":
Introducing iC-Haus
iC-Haus GmbH is a leading independent German manufacturer of standard iCs (ASSP) and customized ASiC semiconductor solutions. The company has been active in design, production, and sales of application-specific iCs for industrial, automotive, and medical technology for 37 years now and is represented worldwide.
The iC-Haus cell libraries in CMOS, bipolar, and BCD technologies are fully equipped to realize the design of sensor, laser/opto, and actuator ASiCs, among others. The iCs are assembled in standard plastic packages or using iC-Haus chip-on-board technology to manufacture complete microsystems, multichip modules, and sensors housed in optoBGA or optoQFN packages.
For any queries, please contact:
Magnus Meier
iC-Haus GmbH, Am Kuemmerling 18, 55294 Bodenheim, Germany
Tel. +49 6135/9292-301 Web: www.ichaus.de
Fax +49 6135/9292-192 E-Mail: magnus.meier@ichaus.de
For more information, please contact:
iC-Haus GmbH
Am Kuemmerling 18, 55294 Bodenheim, Germany
Tel. +49 6135/9292-300
Fax +49 6135/9292-192
Email: info@ichaus.de
Web: www.ichaus.deJune 2022
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