Provides applications and specifications for MicroE Systems
optical ChipEncoder™

Contact: William Manning
Tel: 508 903 5000
Marketing Comm. Mgr.
www.chipencoder.com

Natick, MA, October 4, 2003.

The new product guide provides an overview of the revolutionary ChipEncoder, a complete motion-feedback system on a chip. Included in the brochure are general application ideas, system specifications, mounting options, and ordering information. The ChipEncoder is a miniature motion feedback device that was designed for low-cost, high-volume, high-performance applications with tight space restrictions. The system uses diffractive optical technology to provide rotary resolutions from 3,300 to 160,000 counts-per-revolution and linear resolutions from 100 to 1,000 counts-per-millimeter. The ChipEncoder measures only 6mm square x 4mm high and is compatible with SMT PC board assembly processes. It requires no alignment after assembly.

The smallest optical encoder kit available, this tiny, PCB-mount device has three-channel output which includes a reference mark. As an optical encoder, it exhibits zero wear, backlash, and hysteresis. The ChipEncoder™ can replace packaged encoders in many applications.
Suitable for closed loop control and product miniaturization applications not previously possible because of traditional encoder size, performance, and cost, complete ChipEncoderä systems list at $49 with substantial discounts for high volume OEM applications.

The ChipEncoder™ Product Guide is available free. Call 508 903 5000 or email: info@microesys.com.
A printer-friendly version of the guide can also be downloaded from our web site: http://www.microesys.com/chipencoder/pdf/DS-ChipEncoder.pdf