Request InfoPittman MotorsHARLEYSVILLE, Pa., Feb. 26, 2015 — Pittman Motors has announced two new types of optical incremental encoders for precision motion-control applications for volume OEMs. E30C and E30D optical incremental encoders operate at 5 V from -20 to +85 °C and weigh 5.6 grams. The E30C has resolutions of 200, 250, 256, 400 or 500. It outputs two-channel quadrature signals that are transistor-transistor logic (TTL) compatible. Operating frequency is 40 kHz (200 to 500 counts per revolution). The E30D has resolutions of 500, 512, 1000, 1024, 2000 or 2048 and offers an optional third-channel index output. Complementary...See full productRelated content from Photonics MediaPRODUCTSPhotonics Spectra November 2023 IssueAmplifier and Laser DriverThe FiberEdge® GN1816 and GN1848 from Semtech are linear transimpedance amplifiers and laser drivers, respectively, for short reach 400 g and 800 g data center applications. 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