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X3Q - Dual-Axis MEMS Inclinometer
The X3Q utilizes MEMS technology to sense tilt angles over the entire 360 range. The X3Q is incredibly flexible, with three different mounting orientations, in any resolution between 1 and 9000 CPR, and offers a selectable damping value to suit the customers needs. Dual-Axis Solid State Inclinometer - X3Q
Read Official Press Release - Issue #47  Released on June 25th, 2007 

E7P - OEM Optical Kit Encoder
The E7P is a patent pending, quick assembly, incremental, optical kit encoder that offers resolutions of 180 to 720 CPR with either single-ended or differential outputs. OEM Optical Kit Encoder - E7P
Read Official Press Release - Issue #47  Released on June 13th, 2007 

MAE3 - New Bolt Circles for Mounting the MAE3
The MAE3 will now mount to 0.750", 1.280" and 1.812" bolt circles. Miniature Absolute Magnetic Kit Encoder - MAE3
Read Official Press Release - Issue #46  Released on May 23rd, 2007 

MAE3 - Miniature Absolute Miniature Kit Encoder
The MAE3 is an absolute magnetic kit encoder that provides shaft position information over 360 of rotation with no stops or gaps. This magnetic encoder is designed to easily mount to and dismount from an existing shaft of 2mm to 1/4". The MAE3 is available with an analog or a pulse width modulated (PWM) digital output. Miniature Absolute Magnetic Kit Encoder - MAE3
Read Official Press Release - Issue #45  Released on April 10th, 2007 

MA3 - Miniature Absolute Miniature Shaft Encoder
The MA3 is a miniature rotary absolute shaft encoder that reports the shaft position over 360 with no stops or gaps. The MA3 is available with an analog or a pulse width modulated (PWM) digital output. The MA3 is our next generation replacement for the MA2 and is recommended for new applications. Miniature Absolute Magnetic Shaft Encoder - MA3
Read Official Press Release - Issue #44  Released on March 28th, 2007 

ED3 - Upgraded Version Of Low Cost ED3 Digital Display
This upgrade offers significant enhancements over the previous version, including a more intuitive menu system and several new features, all for the same low price. Digital Encoder Display - ED3
Read Official Press Release - Issue #43  Released on March 21st, 2007 

US DIGITAL - On A Roll - Article by The Columbian Newspaper
Vancouver company keeps things moving David Madore likes to keep spinning his wheels. He runs a business that specializes in motion. He's obsessed with traffic. And he thinks. A lot.

The paint is barely dry at U.S. Digital's new headquarters, but the business that Madore founded in California in 1980 is already starting to see the latest benefits of those spinning wheels.
The Columbian
Read Article  Released on February 27th, 2007 

MA2 - Absolute Magnetic Encoder
The MA2 is a 10 bit miniature absolute magnetic shaft encoder that provides 1024 unique positions per 360 of shaft rotation. The MA2s magnetic single chip sensing technology makes it ideal for applications existing in harsh environments. Absolute Magnetic Encoder - MA2
Read Official Press Release - Issue #42  Released on November 29th, 2006 



Past Press Releases / Product Alert Issues:

  • Facility Relocation - US Digital relocated to a new 118,000 sq. ft. facility June 5th - June 9th, 2005.  05/26/06 
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  • HB5M - Hollow bore optical encoder. 32 to 1200 CPR. Differential outputs available.  05/22/06 
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  • ED3 - New input interface for the ED3  03/30/06 
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  • PCI-3E - PCI interface card for three incremental Encoders with I/O Port  03/22/06 
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  • RoHS Compliance - US Digital's RoHS compliance statement.  03/15/06 
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  • 3D PartStream.NET SolidWorks Podcast - Interview with President and Owner of US Digital.  03/13/06 
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  • MD2S - Programmable microstepping motor driver. 5 to 256 step/step.  03/08/06 
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  • H6 - Optical shaft encoder. Polycarbonate / metal housing. Differential outputs available.  08/22/05 
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  • HUBDISK - Mylar disk assembled to an aluminum hub.  08/22/05 
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  • E6 - Optical kit encoder. Polycarbonate or metal housing. Differential outputs available.  07/06/05 
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  • USB32 - Obsoleted   No replacement product    06/09/05 
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  • HB6M - Hollow bore optical encoder. 64 to 2500 CPR. Differential outputs available.  04/28/06 
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  • PS-48 - 48V (2.5A) regulated switching power supply.  03/30/05 
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  • E4P - OEM miniature optical kit encoder. 120-300 CPR. Low cost push-on hub.  03/02/05 
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  • E420 - Analog input, 4 to 20mA output converter.  09/23/04 
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  • EPOT - Voltage to quadrature or step & direction converter.  09/23/04 
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  • EDAC2 - Encoder digital to analog converter.  08/02/04 
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  • PS-5 - 10W regulated switching power supply that provides 5VDC @ 2A output.  07/21/04 
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  • PS-12 - 18W regulated switching power supply that provides 12VDC @ 1.5A output.  06/29/04 
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  • PS-24 - 60W regulated switching power supply that provides 24VDC @ 2.5A output.  06/29/04 
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  • ESWITCH - Speed sensing / position sensing switch.  06/10/04 
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  • EADAPT - Encoder signal converter.  06/10/04 
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  • E7MD - Low cost OEM optical kit encoder. 180-625 CPR. Differential outputs.  03/17/04 
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  • E7MS - Low cost OEM optical kit encoder. 180-625 CPR. Single-ended outputs.  03/17/04 
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  • PED & PES - Linear probe encoders available with differential or single-ended outputs.  01/22/04 
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  • ED3 - Digital encoder display.  01/14/04 
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  • ETACH2 - High speed encoder to analog tachometer converter.  09/25/03 
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  • MD1 - Obsoleted   Replaced with next generation product: MD2S    07/03/03 
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  • LS7183 & LS7184 - Next generation quadrature clock converter chips.  06/04/03 
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  • H15D - Servo mount encoder. Finger-latching connector. Differential outputs.  06/03/03 
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  • H15S - Servo mount encoder. Finger-latching connector.  06/03/03 
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  • MS23C - Size 23 motor with or without a pre-attached US Digital kit encoder.  04/17/03 
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  • PCI-4E - PCI interface card for four incremental encoders.  01/30/03 
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  • DC2 - DC to DC converter with logic signal translation.  12/05/02 
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  • ETACH - Obsoleted   Replaced with next generation product: ETACH2    08/26/02 
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  • T4 - Obsoleted   Replaced with next generation product: T5 or T6    07/08/02 
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  • T5 - Standard inclinometer with index available. 32-1024 CPR.  07/08/02 
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  • T6 - High resolution inclinometer with index available. 1000-2048 CPR.  07/08/02 
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  • A2T - Rugged 360 range digital absolute inclinometer (tilt sensor).  07/03/02 
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  • EA-D5 - Single-ended cable driver, for 5-pin cables.  04/03/02 
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  • EA-D5HV - Single-ended high voltage cable driver, for 5-pin cables.  04/03/02 
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  • EA-D10 - Differential cable driver, for 10-pin cables.  04/03/02 
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  • EA-D10HV - Differential high voltage cable driver, for 10-pin cables.  04/03/02 
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  • EM1 - Optical encoder module.  12/06/01 
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  • HD25A - Absolute industrial rugged metal optical encoder.  10/22/01 
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  • S6S - Optical shaft encoder. Finger-latching connector.  10/08/01 
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  • H6S - Heavy-duty optical shaft encoder. Finger-latching connector.  10/08/01 
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  • E6S - Optical kit encoder. Finger-latching connector.  10/08/01 
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  • S6D - Optical shaft encoder. Finger-latching connector. Differential outputs.  09/27/01 
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  • H6D - Heavy-duty optical shaft encoder. Finger-latching connector. Differential outputs.  09/27/01 
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  • E6D - Optical kit encoder. Finger-latching connector. Differential outputs.  09/27/01 
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  • EQUAD - Up / down clock to quadrature converter.  08/14/01 
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  • ESUM - Two to one encoder output adder / subtracter.  08/14/01 
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  • ETACH - Obsoleted   Replaced with next generation product: ETACH2    08/14/01 
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