Motor Encoder Selector Guide
Our most popular motor encoders offer motor design engineers precise position measurement with reliability in the parts-per-million range.
- All encoder models offer multiple mounting options.
- US Digital offers multiple adapters to convert single-ended encoder signals to differential.
- Push-on hubs provide fast assembly and symmetrical weight distribution for high RPM applications.
- These encoder models are part of our standard inventory and are available for same-day shipping*.
*Orders placed before 11:00 AM (PST) ship the same day.
| E16 | E4T | MAE4 | E8T | L2 | E2 | E5 | EC35 | E3 | E6 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 250-4,096 CPR 1,000-16,384 PPR |
100-1,000 CPR 400-4,000 PPR |
12-bit Analog or PWM |
180-720 CPR 720-2,880 PPR |
32-1250 CPR 128-5000 PPR |
32-5,000 CPR 128-20,000 PPR |
500-60,000 CPR 2,000-240,000 PPR |
64-10,000 CPR 256-40,000 PPR |
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| Bore Diameter Range | 1.5-2 mm | 2-6 mm 1/8-1/4 in. |
3-6 mm 1/8-1/4 in. |
3-8 mm 1/8-3/8 in. |
2-8 mm 1/8-5/16 in. |
2-10 mm 1/8-3/8 in. |
5-8 mm 1/4-3/8 in. |
2mm (.079"") - 25.4mm (1.0"") | ||
| Index Option | ✔ | -- | -- | -- | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Differential Output Option | -- | ✔ | -- | ✔ | -- | -- | ✔ | ✔ | -- | ✔ |
| Hi-Voltage Option Max Supply 30 VDC OC 50 VDC Max | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ✔ | -- | -- | ✔ |
| Maximum Frequency Range | 200 kHz-1.85 MHz | 100 kHz | n/a | 100 kHz | 300 kHz | 300 kHz - 720 kHz | 400 kHz - 1 MHz | 300 kHz - 720 kHz | ||
| Hub Type | Push-On | Set Screw | Push-On | Set Screw | ||||||
| Compatible NEMA Motor Size | 6 | 8, 11, 14, 17 | 11, 14, 17, 23 | 11, 14, 17, 24 | 17, 23, 34 | 23, 34 | ||||
| Notes | Micro Incremental Encoder | Miniature Incremental Encoder | Miniature Absolute Encoder | Miniature Incremental Encoder | Low-Profile Incremental Encoder | Incremental Encoder Replacement for Avago HEDS-5500 | Incremental Encoder Improved replacement for Avago HEDS-5500 |
Highest Resolution Incremental Encoder Integrated Commutation Output |
Incremental Encoder Replacement for Avago HEDS-6500 | Incremental Encoder Improved replacement for Avago HEDS-6500 |