Absolute Encoders for High Performance, High Volume Designs

Aura™ is a high resolution absolute encoder in an extremely small, low power SMT package. High accuracy and run speed, combined with wide alignment tolerances, deliver an optimal solution for high volume OEM designs.

Aura™ Series Encoders

Absolute Encoders for High Performance, High Volume Designs

Aura® is a high resolution absolute encoder in an extremely small, low power SMT package. High accuracy and run speed, combined with wide alignment tolerances, deliver an optimal solution for high volume OEM designs.

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Aura™ Series Encoders

Aura Series Specifications

Aura™ Series Encoders
SpecificationsRotaryLinear
Dimensions9.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm9.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm
InterfacesBiSS-C, SSI, SPI, ABZBiSS-C, SSI, SPI, ABZ
Resolution*18-22 bit*± 12.5 to 200 nm
Latency< 5 μsec (BiSS-C)
< 5 μsec (SPI)
< 30 μsec (SSI)
< 5 μsec (BiSS-C)
< 5 μsec (SPI)
< 30 μsec (SSI)
Accuracy**± 0.005°± 2 μm
Repeatability1 LSB1 LSB
Speed83,721 rpm (with 18 mm scale)50 m/s
Input Voltage5 VDC ± 0.55 VDC ± 0.5
Supply Current45 mA, unterminated outputs45 mA, unterminated outputs
Operating Temperature-20 to 85° C
-20 to 85° C
Weight1.5 g1.5 g
Standard Scales***18 to 63.5 mm OD9 to 195 mm

* Higher resolution can be achieved by increasing averaging sample size.
** Accuracy is specified using a glass scale with OD 51.8 mm (Rotary) and 80 mm measurable length (Linear).
*** Custom rotary and linear glass scales available – contact your local representative for more information.

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Aura™ Series Encoders
SpecificationsRotaryLinear
Dimensions9.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm9.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm
InterfacesBiSS-C, SSI, SPI, ABZBiSS-C, SSI, SPI, ABZ
Resolution*18-22 bit*± 12.5 to 200 nm
Latency< 5 μsec (BiSS-C)
< 5 μsec (SPI)
< 30 μsec (SSI)
< 5 μsec (BiSS-C)
< 5 μsec (SPI)
< 30 μsec (SSI)
Accuracy**± 0.005°± 2 μm
Repeatability1 LSB1 LSB
Speed83,721 rpm (with 18 mm scale)50 m/s
Input Voltage5 VDC ± 0.55 VDC ± 0.5
Supply Current45 mA, unterminated outputs45 mA, unterminated outputs
Operating Temperature-20 to 85° C
-20 to 85° C
Weight1.5 g1.5 g
Standard Scales***18 to 63.5 mm OD9 to 195 mm

* Higher resolution can be achieved by increasing averaging sample size.
** Accuracy is specified using a glass scale with OD 51.8 mm (Rotary) and 80 mm measurable length (Linear).
*** Custom rotary and linear glass scales available – contact your local representative for more information.

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