TRADE NEWS: Agilent Technologies' New Series of Linear Encoders Deliver Higher Performance, Easy Installation.PALO ALTO Palo Alto, city, California Palo Alto (păl`ō ăl`tō), city (1990 pop. 55,900), Santa Clara co., W Calif.; inc. 1894. Although primarily residential, Palo Alto has aerospace, electronics, and advanced research industries. , Calif. -- AEDL Series' Auto-Correcting Feature Enhances Robustness During Misalignments Agilent Technologies This article needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :A) today introduced a family of precision optical linear encoders A linear encoder is a sensor, transducer or readhead paired with a scale that encodes position. The sensor reads the scale in order to convert the encoded position into an analog or digital signal, which can then be decoded into position by a digital readout (DRO). that deliver higher performance and allow easy installation. Designed for applications that require high-resolution sensing, including X-Y stage positioners, the AEDL series encoders are easy to install, and their auto-correcting feature enhances the product's robustness during misalignments. The new linear encoders are widely used in semiconductor machinery applications such as wafer transfer machines, component handlers, wafer cutters and grinders, and industrial robots. Unhoused Un`housed´ a. 1. Driven from a house; deprived of shelter. 2. Not provided with a house or shelter; houseless; homeless. linear encoders are difficult to install because of the fine alignment required by high-resolution feedback devices. The AEDL series linear encoder consists of an aluminum extrusion that holds a high-accuracy Carl Zeiss
Carl Zeiss (September 11, 1816 – December 3, 1888) was an optician commonly known for the company he founded, Zeiss. glass scale and a read head. The extrusion features a self-adhesive mounting profile with Agilent's quick-stick technology and large mounting tolerance for easy assembly. The read head incorporates an interpolation interpolation In mathematics, estimation of a value between two known data points. A simple example is calculating the mean (see mean, median, and mode) of two population counts made 10 years apart to estimate the population in the fifth year. technology that provides up to 10 times the interpolation of the raw sinusoidal sinusoidal /si·nus·oi·dal/ (si?nu-soi´dal) 1. located in a sinusoid or affecting the circulation in the region of a sinusoid. 2. shaped like or pertaining to a sine wave. signal and has an auto-correcting feature that makes the entire system accurate even with misalignments of the glass scale or read head. The AEDL series encoder's glass scale is placed at a 45-degree angle so dust slides off, increasing reliability. "Agilent's AEDL series linear encoders are designed to provide precision performance while making assembly and integration as easy as possible -- all at a very competitive price," said Chong Khin Mien, vice president for the Motion Control Products Division in Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group. "The AEDL series encoders demonstrate that Agilent is capable of supporting both system integrators with linear encoders, and motor and housed encoder manufacturers with our existing rotary encoder A rotary encoder, also called a shaft encoder, is an electro-mechanical device used to convert the angular position of a shaft or axle to an analog or digital code, making it a sort of transducer. products." Agilent's AEDL series of linear encoders can be supplied in measurement lengths from 5 mm to 2200 mm, with a traversing speed of up to 16 m/s, and resolutions of 0.5 micrometers (um), 1 um, 2 um, 5 um, and 10 um using digital output or 40 um with optional analog output (+/- 3 mm or +/- 5 mm per meter accuracy class) and operation over the 0 C to +55 C temperature range. The optional analog sine/cosine output is intended for designs that incorporate existing interpolation systems. U.S. Pricing and Availability Agilent AEDL series linear encoders are priced at approximately $380 per meter in 2000-piece quantities. The encoders are available now through Agilent's direct sales channel. Further information about Agilent's motion control products is available at www.agilent.com/view/motioncontrol. About Agilent Technologies Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE:A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company's 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $7.2 billion in fiscal year 2004. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com. NOTE TO EDITORS: Please direct reader inquiries to Agilent Semiconductor Products Group at +1 800 235 0312, or e-mail us at semiconductorsupport@agilent.com. Further technology, corporate citizenship Corporate Citizenship The extent to which businesses are socially responsible in meeting legal, ethical and economic responsibilities placed on them by shareholders. The aim it to create higher standards of living and quality of life in the community in which it operates, while and executive news is available on the Agilent news site at www.agilent.com/go/news. |
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