Alps Electric Europe has released a low-profile, two-phase, incremental-type encoder with 23.6mm hollow shaft for setting up signal conditions. The EC35A vertically mountable SMT device has dimensions of 35x4.5mm and features an operating life of 50,000 rotational cycles. It provides a resolution of 15 pulses or rather 30 detents per rotation. The necessary detent torque amounts to 18±7mNm. Rated for voltages of 5V DC, the encoder has an operating current of 10mA. The operating temperature ranges from -40 to +85°C.
The combination of an encoder with large hollow shaft and reduced shaft wobble provide comfortable operation. The encoder's hollow shaft offers freedom of set design as devices such as switches and LEDs can be mounted into its center. The ring type encoder is suitable for car AV equipment and navigation systems, temperature control for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, and menu selection for home appliances such as washing machines and microwave ovens.
