Avago Technologies Introduces Ultra-Small Optical Encoder Modules for Printers and Office Automation Applications

New Modules Offer Industry’s Highest Resolution to Provide Precise Positioning and Control; Ideal for Compact Inkjet Printer Designs

SAN JOSE, Calif., September 27, 2006

Avago Technologies, the world's largest privately held semiconductor company, today introduced an enhanced series of cost-competitive ultra-small optical encoder modules with resolutions of up to 360 lines per inch (LPI) – the highest in the industry. These new encoder modules make it possible for manufacturers to produce more compact inkjet printers, photo printers and all-in-ones, that can provide higher quality images that today’s customers want. The AEDS-964x series are a drop-in replacement for Avago’s AEDS-962x series.

Avago’s AEDS-964x modules are used with a transmissive code strip to detect linear motion or with an 11-mm-optical-radius transmissive code wheel for detecting rotary motion. Their primary application is to provide position, speed and direction feedback to the circuitry controlling inkjet print head carriages, as well as paper patch control. They offer excellent performance and reliability in conventional inkjet printers, photo printers, multifunction printers, plotters, fax machines and scanners.

Features

• High-performance transmissive incremental encoder module supplied in a wave-solderable, RoHS-compliant lead-free package
• Wide resolution range
• Two channel quadrature output
• Built-in guide bumps for codewheel and codestrip
• Lensed LED light source and a detector IC enclosed in a C-shaped plastic package
• Optical design insensitive to radial, tangential and axial misalignment, and play
• Dimensions:  11 mm length by 13.7 mm width and a height of only 7 mm
• TTL 3.3V or 5.0 V CMOS compatible
• Recommended operating temperature: 0° C to +70° C

U.S. Pricing and Availability

The Avago AEDS-964x series transmissive optical encoder modules are priced at  $4.06 to $5.08 each (subject to resolution) in 1000-piece quantities. Samples and production quantities are available now through Avago's direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners.

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