An encoder is a device that encodes and converts signals (such as bitstreams) or data into a signal format that can be used for communication, transmission, and storage.
At present, the mainstream products in the encoder market are mainly photoelectric encoders and magneto electric encoders. The advantage of photoelectric encoders is higher measurement accuracy, while magneto electric encoders have a sturdy structure and better anti vibration performance.
The price of a value encoder is about 3-4 times that of an incremental encoder, so 70% of applications in the domestic market use incremental encoders that are relatively cost-effective. Mainly used in industries such as packaging, textiles, elevators, etc. that only require measurement of rotational speed and high requirements for position measurement on machinery and equipment.
In high-precision mechanical equipment or heavy industries such as steel, ports, and cranes, due to the relatively high requirements for measurement accuracy, value encoders are more commonly used. In these heavy industry applications, due to the harsh working conditions, high requirements are placed on the impact and vibration resistance indicators of the encoder.

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