Bourns Sensors and Controls announces the release of the Model PEC11J Series 12 mm SMT Rotary Encoder.
The Bourns® Model PEC11J Series is designed for use in professional audio and lighting applications, consumer electronics, and any other application where a menu select encoder is required.
Bourns designed the PEC11J Series encoder as a drop-in replacement for the discontinued ALPS Model EC11J and should enable customers to continue to support existing applications.
As always, Bourns recommends that customers test products in their specific applications for verification of satisfactory performance.
Features
- Quadrature output
- 100,000 rotational cycle rating
- -25 °C to +70 °C operating temperature range
- Momentary push switch option
- Various resolutions
- Flatted shaft
- IP 40 dust seal rating
- RoHS compliant*
Applications
- Professional audio equipment
- Professional lighting consoles
- Consumer white goods
- Test and measurement equipment
- Communications equipment
- Laboratory equipment
Potentiometer or Encoder – What is the difference?
A potentiometer and an encoder are both electromechanical devices used to measure position; however, the potentiometer outputs analog signals while the encoder outputs digital signals. Generally, the potentiometer has a shorter life and lower accuracy than the encoder but output more continuous analogue output.