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| Feature | Sin-Cos Encoder | Incremental Encoder |
| Output Signals | Analog sin and cos waves (phase-shifted by 90°) | Digital square-wave pulses (A, B, and sometimes Z signals) |
| Resolution | High (achieved via interpolation of analog signals, e.g., 1000–1,000,000 pulses/rev) | Fixed by physical design (e.g., 100–10,000 pulses/rev) |
| Signal Processing | Requires an interpolator to convert analog signals to digital pulses | Directly outputs digital pulses for counting |
| Precision | Higher (due to interpolation) | Lower (limited by physical pulse count) |
| Cost | More expensive (due to analog components and interpolation) | Lower cost |
| Applications | High-precision motion control (e.g., servo motors, precision robotics) | General motion control (e.g., conveyors, speed monitoring) |
Incremental encoders are the reliable workhorses—steady, no-fuss, spitting out digital pulses (A, B, maybe a Z) like clockwork. They’re great for conveyors or speed checks, counting steps without overcomplicating things.
Sin-cos encoders? The precision artists. Instead of pulses, they flow with analog sine and cosine waves, smooth as silk. As a sincos encoder manufacturer, we at SHHXGD know their secret: interpolation. It’s like turning a rough sketch into a masterpiece, pulling extra resolution out of those waves.
Need to measure tiny rotations? Sin-cos is your pro. Just need to track how far something’s gone? Incremental’s got your back. We build both—because sometimes you need a reliable truck, other times a high-performance sports car. And we make sure both run like champs.
