AEDR-871x

3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder

(Digital Outputs)

Data Sheet

Description Features
The AEDR-871x encoder is the smallest 3-channel opti- World's smallest 3-channel reflective technology
cal encoder with digital outputs that employs Reflective encoder
Technology for motion control. Digital Output option - 3 channels TTL compatible; 2
The encoder is designed to operate over the -20 C to 85 channel quadrature (AB) digital outputs for direction
C temperature range and so is suitable for both commer- sensing and a third channel, Index digital output. Built-
cial and industrial applications. in interpolator for 4, 8 and 16 interpolation.

AEDR-871x offers high resolution (318 LPI) with built-in Surface mount leadless package 3.95 mm (L) 3.4 mm
interpolation, enabling great flexibility and versatility in (W) 0.9562 mm (H)
resolution range. Operating voltage of 3.3 V or 5 V supply
The compact dimensions of 3.95 mm (L) 3.4 mm (W) Built-in LED current regulation, removing need for
0.9562 mm (H) coupled with the low operating 3.3 V op- external biasing resistor
tion allows it to be used in a wide range of miniature com- -20 C to 85 C absolute operating temperature
mercial applications and portable devices in which space
Encoding resolution: 318 (lines/inch, LPI)
and power consumption is a primary concern.
AEDR-871x encoder offers two-channel (AB) quadrature Applications
digital outputs and a third channel, index digital outputs. Ideal for high volume applications:
Being TTL compatible, the outputs of the AEDR-871x en-
coder can be interfaced directly with most of the signal Miniature motors
processing circuitries. Therefore, the encoder provides Printers and copiers
great design-in flexibility and easy integration into exist- Card readers
ing systems.
Miniature camera module
Portable measurement devices
Healthcare, lab diagnostic equipment and portable
devices
Optometric equipment
Consumer and industrial product applications
Output Waveform
Top View
C P
360 e Deg
A

B S1 S2 S3 S4
Amplitude

Anti-clockwise
Po
I Index of 90 e Deg option Encoder CH A leads
CH B
Po
I Index of 180 e Deg option
Po
I Index of 360 e Deg option Codewheel

Note: Drawing not to scale

Codewheel rotation movement (Anti-clockwise)
QUADRATURE SIGNALS A, B and I

Test Parameter Definitions

Parameter Symbol Description
Count N The number of bar and window pairs, or counts per revolution (CPR), of the codewheel.
One Cycle C 360 electrical degrees (e), 1 bar and window pair.
One Shaft Rotation 360 mechanical degrees, N cycles.
Cycle Error C An indication of cycle uniformity. The difference between an observed shaft angle that gives
rise to one electrical cycle, and the nominal angular increment of 1/N of a revolution.
Pulse Width (Duty) P The number of electrical degrees that an output is high during 1 cycle. This value is nominally
180e or 1/2 cycle.
Pulse Width (Duty) Error P The deviation, in electrical degrees, of the pulse width from its ideal value of 180e.
State S The number of electrical degrees between a transition in the output of channel A and the
neighboring transition in the output of channel B. There are 4 states per cycle, each nominally
90e.
State Error S The deviation, in electrical degrees, of each state width from its ideal value of 90e.
Phase The number of electrical degrees between the center of the high state of channel A and the
center of the high state of channel B. This value is nominally 90e for quadrature output.
Phase Error The deviation of the phase from its ideal value of 90e.
Optical Radius ROP The distance from the codewheels center of rotation to the optical center (O.C.) of the en-
coder module.
Index Pulse Width PO The number of electrical degrees that an index is high during one full shaft rotation.

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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Value
Storage Temperature, TS -20 C to 85 C
Operating Temperature, TA -20 C to 85 C
Supply Voltage, VCC 7V
Notes:
1. Exposure to extreme light intensity (such as from flashbulbs or spotlights) may cause permanent damage to the device.
2. CAUTION: To avoid damage or degradation induced by ESD, take normal static precautions when handling the encoder.
3. Proper operation of the encoder cannot be guaranteed if the maximum ratings are exceeded.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Units Notes
Operating Temperature TA -20 25 85 C
Supply Voltage VCC 3.0 3.3 3.6 V Ripple < 100 mVp-p
4.5 5 5.5
Current ICC - 27 60 mA
Output Frequency F - - 240 kHz 4 Interpolation
F - - 480 kHz 8 Interpolation
F - - 960 kHz 16 Interpolation
Radial Misalignment ER - - 0.2 mm
Tangential Misalignment ET - - 0.2 mm
Codewheel Gap G 0.5 0.75 1.0 mm

Recommended Codewheel Characteristics

Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Notes
Window/Bar Ratio WW/WB 0.9 1.1
Window/Bar Length LW 1.80 - mm
(0.071) (inches)
Specular Reflectance Rf 60 - Reflective area [1]
- 10 Non-reflective area
Line Density LPmm 12.52 lines/mm
LPI 318 lines/inch
Notes:
1. Measurements from TMA Scan meter
2. LPmm = CPR/[2.Rop(mm)]

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Encoder Pinouts
VDDD VDDA VDDA VDDD

CH A AGND AGND CH A

DGND DGND

CH B SEL 1 SEL 1 CH B

CH I SEL 2 SEL 2 CH I
Pin Configurations (Top View) Pin Configurations (Bottom View)

Digital Option - Encoder's Built-in Interpolation

Pin (Interpolation) Example of CPR
SEL 1 SEL 2 Interpolation Factor Max. output frequency @ ROP = 11 mm
H = HIGH Logic Level
H H 4 240 kHz 3460
L = LOW Logic Level
L L 8 480 kHz 6920
H L 16 960 kHz 13840

This interpolation factor may be used in conjunction with the following formula to cater to the need for various rotation
speeds (RPM) and counts.
RPM = (Count Frequency 60 )/CPR
The CPR (@1 interpolation) is based on the following formula, which is directly dependent on ROP:
CPR = LPI 2 x ROP (inch) or CPR = LPmm 2 ROP (mm)
Note: LPmm (lines per mm) = LPI/25.4

Recommended Setup For the Power Supply Pins

Connect both VDDD, VDDA and their corresponding grounds (AGND and DGND) appropriately as follows. It is recom-
mended that you use 22 F and 0.1 F for bypass capacitor on VDDD and VDDA and place them in parallel as close as
possible to the power and the ground pins.
VCC

0.1 F 22 F 22 F 0.1 F

9 8 1 Notes:
DGND VDDD VDDA 1. DGND (Pin 9) is the center pad of the package.
2. For SEL1X and SEL2X configuration, see the Digital Option - Encoder's
CH A 7 2 Built-in Interpolation table.
CH A AGND

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CH B CH B SEL1X SEL1X
CH I SEL2X
5 4
SEL2X
CH I

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Encoding Characteristics (Code wheel of ROP @ 11 mm)
Dynamic Performance
Parameter Symbol Typical Unit
Interpolation Factor 4 8 16
Cycle Error C 17 28 35 e
Pulse Width (Duty) Error P 14 18 22 e
Phase Error 5 8 9 e
State Error S 8 10 13 e
Index Pulse Width (Gated 90) Po 90 90 90 e
Index Pulse Width (Gated 180) Po 180 180 180 e
Index Pulse Width (Gated 360) Po 360 360 360 e
Notes:
1. Typical values represent the average values of encoder performance in our factory-based setup conditions.
2. The optimal performance of encoder depends on the motor/system setup condition of the individual customer.

Electrical Characteristics
Characteristics over recommended operating conditions at 25 C.
Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Notes
High Level Output Voltage VOH 2.4 - - V IOH = -4mA
Low Level Output Voltage VOL - - 0.4 V IOH = +4mA
Output current per channel, lout lo - - 4 mA
Rise Time tr - < 100 - ns CL 50 pF
Fall Time tf - < 100 - ns

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Codewheel Design Guideline
The index bar (I-) track is opaque and the width is 3 WB. The Index (I) track is reflective and the width is 3 WW. The
dimension LW should be at least 1.8 mm. (Note: If LW shorter than 1.8 mm is required, please consult factory) There are 6
pairs of incremental track (1 pair= 1 WB and 1 WW) between opaque and reflective index tracks.

Note: Encoder is placed on top on this codewheel in this view

WW

WB
Opaque
Surface
3WB
(Index Bar Track)
6(WW+WB)
LW
Reflective
Surface
3WW
(Index Track)

Codewheel design example

The following demonstrates a codewheel design for Rop of 11 mm @ 865 CPR for a 2-channel and a 3-channel encoder.

Reflective
Surface 0.4162

Opaque 0.2081
Surface
Pitch= 360/CPR=360/865=0.4162
WW and WB = 360/(2CPR) = 360/(2865)=0.2081

865CPR
Codewheel pattern for a 2-channel encoder

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 1.8

0.4162

0.2081
0.2081
0.6243

Opaque
Surface WW and WB = 360/(2CPR) = 360/(2865)=0.2081
Index Width = 3WW = 0.6243
2.4971
Index Bar Width = 3WB = 0.6243

Reflective
Surface
0.6243

Codewheel pattern for a 3-channel encoder

Note: The overall physical track count is reduced but not the counts per revolution (CPR). The CPR remains the same be-
cause the count during this index transition is generated by an intelligent signal processing circuit.

Package Outline Drawing

0.9562

Note: Unless otherwise specified,

TOP VIEW 1. All dimensions in mm
2. Tolerance x.xx 0.15mm

3.400.20
0.50

Center of Lens
80.350

20.90
3.950.20 2.15

2.62 20.90

80.450

20.95 20.95
FRONT VIEW BACK VIEW

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Recommended Land Pattern
3.40
0.5
Package
outline

23.00 2.15 21.8

8 0.35
3.95

8 0.80

All dimensions in mm
21.9 Tolerance x.xx 0.05mm

22.45

Encoder Placement Orientation and Positioning

The AEDR-871x is designed such that both the emitter and the detector ICs are placed parallel to the window/bar ori-
entation, with the encoder mounted on top of the codewheel (see below right). When properly oriented, the detector side
will be closer to the center of codewheel than the emitter. More importantly, the center of the lens of the encoder unit
must be aligned with the codewheel (ROP), or more specifically tangential to the center point of LW (1/2 of the length of
window).
Codewheel

Codewheel
Codewheel

Emitter
(LED)
Placement orientation of the encoders
emitter and detector on the codewheel

2.62

Detector

Center of Codewheel
Center of the lens should be aligned with the ROP of the codewheel

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Direction of Movement
With the detector side of the encoder placed closer to the codewheel (see picture on the previous page), Channel A
leads Channel B when the codewheel rotates anti-clockwise and vice versa (with the encoder mounted on top of the code-
wheel). The optimal gap setting recommended is between 0.5 to 1.0 mm (see the side view below).

Encoder height = 0.9562 mm

Gap = 0.5 to 1.0 mm

Codewheel

Side View
CH A leads CH B leads
Codewheel CH B Codewheel CH A

Top
View

Anti-clockwise Clockwise
Emitter Emitter
Note: Drawing not to scale

Moisture Sensitivity Level

The AEDR-871x is specified to Moisture Sensitive Level (MSL) 3. Precaution is required to handle this moisture-sensitive-
product to ensure the reliability of the product.
Storage before use
An unopened Moisture Barrier Bag (MBB) can be stored at < 40 C/90% RH for 12 months.
It is not recommended that the MBB is opened before assembly.
Control after the MBB is opened
Encoder that will be subjected to reflow solder must be mounted within 168 hours of factory condition <30 C/60% RH
Control for unfinished reel
Stored and sealed MBB with desiccant or desiccators at < 5% RH.
Baking is required if:
Humidity Indicator Card (HIC) is > 10% when read at 23 5 C
The encoder floor life exceeded 168 hours.
Recommended baking condition: 60 5 C for 20 hours (tape and reel), 125 5 C for 5 hours (loose unit)

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Recommended Lead-free Reflow Soldering Temperature Profile
250 Max. 235 C

Liquidus point 217 C

200

150 60 sec Max.

100

Preheat Zone
50

0
0 25 50 60 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 275 300 324 354

Average ramp up rate = 3 C/sec

Average ramp down rate = 6 C/sec
Preheat temperature = 150 C to 200 C
Preheat time = 60 to 100 sec
Time maintain above 217 C = 40 to 60 sec
Thermocouple
Peak Temperature = 235 C
Time within 5 C of peak temperature = 20 to 30 sec
Notes:
LED
Mold
1. Reflow with peak temperature > 235 C may damage the component. Compound
2. Due to treatment of high temperature, this clear compound may turn yellow
IC
after IR reflow.
3. Profile shown here is the actual readings from the thermocouple (attached
to AEDR-871x as shown to the right) on the reflow board PCB. Reflow PCB

Tape and Reel Information

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Order Information
AEDR 87xx x 0 x

Output Signal Index Gating Packaging Resolution LPI Shipping Units

1 Digital 0 Gated 90e 1 Tape and Reel 0 318 0 1000 pcs
2 Analog 1 Gated 180e 2 100 pcs
2 Gated 360e
3* Tag 360e

Notes:
Digital 3.3 V and 5 V operating mode
Analog: 5 V operating mode only
Index Gating: 3* applicable only for analog output

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