What's the difference between absolute and incremental encoders? | Encoders 101

What is the difference between absolute and incremental encoders? Absolute encoders can report exact position at all times, even after power has been lost and restored. Incremental encoders must find Index before they can report exact position after a loss of power. Want to learn more? Be sure to check out our blog post on Index and how it can be used: www.usdigital.com/blog/difference-incremental-vs-a… Like what you see? Please subscribe to our channel to stay up to date with our Encoder 101 Series. #Encoders101 #motioncontrol #incrementalencoders

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