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iC-Haus iC-PZ High-Resolution Reflective Absolute Encoder

iC-Haus iC-PZ High-Resolution Reflective Absolute Encoder is a complete lensless optical reflective absolute encoder IC integrated with a blue LED and an interpolator. This absolute encoder provides a high-resolution single-chip absolute linear or rotary encoder solution. The iC-PZ absolute encoder offers unique features, such as FlexCount® and FlexCode®, guaranteeing high flexibility regarding encoder resolution and diameter. This absolute encoder supports BiSS, SSI, and SPI as digital interfaces to ensure easy system integration. The iC-PZ absolute encoder features an absolute single-turn resolution of 22-bit (∅ 26 mm) with on-chip interpolation and configurable analog outputs. Typical applications include low-height, absolute optical position encoders, factory automation and robotics, servo motors, and linear actuators.

Features

  • Reflective, compact, and high-resolution, absolute encoder ICs
  • Series of 3 basic encoder ICs for matched code discs (∅9mm, 26mm) and linear scales (maximum 6.71m)
  • Unique FlexCode® circuitry for arbitrary code disc diameters
  • Monolithic HD phased array with excellent signal matching
  • EncoderBlue®: system-on-chip design with embedded blue LED for excellent signal quality
  • LED power control
  • Absolute single-turn resolution of 22 bit (∅26mm) with on-chip interpolation
  • Automatic adjustment features on command
  • Calibration and configuration storage via external I2C EEPROM
  • Digital BiSS, SSI, and SPI interfaces with CMOS I/O
  • Operational and temperature monitoring with alarm messaging
  • Operation at 4.5V to 5.5V within -40°C to 125°C
  • 2.5V, 3.3V, and 5V compatible I/O ports
  • Unique FlexCount® interpolation for arbitrary ABZ resolution
  • UVW commutation signals for motors with 1 to 32 pole pairs
  • Configurable analog outputs
  • Absolute Data Interface (ADI) to multiturn sensors
  • Wide assembly tolerances ensure easy installation

Applications

  • Low-height, absolute optical position encoders
  • Factory automation and robotics
  • Servo motors
  • Linear actuators

Block Diagram

Block Diagram - iC-Haus iC-PZ High-Resolution Reflective Absolute Encoder

Additional Resource

Associated Kit

iC-Haus iC-PZ EVAL PZ1M Evaluation Kit

Includes a scanner module PZ1M assembled with iC-PZnnnn and the interface/motherboard PZ2D.

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Published: 2025-11-26 | Updated: 2026-01-21