Cole optical encoders

Embedded computer systems and microcontrollers have replaced the traditional analogue components and circuits in everything from personal radios and home appliances, to family cars and aircraft.

If you have designed embedded systems into your products, are still using traditional rotary switches? Have you considered the benefits of using an optical encoder to provide a digital input to your system?

We offer both optical and rotary encoders, engineered and manufactured to meet or exceed the strictest standards. The optical encoders are available in standard or high resolution with quadrature 2-bit code and an optional pushbutton. Based on the half-inch enclosed rotary switch, the rotary encoder is available with hexadecimal, BCD, octal, reflected or any custom code specified by the customer.