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				<title>PCN 7481 - MA3 and MAE3</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7481-ma3-and-mae3/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Aug 2025 19:08:03 GMT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the MA3 and MAE3 products due to an internal component reaching its own end of life.
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				<title>PCN 7357 - E3 and E6 Packaging Option Changes</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7357-e3-and-e6-packaging-option-changes/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:14:12 GMT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[This PCN in 2024 announced that all of the E3 and E6 encoders going forward will come with a centering tool regardless of  packaging option.
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				<title>PCN 7315 - HB5M, HB6M &amp; HD25</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7315-hb5m-hb6m-hd25/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2023 22:53:13 GMT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[This 2023 PCN 7315 notified that the HB5M, HB6M and HD25 series encoders would be anodized black, and laser etched for better label visibility.
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				<title>PCN 7191 - E2 and H1 Material Change</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7191-e2-and-h1-material-change/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2022 19:34:34 GMT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[This 2022 PCN 7191 was made to notify customers of the standardization of our encoder housings. This applied to the E2 and H1 encoder housings.
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				<title>PCN 1007 - E5 Mold Update</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1007-e5-mold-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:24:22 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-167404</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2011 PCN 1007 was to inform customers that the E5 base and covers were redesigned for improved moldability and aesthetics.
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				<title>PCN 1008 - E5 Insert Overmold</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1008-e5-insert-overmold/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:23:31 GMT</pubDate>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-167385</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2011 PCN 1008 was issued to notify customers that the inserts on the E5 encoder base would be overmolded going forward, instead of being pressed in.
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				<title>PCN 1009 - E5 Laser Marking</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1009-e5-laser-marking/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:22:37 GMT</pubDate>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-167366</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2011, PCN 1009 announced the change from self-adhesive labels on the E5 to laser marking for a more durable solution.
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				<title>PCN 1011 - Interface Product Laser Marking</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1011-interface-product-laser-marking/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:21:42 GMT</pubDate>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-167347</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN 1011 in 2011 specified a change on certain products to use laser marking directly onto the housing of the product instead of labels. 
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				<title>PCN 1013 - DISK-2 BCD</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1013-disk-2-bcd/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:20:51 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-167328</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2011 PCN 1013 was created to inform customers that the three-hole pattern was being discontinued from the standard DISK-2's.
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				<title>PCN 1014 - E4 - E4P - S4 Update</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1014-e4-e4p-s4-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:19:59 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-167309</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2011 PCN 1014 was to inform of changes to the E4, E4P and the S4 encoders. Changes included new molds for the bases, and covers.
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				<title>PCN 1016 - EM1 LED Die</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1016-em1-led-die/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:19:02 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1672810</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2013 product change notification communicates about an additional source for our LED die used in the EM1 encoder module.
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				<title>PCN 1021 - EOL Sealed Housing Option</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1021-eol-sealed-housing-option/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:14:36 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1672611</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2013 PCN 1021 informed customers that the sealed housing option was no longer available. That applied to the A2, A2T, H1, H3, S1, and S2.
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				<title>PCN 1022 - EOL AD7</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1022-eol-ad7/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:10:41 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1672312</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the AD7.  It was used to have easy access to both the SEI bus and analog output.
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				<title>PCN 1023 - EOL EDIVIDE</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1023-eol-edivide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:08:39 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1672113</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the EDIVIDE. It divided the resolution of an incremental encoder by a selected number.
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				<title>PCN 1024 - EOL EPOT</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1024-eol-epot/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:07:35 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1671914</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the EPOT. It converted analog voltage into encoder signals.
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				<title>PCN 1025 - EOL EQUAD</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1025-eol-equad/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:06:43 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1671715</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the EQUAD. It converted any clock source into optical encoder quadrature outputs. 
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				<title>PCN 1026 - EOL ETACH2</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1026-eol-etach2/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:03:24 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1671516</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the ETACH2. It converted incremental encoder signals into a stable analog voltage.
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				<title>PCN 1027 - EOL FC</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1027-eol-fc/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:02:19 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1671317</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the FC. It was a servo coupling that connected two misaligned shafts to relieve stress.
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				<title>PCN 1028 - EOL H15</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1028-eol-h15/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:01:30 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1671118</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the H15. It was a ball bearing optical shaft encoder made for servo mount size 15.
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				<title>PCN 1029 - EOL HBA2</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1029-eol-hba2/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 01:00:34 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1670919</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the HBA2. It was an A2 encoder with a hollow bore base which is no longer available.
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				<title>PCN 1030 - EOL SP-16</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1030-eol-sp-16/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:59:46 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1670720</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the SP-16. It converted shaft angle, speed, and direction into real-time digital information
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				<title>PCN 1031 - EOL T5</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1031-eol-t5/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:58:30 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1670521</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the T5. It was an incremental inclinometer is a single axis, used to report object angle.
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				<title>PCN 1032 - EOL T6</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1032-eol-t6/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:57:45 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1670322</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the T6. It was an incremental inclinometer on a single axis.
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				<title>PCN 1033 - EOL USB-232</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1033-eol-usb-232/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:56:53 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1670123</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the USB-232. It allowed USB ports to talk to US Digital RS232 devices.
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				<title>PCN 1034 - EOL EDAC2</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1034-eol-edac2/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:56:02 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1669924</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the EDAC2. It converted the quadrature output of incremental encoder into a voltage.
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				<title>PCN 1035 - EOL PCI-3E</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1035-eol-pci-3e/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:55:12 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1669725</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the PCI-3E. It was an interface that tracked up to three incremental encoders.
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				<title>PCN 1036 - EOL PCI-4E</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-1036-eol-pci-4e/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:54:19 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1669526</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the PCI-4E. It was a PCI interface card designed to track up to four incremental encoders. 
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				<title>PCN 3479 - EOL - CON-MD6-2J</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-3479-eol-con-md6-2j/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:53:18 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1669327</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the CON-MD6-2J. It was a 3-way cable splitter used by our A2/SEI encoders.]]></description>
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				<title>PCN 3480 - EOL - CON-MD6-3J</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-3480-eol-con-md6-3j/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:46:40 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1669128</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the CON-MD6-3J. It was a 3-way splitter used by our AA2/SEI encoders.
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				<title>PCN 4199 - EM1 &amp; EM2 Update</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-4199-em1-em2-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:45:29 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1668929</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This product change notification communicates about the change made in February, 2014 to serialize encoder modules using a hexadecimal system.
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				<title>PCN 4464 - CE RoHS</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-4464-ce-rohs/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:44:29 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1668730</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Product Change Notification PCN-4464 outlining CE marking and RoHS compliance updates for select US Digital products.
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				<title>PCN 4537 - A2/HD25A Product Lines Detector Upgrade</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-4537-a2hd25a-product-lines-detector-upgrade/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:43:21 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1668531</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Per PCN 4537 in 2014 US Digital announced the A2 and HD25A product lines would use surface mount detectors and LED's instead of through-hole.
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				<title>PCN 5253 - Laser Marking</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5253-laser-marking/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:42:09 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1668332</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[In 2015, US Digital announced they would discontinue labels on the E3, E6, H3, H6, S1, S2, and S6 encoders and would use laser marking instead.
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				<title>PCN 5254 - EOL - PE (Linear Probe Encoder)</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5254-eol-pe-linear-probe-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:39:04 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1668133</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing PE. It was a linear plunger-style optical encoder in an aluminum enclosure.
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				<title>PCN 5258 - E2 Mold UpdateCont</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5258-e2-mold-updatecont/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:38:08 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1667934</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[PCN 5258 in 2015 identified multiple changes to the E2 including material change, overmolding, T-option removed, added laser marking
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				<title>PCN 5259 - H1 Mold Update</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5259-h1-mold-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:37:02 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1667735</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2015 PCN 5259 notified customers of the redesign of the housing on the H1 encoder, including material, and overmolding of threaded inserts.
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				<title>PCN 5367 - Hub Set Screw Production Change</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5367-hub-set-screw-production-change/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:36:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1667536</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2015 PCN 5367 was to inform customers that on certain bore sizes a low strength threadlocker would be added to help retain the setscrew in transit.
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				<title>PCN 5514 - SEI-USB Case Revision</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5514-sei-usb-case-revision/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:34:45 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1667337</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2015 PCN 5514 was created to inform customers of the new packaging for the SEI-USB. They changed the case color and the label type.
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				<title>PCN 5549 - MAE3 Hub End of Life</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5549-mae3-hub-end-of-life/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:33:30 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1667138</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The 2015 PCN 5549 notified customers that several bore sizes were discontinued on the MAE3--2 mm, 2.3 mm, 2.5 mm, and 5/32 in.
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				<title>PCN 5741 - E4, E4P and S4</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5741-e4-e4p-and-s4/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:31:22 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1666939</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN 5741 in 2016 announced the end of life of the E4, E4P, and the S4 encoders. They were replaced by the E4T and S4T encoders.
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				<title>PCN 5894 - EOL - E7P - E8P</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5894-eol-e7p-e8p/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:29:40 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1666740</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN is a formal notification that US Digital is discontinuing the following products: E7P, E8P. They have been replaced by the E8T encoder.
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				<title>PCN 5975 - EOL LFLS7266R1/LFLS7266R1-S</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-5975-eol-lfls7266r1lfls7266r1-s/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:27:30 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1666541</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN 5975 in 2016 stated that the LFLS7266R1 and LFLS7266R1‐S had been discontinued and were replaced by the LS7267 and LS7267‐S respectively.
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				<title>PCN 6227 - E4T, S4T and E8T Laser Markings</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6227-e4t-s4t-and-e8t-laser-markings/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:26:08 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1666342</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2017 PCN 6227 was created for the E4T, E8T, and the S4T. It announced the new product laser marking to improve the readability of the labeling.
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				<title>PCN 6228 - PC3-H5, PC4, PC5, PC6 Markings</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6228-pc3-h5-pc4-pc5-pc6-markings/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:24:17 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1666143</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2017 PCN 6228 notified of the change in the marking method on the PC3-H5, PC4, PC5, and PC6. The change was from paper labels to laser marking.
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				<title>PCN 6232 - Updated 1 and 2-inch Disks</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6232-updated-1-and-2-inch-disks/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:22:57 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1665944</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2018 PCN 6232 informed customers about the change in printing on the 1 in. and 2 in. diameter disks.The text was revised and the logo was added.
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				<title>PCN 6297 - HUBDISK-1 Packaging</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6297-hubdisk-1-packaging/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:20:16 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1665745</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2018 PCN 6297 informed customers of the new tray packaging used for HubDisk assemblies to provide better protection in shipping.
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				<title>PCN 6457 - EOL - MD2S</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6457-eol-md2s/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:19:07 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1665546</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2019 PCN 6457 was a notification that US Digital discontinued the MD2S Microstepping Motor Driver. The drop in replacement is the MD3.
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				<title>PCN 6466 - Updated PCB for E4T and S4T</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6466-updated-pcb-for-e4t-and-s4t/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:17:19 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1665347</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2018 PCN 6466 notified customers of a change on the PCB board used on the E4T and S4T. The change was to improve performance.
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				<title>PCN 6514 - Updated PCB for E8T</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6514-updated-pcb-for-e8t/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:15:34 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1665148</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2015 PCN 6514 was created to inform of the change of case color to black and the new labeling method. No change in form, fit or function.
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				<title>PCN 6644 - 2&quot; Hub/Disk Assembly Screw Change</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6644-2-hubdisk-assembly-screw-change/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:11:38 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1664949</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The 2018 PCN 6644 announced the change of the screws used in the larger 2" hub/disk assemblies, would be changed from black oxide to a zinc plated screw.
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				<title>PCN 6804 - E3 Base Mold Update</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6804-e3-base-mold-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:10:28 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1664750</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The 2019 PCN 6804 was issued to inform customers that the base of the E3 was being changed both in hole size and overmolding of the threaded inserts. 
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				<title>PCN 6935 - S2 Housing Update</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6935-s2-housing-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:08:03 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1664551</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2020 PCN 6935 announced the changes made to the S2 series of encoders which included  internal changes and a housing redesign.
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				<title>PCN 6938 - QSB Product Marking</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-6938-qsb-product-marking/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2020 00:05:29 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-1664352</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2020 PCN 6938 announced the new marking for the QSB-S, QSB-D and QSB-M. The new marking provides improved readability and the CE mark.
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				<title>PCN 7058 - E6, S6 &amp; H6 Marking/Insert</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7058-e6-s6-h6-markinginsert/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 21:32:56 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2580253</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN 7058 in 2021 announced changes to the E6, S6, and H6 encoder. It affected labeling, overmolding brass inserts, and standardized mount holes.
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				<title>PCN 7115 - HUBDISK-2 Packaging</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7115-hubdisk-2-packaging/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:12:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2592754</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2021 PCN 7115 was to announce the new tray packaging of the HUBDISK-2's. This provides better protection than the previous tubes that were used.
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				<title>PCN 7114 - MD3 Firmware Update</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7114-md3-firmware-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 22:55:25 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2592355</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2021 PCN 7114 announced an update to the firmware to the MD3 Microstepping Motor Driver. The update can be made via the MD3 Software Installer. 
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				<title>PCN 7163 - ED3 Firmware Update</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7163-ed3-firmware-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 23:56:09 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2614656</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN 7163 in 2021 announced a firmware update for the ED3 regarding frequency and reset. The ED3 encoder display has been replaced by the ED4.
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				<title>PCN 7190 - E2, E5 Packaging</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7190-e2-e5-packaging/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:53:43 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2616657</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN 7190 in 2021 announced the packaging changes to the E2 and E5 encoders. It was change from bags to clamshell packaging providing more protection.
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				<title>PCN 7192 - E4T and S4T Update</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7192-e4t-and-s4t-update/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 18:53:59 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2625158</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This PCN in 2022 was a notification that the E4T and S4T would be made from polycarbonate going forward. It was determined to be a better material.
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				<title>PCN 7195 - E4T, E8T Packaging</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7195-e4t-e8t-packaging/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Feb 2022 22:42:55 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2625259</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital is implementing a change to our packaging options for our E4T and E8T kit encoders. It replaced the bags with clamshell packaging.
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				<title>PCN 7516 - EOL - ED3</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/product-change-notifications/pcn-7516-eol-ed3/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 18:42:01 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Product Change Notifications]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2709360</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This 2025 PCN 7516 announced that the ED3 was being discontinued. It has been replaced by the ED4 encoder display-color screen and other enhancements.
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				<title>ED4 Quick Start Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/ed4-quick-start-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 23:14:09 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2720061</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The ED4 encoder display quick start guide will provide you with all of the information you need to program the ED4. Please contact us with any questions.
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				<title>USB4 User Manual</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/usb4-user-manual/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:26:14 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2180262</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The USB4 users manual is essential for set up and programming of this data acquisition device. It explains the design, and various functions.
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				<title>USB4 Driver Upgrade Instructions</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/usb4-driver-upgrade-instructions/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:25:16 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2180163</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This guide was written to make it easy for users to upgrade the driver for the USB4. It provides step-by-step instructions.
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				<title>USB4 Connecting Multiple Devices Q&amp;A</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/usb4-connecting-multiple-devices-qa/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:24:32 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2180064</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This document asks and then answers the question regarding a problem when multiple devices are connected to the USB4. Contact us with any questions.
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				<title>T7 Modbus Communication User Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/t7-modbus-communication-user-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:23:34 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2179965</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This document describes the host serial port communication protocol of the T7-1-MOD2/T7-1-MOD4. Please contact us if you need any installation help.
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				<title>T7 DLL User Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/t7-dll-user-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:22:42 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2179866</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The T7 inclinometer user's guide includes how to install and use the T7 demo software and T7DLL on a PC running Windows. It walks you through each step.
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				<title>T7 Communication User Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/t7-communication-user-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:20:46 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2179767</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital provides this communication user's guide for the T7. It includes general information, commands, and angle offsets.
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				<title>SEI Serial Encoder Interface Bus</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/sei-serial-encoder-interface-bus/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:15:01 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2179368</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The SEI bus can support 1 to 15 devices. For small networks the network topology can be a chain, star, or a combination of both.
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				<title>SEI Absolute Encoder Communications Protocol</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/sei-absolute-encoder-communications-protocol/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:09:41 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2179269</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This page defines the protocol used on US Digital's SEI for absolute encoder communication. The host computer is the master of the bus.
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				<title>QSB Manual Firmware Update Procedure</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/qsb-manual-firmware-update-procedure/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:08:40 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2179170</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The purpose of this manual is to describe how to manually update the firmware for QSB Quadrature to USB Adapter device. Please call us with questions.
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				<title>QSB Command List</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/qsb-command-list/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:05:35 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2178971</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This document describes the communication format for the QSB product. It also lists and describes the commands available for the QSB device.
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				<title>QSB Application Examples</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/qsb-application-examples/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:04:20 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2178872</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This document shows some examples of the low-level commands necessary to activate some of the basic functions available on the QSB product.
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				<title>MD3 User Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/md3-user-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 23:01:44 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2178573</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Need some assistance in setting up the MD3 motor driver? This guide will provide many answers, but feel free to call us as well.
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				<title>ED3 Tachometer Worksheet</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/ed3-tachometer-worksheet/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:54:17 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2178474</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This spreadsheet helps the user of the ED3 set the correct parameters for the Tachometer mode. Enter the CPR and desired RPM resolution to view results.
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				<title>COMTool User Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/user-guides/comtool-user-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:50:13 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[User Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2177275</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The COMTool User Guide describes how to install the COMTool software and provides instructions on using the available features.
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				<title>Using the MA3 Absolute Shaft Encoder to Determine Wind Direction (Student White Paper)</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/technical-docs/white-papers/using-the-ma3-absolute-shaft-encoder-to-determine-wind-direction-student-white-paper/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:35:38 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White Papers]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2177076</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This is a white paper written by students at the Confederation College in Canada discussing their project and the outcome of using the MA3 as a position sensor.]]></description>
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				<title>T7 Networked Absolute Inclinometer</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/technical-docs/white-papers/t7-networked-absolute-inclinometer/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:35:25 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[White Papers]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2176977</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This white paper about the T7 explains how critical accuracy is to solar applications and states the the T7 inclinometer, can optimize output.
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				<title>Shaft and Bore Tolerances-TB1001</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/technical-docs/technical-bulletins/shaft-and-bore-tolerances-tb1001/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:14:49 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Technical Bulletins]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2175978</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Read US Digital technical bulletin TB1001 on shaft and bore tolerances to ensure proper encoder fit, alignment, and reliable performance.
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				<title>US Digital EM1 Compatibility Guide for Broadcom/Avago/Agilent/HP HEDS-9XXX Module</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/compatibility-guides/us-digital-em1-compatibility-guide-for-broadcomavagoagilenthp-heds-9xxx-module/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:46:32 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Compatibility Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2234979</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Do you have a HEDS-9000 series encoder and you need a replacement? Look no further. US Digital has this chart to show you the replacement for it.
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				<title>US Digital EC35 Compatibility Guide for Renco R35i Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/compatibility-guides/us-digital-ec35-compatibility-guide-for-renco-r35i-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:57:47 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Compatibility Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2235080</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This chart enables the user to determine which configuration of an EC35 would be a replacement for the Renco R35i. Contact us today to find yours.
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				<title>US Digital E6 Compatibility Guide for Broadcom/Avago/Agilent/HP HEDL-65xx Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/compatibility-guides/us-digital-e6-compatibility-guide-for-broadcomavagoagilenthp-hedl-65xx-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:21:24 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Compatibility Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2234681</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Need a replacement for an HEDL-65xx encoder? This chart will show you which US Digital encoders can be used as a replacement.
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				<title>US Digital E2 Cross-Reference Guide &#x2013; HEDM-5x0x</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/compatibility-guides/us-digital-e2-cross-reference-guide-hedm-5x0x/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:29:20 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Compatibility Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2234782</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Do you need a replacement encoder for an Avago HEDM-5x0x? US Digital's chart can help you determine which encoder is the best fit.
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				<title>US Digital E5 Compatibility Guide for Broadcom/Avago/Agilent/HP HEDL-5XXX Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/compatibility-guides/us-digital-e5-compatibility-guide-for-broadcomavagoagilenthp-hedl-5xxx-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:04:30 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Compatibility Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2234183</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Do you need a replacement for a Broadcom-Avago HEDL-5xxx encoder? This chart will allow you to determine which US Digital encoder is compatible.
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				<title>US Digital E2 Compatibility Guide for Broadcom/Avago/Agilent/HP  HEDS-5XXX Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/compatibility-guides/us-digital-e2-compatibility-guide-for-broadcomavagoagilenthp-heds-5xxx-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2020 18:42:57 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Compatibility Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2234884</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Do you need a replacement encoder for an Avago HEDS-5xxx? US Digital's chart can help you determine which encoder is the best fit.
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				<title>Mini Encoder Selector Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/selector-guides/mini-encoder-selector-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Mar 2022 19:09:01 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Selector Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2625385</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Small Encoders-US Digital's Mini Encoder Selector Guide can provide you the information you need to choose a small encoder for your application.
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				<title>Module and Hubdisk Selection Chart</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/selector-guides/module-and-hubdisk-selection-chart/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2022 20:04:21 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Selector Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2627886</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Questions about which HubDisk and module are compatible to give you the resolution you need? Check out this chart to determine what you need.
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				<title>Rotary Shaft Encoder Selector Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/selector-guides/rotary-shaft-encoder-selector-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2020 21:04:57 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Selector Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2175687</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This chart allows you to see at a glance all of our rotary shaft encoders and compare the specifications to determine which is best for your needs
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				<title>Motor Encoder Selector Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/selector-guides/motor-encoder-selector-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 22:40:19 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Selector Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2172488</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This chart will help you to determine which US Digital motor encoder will work best in your application. Many sizes, many options.
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				<title>Absolute Encoder Selector Guide</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/reference/selector-guides/absolute-encoder-selector-guide/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:50:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Selector Guides]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2172289</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[See the complete line of US Digital absolute encoders side by side to be able to choose the absolute encoder best for your application.
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				<title>Total Indicated Runout</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/total-indicated-runout/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:05:33 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2731290</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Total Indicated Runout]]></description>
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				<title>Symmetry</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/symmetry/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:05:11 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2731191</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is symmetry in encoders? The relationship between on-time and off-time of a signal, typically measured in electrical degrees.]]></description>
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				<title>Stiction</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/stiction/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2731092</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is stiction? Static friction that exceeds dynamic friction, causing motion to start abruptly and result in jerky shaft movement.]]></description>
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				<title>Single-Ended Output</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/single-ended-output/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:04:46 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2730993</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a single-ended output? An encoder signal using one wire per channel, potentially susceptible to noise and limited cable length.]]></description>
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				<title>Shaft Runout</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/shaft-runout/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:04:34 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2730894</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is shaft runout? Deviation from true circular rotation, which can cause inaccurate encoder output if it exceeds specified limits.]]></description>
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				<title>Shaft Loading aka Radial Load</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/shaft-loading-aka-radial-load/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:04:21 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2730795</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is shaft loading? The perpendicular force applied to an encoder shaft, which can affect bearing life and overall performance.]]></description>
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				<title>Shaft Axial Play</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/shaft-axial-play/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:04:10 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2730696</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is shaft axial play? Movement of an encoder shaft along its axis, typically specified in thousandths of an inch.]]></description>
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				<title>Revolution</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/revolution/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:03:57 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2730597</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a revolution? One complete rotation of an encoder shaft, equal to 360 mechanical degrees.]]></description>
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				<title>Resolution</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/resolution/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:03:42 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2730498</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is encoder resolution? The number of increments per rotation, determined by disk lines and increased through interpolation or quadrature decoding.]]></description>
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				<title>Quadrature</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/quadrature/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:03:27 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-2730399</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is quadrature? A common encoder output using two channels offset by 90° to determine direction and allow resolution multiplication.]]></description>
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				<title>Pseudo-Absolute Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/pseudo-absolute-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:03:08 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27302100</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a pseudo-absolute encoder? An incremental encoder that uses an index and homing cycle to determine position after startup.]]></description>
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				<title>Pulses Per Revolution</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/pulses-per-revolution/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:02:56 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27301101</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is PPR? The number of output pulses per revolution after quadrature decoding, used to describe encoder resolution and signal scaling.]]></description>
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				<title>Position Error</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/position-error/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:02:34 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27300102</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is position error? The difference between the expected shaft position and the position reported by the encoder.]]></description>
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				<title>Phase Relationship</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/phase-relationship/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:02:17 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27299103</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is phase relationship? Identification of which encoder channel leads or lags based on shaft rotation direction.]]></description>
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				<title>Phase Jitter</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/phase-jitter/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:02:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27298104</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is phase jitter? Variation in timing between encoder signals from one cycle to the next, which can affect signal stability and system performance.]]></description>
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				<title>Phased Array</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/phased-array/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:01:52 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27297105</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a phased array? A group of sensors that averages multiple signals to improve accuracy and tolerance in encoder readings.]]></description>
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				<title>Phase</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/phase/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:01:36 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27296106</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is phase in encoders? The timing difference between signals, typically measured between channels A and B.]]></description>
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				<title>Output Waveforms</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/output-waveforms/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 19:01:21 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27295107</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What are output waveforms? The timing relationship between encoder signals such as channels A, B, and index.]]></description>
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				<title>Optical Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/optical-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:59:57 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27294108</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an optical encoder? A device that uses light, a detector, and a patterned disk to measure motion and position.]]></description>
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				<title>Open Collector Output</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/open-collector-output/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:59:38 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27293109</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an open collector output? An encoder output that requires a pull-up resistor to set the signal voltage level.]]></description>
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				<title>Noise</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/noise/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:59:23 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27292110</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is electrical noise? Unwanted signals that interfere with encoder outputs, often reduced with shielding or differential signals.]]></description>
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				<title>Magnetic Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/magnetic-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:59:11 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27291111</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a magnetic encoder? An encoder that uses magnetic fields to detect shaft position, speed, and direction.]]></description>
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				<title>Moment of Inertia</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/moment-of-inertia/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:59:01 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27290112</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is moment of inertia? the point at which the rotational force being applied to a shaft equals the resistance to change in angular velocity.]]></description>
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				<title>Linear Strip</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/linear-strip/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:58:49 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27289113</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a linear strip? A patterned mylar strip with lines and windows that generates encoder signals as it moves past a sensor.]]></description>
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				<title>Line Driver</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/line-driver/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:58:37 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27288114</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a line driver? A circuit that improves signal strength, reduces noise, and allows longer cable runs for encoder outputs.]]></description>
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				<title>Line Count</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/line-count/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:58:26 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27287115</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is line count in encoders? The number of lines on a disk or strip that determines cycles per revolution (CPR) or lines per inch (LPI).]]></description>
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				<title>IP Ratings</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/ip-ratings/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:58:12 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27286116</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[IP rating definition: classification of how well an enclosure protects against dust and water intrusion.]]></description>
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				<title>Interpolation</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/interpolation/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:57:31 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27285117</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Interpolation definition: increasing encoder resolution by electronically multiplying signals beyond native disk resolution.]]></description>
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				<title>Index</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/index/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:57:18 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27284118</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Index definition: reference signal marking a unique position per revolution, used for homing and position tracking.]]></description>
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				<title>Incremental Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/incremental-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:56:58 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27283119</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an incremental encoder? Definition of an encoder that outputs pulses to track motion relative to a reference point.]]></description>
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				<title>Inclinometer</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/inclinometer/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:56:46 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27282120</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an inclinometer? A sensor that measures tilt or angle relative to gravity.]]></description>
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				<title>HubDisk</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/hubdisk/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:56:32 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27281121</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[HubDisk definition: encoder disk mounted on an aluminum hub for combined optical sensing and mechanical mounting.]]></description>
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				<title>Homing Cycle</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/homing-cycle/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:56:16 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27280122</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a homing cycle? Definition of moving an encoder to its index position to establish a known reference point.]]></description>
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				<title>Frequency</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/frequency/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:56:01 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27279123</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Frequency definition: the readable number of encoder cycles per second, determining the maximum speed for accurate signal reading.]]></description>
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				<title>Encoder Module</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/encoder-module/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:55:37 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27278124</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Encoder module definition: sensing component with LED and detector that reads a disk to generate motion signals.]]></description>
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				<title>Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:55:21 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27277125</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an encoder? Definition of a device that converts motion into signals for position, speed, and direction feedback.]]></description>
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				<title>Electrical Degree</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/electrical-degree/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:54:58 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27276126</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Electrical degree definition: 1/360 of a quadrature cycle, used to describe signal timing and phase relationships.]]></description>
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				<title>Eccentricity Error</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/eccentricity-error/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:54:38 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27275127</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Eccentricity Error is defined as the measurement in the error of a rotary encoder caused by an eccentricity in the mounting of the encoder disk.]]></description>
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				<title>Duty Jitter</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/duty-jitter/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:54:23 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27274128</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[There are several kinds of jitter related to encoders. Duty Jitter is a variation from pulse width to adjacent pulse width.]]></description>
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				<title>Disk</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/disk/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:53:36 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27273129</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Encoder disk definition: patterned optical disk with lines and windows that generate signals as it rotates.]]></description>
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				<title>Differential Output</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/differential-output/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:53:20 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27272130</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Differential output definition: complementary encoder signals used to improve noise immunity and allow longer cable runs.]]></description>
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				<title>Cycle Error</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/cycle-error/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:52:30 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27271131</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is cycle error? Definition of position difference between expected shaft location and encoder-reported position.]]></description>
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				<title>Cycle</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/cycle/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:51:53 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27270132</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Cycle definition: one complete quadrature sequence from a line pair on an encoder disk used to measure position.]]></description>
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				<title>Cycles Per Revolution</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/cycles-per-revolution/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:35:42 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27267133</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is CPR in encoders? Definition of cycles per revolution and how CPR determines position counts with quadrature decoding.]]></description>
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				<title>Channel</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/channel/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27266134</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Channel description: A channel is an electrical output signal from an incremental encoder. How many channels are required for your application?]]></description>
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				<title>Accuracy</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/accuracy/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:34:22 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27265135</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Encoder Accuracy. The terms precision, resolution, and accuracy are often misunderstood. They are not the same. Which is critical for your application? ]]></description>
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				<title>Absolute Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/resources/glossary/absolute-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:33:15 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Glossary]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27263136</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Absolute Encoder: An encoder that provides a unique output for each resolvable position even after a power cycle. See how they are used in the real world.]]></description>
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				<title>Are encoders susceptible to ESD (electrostatic discharge)?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/electrical/are-encoders-susceptible-to-esd-electrostatic-discharge/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:50:58 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27396137</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Are encoders susceptible to ESD (electrostatic discharge)?]]></description>
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				<title>How do I test my encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/electrical/how-do-i-test-my-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:50:46 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27395138</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[How do I test my encoder?]]></description>
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            <item>
				<title>What voltages can be used on US Digital encoders?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/electrical/what-voltages-can-be-used-on-us-digital-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:50:32 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27394139</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What voltages can be used on US Digital encoders?]]></description>
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				<title>What can cause erratic signals from my encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/electrical/what-can-cause-erratic-signals-from-my-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:50:20 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27393140</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What can cause erratic signals from my encoder?]]></description>
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				<title>What is the difference between single-ended and differential outputs?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/electrical/what-is-the-difference-between-single-ended-and-differential-outputs/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:50:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27392141</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between single-ended and differential outputs?]]></description>
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				<title>What cable do I need for my encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/electrical/what-cable-do-i-need-for-my-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:49:47 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27391142</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What cable do I need for my encoder?]]></description>
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				<title>What is the maximum cable length I can use with my encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/electrical/what-is-the-maximum-cable-length-i-can-use-with-my-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:49:33 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Electrical]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27390143</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is the maximum cable length I can use with my encoder?]]></description>
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				<title>Does vibration affect the operation of US Digital encoders?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/environmental/does-vibration-affect-the-operation-of-us-digital-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:49:18 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27389144</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Does vibration affect the operation of US Digital encoders?]]></description>
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				<title>Do US Digital encoders work in a humid environment?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/environmental/do-us-digital-encoders-work-in-a-humid-environment/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:49:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[Do US Digital encoders work in a humid environment?]]></description>
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				<title>Do US Digital encoders work well in a dusty environment?</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/environmental/do-us-digital-encoders-work-well-in-a-dusty-environment/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:48:49 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27387146</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Do US Digital encoders work well in a dusty environment?]]></description>
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				<title>Will US Digital encoders work in a radioactive environment?</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/environmental/will-us-digital-encoders-work-in-a-radioactive-environment/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:48:37 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27386147</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Will US Digital encoders work in a radioactive environment?]]></description>
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				<title>Will US Digital encoders work in a vacuum environment?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/environmental/will-us-digital-encoders-work-in-a-vacuum-environment/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:48:26 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27385148</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Will US Digital encoders work in a vacuum environment?]]></description>
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				<title>If an encoder is being installed in an electrically noisy environment, what can be done to mitigate the potential interference with the encoder signals?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/environmental/if-an-encoder-is-being-installed-in-an-electrically-noisy-environment-what-can-be-done-to-mitigate-the-potential-interference-with-the-encoder-signals/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:48:13 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environmental]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27384149</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[If an encoder is being installed in an electrically noisy environment, what can be done to mitigate the potential interference with the encoder signals?]]></description>
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				<title>Where can I find assembly instructions?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/mounting/where-can-i-find-assembly-instructions/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:47:48 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mounting]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27383150</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Where can I find assembly instructions?]]></description>
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				<title>How critical is encoder alignment?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/mounting/how-critical-is-encoder-alignment/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:47:33 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mounting]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27382151</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[How critical is encoder alignment?]]></description>
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				<title>How do I mount a linear encoder strip?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/mounting/how-do-i-mount-a-linear-encoder-strip/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:47:19 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Mounting]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27381152</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[How do I mount a linear encoder strip?]]></description>
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				<title>How can I change the resolution of my encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/resolution/how-can-i-change-the-resolution-of-my-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:47:03 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resolution]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27380153</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[How can I change the resolution of my encoder?]]></description>
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				<title>Which resolution do I need?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/resolution/which-resolution-do-i-need/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:46:47 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resolution]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27379154</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Which resolution do I need?]]></description>
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				<title>What are the minimum and maximum resolutions available on US Digital incremental encoders?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/resolution/what-are-the-minimum-and-maximum-resolutions-available-on-us-digital-incremental-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:46:23 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resolution]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27378155</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What are the minimum and maximum resolutions available on US Digital incremental encoders?]]></description>
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				<title>What is the difference between encoder resolution, accuracy, and precision?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/resolution/what-is-the-difference-between-encoder-resolution-accuracy-and-precision/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:46:04 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resolution]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27377156</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between encoder resolution, accuracy, and precision?]]></description>
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				<title>What is encoder resolution?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/resolution/what-is-encoder-resolution/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:45:49 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Resolution]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27376157</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is encoder resolution?]]></description>
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				<title>What tolerances are held for bore size on the encoder kits?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/general/what-tolerances-are-held-for-bore-size-on-the-encoder-kits/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:41:51 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27371158</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What tolerances are held for bore size on encoder kits? Tolerances vary by model and are specified in datasheets and comparison charts.]]></description>
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				<title>How do I clean an encoder disk?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/general/how-do-i-clean-an-encoder-disk/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:41:35 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27370159</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[How do I clean an encoder disk? Cleaning is generally not recommended, as minor imperfections do not affect performance and cleaning can cause damage.]]></description>
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				<title>What is an index?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/general/what-is-an-index/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:41:23 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27369160</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an index? A reference mark on a disk or strip that allows an encoder to determine a known position during operation or homing.]]></description>
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				<title>What is the difference between an incremental and an absolute encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/general/what-is-the-difference-between-an-incremental-and-an-absolute-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:41:10 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27368161</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between incremental and absolute encoders? Incremental tracks movement, while absolute provides exact position at power-up.]]></description>
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				<title>What bore sizes are available on the encoder kits?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/general/what-bore-sizes-are-available-on-the-encoder-kits/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:39:31 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27367162</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What bore sizes are available on encoder kits? Bore size options vary by model and can be compared using datasheets or product comparison charts.]]></description>
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				<title>How do I choose an encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/general/how-do-i-choose-an-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:38:55 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27366163</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[How do I choose an encoder? Selection depends on motion type, mounting, resolution, output, speed, voltage, and environmental requirements.]]></description>
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				<title>How do encoders work?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/general/how-do-encoders-work/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:37:26 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27365164</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[How do encoders work? They use a patterned medium and sensor to generate signals that track motion, speed, direction, and position.]]></description>
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				<title>What is an encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/support/faqs/general/what-is-an-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 23:36:22 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[General]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27363165</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an encoder? An electro-mechanical device that converts motion into signals used to measure speed, direction, position, and acceleration.]]></description>
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				<title>L2 Low-Profile Encoder Adds Higher Resolutions</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/l2-low-profile-encoder-adds-higher-resolutions/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:48:28 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27411166</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The L2 Low-Profile Motor Encoder now includes higher resolutions in the same compact package which makes it a great choice for constrained space applications.
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				<title>US Digital&#x27;s New L2 Low Profile Motor Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digitals-new-l2-low-profile-motor-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:44:33 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27178167</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Press release regarding the L2 low-profile motor. Being only 0.398 in. tall, it can fit in much tighter places using the proven technology of the EM1. 
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				<title>US Digital&#x27;s New ED4 Digital Encoder Display</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digitals-new-ed4-digital-encoder-display/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2025 22:33:17 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27165168</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The ED4 encoder display is a replacement for the ED3 encoder display but is much easier to use, now with a color screen, and many more options.]]></description>
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				<title>Encoders Now Support Up to 30VDC</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/e5-e6-encoders-now-support-30vdc-internally/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:32:15 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26351169</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital is announcing a new output configuration that enables many of its popular incremental encoders to accept power up to 30VDC without external adapters.]]></description>
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				<title>New shafted miniature encoder joins US Digital&#x2019;s lineup</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/announcing-s16-micro-optical-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jan 2022 00:41:59 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26234170</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital on January 17, 2022, announced it was expanding its line of miniature encoders with a new shafted encoder, the S16.]]></description>
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				<title>US Digital Releases New EC35 Optical Commutation Encoder</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-releases-ec35/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 23:01:01 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22339171</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This press release announced the release in 2011 of the EC35 commutation encoder, which has more accurate timing than hall effect sensors.
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				<title>US Digital Awarded ISO 9001:2008 Certification</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-awarded-iso-90012008-certification/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:55:26 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22334172</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This was an announcement in October 2013 that US Digital had achieved the ISO 9001:2008 certification from the Performance Review Institute.
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				<title>EM2 High Resolution Encoder Module</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-releases-em2/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:51:55 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22328173</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This annoucement revealed the EM2 encoder module which is capable of resolutions up to 5000 CPR in a 1-inch diameter disk, four times greater than EM1.
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				<title>US Digital Earns Business Achievement Award</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-microsoft/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:48:17 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22325174</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital announced that they were recognized by Microsoft as a part of the MS Dynamics Customer Excellence Awards program.
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				<title>New Line of Miniature Optical Encoders</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/introducing-our-latest-miniature-optical-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:46:48 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22322175</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital is pleased to announce our full new line of E4T's and S4T's available up to 360 CPR are available for purchase.]]></description>
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				<title>US Digital ACHIEVES ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATION</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-achieves-iso-90012015-certification/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:43:43 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22317176</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital announces its ISO 9001 standards certification renewal from ISO 9001:2008 to ISO 9001:2015.]]></description>
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				<title>US Digital Debuts Miniature Encoder at ATX West</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-introduces-new-addition-to-miniature-op/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:38:20 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22312177</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This was the press release that US Digital made in February, 2017 regarding the release of the E8T miniature encoder at the ATX tradeshow.
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				<title>PayLink Now Available to US Digital Customers</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/paylink-now-available-to-us-digital-customers/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:31:31 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22309178</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This was the announcement that US Digital started to use Nodus PayLink to accept credit card payments. PayLink is fast, secure, and convenient.
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				<title>US Digital Releases New MD3 Microstepping Motor Driver</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-releases-new-md3-microstepping-motor-driver/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:24:49 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22305179</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This press release in 2018 announced the release of the MD3 programmable microstepping motor driver. It replaced the MD2S.
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				<title>Higher-Resolution E4T &amp; S4T Encoders up to 1000 CPR</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/e4t-and-s4t-miniature-optical-encoders-are-now-ava/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:18:31 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22301180</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Great news for motion control engineers: E4T and S4T miniature encoders now offer higher resolutions—512 and 1000 CPR—without changing their compact size.]]></description>
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				<title>US Digital adds 16mm Optical Encoder to Product Offering</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-releases-new-small-encoder-e16-optical/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:59:59 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-25047181</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This press release announced the E16 new micro encoder. It is only about 16 mm in diameter and is a great fit for space-restricted applications.
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				<title>US Digital EC35 Encoder Now Offers up to 60,000 CPR</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/ec35-commutation-encoder-with-higher-resolutions/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:15:31 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22295182</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This press release announced the new resolutions available on the EC35 commutation encoder. Those resolutions are 20,000, 40,000, and 60,000 CPR.
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				<title>800 CPR Added to US Digital EM1 Encoder Module</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/800-cpr-resolution-option-added-to-em1-module/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:13:36 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[US Digital Adds 800 CPR Resolution to EM1 Module to Support 2-Phase Stepper Motors, Other Applications. Check out US Digital encoder modules and hubdisks. ]]></description>
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				<title>US Digital Marks 40th Year in Motion Control</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/us-digital-celebrates-40th-anniversary/				</link>
				<pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2020 22:09:26 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[US Digital in May celebrated its 40th anniversary as a U.S. Manufacturer of optical encoders and other motion control components.]]></description>
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				<title>New Magnetic Encoder from US Digital Now Available</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/new-magnetic-encoder-m3k/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2021 22:23:49 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[The new M3K Miniature Magnetic Encoder is available with incremental output or an incremental and 12-bit absolute output configuration.]]></description>
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				<title>Two New Miniature Absolute Encoders</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/press-releases/mae4-and-ma4-new-miniature-absolute-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:22:17 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Press Releases]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26973186</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Press release regarding the release of the MA4 amd MAE4 encoders. The were direct replacements for the MA3 and MAE3 absolute encoders.
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				<title>Making it easier&#x2014;Controlling Philosophy</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/making-it-easier-controlling-philosophy/				</link>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 11:04:23 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27183187</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Discover how US Digital simplifies processes for its customers and employees, with a focus on their ongoing success. How can we contribute to your success?]]></description>
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				<title>The Incremental Chats Podcast</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/the-incremental-chats-podcast/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 00:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-39432188</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[The Incremental Chats Podcast]]></description>
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				<title>Quality encoders when you need them</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/quality-encoders-when-you-need-them/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:29:33 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27414189</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Global supply chain uncertainty seems to be the new normal at times. That's why at US Digital, we place the utmost priority on keeping our lead times short and components available. ]]></description>
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				<title>When Off-the-Shelf Isn&#x27;t Enough</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/making-it-easier-customization-capabilities/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:46:35 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27313190</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Custom Encoders are just one of the ways US Digital shows how much we care for our customers. Let’s work together to create the custom encoder you need.]]></description>
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				<title>Encoder Support Videos That Work Around the Clock</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/making-it-easier-many-helpful-videos/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 19:29:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27234191</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Discover how US Digital simplifies processes for its customers and employees, with a focus on their ongoing success. How can we contribute to your success?]]></description>
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				<title>3 Ways to Test Encoders Without an Oscilloscope</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/making-it-easier-time-saving-tools/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:14:34 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27215192</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Discover how US Digital simplifies processes for its customers and employees, with a focus on their ongoing success. How can we contribute to your success?]]></description>
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				<title>What is a Motor Encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/motor-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 20:31:19 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-27008193</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is a motor encoder? How do encoders work on a motor? What does an encoder do on a motor? Get these and more questions answered here. ]]></description>
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				<title>We developed custom firmware to save our customer time</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/we-developed-free-custom-inclinometer-firmware-to-save-customer-time/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:41:56 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26574194</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This is a case study of how we went the extra mile for one of our customers. That is what we do. Put us to the test. How can we help you?]]></description>
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				<title>How to clean encoder disks and linear strips</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/how-to-clean-encoder-disks-and-linear-strips/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:17:37 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26483195</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Need to clean one of our optical encoders. This article will provide you good options--and tell you what not to do so the encoder will continue to work.
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				<title>Custom Encoder for Medical Application</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/custom-ma3-for-surgical-application/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Oct 2023 16:09:07 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26482196</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[When one of our customers needed an encoder modified to work for their application, we turned around a custom variant for them within a matter of weeks.]]></description>
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				<title>Absolute Encoders in Automation</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/absolute-positioning-part-of-assembly-process/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2023 21:24:12 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26444197</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[When one of our Mechanical Engineers was looking to automate an assembly process, his design included a robot with absolute positioning capability.]]></description>
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				<title>Tracking Encoder Testing &amp; Serial Data</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/encoder-tracking-with-serial-numbers/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2023 15:10:26 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26426198</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[We put a serial number on every one of our EM1 and EM2 modules and a manufacturer order number on encoder covers to track when individual components were made.]]></description>
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				<title>How to configure our MD3 stepper motor driver via a PC</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/how-to-configure-md3-stepper-motor-driver/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2023 19:46:56 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26421199</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital's MD3 motor driver for stepper motors is a great solution for many in motion control. Check out this blog-video explaining configuration.
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				<title>Encoder Packaging Options Explained</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/encoder-packaging-explained/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2023 14:15:11 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26362200</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital offers our encoders in several packaging options to meet the varying needs of our customers. We provide bulk and individually packaged options.
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				<title>Verifying encoder resolution without an Oscilloscope</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/how-to-verify-the-resolution-of-a-quadrature-encoder-without-an-oscilloscope/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2023 20:51:35 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26302201</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[All you need is a windows PC and a QSB to run the Quick Check to verify that an encoder’s expected resolution matches the output.]]></description>
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				<title>When do you need an absolute encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/when-do-you-need-an-absolute-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:11:10 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26185202</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Does your application require and absolute encoder or is an incremental encoder the best choice for your application? You will find the answer here.]]></description>
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				<title>Encoder Applications-Robotics</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/encoders-002-encoder-applications-robotics/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:16:22 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22259203</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Robotics are one industry which uses a ton of motors and encoders to accomplish the automation required.]]></description>
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				<title>What&#x27;s the difference between linear and rotary encoders?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/difference-between-linear-and-rotary-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:12:33 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22254204</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Most encoders are rotary encoders--installed on a rotating shaft. This article talks about some of the differences between rotary and linear encoders.
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				<title>Encoder technologies, what&#x2019;s the difference?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/difference-between-optical-magnetic-and-capacitive-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:02:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22243205</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between optical, magnetic, and capacitive encoders? Join us as we discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each.]]></description>
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				<title>Who Made the First Optical Encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/who-made-the-first-optical-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 21:55:11 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22237206</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Did you ever wonder about the history of encoders. This post reveals information about the first optical encoders and includes very interesting details.
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				<title>Encoder mechanical configurations</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/kit-hollow-bore-or-shaft-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:44:11 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22229207</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Encoders come in many physical shapes, sizes, and configurations. Join us as we explore the various choices available for your US Digital encoder.
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				<title>How Encoder Tech Evolved Over Time</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/the-strange-history-of-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:32:46 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22209208</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[While we can't definitively tell you who created the first encoder, we can walk you through the early history of the industry and its key players.]]></description>
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				<title>How does an (incremental) encoder work?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/how-does-an-encoder-work/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:37:43 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22219209</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[How do encoders work? If you want basic information about how encoders work, and how they are used, you are in the right place. 
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				<title>Encoder Applications - Encoders Used on Drones</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/encoders-used-on-drones/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:25:31 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22196210</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[In this post we discuss how encoders can be used in everyone's favorite multi-prop flying objects. The growth of drone applications is always expanding.
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				<title>Absolute Encoders - Introduction</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/encoders-013-absolute-encoders-intro/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:19:24 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22190211</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[In this post, we'll go over some of the basics of absolute encoders and how to create an encoder disk that generates unique, absolute positions.]]></description>
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				<title>How Small is an Arcsecond?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/how-small-is-an-arcsecond/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:13:37 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22180212</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[With encoders, depending on the application, the amount of movement detected can be very small. How small is an arcsecond? Find out here.
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				<title>Absolute Encoder Interfaces</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/absolute-encoder-interface-types/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 22:05:43 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22167213</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[This blog post discusses  various types of outputs produced by absolute encoders. It identifies analog voltage, PWM and serial communication interfaces. 
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				<title>Encoders as Control Knobs</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/encoders-as-control-knobs/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:39:57 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22162214</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Shafted encoders--those that come with a built-in shaft, often are used as control knobs to adjust such parameters as sound volume, speed, and much more.
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				<title>Understanding Encoder Resolution and Its 3 Forms</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/understanding-encoder-resolution-and-its-3-forms/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 21:32:14 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22152215</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[In this post, we'll explain the three forms of encoder resolution: native, interpolated and multiplication.]]></description>
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				<title>US Digital Automates Production with In-House Robotics</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/us-digital-automates-product-process/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2020 17:46:34 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22146216</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Watch how US Digital uses a robot in their manufacturing process to increase dramatically the efficiency and reduce wasted time.
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				<title>How Are Encoders Used on Pumps in the Medical Industry?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/how-are-encoders-used-on-pumps-in-medical/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:07:05 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22100217</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Encoders are used in many different medical applications. This post explores how encoders are used in medical applications on pumps.
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				<title>Encoder Resolution, Accuracy and Precision</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/encoder-resolution-accuracy-and-precision/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2020 22:02:30 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22099218</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[For encoders, which is more important? Encoder Resolution, Encoder Accuracy, or Encoder Precision? The answer is affected by the needs of the application.
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				<title>Where are Encoders Used in the Oil Industry?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/where-are-encoders-used-in-the-oil-industry/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:27:17 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22085219</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Where do encoders face their toughest operating conditions? One answer at the top of the list is in the petroleum industry, where encoders are used everywhere.]]></description>
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				<title>Electrical Noise and Encoder Performance</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/how-does-electrical-noise-impact-your-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 23:27:45 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[Electrical noise can corrupt encoder signals. This post identifies ways to eliminate the effect electrical noise can have on incremental encoder outputs.
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				<title>Proud Supporter of FIRST Robotics</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/supports-first-robotics-team-mean-machine-2019/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:46:16 GMT</pubDate>
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				<description><![CDATA[The robotics club Team Mean Machine visited US Digital in December of 2019, to show their newest robot used in the FIRST robotic competition.
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				<title>US Digital Automates Production with Panel Feeder</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/in-house-engineering-talent-automates-process/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:28:50 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[In-house automation, is something we create and use every day. This case study shows how we resolved an issue on our automated SMT soldering line.
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				<title>Our focus is making our customers successful</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/customer-service-focus/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 19:54:32 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[What does customer service focus mean to you? Check out this blog-video showing how US Digital demonstrates how we practically demonstrate that focus.
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				<title>Custom Machine Vision System Automates Production</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/custom-automation-machine-vision/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:51:02 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[US Digital let's you behind the curtain to see how much we believe in automation. This case study shows one automation project that uses a vision system.
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				<title>Check out our new and improved injection molding machine</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/new-injection-molding-lens-machine/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2020 21:46:21 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[This case study shows how, even during COVID, our engineers kept designing systems to automate our processes. Check out the blog and video to see more.
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				<title>Encoders Rushed to F1 Ventilator Teams</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/project-pitlane-ventilators-use-encoders-covid19/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 22:04:17 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22055226</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[US Digital encoders may play a role in helping save lives during the coronavirus pandemic. Check out this application and see how US Digital stepped up.    
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				<title>What Is an Encoder Index Channel?</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/what-is-encoder-index/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:50:37 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22050227</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an encoder index and how does it function? Find out the purpose of an index to determine if you need it in your application.
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				<title>What is Quadrature?</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/what-is-quadrature/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2020 19:36:55 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22039228</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Looking to track direction of motion or want to squeeze a few extra counts out of your encoder? You’re going to want to know about quadrature.]]></description>
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				<title>How We Use Automation to Innovate</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/we-use-automation-to-create-new-opportunities/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:40:14 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22032229</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Is automation eliminating jobs? Not here at US Digital. We use automation to make processes more efficient so our employees can do fewer redundant tasks.
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				<title>Hydrow Uses Motion Control to Redefine Rowing</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/customer-spotlight-hydrow-rower-optical-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2020 21:39:04 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-25051230</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Encoders are used in virtually every industry. This is a case study which shows how encoders were used on this application in the exercise arena.
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				<title>What is an encoder?</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/what-is-an-encoder/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22071231</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is an encoder and how are they used? The answer to these questions and many more are found in this video and blog post.
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				<title>New Additions to Our Encoder Lineup</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/small-rotary-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 21:38:13 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
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				<description><![CDATA[Looking for a small rotary encoder? This blog showcases US Digital's line of micro and miniature encoders, which handle shaft sizes as small as 1.5 mm.

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				<title>Three things to know about encoder size</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/encoder-size/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26120233</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Which size encoder do you need? US Digital makes encoders to fit many shaft sizes from 1.5 mm to 1 in. in diameter. This post helps you to choose yours.
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				<title>Incremental or Absolute Encoder? Find Out Fast</title>
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https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/difference-incremental-vs-absolute-encoders/				</link>
				<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2021 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-22068234</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[What is the difference between incremental and absolute encoders? This explanation provides practical answers to that question and includes a video.
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				<title>Visit US Digital at SPS 2025</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/events/visit-us-digital-at-sps-2025/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Sep 2025 17:58:22 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
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				<description><![CDATA[US Digital's participation in the 2025 SPS exhibition was announced . The exhibition was held in Nuremburg Germany where we attend most years.
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				<title>How to test and configure encoders with a PC</title>
				<link>
https://commutationencoder.com/news/blog/how-to-test-and-configure-inclinometers-and-encoders-with-any-pc/				</link>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:37:25 GMT</pubDate>
				<dc:creator><![CDATA[US Digital]]></dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Blog]]></category>
				<guid isPermaLink="false">post-26307236</guid>
				<description><![CDATA[Use our Device Explorer app to easily test and configure our encoders and inclinometers. Call our tech service line Monday through Friday with any questions.]]></description>
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