Faculty Advisor
Looft, Fred J.
Abstract
The Leviton Absolute Optical Encoder is a precise position-sensing device for use in both linear and rotary applications. Previous versions of the encoder used a charge coupled device image sensor to collect position data. We developed a new system design that uses a more advanced National Semiconductor LM9637 image sensor. The new sensor allows for a less complex and less costly system design. The inherent flexibility of the LM9637 also means that the Leviton Encoder will be able to use a wider variety of scale patterns to fulfill the needs of more unique applications. Future development work will be required to transform our system design into a final, packaged, version.
Publisher
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Date Accepted
January 2003
Major
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Project Type
Major Qualifying Project
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Advisor Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Advisor Program
Electrical and Computer Engineering