Data Sheet
AEDR-871x
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective
Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Description
The Broadcom® AEDR-871x encoder is the smallest
3-channel optical encoder with digital outputs that employs
Reflective Technology for motion control.
The encoder is designed to operate over the –40°C to 85°C
temperature range and so is suitable for both commercial
and industrial applications.
AEDR-871x offers high resolution (318 LPI) with built-in
interpolation, enabling great flexibility and versatility in
resolution range.
The compact dimensions of 3.95 mm (L) × 3.4 mm (W) ×
0.9562 mm (H) coupled with the low operating 3.3V option
allows it to be used in a wide range of miniature commercial
applications and portable devices in which space and power
consumption is a primary concern.
Features
Applications
AEDR-871x encoder offers two-channel (AB) quadrature
digital outputs and a third channel, index digital outputs.
Being TTL compatible, the outputs of the AEDR-871x
encoder can be interfaced directly with most of the signal
processing circuitries. Therefore, the encoder provides
great design-in flexibility and easy integration into existing
systems.
Broadcom
World's smallest 3-channel reflective technology
encoder
Digital Output option – 3 channels TTL compatible;
2 channel quadrature (AB) digital outputs for direction
sensing and a third channel, Index digital output.
Built-in interpolator for 4×, 8×, and 16× interpolation.
Surface mount leadless package 3.95 mm (L) ×
3.4 mm (W) × 0.9562 mm (H)
Operating voltage of 3.3V or 5V supply
Built-in LED current regulation, removing the need for
external biasing resistor
–40 °C to 85 °C absolute operating temperature
Encoding resolution: 318 (lines/inch, LPI)
Ideal for high volume applications:
Miniature motors
Printers and copiers
Card readers
Miniature camera module
Portable measurement devices
Healthcare, lab diagnostic equipment and portable
devices
Optometric equipment
Consumer and industrial product applications
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Output Waveform
Top View
P
C
360 e Deg
A
Amplitude
I
S1
B
S2
S3
S4
Anti-clockwise
Po
Index of 90 e Deg option
I
Encoder
CH A leads
CH B
Po
Index of 180 e Deg option
I
Po
Codewheel
Index of 360 e Deg option
I
Codewheel rotation movement (Anti-clockwise)
Note: Drawing not to scale
QUADRATURE SIGNALS A, B and I
Test Parameter Definitions
Parameter
Symbol
Description
Count
N
The number of bar and window pairs, or counts per revolution (CPR), of the codewheel.
One Cycle
C
360 electrical degrees (°e), 1 bar and window pair.
C
An indication of cycle uniformity. The difference between an observed shaft angle that gives rise
to one electrical cycle, and the nominal angular increment of 1/N of a revolution.
Pulse Width (Duty)
P
The number of electrical degrees that an output is high during 1 cycle. This value is nominally
180°e or 1/2 cycle.
Pulse Width (Duty) Error
P
The deviation, in electrical degrees, of the pulse width from its ideal value of 180°e.
State
S
The number of electrical degrees between a transition in the output of channel A and the
neighboring transition in the output of channel B. There are 4 states per cycle, each nominally
90°e.
State Error
S
The deviation, in electrical degrees, of each state width from its ideal value of 90°e.
One Shaft Rotation
Cycle Error
Phase
Phase Error
360 mechanical degrees, N cycles.
ɸ
ɸ
The number of electrical degrees between the center of the high state of channel A and the
center of the high state of channel B. This value is nominally 90°e for quadrature output.
The deviation of the phase from its ideal value of 90°e.
Optical Radius
ROP
The distance from the codewheel’s center of rotation to the optical center (O.C.) of the encoder
module.
Index Pulse Width
PO
The number of electrical degrees that an index is high during one full shaft rotation.
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Value
Storage Temperature, TS
–40°C to 85°C
Operating Temperature, TA
–40°C to 85°C
Supply Voltage, VCC
7V
NOTE:
1. Exposure to extreme light intensity (such as from flashbulbs or spotlights) may cause permanent damage to
the device.
2. Proper operation of the encoder cannot be guaranteed if the maximum ratings are exceeded.
ATTENTION: To avoid damage or degradation induced by ESD, take normal static precautions when handling the encoder.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Units
TA
–40
25
85
°C
VCC
3.0
3.3
3.6
V
4.5
5
5.5
ICC
—
27
60
mA
F
—
—
240
kHz
4× Interpolation
F
—
—
480
kHz
8× Interpolation
F
—
—
960
kHz
16× Interpolation
Radial Misalignment
ER
—
—
± 0.2
mm
Tangential Misalignment
ET
—
—
± 0.2
mm
Codewheel Gap
G
0.5
0.75
1.0
mm
Operating Temperature
Supply Voltage
Current
Output Frequency
Notes
Ripple < 100 mVp-p
Recommended Codewheel Characteristics
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Max.
WW/WB
0.9
1.1
Window/Bar Length
LW
1.80
(0.071)
—
Specular Reflectance
Rf
60
—
Reflective areaa
—
10
Non-reflective area
LPmm
12.52
lines/mm
LPI
318
lines/inch
Window/Bar Ratio
Line Density
b
Unit
Notes
mm
(inches)
a. Measurements from TMA µScan meter
b. LPmm = CPR/[2π.Rop(mm)].
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Encoder Pinouts
VDDD
VDDA
VDDA
CH A
AGND
VDDD
CH A
AGND
DGND
DGND
CH B
SEL 1
CH I
SEL 1
CH B
SEL 2
Pin Configurations (Top View)
SEL 2
CH I
Pin Configurations (Bottom View)
Digital Option – Encoder's Built-in Interpolation
Pin (Interpolation)
SEL 1
SEL 2
Interpolation Factor
Max. Output Frequency
Example of CPR @ ROP = 11 mm
Ha
Ha
4´
240 kHz
3460
Lb
Lb
8´
480 kHz
6920
Ha
Lb
16´
960 kHz
13840
a. HIGH Logic Level.
b. LOW Logic Level.
This interpolation factor may be used with the following formula to cater to the need for various rotation speeds (RPM) and
counts.
RPM = (Count Frequency × 60 ) / CPR
The CPR (@1´ interpolation) is based on the following formula, which is directly dependent on ROP:
CPR = LPI × 2π × ROP (inch) or CPR = LPmm × 2π × ROP (mm)
NOTE:
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LPmm (lines per mm) = LPI/25.4.
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Recommended Setup For the Power Supply Pins
Connect both VDDD, VDDA and their corresponding grounds (AGND and DGND) appropriately as follows. It is recommended
that you use 22 µF and 0.1 µF for bypass capacitor on VDDD and VDDA and place them in parallel as close as possible to
the power and the ground pins.
VCC
0.1 PF
22 PF
9
DGND
6
0.1 PF
1
VDDA
CH A
AGND
CH B
SEL1X
CH I
5
SEL2X
4
SEL2X
CH B
7
8
VDDD
CH I
CH A
22 PF
2
3
SEL1X
NOTE:
1. DGND (Pin 9) is the center pad of the package.
2. For SEL1X and SEL2X configuration, see the Digital Option – Encoder's Built-in Interpolation table.
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Encoding Characteristics (Codewheel of ROP @ 11 mm)
Dynamic Performance
Parameter
Symbol
Typical
Interpolation Factor
Unit
4×
8×
16×
C
±17
±28
±35
°e
Pulse Width (Duty) Error
P
±14
±18
±22
°e
Phase Error
±5
±8
±9
°e
State Error
S
±8
±10
±13
°e
Cycle Error
Index Pulse Width (Gated 90°)
Po
90
90
90
°e
Index Pulse Width (Gated 180°)
Po
180
180
180
°e
Index Pulse Width (Gated 360°)
Po
360
360
360
°e
NOTE:
1. Typical values represent the average values of encoder performance in our factory-based setup conditions.
2. The optimal performance of the encoder depends on the motor/system setup condition of the individual
customer.
Electrical Characteristics
Characteristics over recommended operating conditions at 25°C.
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Unit
High Level Output Voltage
VOH
2.4
—
—
V
IOH = –4 mA
Low Level Output Voltage
VOL
—
—
0.4
V
IOH = +4 mA
Output current per channel, lout
lo
—
—
4
mA
Rise Time
tr
—
< 100
—
ns
Fall Time
tf
—
< 100
—
ns
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Notes
CL ≤ 50 pF
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Codewheel Design Guideline
The index bar (I-) track is opaque and the width is 3 × WB°. The Index (I) track is reflective and the width is 3 × WW°. The
dimension LW should be at least 1.8 mm. (Note: If LW shorter than 1.8 mm is required, consult the factory). There are six
pairs of incremental track (1 pair= 1 WB° and 1 WW°) between opaque and reflective index tracks.
Figure 1: Codewheel Design Example
WWq
WBq
Opaque
Surface
3×WBq
(Index Bar Track)
6×(WWq+WBq)
Reflective
Surface
LW
3×WWq
(Index Track)
The following demonstrates a codewheel design for Rop of 11 mm @ 865 CPR for a 2-channel and a 3-channel encoder.
Figure 2: Codewheel Pattern for a 2-Channel Encoder
Reflective
Surface
0.4162q
0.2081q
Opaque
Surface
865CPR
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Pitch= 360/CPR=360/865=0.4162°
WW° and WB° = 360/(2×CPR) = 360/(2×865)=0.2081°
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Figure 3: Codewheel Pattern for a 3-Channel Encoder
1.8
0.4162q
0.2081q
0.2081q
0.6243q
Opaque
Surface
2.4971q
Reflective
Surface
0.6243q
WW° and WB° = 360/(2×CPR) = 360/(2×865)=0.2081°
Index Width = 3×WW° = 0.6243°
Index Bar Width = 3×WB° = 0.6243°
NOTE:
The overall physical track count is reduced but not the counts per revolution (CPR). The CPR remains the same
because the count during this index transition is generated by an intelligent signal processing circuit.
Package Outline Drawing
0.9562
Note: Unless otherwise specified,
1. All dimensions in mm.
2. Tolerance x.xx ± 0.15 mm.
TOP VIEW
3.40±0.20
0.50
Center of Lens
8×0.350
2×0.90
3.95±0.20
2.15
2×0.90
2.62
8×0.450
2×0.95
FRONT VIEW
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2×0.95
BACK VIEW
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Recommended Land Pattern
3.40
0.5
2×3.00
Package
outline
2.15
2×1.8
8 ×0.35
3.95
8 ×0.80
2×1.9
2×2.45
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All dimensions in mm
Tolerance x.xx ± 0.05 mm
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Encoder Placement Orientation and Positioning
The AEDR-871x is designed such that both the emitter and the detector ICs are placed parallel to the window/bar orientation,
with the encoder mounted on top of the codewheel (see below right). When properly oriented, the detector side will be closer
to the center of codewheel than the emitter. More importantly, the center of the lens of the encoder unit must be aligned with
the codewheel (ROP), or more specifically tangential to the center point of LW (1/2 of the length of the window).
Codewheel
Codewheel
Emitter
(LED)
Placement orientation of the encoder’s
emitter and detector on the codewheel
2.62
Detector
Center of Codewheel
Center of the lens should be aligned with the ROP of the codewheel
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Direction of Movement
With the detector side of the encoder placed closer to the codewheel (see the figure on the previous page), Channel A leads
Channel B when the codewheel rotates anti-clockwise and vice versa (with the encoder mounted on top of the codewheel).
The optimal gap setting recommended is between 0.5 mm to 1.0 mm (see the side view below).
Encoder height = 0.9562 mm
Gap = 0.5 to 1.0 mm
Codewheel
Side View
Codewheel
CH A leads
CH B
Codewheel
CH B leads
CH A
Top
View
Anti-clockwise
Emitter
Clockwise
Emitter
Note: Drawing not to scale
Moisture Sensitivity Level
The AEDR-871x is specified to Moisture Sensitive Level (MSL) 3. Precaution is required to handle this moisture-sensitive
product to ensure the reliability of the product.
Storage before use:
An unopened moisture barrier bag (MBB) can be stored at < 40°C/90% RH for 12 months.
It is not recommended that the MBB is opened before assembly.
Control after the MBB is opened:
Encoder that will be subjected to reflow solder must be mounted within 168 hours of factory condition 10% when read at 23°C ± 5°C.
The encoder floor life exceeded 168 hours.
Recommended baking condition: 60°C ± 5°C for 20 hours (tape and reel), 125°C ± 5°C for 5 hours (loose unit).
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Recommended Lead-free Reflow Soldering Temperature Profile
250
Max. 235 qC
Liquidus point 217 qC
200
150
60 sec Max.
100
Preheat Zone
50
0
0
25
50
60
75
100
125
150
175
200
225
250
275
300
324
354
Thermocouple
Mold
Compound
LED
IC
Reflow PCB
Average ramp up rate
= 3°C/s
Average ramp down rate
= 6°C/s
Preheat temperature
= 150°C to 200°C
Preheat time
= 60s to 100s
Time maintain above 217°C
= 40s to 60s
Peak temperature
= 235°C
Time within 5°C of peak temperature
= 20s to 30s
NOTE:
1. Reflow with peak temperature > 235°C may damage the component.
2. Due to treatment of high temperature, this clear compound may turn yellow after IR reflow.
3. Profile shown here is the actual readings from the thermocouple (attached to AEDR-871x as shown above) on
the reflow board PCB.
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AEDR-871x Data Sheet
3-Channel High Resolution Reflective Incremental Encoder (Digital Outputs)
Tape and Reel Information
Order Information
AEDR – 87xx – x 0 x
Output Signal
Index Gating
Packaging
Resolution LPI
Shipping Units
1 – Digital
2 – Analog
0 – Gated 90ºe
1 – Gated 180ºe
2 – Gated 360ºe
3* – Tag 360ºe
1 – Tape and Reel
0 – 318
0 – 1000 pcs
2 – 100 pcs
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Notes:
Digital 3.3V and 5V operating mode
Analog: 5V operating mode only
Index Gating: 3* applicable only for analog output
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