New 12 mm Rotary Encoder

Bourns Sensors and Controls announce the release of the Model PEC11J Series 12 mm SMT Rotary Encoder.

The Bourns® Model PEC11J Series is designed for professional audio and lighting applications, consumer electronics, and any other application requiring a menu select encoder.

Bourns designed the PEC11J Series encoder as a drop-in replacement for the discontinued ALPS Model EC11J and should enable customers to continue to support existing applications.

As always, Bourns recommends that customers test products in their specific applications to verify satisfactory performance.

Potentiometer or Encoder – What is the difference?

A potentiometer and an encoder are electromechanical devices used to measure position; however, the potentiometer outputs analog signals while the encoder outputs digital signals. Generally, the potentiometer has a shorter life and lower accuracy than the encoder but outputs more continuous analogue output.