{"id":8564,"date":"2026-03-20T07:52:57","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T07:52:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/product\/aura-series-ic-encoders\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:05:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:05:54","slug":"aura-series-ic-encoders","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/product\/aura-series-ic-encoders\/","title":{"rendered":"Aura\u00ae Series IC Encoders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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High-Resolution Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Engineered for high-performance motion control, the Aura series delivers 18 to 22-bit resolution with an accuracy of up to \u00b10.005\u00b0 for rotary scales and \u00b12 \u03bcm for linear applications. Utilizing PurePrecision\u2122 optics and short-wavelength LEDs, it achieves exceptional repeatability and minimal latency (BiSS-C), providing the reliable, high-bandwidth feedback required for surgical robots and semiconductor manufacturing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aura simplifies the most complex part of installation with its built-in eccentricity compensation algorithm. This feature solves for angular errors caused by off-center scale mounting and bearing runout, eliminating the need for a second averaging encoder. Combined with wide alignment tolerances, it ensures high productivity and a faster time-to-market for demanding OEM applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Absolute position feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Small, low power SMT package<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • High resolution and accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • High run-speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Wide alignment tolerances<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Scale eccentricity compensation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Low communication latency<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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    Specifications<\/h2>\n\n
    <\/th>Linear<\/th>Rotary<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Dimensions<\/td>9.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm<\/td>9.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm<\/td><\/tr>
    Interfaces<\/td>BiSS-C, SSI, SPI, ABZ<\/td>BiSS-C, SSI, SPI, ABZ<\/td><\/tr>
    Resolution*<\/td>\u00b1 12.5 to 200 nm<\/td>18-22 bit*<\/td><\/tr>
    Latency<\/td>< 5 \u03bcsec (BiSS-C)
    < 5 \u03bcsec (SPI)
    < 30 \u03bcsec (SSI)<\/td>    		< 5 \u03bcsec (BiSS-C)
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    Accuracy**<\/td>\u00b1 2 \u03bcm<\/td>\u00b1 0.005\u00b0<\/td><\/tr>
    Repeatability<\/td>1 LSB<\/td>1 LSB<\/td><\/tr>
    Speed<\/td>50 m\/s<\/td>83,721 rpm (with 18 mm scale)<\/td><\/tr>
    Input Voltage<\/td>5 VDC \u00b1 0.5<\/td>5 VDC \u00b1 0.5<\/td><\/tr>
    Supply Current<\/td>45 mA, unterminated outputs<\/td>45 mA, unterminated outputs<\/td><\/tr>
    Operating Temperature<\/td>-40 to 85\u00b0 C<\/td>-40 to 85\u00b0 C<\/td><\/tr>
    Weight<\/td>1.5 g<\/td>1.5 g<\/td><\/tr>
    Standard Scales***<\/td>9 to 195 mm<\/td>18 to 63.5 mm OD<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
    *Higher resolution can be achieved by increasing averaging sample size.
    ** Accuracy is specified using a glass scale with OD 51.8 mm (Rotary) and 80 mm measurable length (Linear).
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