{"id":8569,"date":"2026-03-20T07:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T07:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/product\/aura-p-pcba-encoders\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T04:10:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T04:10:19","slug":"aura-p-pcba-encoders","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/novanta.com\/robotics-automation\/product\/aura-p-pcba-encoders\/","title":{"rendered":"Aura\u00ae P PCBA Encoders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Seamless Connectivity & Deployment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Built on top of the successful Aura Optical Encoder Series, Aura P adds an interface layer for quick installation and deployment. This extension offers a connectivity-ready, high-resolution absolute encoder in a super-compact PCBA package. By integrating the sensor into a ready-to-use OEM PCB, it reduces cabling complexity and overall development time. Configured with a high-speed BiSS-C interface, it delivers the minimal latency required for the high-bandwidth control loops found in surgical robotics and high-volume OEM applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maintaining its reputation for high accuracy and wide alignment tolerances, the Aura P series achieves 18-to 22-bit resolution with an accuracy of up to \u00b10.005\u00b0 for rotary scales and \u00b12.0 \u03bcm for linear applications. It utilizes PurePrecision\u2122 optics and short-wavelength LEDs to ensure exceptional repeatability. To further enhance production efficiency, the series features a built-in eccentricity compensation algorithm that eliminates the need for a second averaging encoder, significantly reducing system cost and complexity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Aura on a super-compact PCBA<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Outputs true absolute position<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • High resolution and accuracy<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Low power consumption<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Supply voltage as low as 2.97 V<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Zero hysteresis<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Capable of running at high mechanical speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Easy to Install<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • BiSS-C communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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    Specifications<\/h2>\n\n
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    Dimensions<\/td>12.0 x 14.0 x 7.4 mm<\/td>12.0 x 14.0 x 7.4 mm<\/td>12.0 x 14.0 x 7.4 mm<\/td><\/tr>
    Scale Diameter<\/td>\u2013<\/td>18.0 mm | 26.0 mm | 33.0 mm<\/td>51.8 mm | 63.5 mm<\/td><\/tr>
    Interfaces<\/td>BiSS-C<\/td>BiSS-C<\/td>BiSS-C<\/td><\/tr>
    Resolution<\/td>\u00b1 12.5 nm to \u00b1 200 nm<\/td>18-22 bits<\/td>18-22 bits<\/td><\/tr>
    Accuracy<\/td>\u00b1 2.0 \u00b5m (250 mm glass scale)<\/td>\u00b1 0.01\u00b0<\/td>\u00b1 0.005\u00b0<\/td><\/tr>
    Repeatability<\/td>1 LSB<\/td>1 LSB<\/td>1 LSB<\/td><\/tr>
    Max Speed<\/td>50 m\/s<\/td>83,721 RPM | 56,250 RPM | 41,983 RPM<\/td>18,922 RPM | 15,859 RPM<\/td><\/tr>
    Input Voltage<\/td>2.97V to 5.5 V<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
    Supply Current<\/td>90 mA (5V) | 180 mA (2.97V)<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
    Operating Temperature<\/td>-40\u00b0C to 85\u00b0C<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr>
    Weight<\/td>0.9 g<\/td>\u2013<\/td>\u2013<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>
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