A rotary encoder is a position sensor used to determine the angular position of a rotating shaft.

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Rotary Encoder Incremental 24 Gray Code (Absolute) Vertical #CommonPartsLibrary #Encoder #Sensor #Transducer #15141

Rotary Encoder Mechanical 24 Quadrature (Incremental) Vertical #commonpartslibrary #sensor #encoder

Connector Header Through Hole 6 position 0.100" (2.54mm) The PEC06SAAN is a compact, low-cost incremental rotary encoder manufactured by Bourns. It is designed for user interface applications requiring precise rotational input, such as volume controls, menu navigation, and position sensing. This encoder provides reliable quadrature output signals and is suitable for through-hole PCB mounting. Its robust mechanical design ensures long operational life and consistent performance in consumer and industrial electronics. Key Features Incremental (relative) rotary encoder Compact, space-saving design Through-hole mounting configuration Quadrature output (A and B channels) Optional integrated push switch (depending on variant) Detent and non-detent options available High reliability with long rotational life RoHS compliant Electrical Characteristics Supply voltage: Typically 5 VDC (logic-level output) Output type: Digital quadrature (A/B signals) Contact resistance: ≤ 100 mΩ Insulation resistance: ≥ 100 MΩ @ 250 VDC Dielectric strength: 300 VAC for 1 minute Mechanical Characteristics Rotation type: Incremental Number of pulses per revolution (PPR): Typically 6 to 24 (variant dependent) Detent positions: Variant dependent Rotational torque: 10 to 70 gf·cm (typical range) Shaft length: Varies by suffix (e.g., 15 mm typical) Shaft type: Knurled or D-cut (variant dependent) Mounting type: Through-hole PCB Terminal type: PC pins Environmental Specifications Operating temperature range: −30°C to +70°C Storage temperature range: −40°C to +85°C Humidity: Up to 85% RH (non-condensing) Mechanical Life Rotational life: Up to 30,000 cycles (typical) Physical Dimensions Body size: Approximately 12 mm × 11 mm × 5 mm (excluding shaft) Shaft diameter: Typically 6 mm Pin pitch: Standard 2.54 mm Applications Consumer electronics (audio controls, appliances) Industrial control panels Embedded systems and microcontroller interfaces Automotive user interfaces Instrumentation and test equipment #commonpartslibrary #connector #header