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MEMTRON INPUT COMPONENTS

Rotor Technologies The thiNcoder

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Rotor is anultra-thin, non-invasive encoder that enables greater design customization.

OVERVIEW This patented rotary switch canbe incorporated into a traditional polyester membrane switch. The thiNcoder Rotor’s extremely low profile results in a thinner, lighter unit that is sealable to keep out dirt and moisture. Not only does this extend device life at a competitive price, it also increases your design capabilities.

TechnologyDescription Circuit: Example: Selector Switch Motor Speed Control Circuit: Attributes: Analog Potentiometer Used in those applications that require a singleswitch closure at each detent position. Positions can range from 2-24 (16 position shown). Attributes: Example: Temperature Control Used in those applications that requirecontinuous output. Can be used with or without detent. Innovate. Place Rotors Where YouCouldn’t Before. • Ultra thin; non-invasive• Package thickness below overlay is lessthan 0.085"• Low component costs • Integration eliminates secondaryassembly processes• No soldering required • Easily integrated with other switchproduct lines including PushGate Circuit: Quadrature or Repeating 2-Bit Gray Code Attributes: Example: Volume Control Increment / Decrement switch that can beused as an encoder or rotary switch.
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™ , as well as dome andmembrane switches into one thin panel• Potential for increased PCB real estateand design flexibility• No parasitic power required as withoptical encoders• Multiple codes and indexing options: - Quadrature (repeating 2-bit through 5-bit gray code) - Binary (repeating 2-bit through 5-bit code) - Analog potentiometer - Common bus selector switch • Low-energy circuit capable; dry circuitcompatible• Detent/stops and knobs can be customized • Rotation life: 100,000 - flex circuit 500,000 - etched copper• Eliminates through-holes • Push button rotor designs available • Variety of standard knobs available orMemtron can develop a custom knob for your application Circuit: Example: Repeating 2-Bit Binary Code Replacement for multiple push button switches Attributes: Used in those applications to select 1 of 4possible outputs, which require a defined binary output at each detent position. FLUSH SURFACE ROTORAVAILABLE TOO!