Encoders and Resolver-Based Technology: A Practical Guide to Position Feedback

Selecting the wrong encoder can lead to downtime, costly redesigns, and unreliable feedback. This guide breaks down the fundamentals of rotary and linear position sensing — and explains when resolver-based technology delivers a performance advantage.
March 4, 2026

In modern automation systems, position feedback isn’t optional — it’s critical.
This technical white paper walks through:

  • Incremental vs. Absolute encoders
  • Single-turn vs. multi-turn feedback
  • Electrical interface options (HTL, TTL, SSI, Networked)
  • Mechanical considerations and mounting types
  • How to communicate position data to your PLC
  • When resolver-based encoders outperform optical solutions 

If you’re specifying, designing, or troubleshooting motion systems, this guide will help you make confident, application-driven decisions.

Download the white paper and simplify your encoder selection process.