---
title: "Position Encoder / Sensor"
industry: "Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing"
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  urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:POSITION_ENCODER_SENSOR"
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attributes:
  spec:
    status: "config-dependent"
    typical_range: "0-360° angular, ±0.001° resolution, -40°C to +85°C ambient"
    unit: "mm"
engineering_limits:
  max_safe_operating_point:
    value: 150
    unit: "°C"
    consequence: "Hall effect sensor saturation at &gt;0.5T magnetic flux density, photodiode degradation at &gt;10⁶ lux-sec cumulative exposure"
fmea_matrix_quantitative:
  - node_1:
      trigger: "Electrostatic discharge &gt;8kV HBM"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Integrated TVS diodes with &lt;1ns response time on all I/O pins"
  - node_2:
      trigger: "Mechanical misalignment &gt;0.1mm radial runout"
      severity: 8
      occurrence: 3
      detection: 4
      mitigation_protocol: "Kinematic mounting with 3-point contact and 6μm precision dowel pins"
bom_nodes:
  sensing-element:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SENSING_ELEMENT"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  signal-processor:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SIGNAL_PROCESSOR"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  housing:
    type: "component"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:HOUSING"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
  shaftcoupling:
    type: "part"
    urn: "URN:CNFX:ME:SHAFTCOUPLING"
    interface_type: "physical-logic-coupled"
manufacturing_compliance:
url: "https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/position-encoder-sensor.md"
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  contract_standard: "ERC-721-Industrial"
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---

# Industrial Specification: Position Encoder / Sensor

## 1. Technical Definition
A device that detects and converts the linear or angular position of a component within the Leaf Drive Mechanism into an electrical signal for control and feedback purposes.

## 2. Engineering Reasoning & Causal Matrix
> **Operational Intelligence**: Designed for **0-360° angular, ±0.001° resolution, -40°C to +85°C ambient**. Failure boundary: **&gt;150°C internal temperature, &gt;1000g shock acceleration, &gt;95% relative humidity**, Mechanism: **Hall effect sensor saturation at &gt;0.5T magnetic flux density, photodiode degradation at &gt;10⁶ lux-sec cumulative exposure**.

### 2.1 Analytical Physics Model
Governed by the **Combined Measurement Uncertainty**:

> **Primary Equation**: $u_c = \sqrt{\sum u_i^2}$  
> **Engineering Impact**: Defines the precision confidence interval for inspection.

| Symbol | Variable Definition | Localized Reference |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| u_i | Standard Uncertainty components | Engineering Constant |

### 2.2 FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
| Event Trigger | Severity | Failure Mode | Mitigation Strategy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Electrostatic discharge &gt;8kV HBM | 8 | ASIC latch-up causing permanent 5V rail short | Integrated TVS diodes with &lt;1ns response time on all I/O pins |
| Mechanical misalignment &gt;0.1mm radial runout | 8 | Optical encoder quadrature signal phase error &gt;15° | Kinematic mounting with 3-point contact and 6μm precision dowel pins |

## 3. Key Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Status |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| spec | Config-dependent | mm | Verified |

## 4. System BOM & Knowledge Routing
### Core Components (Recursive Links)
- [Signal Processor](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/basic-metal-manufacturing/product/signal-processor.md) `(Standalone System)`
- [Shaft/Coupling](https://cnfx.com/llms/industry/machinery-and-equipment-manufacturing/product/shaftcoupling.md) `(Standalone System)`

### Industrial DNA Context (De-duplicated)
**Complementary Dependencies**: **Motion Controller**, **Signal Conditioner/Amplifier**, **Power Supply Unit**  
**Downstream Applications**: CNC Machine Tools, Robotic Assembly Systems, Packaging Machinery  

## 5. Engineering Risks & FAQ
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 
- **Caution**: 

### Q: What is the operating temperature range for this position encoder?
**A**: This encoder operates reliably from -20°C to +85°C, making it suitable for most industrial machinery environments.

### Q: How does the optical glass/quartz disc improve accuracy?
**A**: The optical glass/quartz disc provides exceptional thermal stability and minimal expansion, ensuring consistent position measurement accuracy across temperature variations.

### Q: What maintenance is required for the stainless steel shaft?
**A**: The stainless steel shaft requires minimal maintenance—periodic cleaning to remove debris and occasional lubrication depending on your specific application environment.

## 6. Manufacturing Compliance

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### 🌐 Knowledge Graph Topology
> **Node Status**: Verified Engineering Spec
> **Connectivity**: Linked to **4** standalone system nodes
> **Global Context**: Part of a 5,814 node industrial cluster within the CNFX Graph

> **Reference ID**: POSITION_ENCODER_SENSOR | **Authority**: CNFX-2026-ST-001 | **Fingerprint**: e7d5bd42
