Category: Compendium

Bistable switch – What is it and what is it used for?

Bistable switches are a specific type of switch that can operate in one of two states: off and on. Switches of this type have the ability to retain their last state, even if the power is disconnected.

Drum scanner – What is it and what is it used for?

Drum scanners belong to a group of devices used for digitizing images recorded on paper or other media (such as film). A characteristic feature of scanners of this type is a transparent drum.

Absolute encoder – What is it and what is it used for?

Encoders are a group of devices used to precisely measure rotary motion. The principle of encoders is to convert the measured rotary motion into an electrical signal to determine the number of revolutions, displacement and angular position.