6-Bit Magnetic Position Encoder –Data Sheet Rev.1.0
AS5020
Typical Application Areas
Non Contact Rotary Switch:
„ Position Control
„ 4, 8,16,32 Position Rotary Switch
„ Isolated Switching
„ n of 64 Position Rotary Switch
„ Rotation Detection
„ Digital Potentiometer, Dimmer
„ and many more
„ Angular Encoding
Advantages:
• No switch contacts
• Long mechanical life time
• Digital output
Similar to Daisy Chain configuration
multiple devices can be connected over
a serial bus structure. In this
configuration the PROG pins can be
connected together and allows
simultaneous calibration.
Figure 6 Front Panel Control
Address
µC
CLK
Data IN
Address
Decoder
n
PD/CS PROG
AS5020
CLK DATA
2
PD/CS PROG
AS5020
CLK DATA
Figure 7 Serial Bus Structure
Parallel
1 Programming
PD/CS PROG
AS5020
CLK DATA
For your interest:
A demonstration board for the AS5020 is available. The board includes the AS5020, an encoder
magnet, Micro-Controller and LED Display to indicate the position. Please ask your local sales
office. Further information can be found at our web-page:
http://www.amsint.com/products/product/index.html
Rev. n/c
Page 10/11
Feb 2001