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AS5600

AS5600 is a 12-bit single-turn magnetic absolute encoder from ams OSRAM, marketed as a smart and contactless potentiometer. Measures magnet rotation angle in an SOIC-8 package. Communication via I2C or analog/PWM output. Resolution 4096 positions per revolution, supply 3.3-5 V. Popular in hobby robotics and low-cost robot joints.

Market classIndustrial

Classification

serves as: Sensing, Closed-Loop Drive Control, Motor Control. · compatible with: Humanoid, Biped, Quadruped, Legged Robot, Research Robot, Educational Robot.

Which group AS5600 belongs to and how it is built

2items
Sensing
Hardware domain
Industrial
Market class

Technical specification

Resolution & Accuracy
6parameters
Resolution
12-bit (4096 positions / revolution)
Angular step
0.088°
Sensing principle
Magnetic absolute (Hall array + CORDIC)
Type
Single-turn, true absolute, on-axis
Programmable range
Yes — zero + max via I²C or OTP
Sample rate
~6.6 kHz (150 µs)