Bourns Introduces 12mm Dual Concentric Rotary Encoder Series Featuring Two Encoders in a Single Package

Model PEC11D series offers a high reliability solution that addresses space constrained design requirements in a wide range of applications

RIVERSIDE, Calif., January 24, 2022 - Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today introduced a new 12mm dual concentric rotary encoder series that features two encoders in a single package. Bourns® Model PEC11D allows designers to specify a single encoder in applications that require the functionality of two encoders. With a high IP40 seal rating, a 15,000-rotation life rating and a –40 to +85 °C operating temperature, Bourns® Model PEC11D Series offers a high-reliability solution for a wide range of applications including professional audio and lighting, communications, test and measurement equipment, low/medium risk medical** diagnostic and laboratory equipment as well as for industrial automation controls.

Built with a metal bushing and metal dual concentric shaft, the new encoder series from Bourns features a two-bit quadrature output that allows for phase and direction information. This series also has a momentary push switch with a 20,000-cycle rated switch life and two switch options – high and standard stroke – in otherwise identical package dimensions. The switch options enable the encoder to adapt to individual customer needs and application environments.

"Bourns led the market more than 70 years ago with a breakthrough potentiometer design that helped enhance instrumentation capabilities. Our new dual concentric rotary encoders with switch are an example of the Company's ongoing commitment to developing innovative quality products with advanced features," said Alain Leon, Sensors Product Line Manager at Bourns. "This is our first dual concentric rotary encoder that has been specifically designed to meet today's board density requirements."

The Bourns® Model PEC11D encoder series is available now and is RoHS compliant*. For more detailed product information, please see: www.bourns.com/products/encoders/contacting-encoders

About Bourns

Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer, communications, medical (low/medium risk)***, audio and various other market segments. Additional company and product information is available at www.bourns.com.

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*RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex.

**Bourns considers a product to be "halogen free" if (a) the Bromine (Br) content is 900 ppm or less; (b) the Chlorine (Cl) content is 900 ppm or less; and (c) the total Bromine (Br) and Chlorine (Cl) content is 1500 ppm or less.

***Bourns® products have not been designed for and are not intended for use in "lifesaving," "life-critical" or "life-sustaining" applications nor any other applications where failure or malfunction of the Bourns® product may result in personal injury or death. See Legal Disclaimer Notice www.bourns.com/docs/legal/disclaimer.pdf