When applications demand absolute position awareness beyond a single revolution, multi-turn encoders become essential. From industrial automation and robotics to medical and test equipment, these devices track rotational position across multiple turns without losing reference, improving system reliability, and control accuracy. Understanding how they differ from single-turn encoders – and when their added complexity is justified – can directly impact performance, safety, and overall system cost.
The Same Sky blog post, Why Multi-Turn Encoders Matter and How to Use Them, explains the operating principles behind multi-turn encoders, compares mechanical and electronic counting methods, and outlines key integration considerations to help engineers select and implement the right solution.
