How it works
The drive clocks the encoder; the encoder shifts out the position bit-by-bit.
Why it matters
Universal support by industrial drives and PLCs; minimal wiring.
Glossary
SSI Encoder
SSI — Synchronous Serial Interface — is the dominant absolute-encoder protocol in industrial drives.
FAQs
- What replaces SSI?
- BiSS, EnDat and PROFIdrive for newer high-resolution servo drives.
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