By using an eight bit optical encoder the degree of resolution that can be…
2007
By using an eight bit optical encoder the degree of resolution that can be obtained is (approximately)
- A.
1.8⁰
- B.
3.4⁰
- C.
2.8⁰
- D.
1.4⁰
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Correct answer: D
An 8-bit optical encoder has 2^8 = 256 positions per revolution. Resolution = 360/256 = 1.40625 degrees, approximately 1.4 degrees.