With the SRGP40 series Alps Electric Europa offers surface-mountable enoders with a hollow structure of 9.23mm in diameter. The devices feature a height of 1.55mm and a floor space of 17.5mm in diameter. The encoders provide an output voltage of 5VDC. Other technical specifications are a resolution of twelve output pulses, a rotational torque of 2±1mNm and an insulation resistance of up to 100Megohm at 100VDC. The voltage proof is 500VAC per minute. The actuator requires an operating force of 20N. The SRGP40 series is rated for voltages of 5VDC and has a current consumption of 1mA with resistive load. With an operating temperature range from –10°C to +60°C and an operating life of up to 100,000 cycles, the new SRGP40 series is usefull for applications such as menu and data scrolling in portable audio devices, digital cameras, personal digital assistants, etc. The encoders are suitable for lead-free reflow soldering and are available in minimum packing units of 800 pieces.