Abstract:In order to meet the design requirements of integration, volume, and resolution for the signal readout circuit of optical encoders, this paper conducts research on the encoding principles of incremental optical encoders and absolute optical encoders based on the pseudo-random coding principle and Moiré fringe optical signal theory. A dedicated integrated circuit for high-resolution optical encoders, based on the incremental and pseudo-random mixed encoding scheme, is designed and fabricated. Utilizing a 350nm CMOS process, full integration of the photodetector and readout circuitry is achieved. The chip size is only 4.6mm × 3.5mm, with a resolution of up to 22 bits. It can simultaneously generate precise sine and cosine output signals, as well as output digital pseudo-random code signals at a clock frequency of 2MHz, meeting the design specifications of the system.