A high-resolution interpolator for incremental encoders based on the quadrature PLL method

This paper presents a new high-resolution interpolator for incremental encoders based on the quadrature phase-locked loop method proposed by Emura. Until now, this method has been applied to controllers of high-precision servomechanisms and has shown excellent performance. In this paper, the authors apply the method for the first time to an interpolator for incremental encoders. The experimental results show that high-speed interpolation is possible, with a maximum output frequency of 25 MHz-20 times higher than that of conventional interpolators. The interpolator proposed was also tested for noise rejection with a high-speed numerically controlled gear grinding machine, and has shown good noise rejection capability. This paper presents the design of the interpolator and the experimental results.