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title: What is the Difference Between Resolvers and Encoders?
description: Resolvers and encoders differ in their operation type and the type of signal they provide.
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# [What is the Difference Between Resolvers and Encoders?](https://www.dynapar.com/faq/what-is-the-difference-between-resolvers-and-encoders)

 Written by [London Rhodes](https://www.dynapar.com/faq/author/london-rhodes) | May 6, 2021 5:44:47 PM

A resolver is a mainly mechanical device that provides an analog signal back to the encoder. Resolvers are ideal for applications where high temperature, high shock and vibration, and dust/ dirt are factors. Encoders differ from resolvers due to the fact that they are electrically powered devices devices and provide digital signal back to the encoder.

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