| 摘要 |
A magnetic encoder comprises a sensor having a plurality of magnetoresistive (MR) elements placed in juxtaposed position relative to a magnetic recording medium upon which data signals are recorded employing a recording pitch, A. Output signals produced by the MR elements connected in a plurality of bridge circuits are formed by relative movement between the MR elements and the magnetic recording medium. The MR elements are positioned at A/n intervals, wherein n is an integer and n>/=8. A multiplier circuit is connected to receive the output signals from the MR element bridge circuits and provide a plurality of phase shifted output signals corresponding to a A/N pitch interval of recording pitch, A, wherein N is an integer and N>/=2.
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