# Lika SMAR4 Super-Miniature Off-Axis Absolute Modular Magnetic Encoder

![Lika SMAR4 Super-Miniature Off-Axis Absolute Modular Magnetic Encoder](https://parts.trymaglev.com/img/ac-lika-smar4.webp)

Open-PCB off-axis readhead (22.5 x 6 x 3.9 mm) over an MRA or RMU magnetic ring, up to 20-bit BiSS C / SSI, daisy-chainable; Lika's encoder aimed at robot joints and hollow-shaft motors.

- Maglev ID: ac-lika-smar4
- Brand: Lika Electronic
- MPN: SMAR4 (configured)
- Category: actuators / Magnetic Encoders
- Origin: IT (maker HQ, factory not confirmed)
- Maker: Lika Electronic (brand, IT)
- NDAA: unknown · Blue UAS: unknown · FCC: n/a
- HTS: 9031.80.80.85 (typical)
- MOQ: unknown · Lead time: unknown
- Confidence: REPORTED

## Price
- No public price. Request a quote via POST /api/rfq or the order pad.

## Specifications
- Resolution: up to 20 bits (1,048,576 cpr) per 2026 trade press; Lika's 2023 newsletter said 19 bits
- Accuracy: unknown
- Max speed: up to 24,000 rpm
- Interface: SSI; BiSS C-mode (daisy chain up to 7 encoders)
- Form: off-axis ring kit: open PCB readhead + MRA or RMU magnetic ring
- Sensing: magnetic (type not stated)
- Supply: unknown
- Bore / ring ID: 8 to 47 mm (MRA rings); 15 to 70 mm (RMU rings)
- Operating temp: -25 °C to +100 °C

## Links
- Product: https://www.directindustry.com/prod/lika-smart-encoders-actuators/product-14943-2582087.html
- Datasheet: none
- CAD: none

## Equivalents
- RLS AksIM-2 Off-Axis Absolute Rotary Encoder (ac-rls-aksim-2)

## Sources
- https://www.directindustry.com/prod/lika-smart-encoders-actuators/product-14943-2582087.html (DirectIndustry listing (Lika): description, robotics use, MRA ring, image)
- https://www.designworldonline.com/lika-electronic-introduces-smar4-modular-encoder/ (Design World: resolution, interfaces, speed, temp, readhead size, ring bores)