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Micro Optic Systems

For focus, zoom, stabilization, aperture control and more: New Scale's motion systems deliver faster, higher-precision motion in micro optic systems. They also reduce power use, and enable the use of smaller lenses and other components to reduce system size and weight.

 

We create M3 modules and custom motion systems for micro imaging applications ranging from consumer digital cameras to medical and industrial endoscopes. 

M3-F Customizable Focus Module

Our M3-F customizable focus modules add precision focus to OEM cameras. You provide a 3.3V supply and high-level input via standard serial interface. The module is customized to fit your lens (from M6 to M12) and provides millimeters of lens motion. Modules measure 20 x 22 x 16 mm and mount on the OEM board camera PCB.

 

Each closed-loop motion module incorporates a piezoelectric micro motor, a high-resolution position sensor (which, unlike optical encoders, does not require a light source or external zero reference sensor), a motor drive ASIC and a microprocessor. 

 

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Reference Design: Micro Zoom Module

Our micro zoom module reference design demonstrates 0.5 µm resolution in a thin 6.5 mm module. It offers 4 mm optical zoom stroke (customizable to 30 mm). It incorporates two SQL-RV-1.8-6 SQUIGGLE motors and two TRACKER NSE-5310  (chip-on-board) position sensors. The magnetic position sensor means that no light source is needed for the sensor. It provides absolute position sensing (with external flash memory) - no zero reference sensor is needed. The module is driven by New Scale's NSD series piezo motor drive ASIC.

 

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Other Mobile Applications

SQUIGGLE motor technologies are being applied to optical image stabilization (OIS), shutter control and aperture control.

 

These technologies are also promising for use in other miniature mobile products, such as adding motorized focus to the next generation of pico projectors or for use in augmented reality applications (near eye micro displays, retina trackers, monocular depth pointing).

 

In addition, New Scale is also developing an ultra-thin autofocus (UTAF) actuator for use in mobile phone cameras and other thin-profile devices.

 

 

Ready for Mass Production

TDK-EPC (EPCOS), our partner for multi-layer co-fired piezoelectric ceramics, is a EUR 6.8 billion global manufacturer of electronic products and routinely produces millions of multi-layer piezoelectric actuators per month to demanding automotive quality standards.

 

We also work with our licensed manufacturing partners ALPS and Tamron for high-volume production of SQUIGGLE motors and modules.


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Contact us for engineering samples and reference designs. Or visit the online store today to purchase an M3-F module developer's kit or motor evaluation kit.  

 

 

 

 

 

 


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