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Starter kit simplifies evaluation of world's smallest linear motor for miniature OEM products

SQL Series starter kit features tiny SQUIGGLE® micro motor, pre-mounted for easy evaluation, along with closed-loop motor controller and PC software

Victor, NY - January 7, 2008 - New Scale Technologies today announced an evaluation kit for its SQL Series SQUIGGLE linear micro motors. The starter kit simplifies evaluation of the patented piezoelectric motor technology for use in miniature OEM products such as medical devices, tiny optical systems, and micro-robotic instruments.

 

The starter kit includes a tiny SQL-1.8-6 SQUIGGLE motor pre-mounted in a polycarbonate holder for “straight out of the box” evaluation. This ultrasonic micro motor measures only 1.8 x 1.8 x 6 mm, weighs 0.16 grams and pushes loads of up to 30 grams -- nearly 200 times its own weight. Linear travel range is 6 mm.

 

The starter kit also includes an MC-3000 motor controller, AC power adapter, PC control software and cables.

 

The controller generates ultrasonic-frequency electronic signals to drive the SQUIGGLE motor. It accepts position feedback from analog or digital position sensors (not included) for closed-loop system evaluation. The motor can also be used in open-loop configuration.

 

The software enables easy evaluation of SQUIGGLE motors via the Windows® PC user interface. Users can easily control motor direction and speed, move to a target position, move a specified distance, and more. Documentation describes the low-level ASCII codes that an embedded system or microcontroller would send to a motor control chip in a user’s system.

SQL Series Starter Kit Specifications

SQL-1.8-6 SQUIGGLE motor:

  • Stator dimensions... 1.8 x 1.8 x 6 mm
  • Screw length... 12 mm
  • Axial load (stall force)... 30 grams
  • Travel... 6 mm (longer travel available)
  • Maximum speed... 7 mm/s (at half max load)
  • Minimum speed... 0.001 mm/s
  • Position resolution (open loop)... 0.5 micrometers
  • Operating temperature... -30°C to +80°C
  • Lifetime... > 300,000 cycles (load-dependent)


MC-3000 motor controller:

  • Dimensions.. 1.2 x 2.3 x 0.9 in
  • Input voltage... 3.5 to 5.5 V DC
  • Position sensor input... analog (to on-board 12-bit A/D converter) or digital
  • User interface... USB with PC control software provided (Windows® NT or Vista)

 

New Scale works with OEM designers to optimize integration into their systems. We also develop application-specific modules with integrated motors, controllers, mounts or housings, and position sensors.

The SQL motor evaluation kit is available now for qualified OEMs. Contact factory for pricing.

 

About New Scale Technologies

New Scale Technologies (www.newscaletech.com) creates disruptively small motion systems based on our patented piezoelectric SQUIGGLE® motor, the world’s smallest linear motor. This ultrasonic motor is smaller, more precise, less expensive, more robust and more power-efficient than other micro motors. We create complete motion systems integrating SQUIGGLE motor technology with supporting electronics (ASICs) developed in partnership with austriamicrosystems (www.austriamicrosystems.com).

 

New Scale’s micro motors and micro-actuator modules enable design engineers to create smaller products including mobile phone cameras, electronic locks and intelligent fasteners, nano-scale fluid control including lab-on-a-chip systems, medical devices including miniature drug pumps and endoscopes, optics and imaging systems, automotive modules, lasers, aerospace and defense systems, cryogenic and MRI-compatible instruments, and consumer electronics including micro fuel cells.

SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark of New Scale Technologies, Inc.


For more information contact:

Fred Haas, Sales Manager
Phone 585-924-4450 x 112
sales@newscaletech.com


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