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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. |
