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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) designs and manufactures
miniature motion systems for precise movement of optics in imaging applications.
Our simple and elegant products deliver best-in-class performance in consumer
imaging, biometric authentication, surveillance, medical and machine vision
markets. With more than a decade of motion systems innovation, we integrate
piezoelectric micro motors, miniature drive control electronics and precise
mechanical systems. Our customers benefit from complete solutions for rapid
commercialization of their next generation products.
SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark, and TRACKER, New Scale Pathway and UTAF are trademarks of New Scale Technologies, Inc.
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