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Victor, NY - May 28, 2009 – New Scale
Technologies today announced improved 0.5 μm
resolution and additional packaging options for its
TRACKER™ miniature position
sensor. This robust non-contact sensor is ideal for applications
such as optical image stabilization and zoom in digital cameras,
phone cameras, binoculars and other optical devices. It is also
suitable for a wide range of other applications including consumer
electronics, precision biomedical devices, optical instrumentation,
automation and automotive systems.
In addition to the standard TSSOP
or dice-on-foil versions, the TRACKER position sensor is offered in
custom chip-on-board and miniature wafer-level chip scale packaging
with footprint as small as 2.5 x 3.9 x 0.6 mm.
The TRACKER is a high-resolution
magnetic sensor with integrated, on-chip digital encoder.
Significantly smaller than miniature optical encoders, it does not
require a light source and is insensitive to external light. The
on-chip encoder provides direct digital output using standard I2C
protocol, eliminating the need for external pulse counters and
enabling much smaller total system size. New Scale also offers
custom position sensors with SPI or A-quad-B interface.
TRACKER Position Sensor Specifications
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0.5 µm |
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better than 2
µm (bi-directional) |
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3 to 3.6 VDC |
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21 mA |
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serial communications
using I2C protocol – no pulse counter required |
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chip scale packaging: 2.5
x 3.9 x 0.6 mm |
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TSSOP on board: 8.5 x
11.5 x 1.61 mm |
- End-of-magnet zero reference built in
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Evaluation Packs, Pricing and Availability
For easy evaluation and system development, New Scale offers
TRACKER evaluation packs with position sensor, magnet, interface
board and software.The interface board connects to a PC via USB, allowing users
to easily read direct position information using the New Scale
Pathway software. The user may also read position information
directly from the TRACKER sensor via the I2C interface. Evaluation
packs and development kits are available now from
New Scale’s online store.
For OEM pricing on TRK-1T02, TSSOP and dice-on-foil
configurations, or for pricing on custom chip-on-board or
wafer-level chip-scale packaging, contact New Scale at +1 585 924
4450 or
email us.
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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