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Victor, NY - July 13, 2009 – New Scale
Technologies today announced availability of its next-generation
piezo motor controller ASIC and new motor control reference designs
for its miniature SQUIGGLE micro
motors, the world’s smallest linear motors. The new NSD-1202
ASIC allows independent velocity control of two SQL-1.8 SQUIGGLE
motors. The new MC-3300 and MC-1100 motor controllers / reference
designs introduce motor frequency tracking to ensure constant speed
and optimal performance of SQL-series SQUIGGLE motors independently
of temperature.
NSD-1202 dual piezo motor drive ASIC
The NSD-1202 dual
piezo motor drive ASIC supersedes and is backward compatible
with the NSD-1102 drive ASIC. It introduces a pulse width modulation
(PWM) mode for independent speed control of two SQL-1.8 series
SQUIGGLE motors. The 170 KHz modulation frequency produces no
audible noise, a key benefit for products such as video cameras.
Imaging applications include optical image stabilization with
independent motor speed control for the X-Y and tip-tilt axes. Other
applications include medical devices such as robotic surgical tools,
electronic locks, miniature pumps and endoscopes, aerospace and
defense systems and consumer electronics.
Samples are available now. For samples and OEM pricing
email us or call +1 585
924-4450 x2.
The MC-3300 motor controller and reference design
The MC-3300 motor
controller is a full-featured motor controller, reference design
and development tool for SQL-1.8 series SQUIGGLE motors. It
incorporates the new NSD-1202 drive ASIC, and also introduces
dynamic frequency tracking technology to eliminate variation in
motor speed and performance with temperature.
With any motor, performance may vary due to ambient temperature
changes, self-heating in high duty cycle applications, and motor
manufacturing variability. As a resonant motor, the SQUIGGLE motor
exhibits peak performance when the frequency of the drive signal
matches the resonant frequency of the motor, which will vary with
these factors. The new MC-3300 incorporates proprietary technology
to track the SQUIGGLE motor’s resonant frequency and dynamically
adjust the drive frequency to match. This automatic frequency
tracking eliminates the effect of such normal variations.
The MC-3300 ships with the
New Scale Pathway™
Software suite, a flexible and sophisticated development tool
for motor validation and system development. This PC/Windows-based
application platform features an easy-to-use "point and click"
graphical user interface. Input tables can be loaded to simulate a
variety of real-time input waveforms and evaluate motor response. A
powerful script generator allows even non-programmers to create and
run automated commands and sequences for almost any motion control
task. These scripts can be used for embedded system development for
OEM products.
The MC-3300 controls two SQL-1.8 series SQUIGGLE motors in
open-loop or closed-loop configuration. It supersedes and is
backward compatible with the MC-3100 controller.
A developer’s kit including an SQL-1.8-6-12-SS SQUIGGLE motor,
MC-3300 controller, New Scale Pathway Software and all connector
cables is available now for $495.
Buy online.
The MC-1100 motor controller and reference design
New Scale has also added automatic frequency tracking technology
for its larger, higher-force SQL-3.4 Series SQUIGGLE motors. The new
MC-1100 motor controller
drives one SQL-3.4 series SQUIGGLE motor in open-loop or
closed-loop configuration. It ships with the New Scale Pathway
Software for motor validation and system development.
The MC-1100 supersedes and is backward compatible with the
MC-1000.
A complete evaluation kit including an SQL-3.4-10-30 motor,
MC-1100 controller, New Scale Pathway Software, AC power adapter and
all connector cables is available now for $550.
Buy online.
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, and TRACKER™ position sensor. The ultrasonic SQUIGGLE motor
is smaller, more precise, less expensive, more robust and more power-efficient
than other micro motors. The TRACKER position sensor integrates a magnetic sensor
with on-chip digital encoder, for smaller size and higher resolution than miniature
optical encoders. We create complete motion systems integrating micro motor and sensor
technology with supporting electronics (ASICs) developed with our partner
austriamicrosystems.
New Scale’s micro motors, encoders 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 and TRACKER and New Scale Pathway are trademarks of New Scale Technologies, Inc.
Please note: Press releases are current as published, but are not updated
after posting. Refer to our product pages for current product information including
specifications.
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