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Compact M3-F focus module now with >2M cycle lifetime, new repeatability
specs
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New Scale Technologies' piezoelectric lens motion system
delivers best-in-class performance for high-resolution miniature
cameras in biometric, medical, machine vision and other applications
Victor, NY — July 25, 2011 — New Scale
Technologies has upgraded the lifetime specification and provided
new repeatability data for its miniature M3-F
focus module, which replaces fixed lens holders in compact board
cameras for biometric detection, medical diagnostics, machine vision
and other applications.
Based on continuous design improvements and testing, the new
lifetime specification is >2 million cycles mean time before failure
in a fixed orientation or >500,000 cycles in random orientation. The
position repeatability is +/- 5 microns uni-directional and +/- 20
microns bi-directional, demonstrating best-in-class performance for
high-resolution imaging applications. Complete specifications and
updated data sheet are at
http://www.newscaletech.com/M3-F.html.
"Image quality is directly proportional to lens position
repeatability with autofocus algorithms such as image resolution
hill climbing," said David Simpson, vice president of marketing and
sales for New Scale. "Our testing confirms that the M3-F module
out-performs competing miniature focus solutions in resolution, and
is highly competitive in terms of lifetime. With the added benefit
of lower external processing requirements and lower overall system
cost, the M3-F module is the clear winner for compact,
high-resolution camera applications."
With a total footprint of 20 x 22 x 16 mm and no external control
board, the M3-F easily replaces fixed lens holders over CCD or CMOS
imager sensors without adding to the camera size. The M3-F accepts
high-quality glass or polymer lenses, which have greater
transmission and clarity than non-traditional composite lenses of
liquid or liquid crystal. The embedded closed-loop drive delivers
high repeatability, low temperature dependence and no hysteresis.
The M3-F module is based on New Scale's M3 micro-mechatronic design
platform and incorporates a piezoelectric SQUIGGLE micro motor,
drive ASIC, magnetic NSE-5310 position sensor and a microprocessor
in a robust polymer housing. It accepts standard threaded lens
assemblies from M8 to M12 and is compatible with image sensors up to
17x17 mm, including the 1/2" and 1/1.8" formats.
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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.
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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