Product Design & Development

M3-F Focus Module Developer Kits

By New Scale Technologies
Tuesday, August 31, 2010

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M3-F module from New Scale Technologies
The M3-F module is an integrated mico-mechatronics system that incorporates a piezoelectric SQUIGGLE micro motor, position sensor, driver and microprocessor in a compact 20 x 22 x 16 mm housing.



Developer kits for New Scale Technologies’ miniature M3-F focus modules are now available online. Each kit includes M3-F module for precision closed-loop lens motion, a USB adapter, and New Scale Pathway software for easy evaluation and prototyping.

Configured for I2C or SPI serial interface, the modules in the developer's kits accommodate M12 or smaller lenses and image sensors up to 17 x 17 mm.

The M3-F module is an integrated mico-mechatronics system that incorporates a piezoelectric SQUIGGLE micro motor, position sensor, driver and microprocessor in a compact 20 x 22 x 16 mm housing.

Because of its small size and low power use, the M3-F module works well in OEM camera systems. When mounted over the sensor on an

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OEM board camera, it improves image quality and efficiency in applications such as biometric imaging, machine vision, and medical diagnostic systems.

Specifications for the M3-F module include:

  • A size of 20 x 22 x 16 mm.
  • An image sensor size of 17 x 17 x 3 mm max.
  • A serial interface ofI2C or SPI.
  • A travel range of up to 1.5 mm.
  • A speed of greater than 5 mm/s.
  • A resolution of 0.5 micrometers.
  • Linear accuracy of +/- 30 micrometers.
  • An angular alignment (static tip/tilt) of less than +/- 1 degree
  • An angular movement (dynamic tip/tilt)of less than +/- 0.5 degrees
  • An input voltage of 3.1 to 3.6 V.
  • Input power of between 0.47 and 0.05 watts, depending on input voltage, speed, and load.
  • A weight (without lens) of 6.4 grams.

For more information visit www.newscaletech.com. 

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