New Scale Technologies - M3-L linear module and developer's kit
- Small
- Complete, closed-loop system with embedded controls in less than 28 x 13.2 x 7.5 mm
- Precise
- 0.5 µm resolution
- 6 mm of travel
- Simple system integration
- High-level motion commands over standard serial interface (I2C or SPI)
- Flexible system, fast to market
- Rapidly configurable for push or pull motion
- Low voltage / low power use
- 3.3 V input, <500 mW power use
- Holds position when power is off
High resolution M3-L linear actuators
The M3-L is a miniature high-resolution positioning system with integrated driver and closed-loop control. It delivers 0.5 micron resolution at less than half the size and one-fourth the weight of comparable positioning systems.
This compact, powerful motion system helps OEM designers improve performance and reduce the size of instruments in a wide range of applications. It is ideal for precision tuning of photonics, microwave and RF systems. Defense applications include laser beam steering and targeting, UAV and UGV flight controls, and field-portable systems for biomedical and chemical detection and analysis. Medical applications include micro surgical devices and point-of-care systems.
The M3 micro-mechatronic module platform
M3-L module is built on New Scale’s M3 Micro-Mechatronic Module technology platform: the smallest, highest resolution and most repeatable closed-loop micro-mechatronic system available – all in an easily integrated, customizable package. The platform includes a patented SQUIGGLE® RV piezo micro motor, an NSD-2101 drive ASIC, an NSE-5310 high-resolution magnetic position sensor, a microprocessor and firmware. The modules operate on 3.3V input and accept simple high-level motion commands via standard serial interface
M3-L Developer’s Kits
M3-L Developer’s Kits offer convenience for initial evaluation, system development and integration into your prototype. Kits include an M3-L linear smart actuator and a USB adapter to convert motion commands from the New Scale Pathway™ PC software into SPI commands for the linear module. The Developer’s Kit module features both a bullet-nose tip for pushing and an eye-end for pulling
M3-L Linear Actuator Modules
New Scale offers standard and custom M3-L Linear Actuators. For custom module development, contact New Scale Technologies.
Integration and Stages
The M3-L is a linear actuator and requires careful attention to loading under static and dynamic conditions. For more information including integration guide and CAD file see https://www.newscaletech.com/downloads/please-register/
If you are developing or buying a translation stage to use with the M3-L actuator, consider the M3-LS Linear Smart Stage instead. This precision microstage has very high lateral stability, very low and uniform friction, and built-in absolute encoding. The actuator and controller are built into the stage for smallest size and optimal performance. See https://www.newscaletech.com/micro-motion-modules/m3- ls-linear-smart-stages/
Refer to "Datasheets & Downloads" tab for more specifications.
Applications
- High Resolution Tuning Systems
- Hand-Held Instrumentation
- Precision Photonics
- Targeting Systems
- UAV/UGV Controls and Optics
- Miniature Camera Systems
- Micro Surgical Devices
- Biomedical Inspection/Sampling
|
Specifications |
|
|---|---|
|
Travel Range |
6 mm |
|
Max Module Dimensions |
28 x 13.2 x 7.5 mm including controller |
|
Speed |
> 5 mm/s |
|
Resolution |
0.5 μm |
|
Linear Accuracy |
+/- 25 μm |
|
Typical Operating Speed and Load |
5 mm/s at 0.15 N load |
|
Maximum Load |
< 0.20 N |
|
Maximum Recommended Mass |
5 grams |
|
Digital Interface |
I2C or SPI |
|
Input Voltage |
3.1 to 3.6 V |
|
Input Power* |
< 0.5 Watts (5mm/s at 0.15N) < 0.2 Watts quiescent |
|
Weight of Module (without tip) |
4.5 grams |
|
Temperature |
5°C (lower possible; contact factory) to 70°C |
|
Compliance |
CE / RoHS |
|
Controller Interface |
Via USB adapter from PC or directly via I2C or SPI serial interface |
|
Controller |
embedded |
* Power depends on input voltage, speed, and load.
More Product Information
The energy industry is primed for a wave of monumental change. The transition to renewable and alternative energy sources, advancements in energy storage, the rise of smart grids, and the electrification of transportation are driving significant changes domestically and globally. These developments mean organizations require new testing protocols, enhanced safety standards, advanced testing equipment, and comprehensive interoperability and cybersecurity assessments. Regulatory changes and technological innovations further complicate testing requirements, demanding scalable and real-world simulation capabilities. When testing facilities must adapt rapidly to support R&D efforts, it’s essential that they ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable deployment of new energy technologies. All of these factors demand energy laboratories that are future-proofed for innovative solutions.
An impedance tuner is an apparatus, which generates controllable reflection factor (Impedance) over a certain frequency range. Focus uses two basic technologies:
a) For frequencies from 100MHz to 110GHz (and above) we use the slide screw technique (models Multi Harmonic MPT, wideband (fundamental) CCMT, harmonic rejection PHT), in which a reflective probe (slug) is inserted into the slot of a low loss slotted transmission line (slabline or waveguide).
b) For frequencies from below 10MHz to 170MHz we use a lumped element technology (models LFT), whereby variable capacitors are connected with optimized lengths of coaxial cable.
-
Revolutionary technology advancement for wafer and die-level photonics probing
-
Real-time in-situ calibrations
-
Highest accuracy in test results
-
Lowest coupling loss
-
New innovative combination of hardware and software features to align and optimize fibers/arrays in a wafer-level trench
-
Minimized coupling losses with minimal trench dimensions
-
Industry standard for vertical coupling to wafer-level grating couplers
-
Dark, shielded and frost-free
-
-40°C to +125°C
-
Pioneering set of automated functions that perform critical calibrations of the optical positioning system to the probe station
-
Exclusive FormFactor-developed automated test methodology
-
FormFactor-developed graphical user interface to manually control the optical positioning system
-
Configurable between single fibers, fiber arrays and edge coupling holders
See more Key Features on Specifications & Details tab
Food and beverage technology is changing the global food and beverage industry from production to delivery. Consumer and market demand for sustainable and healthy products also means stricter regulations that promote safe consumption, sustainable package production, and effective recycling or disposal. These trends add up to a heightened demand for organizations in the industry to commit to testing protocols that ensure food safety, quality, and compliance with evolving standards. Facilities and manufacturers face challenges such as implementing advanced traceability systems, ensuring the safety and efficacy of new ingredients and packaging materials, and adhering to rigorous environmental regulations. Additionally, the rise of automation and digitalization in food production results in new challenges related to interoperability and cybersecurity. Testing facilities must adapt swiftly to support R&D efforts, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant production of innovative food and beverage products in a rapidly changing market landscape.
The new Light Hub for Zebra Iris GTX Smart Cameras (HCS-150-ZEB) streamlines machine vision system setup. This innovative controller acts as a central hub, directly powering your Zebra Iris GTX Smart Camera while managing triggering and analog dimming control between the camera, compatible lights, and I/O accessories.
Equipped with Advanced Illumination’s SignaTech™ technology, the Light Hub delivers 4 amps of continuous output and up to 8 amps of overdrive strobe. This empowers you to choose from a vast array of Advanced Illumination lighting configurations, ensuring optimal illumination for your application. Whether you need seamless integration with an 3×3 infrared backlight or would like to overdrive strobe a 70″ high intensity bar light, the Light Hub delivers.
-
Type APS-H CMOS sensor
-
IEEE 1588 PTP
-
Power over Ethernet
-
4.59 fps at full resolution
-
Monochrome (GT5120) model
-
GigE Vision interface with Power over Ethernet
-
Screw mount RJ45 Ethernet connector for secure operation in industrial environments
-
Supports cable lengths up to 100 meters (CAT-6 recommended)
-
Trigger over Ethernet Action Commands allow for a single cable solution to reduce system costs
-
Comprehensive I/O functionality for simplified system integration
-
Planarity adjusted (PA) EF Lens Mount (option -18) for electronic control of aperture and autofocus
-
Easy camera mounting via standard M3 threads at all sides and 1/4-20 tripod mounting hole
-
Easy software integration with Allied Vision's Vimba Suite and compatibility to the most popular third party image-processing libraries.
-
Enhanced Defect Pixel Correction feature with a new Defective Pixel List Manager tool that allows you to load different user defined defective pixel lists to match your application and optimize the life cycle of the camera
-
Load-lock chamber: Cycle devices 10X faster in a cryogenic environment
-
High-density electrical interface at cryogenic temperatures: More pins on the device enables more test structures to be probed with a single cooldown
-
Base temperature of < 2K or < 4K with high cooling power: Test devices at the temperatures that matter most for pre- screening and evaluating device performance
-
Low vibration: Stable contact with the device under test and enables low noise measurements
-
Responsive and easy to use management software
-
Highly scalable UDP/TCP layer 4 traffic generation
-
High performance TLS testing suite
-
Use your own application traffic or AppMix to create and scale realistic application traffic
-
1U and 2U rack mounting hardware with a wide range of port speeds offers low entry and yet a scalable solution
-
Ease of use
-
Free software (incl. VulcanManager and VulcanAppMix)
-
Free tech support product lifetime
1.35 mm (E) DC to 90 GHz connectors from Southwest Microwave include a new Solderless Vertical launch connectors are designed for microstrip or grounded coplanar boards. They provide optimal signal integrity, are reusable and are installed without soldering. Suitable for various board materials and thickness.
New Scale Technologies (NST)
Embedded Motion Modules Make Great Products Smaller
Founded in 2002, NST develops, licenses and manufactures standard and customized embedded motion modules that fit on your fingertips. These include rotary and linear smart stages that incorporate our patented and proprietary technologies: SQUIGGLE® and UTAF piezoelectric ultrasonic motors, position sensors, precision bearings, drive and control circuits, and microprocessors with closed-loop firmware that connect to New Scale Pathway® PC software.
Our M3 micro mechatronic modules require only battery power and high-level digital commands to produce sub-micrometer precision movements. M3 smart stages are easy for customers to integrate into wearable, handheld, portable and battery-powered products to move very small optics, produce haptic feedback, and miniaturize complex instruments. For example, we use our M3 stages to create our multi-probe manipulator (MPM) system for electrophysiology.
New Scale Technologies uses ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified quality management systems.
Contact Details
New Scale Technologies Main Office
121 Victor Heights Parkway, Victor, NY 14564, USA
Phone: 585-924-4450
Email: nstsales@newscaletech.com
Imaging/Machine Vision
Download Line Card
Document
Embedded
Download Line Card
Document
