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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) is an innovation and
micro-manufacturing company delivering ingeniously small motion systems. We
serve worldwide markets for mobile products, medical devices, defense and
security systems and industrial instruments. Every day our creative engineers
and scientists use their deep understanding of micro-mechatronic technologies to
solve the most demanding customer problems. Since 2002, the company has been
awarded six patents with more pending. We combine our talents with the
capabilities of our global strategic partners, who provide “best in class”
integrated circuits, ceramic components and high-volume manufacturing. Through
direct customer engagements, continuous innovation and strategic partnerships,
we deliver disruptively small, precise and low-power motion systems that enable
our customers to create smaller feature-rich products.
New Scale’s SQUIGGLE® micro motors, TRACKER™ position sensors and M3 micro-mechatronic
modules enable design engineers to create smaller products including cameras for
mobile phone, medical, military and industrial applications; portable drug
delivery and implantable medical devices; endoscopes; precision tuning devices;
electronic locks; UAV controls; precision optics and photonic control systems;
and cryogenic and MRI-compatible instrumentation.
SQUIGGLE is a registered trademark and TRACKER and New Scale Pathway are trademarks of New Scale Technologies, Inc.
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