M3-L Linear Actuator Smart Module for Precision Motion FEATURES APPLICATIONS Small High Resolution Tuning Systems o Complete, closed-loop system with embedded Hand-held Instrumentation controls in less than 27.5 x 13.2 x 7.5 mm Precision Photonics Precise Targeting System o 0.5 m resolution UAV/UGV Controls and Optics o 6 mm of travel Miniature Camera Systems Simple system integration Micro Surgical Devices o High-level motion commands over standard serial 2 Biomedical Inspection and Sampling interface (I C or SPI) Flexible system, fast to market o Rapidly configurable for single- or multi-axis motion o Customizable for travel to 20 mm Low voltage / low power use o 3.3 V input, <500 mW power use o 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 The M3-L linear actuator is a applications include micro surgical devices and point-of-care systems. complete closed-loop linear actuator with integrated drive electronics. Modules are easily configured for single The M3 micro-mechatronic module platform or complex multi-axis systems. M3-L module is built on New Scales 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 SQUIGGLE RV motor and NSD-2101 accept simple high-level motion commands via standard serial drive ASIC - the worlds smallest linear motor system- inside every M3-F smart interface. www.ams.com M3-L Developers Kits M3-L Developers 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 Developers Kit module features both a bullet-nose tip for pushing and an eye-end for pulling. Custom M3-L Linear Module System Development The Developers Kit is designed to help you define your system specifications for subsequent development of custom micro motion M3-L Developers Kits allow OEMs to rapidly integrate high-resolution linear modules with New Scale Technologies. Custom M3-L systems can micro motion into OEM instruments. Kits be designed to push and/or pull loads, and meet your specific needs include one M3-L module, USB control for travel range, size, force, special environmental conditions and adapter with SPI output, and New Scale more. For details refer to the module specification worksheet at Pathway development software.