This month we're excited to announce our custom M3-F focus modules
for miniature OEM cameras. This module adds performance to:
- industrial laptops and inspection cameras.
- hand-held devices
such as
IR cameras, hand-held computers, biometric sensors and PDAs.
- targeting, surveillance and security
systems
- medical diagnostic and imaging devices.
At only 20 x
22 x 18.5 mm - about the same dimensions as a fixed lens holder - the
M3-F focus module improves image quality over a wide range of focus
distances without adding volume or significantly increasing power usage.
All lens motion functions - including actuator, position
sensor, guide mechanism, drive and control electronics and software -
are fully integrated in the M3-F module. This extreme level of
miniaturization and integration highlights New Scale's
micro-mechatronics capabilities.
Video: What's in the M3-F?
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M3-F modules are designed for
ease of integration. The microprocessor accepts PID closed-loop system
tuning commands, as well as high-level input commands such as "move
specified distance," via standard serial interface (I2C, SPI or USART).
No external controller is needed.
Modules provide millimeters of
lens motion with 0.5 micrometer position resolution, better than 30
micrometer accuracy, and better than +/-0.5 degree angular alignment.
Based on New Scale's M3 micro-mechatronics module design platform, the
M3-F modules are quickly customized to OEM specifications for lens (from
M8 to M12 size, up to 5 grams mass), image sensor, focal length, board
camera PCB mounting pattern, and other requirements.
M3-F
modules accept 3.3V input voltage for battery-powered operation. They
draw approximately 470 mW of power while moving and 130 mW quiescent.
Weight is approximately 6 grams without lens.
