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M3-L Linear Actuator
Smart Module for Precision Motion
FEATURES
Small
o Complete, closed-loop system with embedded
controls in less than 27.5 x 13.2 x 7.5 mm
Precise
o 0.5 µm resolution
o 6 mm of travel
Simple system integration
o High-level motion commands over standard serial
interface (I
2
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
Hi
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h 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.
APPLICATIONS
High Resolution Tuning Systems
Hand-held Instrumentation
Precision Photonics
Targeting System
UAV/UGV Controls and Optics
Miniature Camera Systems
Micro Surgical Devices
Biomedical Inspection and Sampling
SQUIGGLE RV motor and NSD-2101
drive ASIC - the world’s smallest linear
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M3-F smart
The M3-L linear actuator is a
complete closed-loop linear actuator
with integrated drive electronics.
Modules are easily configured for single
or complex multi-axis systems.
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Part Number Description
DK-M3-L -1.8-TRK-6.0-S
M3-L Linear Micro-mechatronic developer’s
kit. Includes M3-L module with push and
pull ends, USB adapter (SPI), connecting
cables, mounting hardware and New Scale
Pathway™ development software
M3-L Developer’s Kit Module Specifications
Travel Range 6 mm
Maximum Housing Dimensi ons 27.5 x 13.2 x 7.5 mm
Speed 5 mm/s @ 0.15 N load (typical)
Resolution 0.5 μm
Linear Accuracy ± 25 μm
Maximum Load
(Push Pull Stall Force with ± 1
degree axial alignment) <0.20 Newtons
Maximum Recommended Mass 5 grams
Input Voltage 3.1 - 3.6 V DC
Input Power** < 0.5 W (5mm/s at 0.15 Newtons)
< 0.2 W quiescent
Digital Interface I2C or SPI
Weight (without tip) 4.5 grams
* *Power depends on input voltage, speed & load.
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.
Custom M3-L Linear Module System Development
The Developer’s Kit is designed to help you define your system
specifications for subsequent development of custom micro motion
modules with New Scale Technologies. Custom M3-L systems can
be designed to push and/or pull loads, and meet your specific needs
for travel range, size, force, special environmental conditions and
more. For details refer to the module specification worksheet at
http://www.newscaletech.com/micro-mechatronics/contact-m3-l-rfp.php
10 March 2014
Ordering information
Order Developer’s Kits online at Digi-Key:
http://www.digikey.com/product-
detail/en/DK-M3L-1.8-TRK-6.0-S/DK-M3L-
1.8-TRK-6.0-S-ND/2563771
Integration infor mation
Additional information including integration guide and
CAD file is available on our website. Please register at
http://www.newscaletech.com/register_for_download.php
M3-L Developer’s Kits allow OEMs to
rapidly integrate high-resolution linear
micro motion into OEM instruments. Kits
include one M3-L module, USB control
adapter with SPI output, and New Scale
Pathway™ development software.
Pull Configuration
Push Configuration
Dimensions are for reference only. See specification
table for maximum housing dimensions.
