New Scale Technologies, Inc. ~ w w w . n ew s c al et ec h. c om ~ Phone (585) 924-4450

Tiny, all-in-one smart motion modules

for positioning optics in OEM cameras

Small, precise and smart: M3-FS

and M3-F focus modules are easily

integrated with your camera board

and lens. The complete, drop-in

focus solution requires no more

space than a fixed lens holder.

Precision lens control for highest image quality

M3-FS focus modules add high-resolution lens motion, with excellent

dynamic stability, to the smallest OEM cameras. Each module is a

complete closed-loop motion solution and requires no more space than

a typical fixed lens mount. Very low power is needed to move the lens

and zero power is needed to hold the lens in any position, making the

M3-FS ideal for battery-powered devices.

All M3 smart modules have embedded closed-loop control. They need

only simple high-level motion commands from the camera processor,

making system integration fast, simple and cost-effective.

Precise lens position control (0.5 µm resolution) and best-in-class bi-

directional repeatability enable you to capture the sharpest images in

the shortest time. Designed for long life with high performance, M3

modules are not susceptible to temperature or power variations.

for improved dynamic stability and precision

The new M3-FS focus module is a drop-in replacement for the original

M3-F focus module. The aluminum structure and innovative ball bearing

guide mechanism deliver a 3x improvement in tilt and accuracy. The

new M3-FS features superior dynamic stability, minimizing pixel shift

with changing camera orientation. This makes it ideal for miniature

handheld, portable and mobile systems. Maximum lens diameter is M16.

The original M3-F focus module, with molded polymer construction and

a pin-bushing guide, remains an economical choice for lower precision

requirements or fixed camera positions. Maximum lens diameter is M12.

FEATURES

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Tiny “all-in-one” solution: no external control board needed

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Superior image quality: sub-micron lens movement with very

low tilt. Now with higher dynamic stability

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Low voltage & power: 3.3 VDC input, zero power position hold

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Simple system integration: accepts high-level motion

commands over standard serial interface (I2C or SPI)

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Flexible, production-ready system: compatible with M8 to

M16 lenses and with typical image formats from 1/3” to 1/1.8”

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Lowest cost, fastest time to market: Fully-engineered “plug

and play” solution

APPLICATIONS

High-resolution cameras for

miniaturized systems and handheld,

portable or mobile instruments

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In-vitro diagnostics (IVD)

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Robotic inspection

•

Miniature microscopes

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Surveillance & remote sensing

•

Biometric identification

•

Imaging arrays

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Process control & machine vision

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Guidance, targeting & UAVs

Your

Camera

Board

M3-FS

Module

Your M8

to M16

All-in-one motion modules run

on 3.3 VDC and can be evaluated

using a PC with USB adapter and

New Scale Pathway™ software,

included in the Developer’s Kits.

SMALL, PRECISE, SMART … IN MOTION