e SC-3 type sub-miniature fixed frequency resonant optical scanners is THE SMALLEST SIZE mechanical scanner available. It is an electromagnetically driven moving mirror device, which deflects a light beam with a continuous sinusoidal motion. The mirror assembly is attached at the center of a taut band spring. The scanning frequency range of the SC-3 type scanner is from 100Hz to 1000Hz, fixed at any one value within the range. The scan angle is inversely proportional to the frequency, and is a function of the mirror size. The standard operating temperature is 0°C to +55°C. Other temperature range and vacuum operation are available upon request.
 
High device "Q" insures frequency stability and low electrical drive power. High flexural stiffness provides good resistance to shock and vibration, as well as low wobble, and good scan repeatability. Resonating at the natural frequency makes the device an excellent candidate for long life operation for a multitude of applications which require good imaging with minimal distortion. The scanner is especially suitable for dedicated, high volume, OEM industrial applications. The SC-3 type scanner can easily be incorporated in small size and portable instruments.

The operation of the scanner at the resonant frequency is sustained by a positive feedback amplifier type ED driver or the AGC driver. The AGC driver provides a higher amplitude stability (0.01%) and a position output signal.

Applications include: Fluorescent microscopy, confocal microscopy, Semiconductor imaging, image and pattern forming and recognition, web inspection, biomedical imaging, quality inspection, Process verification, mask inspection, machine vision and outer space and environmental research to name a few.
 

ONE FIXED FREQUENCY from the range of 100Hz to 1000Hz
The following should serve as guide lines only:

SPECIFICATIONS:
ELECTRICAL:
Drive coil resistance: 950 ohms
Sense coil resistance: 950 ohms
Connector: female 4 pin plug on 0.1 inch centers, Molex P/N 22-01-3047 or equiv.
Scan frequency range: 100 Hz to 1000 Hz
Frequency accuracy: +/-10% at 25°C, closer accuracy available upon request
Scan angle: to 50° peak to peak optical as a function of frequency and mirror size MIRROR:
Sizes: 6mm diameter, 7×7mm, 12×7mm
Thickness: 1.0mm, standard; other thickness values available
Flatness: 1/4 wavelength (for 6mm and 7x7mm mirrors), 1/2 wavelength for 12x7mm mirror
Surface quality: scratch and dig: 60-40

ORDERING INFORMATION: TYPE [SC-3]; MIRROR SIZE [mm]; ANGLE [P-P Deg. optical]; FREQUENCY [Hz]
Example: PART NO. SC3-7x7-20-600. This part number specifies the model SC-3 scanner, a 7mm x 7mm mirror, a 20° peak to peak optical scan angle and a 600 Hz operating frequency.