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| 1 Ltd Announces the Launch of a New Miniature Autofocus Module 1 Ltd announces the launch of a new 8.5mm footprint, 3.5mm height autofocus camera module, 1AF-S85M65. This new AF module takes miniaturisation to a new level and meets handset manufacturers' requirements for a robust, miniature module that is suited to mass-market applications. Based on 1 Ltd's proprietary XlineaTM Shape Memory Alloy actuator, the module is very simple and has only eight parts. This design simplicity results in the module being inherently robust ensuring it meets the industry standard drop test and reliability requirements. The small volume occupied by the actuator enables a large M6.5 lens barrel to be fitted, so improving image quality. The actuator is also very efficient, requiring approximately 1/3 the power drawn by voice coil motors. In the highly competitive camera module market, 1 Ltd's development programme has been kept confidential for nearly two years. Only a small group of leading module manufacturers has been provided with early access to the module design. Following the completion of the development programme and exhaustive testing, 1 Ltd is now ready to publicly launch 1AF-S85M65, the world's first commercially available SMA camera. The new module is being manufactured by Seiko Instruments. Camera module integrators simply add their selected image sensor assembly and lens barrel to the AF Module to form a completed camera. The new module is compatible with standard assembly processes and therefore provides a quick and easy way for camera module integrators to assemble the autofocus camera module. AF Modules based on Xlinea actuators are also available for manufacture under license from 1 Ltd for those companies wishing to produce their own products 'in-house'. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Computing News :: home page |