Shicoh rolls out World's Tiniest Motor For Camera Phones
Posted By: Vikas Shekhawat | Apr 4 2006
As long as they don't compromise on performance, we'll accept these with open arms, all of them. Now, this new linear motor developed by Shicoh Engineering to regulate the autofocus function of cellular phone cameras measures just 10 x 10 x 4.2 mm.
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As per Nikkei, 'the device is 2-4mm smaller in length and height than conventional units and 3mm thinner.'
The miniature auto-focus linear motors can change the shape of future handsets by making them compact beyond our imagination. The motor drives the lens without any shaft and still keep the axes intact ensuring high level of accuracy.
