Miniature magnetic incremental linear encoder
3.9 x 2.5 mm, 3 - 3.6 V | TRACKER™ NSE-5310 New Scale Technologies

New Scale's M3 micro mechatronics module platform incorporates the TRACKER™ NSE-5310 position sensor, developed in partnership with austriamicrosystems. Its small size makes it perfect partner for the SQUIGGLE micro motor in creating tiny, integrated closed-loop motion systems.

The NSE-5310 is a magnetic sensor array with integrated on-chip digital encoder, which transforms a magnetic sine wave into a direct digital position output. With 0.5 micron resolution and size as small as 3.9 x 2.5 mm, it is a robust, cost-effective alternative to miniature optical encoders for non-contact position sensing.

On-chip encoding provides direct digital output using standard I2C protocol, eliminating the need for external pulse counters. Efficient control system communications allows up to two position sensors on a single I2C bus.

The highest-resolution magnetic encoder available, the NSE-5310 position sensor is insensitive to light, shock, vibration, and high-particulate environments. It features low sensitivity to external magnetic fields and can be used as a linear encoder or off-axis rotary encoder.