Compare Model Drawings, CAD & Specs Type Optic Diameter Angular Range Availability Price
8885-UHV
$3,399
In Stock
 8885-UHV Center Mount 12.7 mm ±3°
In Stock
 $3,399
8821-AC-UHV
$3,205
In Stock
 8821-AC-UHV Center Mount 25.4 mm ±5°
In Stock
 $3,205
8821-UHV
$3,077
In Stock
 8821-UHV Clear Edge 25.4 mm ±5°
In Stock
 $3,077
8821-L-UHV
$3,077
In Stock
 8821-L-UHV Clear Edge 25.4 mm ±5°
In Stock
 $3,077
8822-AC-UHV
$3,500
In Stock
 8822-AC-UHV Center Mount 50.8 mm ±5°
In Stock
 $3,500
8822-UHV
$3,340
In Stock
 8822-UHV Clear Edge 50.8 mm ±5°
In Stock
 $3,340
8822-L-UHV
$3,330
In Stock
 8822-L-UHV Clear Edge 50.8 mm ±5°
In Stock
 $3,330
8823-AC-UHV
$3,780
In Stock
 8823-AC-UHV Center Mount 76.2 mm ±3.5°
In Stock
 $3,780
8823-UHV
$3,569
In Stock
 8823-UHV Clear Edge 76.2 mm ±3.5°
In Stock
 $3,569
8824-AC-UHV
$4,032
In Stock
 8824-AC-UHV Center Mount 101.6 mm ±3.5°
In Stock
 $4,032

Specifications

  • Motorized Axes
    2
  • Thread Type
    8-32 (M4) CLR
  • Cable Length
    6-in. (152.4-mm) UHV-compatible Kapton cable;
    7-ft. (2.1 m) non-UHV cable also included
  • Connector Type
    4-pin
  • Angular Resolution
    0.7 µrad
  • Vacuum Compatibility
    10-9 Torr
  • Wire Type
    Kapton

Features

Clear Edge Design

With a clear edge design, beams can be reflected from one mount to another at smaller incident angles, thus taking less space between the mounts. These types of mounts also provide the ability to pass a beam near the optic and allow for greater beam access. UHV Clear Edge Picomotor Optical Mounts are available for mounting 1-, 2- and 3-in. mirrors.

Center Mount Design

Center mount versions minimize mount-induced wavefront distortions through an innovative, low-distortional axial clamping technique. UHV Center Mount Picomotor Optical Mounts are available for mounting 0.5, 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-in. mirrors.

Easy-to-Use, Flexible Picomotor Controllers

Our Open-Loop Picomotor controllers and drivers are modular. You can daisy-chain up to 31 drivers together with four channels each, so you can have a network of up to 124 standard Picomotor actuators. You have two interface options with the controller system: hand pad or computer, both providing plug-and-play use. Alternatively, you may choose to use our TTL/Analog Picomotor driver.

How the Patented Picomotor Design Works

Picomotor actuators rely on the basic difference between dynamic and static friction. An example of this is the magician's "tablecloth trick," in which a quick pull (low dynamic friction) of the cloth leaves the dishes on the table, while a slow pull (high static friction) would pull the dishes off the table and cause a big mess! Our Picomotor actuator uses the same principle with a threaded jaw, similar to two halves of a split nut, clamped around a precision 80-pitch screw. One jaw is connected to one end of a piezoelectric transducer, and the other jaw is connected to the other end of the transducer. A slow electrical signal applied to the piezo slowly changes the length, causing the two jaws to slide in opposite directions. This slow sliding motion makes the screw turn (static friction). At the end of the transducer motion, a fast electrical signal quickly returns the jaws to their starting positions. Because of the screw’s inertia and low dynamic friction, it remains motionless, holding its position. Simply reversing the order of the fast and slow signals reverses the direction of rotation.

0.7 µrad Angular Resolution

Our Picomotor actuators allow for an angular resolution of 0.7 µrad, allowing for very small, controlled movements of your optics. The Picomotor actuator offers the additional advantage of using the integrated knobs for quick, manual adjustment of all axes.

Set-and-Forget Long-Term Stability

The Picomotor actuator moves when voltage is applied to the piezo, changing its length and in turn moving the jaws which turn the screw. When no power is applied, the actuator does not move. You can feel confident that your mount will stay put, even when you power down your system.

Smooth and Reliable Motorized Adjustment

With the thick front and rear plates, carbide seats, and optimized stiff springs, Picomotor large aperture mounts provides for smooth, reliable motorized adjustment while maintaining a high level of thermal and mechanical stability.

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