Camera Actuator Solutions

Autofocus, aperture, image stabilization and beam steering for imaging systems.

Autofocus Actuators

Lens-moving and sensor-moving autofocus with closed-loop position feedback.

The closed-loop lens actuator range includes ball-guided options and models with travel beyond 1,000 µm. Dynamic tilt below 6 arcmin is achievable in selected configurations.

Closed-Loop Lens Actuators

Representative closed-loop lens autofocus actuator sample with flex circuit

Lens-moving autofocus with closed-loop position feedback. Compatibility options vary by model and configuration.

Lens compatibility
M12; Ø16.7 mm, Ø12.2 mm and other sizes
Sensor formats (inch-type)
1/2.8, 1/2, 1/1.8, 1/1.5, 1/1.3 and 1
Applications
  • Machine Vision Cameras
  • Security Cameras
  • Drone Cameras
  • Live Streaming Cameras
  • Digital Microscopes
  • Pocket Gimbal Cameras
SDA03: Specifications & Drawing

Closed-Loop Sensor AF

Closed-loop sensor autofocus module and sensor assembly

Autofocus by moving the image sensor assembly, with closed-loop position feedback.

Lens compatibility
M12 and C/CS-mount
Sensor formats (inch-type)
1/1.3 and 1
Applications
  • Machine Vision Cameras
  • Drone Cameras
  • Live Streaming Cameras
  • Birdwatching Cameras

Aperture & Light Control

Variable aperture mechanisms and switchable optical filters for controlling light in camera assemblies.

Variable Aperture Modules

Variable aperture module sample with flex cable

Electrically driven iris modules with a continuously adjustable opening to control incoming light. Specifications below describe a selected configuration, not every model in the range.

Blade count
6 blades
Opening diameter
1.1–5.6 mm, continuously adjustable
Applications
  • Video Conferencing Cameras
  • Pocket Gimbal Cameras
  • Action Cameras
  • Drone Cameras
  • Automotive Cameras

Lens Actuators with Integrated IR-Cut

Illustration of a lens actuator with integrated IR-cut filter and red and black leads

Lens autofocus and IR-cut filter switching combined in one camera assembly.

Lens compatibility
M12 and M8
IR-Cut clear aperture
8 × 8 mm
Applications
  • Security Cameras

Image Stabilization

Optical image stabilization (OIS) through controlled lens movement, with combined OIS + AF options.

Closed-Loop Lens OIS Actuators

Square and circular closed-loop lens OIS actuator samples

Closed-loop lens movement along the X and Y axes for optical image stabilization.

Lens load
1 g or 3 g
X/Y travel
±1.1 mm (1 g version); ±1.5 mm (3 g version)
Applications
  • Rangefinders
  • Security Cameras

OIS + AF Actuators

Combined OIS and autofocus actuator sample

Combined closed-loop autofocus and optical image stabilization in one actuator assembly.

Lens specification
Ø16.7 mm; 1.3 g lens load
AF / OIS travel
670 µm / ±240 µm
Applications
  • Handheld Devices

Scanning & Beam Steering

Compact actuators for angular positioning of optical elements in projection and imaging systems.

Galvanometer actuator

Galvanometer Actuators

Optical deflection actuators for DLP projector assemblies, with reference designs specifying a 0.282° deflection angle.

Clear aperture
6.6 × 5.6 mm or 11.65 × 10.35 mm
Operating frequency
60 Hz; 150 Hz on selected configurations
Applications
  • DLP Projectors

Specifications shown are reference values for selected configurations, not every model in a family. Lens interfaces, sensor formats, dimensions, loads and travel depend on the selected configuration. Application suitability and final performance are confirmed during project review.

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