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News Release from: Avago Technologies | Subject: ADNS-3040, ADNS-5020 and ADNS-5030
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 15 August 2005
LED-based sensors cover full mouse
spectrum
Agilent Technologies has released three new LED-based optical mouse sensors, each claiming industry-best features.
Agilent Technologies has released three new LED-based optical mouse sensors, each claiming industry-best features One sensor offers the lowest power consumption and longest battery life in cordless mice, and two entry-level sensors provide improved performance and tracking in the industry's smallest package
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 8 Nov 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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"Today's computer users prefer optical mice across the entire value spectrum, from entry-level to very-high-performance gaming mice", said Ngoh Kee-Hane, Vice President and General Manager of the Navigation Products Division in Agilent's Semiconductor Products Group.
"As the world's leading supplier of optical mouse sensors, Agilent will continue to make product improvements that enable manufacturers of both cordless and corded mice to offer new levels of mouse performance and economy".
The ADNS-3040 is optimised for battery operation, offering the industry's lowest power consumption and longest battery life.
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The sensor provides up to 18 months of operation from alkaline AA battery cells.
It operates from as low as 2.5V and incorporates three self-adjusting power-saving modes.
With the mouse moving, the ADNS-3040 consumes a typical current of 2.9mA compared with 13mA for Agilent's ADNS-2030, which was previously the company's lowest-power mouse sensor.
Depending on the selected power-saving mode, current consumption ranges from 30 to 500uA with the mouse resting.
Typical current consumption in power-down mode is approximately 1uA.
The ADNS-3040 features an adjustable frame rate (the number of "snapshots" the sensor takes per second), which automatically matches the frame rate to the surface characteristics for optimum performance.
If the navigation surface reflects light efficiently, for example, the sensor will tune for a higher frame rate to improve the tracking performance.
This sensor also has 400 or 800 count-per-inch resolution, and speeds up to 20in/s per second, with acceleration rates up to 8g.
It operates on a single power supply of 2.5 to 3.3V nominal.
The ADNS-3040 is designed to be used with the Agilent ADNS-3120 lens and ADNS-2220 clip with the HLMP-ED80 light emitting diode.
Together, these parts form a complete, compact mouse sensor solution.
Agilent's ADNS-5030 entry-level sensor for cordless mice is supplied in the industry's smallest optical sensor package (9.9 x 12.85 x 4.32mm).
The sensor will operate for approximately four months from alkaline AA cells (3.3V nominal).
The ADNS-5030 frame rate mechanism is similar to the ADNS-3040's, which automatically adjusts based on the surface characteristics for optimum performance.
The sensor also offers up to 1000 count-per-inch resolution and speeds up to 14in/s, with acceleration rates up to 2g.
It provides automatic power conservation when the mouse is not moved, and its integrated 24MHz oscillator and LED driver reduces component count for new mouse designs.
The ADNS-5030 along with the ADNS-5100 lens, ADNS-5200 clip and HLMP-ED80 LED form a complete tracking system for wireless mice, with the smallest footprint available.
The ADNS-5020, also supplied in the industry's smallest package, is an entry-level mouse sensor optimised for LED-based corded mice.
The sensor is an upgrade to Agilent's ADNS-2610 and ADNS-2620, which were previously the company's entry-level mouse sensors.
The ADNS-5020 operates from 5V and features Agilent's self-adjusting frame rate for optimum performance.
It offers selectable 500 and 1000 count-per-inch resolution, and speeds up to 14in/s, with acceleration rates up to 2g.
The sensor incorporates a built-in 24MHz oscillator, eliminating the need for an external oscillator; directly drives the LED light source, eliminating an external transistor; and offers improved tracking to eliminate cursor jump.
The ADNS-5020 also mates with the ADNS-5100 lens, ADNS-5200 clip and HLMP-ED80 LED.
The Agilent ADNS-3040 optical mouse sensor will be available later this month in production volumes through Agilent's direct sales channel and worldwide distribution partners.
Engineering samples of the ADNS-5020 and ADNS-5030 optical mouse sensors will be available later this month to selected customers. Request a free brochure from Avago Technologies ...
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