Vibe Motors Shake At 13,500 RPM December 2005 Issue Published Date: December 14, 2005
Sporting a footprint approximately the size of a dime, the LVB10 brushless vibration motors measure 10 mm in outside diameter and 3.4 mm in axial length. The LBV10-003 motor can achieve operating speeds up to 13,500 rpm and consumes 76 mA of operating current. Its brushless design promises longevity and minimal electrical noise. Consuming lower current levels in the realm of 62 mA, the LBV10-008 develops speeds up to 12,000 rpm. Typical applications for the motor include medical alert devices, personal safety detectors, cell phones, and radios, to name just a few. In terms of vibration, both models deliver 1.8g of vibration force and operate from a 3 Vdc supply. Depending on configuration requirements, pricing is under $5 each/1,000. For further information, call NIDEC COPAL USA CORP., Torrance, CA. (310) 782-6102.
