The Nano-PDQ Series are high speed multi-axis precision nanopositioning systems. The Nano-PDQ Series offers a compact footprint with a large center aperture while still offering fast performance and a resonant frequency greater than 2kHz. The Nano-PDQ Series are ideal for applications that demand high scan rates or large load capacities. When used with the Nano-Drive®85 controller (model numbers with the HS suffix) step response times down to 2 milliseconds are achievable, nearly 10 times the speed of comparable systems! The Nano-PDQ Series features parallel, uncoupled motion in up to three axes and fully integrated position sensors utilizing proprietary PicoQ®technology to provide absolute, repeatable position measurement and picometer accuracy under closed loop control. Another system to consider: The new low profile Nano-LPQ has similar 3-axis, high speed positioning performance but is sized to be more convenient when used on inverted research microscopes.
Compatible Software Packages:
Technical Specifications
Range of motion (X)
50 μm/75 μm
Range of motion (Y)
50 μm/75 μm
Range of motion (Z)
50 μm
Resolution (50/75 μm)
0.1/0.15 nm
Resonant Frequency (X)
2.5 kHz ±20%
Resonant Frequency (Y)
1.5 kHz ±20%
Resonant Frequency (Z)
1.0 kHz ±20%
Scanning Speed
up to 400 Hz
Stiffness
3.0 N/μm
θ roll, θ pitch (typical)
≤1 μrad
θ yaw (typical)
≤3 μrad
Recommended max. load (horizontal)*
0.5 kg
Recommended max. load (vertical)*
0.2 kg
Body Material
Al, Invar or Titanium
Controller
Nano-Drive®/Nano-Drive®85
* Larger load requirements should be discussed with our engineering staff.
