The MicroE Mercury™ M1000 Kit is a miniature incremental linear encoder engineered for precision positioning in applications where installation space is extremely limited. Combining a compact sensor with generous alignment tolerances, the M1000 simplifies integration while delivering the high accuracy and repeatability required for advanced motion control systems.
Designed for OEM equipment, semiconductor manufacturing, medical devices, metrology, and industrial automation, the Mercury M1000 provides reliable non-contact position feedback without compromising performance. Its small footprint enables installation in compact stages, precision instruments, and high-density machine designs where larger encoders cannot fit.
The encoder features a 1 Vpp analog sine/cosine output with index, allowing interpolation in customer electronics for resolutions down to 78 nm. Low power consumption minimizes heat generation, improving thermal stability and maintaining measurement accuracy during continuous operation.
Compatible with high-precision glass linear scales, the Mercury M1000 delivers ±1 µm system accuracy, supports travel lengths up to 2020 mm, and achieves speeds of 7.2 m/s, making it an excellent choice for high-speed precision motion applications.
Key Features
- Miniature linear encoder for compact installations
- Extremely small sensor footprint
- Broad alignment tolerances for quick installation
- 1 Vpp analog sine/cosine output with index
- Resolution from 5 µm to 78 nm
- Up to ×256 interpolation using customer electronics
- High accuracy of ±1 µm
- Low power consumption for improved thermal stability
- Maximum speed of 7.2 m/s
- Compatible with precision glass linear scales
- Reliable non-contact optical sensing
- Ideal for high-precision positioning applications
Applications
The Mercury M1000 Kit is ideal for precision linear motion systems, including:
- Semiconductor manufacturing equipment
- Medical devices
- Metrology and inspection systems
- Precision linear stages
- CNC machinery
- Robotics
- Scientific instruments
- Laser processing equipment
- Electronics manufacturing
- Industrial automation
- Pick-and-place systems
- Optical alignment equipment
Technical Highlights
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Technology | Optical Incremental Linear Encoder |
| Output Interface | 1 Vpp Sine/Cosine with Index |
| Resolution | 5 µm to 78 nm |
| Interpolation | Up to ×256 |
| Accuracy | ±1 µm |
| Grating Pitch | 20 µm |
| Maximum Speed | 7.2 m/s |
| Sensor Dimensions | 20.6 × 12.7 × 8.4 mm |
| Measuring Length | Up to 2020 mm |
| Scale Material | Soda Lime Glass |
| Scale Width | 20 mm |
| Operating Environment | Atmospheric |
Why Choose the Mercury™ M1000?
The Mercury M1000 combines ultra-compact size, high measurement accuracy, and easy installation in one versatile linear encoder solution. Its generous alignment tolerances reduce assembly time, while its high-resolution analog output provides exceptional positioning performance for demanding motion control applications. With low power consumption and reliable optical sensing, the M1000 is an excellent choice for engineers designing compact, high-performance automation systems.