White Paper: Leveraging Voice Coil Actuators in Fast-Steering Mirror Applications

There are a variety of voice coil actuator design options which can effectively manage a fast-steering mirror applications - whether for targeting lasers, space applications, and more.

Fast-steering mirrors (FSMs) have tremendous utility in a variety of sectors, including astronomy, laser communication, and military/defense applications.

Motion control is a critical function of these assemblies, with accurate positioning requirements and critical needs for responsiveness and limited or no cogging.

Available in a variety of design configurations, voice coil actuators provide the precise, reliable motor control needed - with smooth acceleration and almost zero hysteresis. The limit for accuracy in the system is governed only by the position sensor designed into it.