Single-chip laser system makes mouse design, manufacture a snap

摘要

The first device to integrate a laser navigation sensor and programmable-flash microcontroller on one die, the OvationONS II Laser Navigation System-on-Chip series greatly simplifies design and manufacturing of computer mice, gaming controls, and other tracking devices. Said to offer superior surface-tracking performance and low-power consumption through the use of OptiCheck technology, the chip also integrates a USB interface and a highly configurable power management unit, so that only two pieces - the chip and an optical lens - are needed for the guts of a pointing device.