What is electronic component R22CC1 and why is it rotating?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the identification and function of an electronic component labeled "R22CC1," specifically focusing on its role in mobile devices and its rotational behavior. Participants explore its application in creating vibrations in phones and the challenges in finding detailed specifications for such components.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant identifies the component as a vibration motor that operates by spinning an offset weight to create vibrations in mobile phones.
  • Another participant notes the difficulty in finding a datasheet for the component, suggesting that many parts in consumer electronics are semicustom and recommending searching for functionally equivalent parts.
  • There is a humorous exchange regarding the challenges of searching for "vibrators" online, with suggestions to use terms like "haptic" or "vibration motor" instead.
  • A participant reflects on their oversight regarding the component's function, expressing gratitude for the clarification provided by another member.
  • Several participants engage in a light-hearted discussion about a common saying related to overlooking the obvious, with variations in spelling and cultural references noted.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the function of the component as a vibration motor, but there is no consensus on the availability of detailed specifications or the exact nature of the component.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the potential limitations in finding specific information about semicustom components used in mass consumer products, as well as the ambiguity in terminology when searching for related parts.

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Hi guys,

I am trying to make sense of an electronic component, but have found nothing on the internet. Does anyone know what this component with the label " R22CC1" is? The half cylinder shaped part ist rotating.

Thanks a lot in advance.

Bests
Andy
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That's what makes the vibrations when your phone is on vibrate. The tiny motor spins the offset weight, which shakes your phone.
 
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It may be really hard to find a datasheet for this sort of thing. In mass consumer products, like phones, many parts are semicustom. What you can try to do is find a part that is functionally equivalent (size, mounting, voltage, etc.). If you search for vibrators, you won't get the links you want. "haptic" is a good search word to put in. Also "vibration motor".

https://www.precisionmicrodrives.com/ab-028
 
DaveE said:
If you search for vibrators, you won't get the links you want.
Truer words were never spoken.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
That's what makes the vibrations when your phone is on vibrate. The tiny motor spins the offset weight, which shakes your phone.
Damn it. I totally overlooked the obvious. In German, we use to say "den Wald vor lauter Bäumen nicht sehen", which means "you do not see the forrest because of the trees". Of course, the device vibrates. Thanks so much Dave!
 
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DaveE said:
It may be really hard to find a datasheet for this sort of thing. In mass consumer products, like phones, many parts are semicustom. What you can try to do is find a part that is functionally equivalent (size, mounting, voltage, etc.). If you search for vibrators, you won't get the links you want. "haptic" is a good search word to put in. Also "vibration motor".

https://www.precisionmicrodrives.com/ab-028
Hahaha. Nice one.
 
andymag said:
"you do not see the forrest because of the trees"
We on the other side of the pond also have that saying.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
We on the other side of the pond also have that saying.
But I think we only use one r in 'forrest'. ;)
 
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Averagesupernova said:
But I think we only use one r in 'forrest'. ;)
Except in "Forrest Gump" ;-)
 
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Except in "Forrest Gump" ;-)
That was my point. A forest is a grouping of trees. Forrest is a name.
 
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