QRS-11 SINGLE-AXIS ANALOG GYROSCOPE (NON-ITAR)
High-Performance Quartz MEMS Gyroscope
The QRS-11 is a compact, lightweight design that features Quartz MEMS technology, which provides a solid-state gyro offering virtually unlimited life. The QRS-11’s combination of high performance and long life makes it well suited for OEM’s and system integrators designing cost-effective, high-performance systems.
The QRS-11 requires only DC voltage inputs to provide reliable, extremely accurate angular rate measurements with the benefit of no moving parts. With a hermetically sealed sensing element, the QRS-11 has provided reliable performance in aircraft, missile, and space systems across many demanding application environments.
| PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Standard Range | ±100°/sec |
| Input Voltage | + 5 Vdc ±3% regulation |
| Short Term Bias Stability** | < 0.01°/sec, typical * |
| Output Noise ( DC to 100 Hz) | < 0.01°/√Hz * |
| * ±100°/sec. Range | |
| ** Constant temperature | |
Quartz Micro-Electro Mechanical System (QMEMS) angular rate sensors represent a significant advancement in inertial sensing technology for high-precision military applications. By leveraging the inherent stability and material properties of crystalline quartz, QMEMS sensors deliver exceptional bias stability, low noise, and long-term repeatability, making them ideally suited for mission-critical environments where accuracy and reliability are paramount. Unlike conventional MEMS gyroscopes that rely on silicon structures, QMEMS devices utilize a quartz sensing element that exhibits superior thermal stability and minimal aging effects.
A key advantage of QMEMS technology is its effectively unlimited operational life. The sensing element operates with no sliding or contacting parts, eliminating mechanical wear and significantly reducing drift over time. This solid-state design ensures consistent performance across extended deployment cycles, even under continuous operation. Additionally, the high quality factor (Q) of quartz enables outstanding signal-to-noise performance, allowing precise detection of angular rate inputs across a wide dynamic range.
Designed to withstand harsh military environments, QMEMS angular rate sensors are ruggedized to survive severe shock and vibration profiles typical of boost and launch conditions. They are qualified for use in demanding platforms such as aircraft, guided missiles, space vehicles, and other defense and aerospace systems. Radiation tolerance is another critical feature, with devices tested for total ionizing dose and single event upset (SEU) effects, ensuring reliable operation in high-radiation environments encountered in space and strategic defense missions.
Despite their robust performance, QMEMS sensors are compact and lightweight, enabling easy integration into size-, weight-, and power-constrained systems. Their combination of precision, durability, radiation resilience, and long life makes QMEMS angular rate sensors a trusted solution for both military and select high-end commercial inertial navigation and stabilization applications.
- Exceptional Bias Stability
- Solid-State (No Moving Parts) For High MTBF
- Superior Vibration Performance
- Low Noise
- Fast Start-Up
BizJet
Commercial Transport
Defense Fixed Wing
Defense Helicopter
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
Spacecraft
Platform Stabilization
Camera Stabilization
Antenna Stabilization
