SDC-500 MEMS INERTIAL MEASUREMENT UNIT (IMU) (LICENSE FREE)
Ideal for High-Precision Commercial & Industrial Applications
The compact SDC-500 Quartz MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) meets commercial aerospace, industrial, and marine application needs globally. It is available in several performance-cost options ranging in accuracy from precision 1°/hr gyro and 1 mg accelerometer, to 20°/hr gyro and 5 mg accelerometer bias over temperature, shock, and vibration environments. This enables customers to select the SDC-500 version that meets their specific performance and budget requirements from near tactical grade to high-performance commercial/industrial grade. The SDC-500 IMU is constructed with EMCORE’s latest generation quartz gyros, quartz accelerometers, and high-speed signal processing to achieve outstanding precision performance. The SDC-500’s breakthrough gyro design retains Quartz MEMS sensitivity and linearity and greatly improves noise immunity.
The small, light, low-power, hermetically sealed SDC-500 IMU provides industry-standard serial communication, configurable communications protocols, Time of Validity (TOV) sync, continuous Built-in Test (BIT), electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection, long MTBF, and flexible input power compatibility – making the SDC-500 IMU easy to use in a wide range of challenging applications and operating environments.
| PARAMETERS | GYRO CHANNELS | ACCELERATION CHANNELS |
|---|---|---|
| Bias (Over Temperature) | 1°/hr – 20°/hr | 1.0 mg – 5.0 mg |
| Bias In-Run Stability | 1.0°/hr – 5.0°/hr | 150 μg – 400 μg |
| Random Walk Noise | 0.02°/√hr – 0.04°/√hr | 100 μg /√Hz – 200 μg /√Hz |
| Operating Temperature | -40 °C to +71 °C | -40 °C to +71 °C |
| Vibration (Operating) | 12g – 8g rms | 12g – 8g rms |
License-free Quartz Micro-Electro Mechanical System (QMEMS) Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) provide a high-precision, export-friendly solution for demanding civil and industrial applications worldwide. Designed to meet the needs of commercial aerospace, industrial, and marine markets, QMEMS IMUs combine exceptional accuracy, robustness, and flexibility in a compact, low-power package suitable for challenging operating environments.
These IMUs are offered in several performance-to-cost configurations, enabling system designers to select the optimal balance between accuracy and affordability. Performance options typically range from 1°/hour gyro bias stability with 1 mg accelerometer performance to 20°/hour and 5 mg, maintaining reliable operation across wide thermal ranges and under severe shock and vibration conditions. This scalability makes QMEMS IMUs well suited for applications such as flight control and stabilization, navigation aiding, autonomous vehicles, marine survey systems, and high-end industrial motion sensing.
At the core of each unit is the latest generation of quartz gyroscopes and quartz accelerometers. Quartz sensing elements are valued for their inherent material stability, low noise, and minimal aging effects, delivering outstanding precision, sensitivity, and linearity over long operational lifetimes. High-speed digital signal processing further enhances performance by improving noise immunity and ensuring accurate measurement of dynamic motion.
Housed in a small, lightweight, hermetically sealed enclosure, QMEMS IMUs are engineered for durability and reliability. They feature industry-standard serial communication interfaces with configurable protocols, simplifying integration into a wide range of host systems. Additional capabilities include Time of Validity (TOV) synchronization, continuous Built-In Test (BIT) for health monitoring, and robust electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection.
With long mean time between failure (MTBF) and flexible input power compatibility, QMEMS IMUs are easy to deploy and maintain. Their license-free availability, combined with high performance and rugged design, makes them an attractive choice for precision inertial sensing in complex civil and industrial operating environments.
- Exceptional Bias Stability
- Superior Vibration Performance
- Low Noise
- Miniature Size, Small Footprint
- DC Input/High-Level DC Output
- RoHS Compliant
BizJet
Commercial Transport
Ride Control
Platform Stabilization
Antenna Stabilization
Camera Stabilization
Robotic Control
Automotive Testing
Wind Turbine Control
Underwater Vehicle
ROV – Remotely Operated Vehicle
