SDG-1400 SINGLE-AXIS ANALOG GYROSCOPE (NON-ITAR)
High-Performance (Commercial Grade) Gyroscope
For the most demanding commercial and aerospace applications, the SDG-1400 offers class-leading performance and stability in a small, rugged package. By utilizing an advanced Quartz MEMS inertial sensing element, it provides superior bias stability and repeatability.
The SDG-1400 has no moving parts and exceptional MTBF performance. As a commercial, off-the-shelf product, it gives fast start-up, very low noise, and high bandwidth, making it ideal for critical applications in commercial and aerospace applications. The SDG-1400 is completely self-contained and has a simple DC input and high level DC output.
| PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Standard Ranges | ±200°/sec |
| Input Voltage | + and – 10 to 16 Vdc |
| Scale Factor | 0.025 Vdc/°/sec |
| Bias Stability | <6°/hr (In-Run at constant tem |
| Output Noise | <0.1°/√ hour (<0.0017°/sec./ |
| DC to 100Hz |
Quartz Micro-Electro Mechanical System (QMEMS) angular rate sensors for high-performance commercial and industrial applications provide precise, reliable single-axis angular rate measurement in a compact and robust solid-state device. Built around a proven QMEMS quartz sensing element, these sensors deliver performance levels that rival significantly more expensive inertial solutions while maintaining a cost-effective and easy-to-integrate form factor.
The use of a monolithic quartz sensing element is fundamental to the sensor’s performance advantages. Quartz offers superior thermal stability, low aging, and a high mechanical quality factor, resulting in excellent bias stability and low noise over extended operating periods. Compared with conventional silicon-based gyroscopes, QMEMS technology achieves cleaner output signals and improved resistance to vibration and shock, ensuring consistent performance in demanding industrial and commercial environments.
Fully self-contained electronics are integrated within the sensor package, allowing advanced design techniques typically reserved for high-end rate sensors to be implemented. These electronics support precise signal conditioning, temperature compensation, and noise reduction, enabling outstanding performance across wide temperature ranges. The result is stable, repeatable angular rate data with minimal drift, even under dynamic thermal and mechanical conditions.
An additional advantage of QMEMS angular rate sensors is the availability of internal temperature sensors. These provide real-time temperature data that can be used by system integrators to implement advanced bias modeling and compensation algorithms. By correlating temperature changes with bias behavior, users can further enhance accuracy and long-term stability at the system level, making the sensors especially suitable for precision motion control, stabilization, and navigation-aiding applications.
With no moving or contacting parts, the solid-state design ensures long operational life and eliminates routine maintenance requirements. The compact, rugged construction supports use in space-constrained installations while maintaining high resistance to vibration and harsh environmental conditions. By combining high-end performance characteristics, internal temperature sensing, and proven quartz-based technology, QMEMS angular rate sensors offer an exceptional solution for high-performance commercial and industrial applications.
- Superior Bias Stability and Repeatability
- Miniature Solid-State Package, Small Footprint
- Low Noise
- Wide Operating Temperature Limits
- Internal Temperature Sensors
- RoHS Compliant
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