TAC-DSP-1750 FIBER OPTIC GYRO
Engineered for the Tightest Spaces
EMCORE takes fiber optic gyro (FOG) technology to a new level of performance with the TAC-450 series based DSP-1750, the world’s smallest high-accuracy FOG. Available in both single and dual-axis configurations, the TAC-DSP-1750 is designed for a wide range of precision navigation, stabilization, and pointing applications where low noise and high performance across the entire range of operating temperatures are critical. Ideal applications include long-range optical and sensor systems, gimbals, tactical missiles, autonomous vehicle navigation, and the stabilization of virtually all types of commercial equipment platforms.
Trusted for the Toughest Missions
The TAC-DSP-1750 delivers performance never before achieved in FOGs of similar size. Available in single or dual-axis gyro configurations, the TAC-DSP-1750 is a high bandwidth, extremely low noise sensor. The TAC-DSP-1750 integrates magnetic shielding within the gyro housing, providing improved performance in systems with problematic magnetic environments. It delivers extremely low noise coupled with high bandwidth.
- Extremely low noise, high bandwidth
- PIC Technology
- Integrated Heatsink
| PARAMETERS | SPECIFICATIONS |
|---|---|
| Input Rate (max) | ±490°/sec |
| Bias Instability (25°C) | 0.05°/hr, 1σ (typical) |
| Bias vs. Temperature (≤1°C/min) | 3°/hr, 1σ (typical) |
| Scale Factor Non-linearity(full rate, 25°C) | ≤200 ppm, 1σ (typical) |
| Angle Random Walk (25°C) | ≤0.013°/√hr(≤0.8°/hr/√Hz) |
The world’s smallest high-performance single- or dual-axis Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) is engineered specifically for the tightest space-constrained applications, taking FOG technology to an entirely new level of capability. Designed for precision navigation, stabilization, and pointing, this compact sensor delivers exceptionally low noise and high performance across the full operating temperature range, making it ideal for demanding environments where accuracy and reliability cannot be compromised.
Available in both single- and dual-axis configurations, the gyro supports a wide range of applications including long-range optical and sensor systems, gimbals, tactical missiles, autonomous vehicle navigation, and the stabilization of commercial equipment platforms. Despite its small size, it delivers performance not typically achievable in comparable FOG sensors. The design combines extremely low noise with high bandwidth, enabling precise motion sensing and fast dynamic response for advanced control and guidance systems.
A key differentiator is the integration of magnetic shielding directly into the gyro housing. This feature significantly improves performance in challenging magnetic environments, reducing susceptibility to external interference and ensuring consistent, accurate output. The sensor further benefits from Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC) technology, which replaces traditional discrete fiber-optic components with a single integrated planar optical chip. This approach enhances durability, improves unit-to-unit repeatability, and simplifies system integration.
By eliminating numerous high-touch optical elements, PIC technology increases reliability and survivability while reducing size and complexity. The result is a precision photonic FOG sensor that is more robust and consistent than traditional designs, offering unmatched versatility for modern navigation and stabilization systems.
Ease of use and adaptability are central to the design. Flexible communication options allow user-programmable data output rates up to 1000 Hz, enabling seamless integration into high-bandwidth control loops and the smallest embedded systems. With its combination of ultra-compact size, high performance, and advanced photonic integration, this single- or dual-axis FOG meets the most challenging design demands across aerospace, defense, autonomous, and commercial applications.
- Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) product
- Magnetic shielding included
- Proven reliability – MTBF >36,000 hrs (Ground Mobile)
- Excellent bias instability and angle random walk performance
- Superior Bias Stability: ≤0.05°/hr, 1σ (typical); ≤0.1°/hr, 1σ (max)
- Patented Digital Signal Processing (DSP) electronics design
Gimbals
Optical/antenna stabilization
Equipment platform stabilization
Payloads for UAVs
Weapons platform stabilization
GPS/INS, IMU integration
