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Perfecting high-performance Quartz MEMS Inertia Sensor technology for aerospace, defense, and industrial applications.

Quartz MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) technology is at the core of the high-performance inertial sensing solutions provided by EMCORE. By combining the inherent stability of quartz with advanced MEMS design, EMCORE delivers inertial sensors that provide exceptional accuracy, repeatability, and long-term reliability for aerospace, defense, and industrial navigation systems.

WHAT IS QUARTZ MEMS TECHNOLOGY?

A Proven Foundation for Accurate Motion and Navigation Data

Quartz MEMS technology uses precision-machined quartz structures to measure acceleration and angular rate with outstanding stability over temperature, shock, and vibration. Unlike conventional silicon MEMS, quartz offers superior mechanical properties that result in lower drift, improved bias stability, and consistent performance over the life of the system.

These advantages make Quartz MEMS an ideal sensing technology for inertial navigation, guidance, stabilization, and motion control applications where performance and reliability are critical.

A Trusted Technology for Advanced Navigation Systems

With decades of experience in inertial sensing and navigation technologies, our Quartz MEMS solutions are trusted by aerospace, defense, and industrial customers worldwide. The technology serves as a foundational building block for high-accuracy navigation systems that demand precision without compromise.

EMCORE navigation programs have received multiple U.S. patents and have been qualified for several key military programs. Our Quartz MEMS line continues to set new benchmarks in its class for accurate and economical guidance, navigation, and inertial sensing in a wide variety of applications.