Angular rate sensors are used whenever rate of turn sensing is required without a fixed point of reference. The speed of rotation is measured in 'inertial space' and, as such, our gyros are also part of a family of 'inertial sensors'. Gyroscopes based on microchip-packaged MEMS gyroscope devices are not only used in compasses, aircraft, computer pointing devices but are also found in consumer electronic devices.
Since the gyroscope allows the calculation of orientation and rotation (°/s), developers have incorporated them into modern technology. Please select from below for your application:
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These sensors are used in high performance applications, such as Precision measurements, Guidance, GPS Navigation and Control, High Performance Stabilised Platforms, Camera stabilisation, Antennas, UAVs and ROVs, Rail surveying, Agriculture Spray Booms, Cranes, Fork Lift Trucks, Automotive, Motorsport, Robotics etc.
Silicon MEMS single-axis gyros (OEM) for PCB mounting
Low-cost miniature, high volume applications. Unpackaged devices with Low Power, Low Noise. Very resilient to shock & vibration. Evaluation kits available.
Multi-axis inertial sensor measurement units
A range of multi-axis inertial sensor assemblies and integrated navigation INS/GPS products to meet requirements where full platform motion measurement is needed.
Another range of Gyroscopes is based on the MHD principle and combine a very high precision with a high dynamic range and a broad angular rate measurement bandwidth up to >2000Hz. Other characteristics are a low-cross-axis angular and linear acceleration sensitivity and a high g survivability.
High Precision Magneto Hydro Dynamic (MHD) Gyroscopes
For ranges up to 11.500 °/s. In single axis or multi-axis packagings. With proven feasibility in Automotive Safety, Platform mounted imaging systems and space based pointing and tracking.