EMCORE Corporation, a provider of advanced mixed-signal products for aerospace, defense and broadband communications markets, introduced its new SDI170 quartz micro-electromechanical Systems (MEMS) tactical grade inertial measurement unit (IMU). The SDI170 is designed as a form, fit, and function compatible replacement for the HG1700-AG58 Ring Laser Gyroscope (RLG) IMU.
The unit is designed for a wide range of high-precision, integrated commercial and defense applications including aircraft AHRS (Attitude Heading Reference Systems), GPS-aided navigation, ground surveying, mobile mapping, ROVs, autonomous vehicles, tactical weapons, and stabilization platforms.
With excellent overall performance, versatility, and a high MTBF (Mean Time Before Failure) rating over ruggedized environments, the SDI170 is ideal for continuous use applications with no wear-out components. It delivers highly linear accelerometer performance and long life.