Macro Sensors    Pennsauken, NJ 08110 1334
Apr 17, 2012 Environmentally robust CD 375 Series LVDT position sensors operate in temperatures of -65 to +400°F and in pressures up to 35 kpsi. Sensor case is vented to equalize pressure inside and outside LVDT linear position sensor. Measuring 3/8 in diameter, AC-operated sensors are designed for dynamic measurement such as valve and pneumatic cylinder positionings. They are available in full-scale measurement ranges from ±0.025 to ±1.0 in.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Feb 15, 2012 Designed to meet AEC-Q100 specification, 3-axis Model A3G4250D measures angular rates up to ±250 degrees/sec, optimizing dead-reckoning and/or map-matching capabilities in car navigation and telematics applications. On-chip IC interface converts angular-motion data into 16-bit digital bit stream that is transmitted to dedicated microcontroller chip through SPI or I2C protocol. Operating from 3 V single supply, device provides 2 output lines and 4 user-selectable output data rates.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Feb 13, 2012 Qualified to AEC-Q100, A3G4250D adds positioning accuracy and stability to automotive applications. It can measure angular rates up to ±250 dps and delivers functionality to enhance dead-reckoning and/or map-matching capabilities. Single sensing structure for motion measurement along all 3 orthogonal axes eliminates interference between axes and optimizes measurement precision. Gyroscope provides 2 output lines and 4 user-selectable output data rates.

VectorNav Technologies    College Station, TX 77840
Feb 01, 2012 Encased in 33 x 26 x 9 mm aluminum package, VN-100 Rugged is built on 9-axis suite of factory calibrated MEMS accelerometers, gyroscopes, and magnetometers. Unit provides accuracies of better than 0.5° in pitch and roll and 2° in heading. Each sensor is calibrated for bias, scale factor, and misalignment errors. Running on all VN-100 sensors at 200 Hz, Vector Processing Engine(TM) sensor fusion algorithm allows sensors to output real-time orientation estimates and inertial measurements.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Jan 10, 2012 Housed in 4 x 4 x 1 mm package, Model L3G4IS combines user-motion recognition and camera image stabilization for mobile phones, tablets, and other smart consumer devices. Device includes power-down and sleep modes as well as embedded FIFO memory block for smart power management. Operating from 2.4-3.6 V, sensor outputs data through independent I2C and SPI interfaces and offers additional digital embedded features, such as configurable low- and high-pass filters.

Analog Devices, Inc.    Norwood, MA 02062-9106
Sep 13, 2011 Qualified for automotive safety applications, ADXRS800 iMEMS® Gyroscope features differential quad-beam architecture that minimizes influence of linear shock and vibration. Unit offers measurement range of ±300°/sec at 80 LSB/°/sec resolution. Sensitivity to linear acceleration is specified at 0.03°/sec/g, while vibration rectification is 0.0002°/sec/g², and noise-rate density is 0.02°/sec/√Hz at +105°C. Consuming 6 mA, gyroscope operates over temperature range of -40 to 125°C.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Sep 06, 2011 With resonant frequency beyond audio bandwidth, L3G3250A is completely immune to audio noise and mechanical vibrations for enhanced accuracy and reliability. Product is coupled through PCB, and single sensing structure for motion measurement along all 3 orthogonal axes further increases sensing accuracy and reliability. Device offers 2 user-selectable full scales - 625 or 2,500 dps (degrees per second) - with respective sensitivities of 2 and 0.5 mV/dps.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Aug 31, 2011 With resonant frequency above audio bandwidth, 3-axis Model L3GD20 is immune to audio noise and vibrations, making motion-sensing user interfaces realistic in mobile phones, tablets, and game consoles. Gyroscope offers user-programmable full-scale ranges from ±250 dps to ±2,000 dps, with low values for slow-motion sensing and high values for detecting very fast gestures and movements. Housed in 4 x 4 x 1 mm package, device operates from 2.4-3.6 V supply and provides 16-bit data output.

KVH Industries, Inc.    Middletown, RI 02842
Jun 29, 2011 Utilizing 170 micron E *Core® ThinFiber technology, Model DSP-1750 is available in single- and dual-axis configurations with optional magnetic shielding. Unit features flexible design in which 1.7 in. diameter optical sensor is connected to power and processing electronics via interlocking tether. Gyro is suited for integration into variety of mobile applications, including gimbals, optical/antenna stabilization, long-range optical and sensor systems, and payloads for UAVs.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Jun 09, 2011 Integrating 3-axis digital accelerometer with 2-axis digital gyroscope, LSM320DL improves sensing accuracy and reliability in motion detection-based applications for portable electronic devices. Module detects acceleration up to 16 g and angular rate up to 2,000 dps along pitch and yaw axes. Mechanical sensing structure ensures symmetry as well as resistance against mechanical and thermal stress, promoting stability over time and temperature for zero-g offset, zero-rate, and sensitivity.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
May 11, 2011 Comprising LSM303DLHC geo-magnetic module, L3G4200D 3-axis digital gyroscope, and pressure sensor, 10 DoF Sensor System provides accurate information on linear, angular, and magnetic motion together with altitude readings. With this information, mobile users can identify their direction and precise location in all 3 dimensions everywhere they go, including in places with no or low GPS signal, such as inside buildings in urban canyons or in mountainous and forested terrain.

Yamaha Corp. Of America    Buena Park, CA 90620
Mar 15, 2011 Housed in 2.0 x 2.0 x 0.8 mm package with I2C host interface, Model YAS530 features wide dynamic range of ±800 µT with resolution of 0.15 µT for X and Y axes and 0.3 µT for Z axis. Unit consumes 4 mA during operation and offers measuring time of 1.5 msec. Operating from -40 to 95°C, IC will have variety of uses, including navigation apps that require GPS, augmented reality maps, and games that utilize gyro sensor.

Phidgets, Inc.    Calgary, AB T2M3R7  Canada
Jun 14, 2010 Featuring voltage supply filtering, Model 1056 PhidgetSpatial 3/3/3 includes 3-axis compass, continuously calibrated for changes in sensitivity, offset, and magnetic field; and 3-axis gyroscope calibrated for sensitivity to rotation and cross-axis misalignment. Three-axis, ±5 G accelerometer is calibrated for misalignment and sensitivity to positive and negative acceleration. System's board offers data rate from 4-1,000 msec/sample and operates from 4.75-5.25 Vdc via USB.

Analog Devices, Inc.    Norwood, MA 02062-9106
May 28, 2010 Providing digital output specifically for angular rate sensing in harsh environments, Model ADXRS450 features differential quad-sensor design that enables accurate operation under intense shock and vibration. Sensitivity to linear acceleration is specified at 0.03°/sec/g and acceleration rectification is 0.003°/sec/g2. Consuming 6 mA under typical conditions, gyroscope includes internal temperature compensation over extended industrial temperature range of -40 to +105°C.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Apr 21, 2010 Exhibiting stability over time and temperature, L3G4200DH embeds FIFO (first-in first-out) memory block that stores up to 96 levels for smart power management. It employs single sensing structure for motion measurement along all 3 orthogonal axes, while filtering capabilities enhance noise reduction and application flexibility. Supplied and ASIC interface in 4 x 4 x 1 mm package, sensor couples 16-bit data output with set of user-programmable FS ranges from ±250 to ±2,000 dps.

KVH Industries, Inc.    Middletown, RI 02842
Apr 12, 2010 Compact KVH DSP-1500 features 1.5 in. dia, 0.8 in. high sensor that can be installed up to 12 in. away from power and processing electronics. Combination of 2-axis configuration, which enables unit to simultaneously measure angular rates in 2 axes, and tethered connection to boards simplifies integration and precision. Product also offers insensitivity to cross-axis error as well as shock and vibration resistance.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Feb 19, 2010 Employing single sensing structure for motion measurement along all 3 orthogonal axes, L3G4200D MEMS Digital Gyroscope offers wide set of user-programmable full-scale ranges from ±250 to ±2,000 dps. Low values enable slow-motion sensing, while high range detects and measures fast gestures. With sensor and ASIC interface housed in 4 x 4 x 1 mm package, device addresses size constraints of motion-controlled consumer applications, including mobile phones and gaming consoles.

Invensense    Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Jan 14, 2010 Offering 3 axes of rotation - pitch, roll, yaw - on one silicon chip, ITG-3200(TM) features three 16-bit ADCs that enable fast motion gaming while concurrently supporting precision pointing and cursor control. This 3-axis MEMS gyroscope exhibits no cross axis interference and zero rate offset shift, while digital output eliminates external high-resolution ADCs. Other features include low-pass filters, temperature sensor, and Fast Mode I²C serial interface.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Nov 17, 2009 Supplied in 4.4 x 7.5 x 1.1 mm package, analog LYPR540AH accurately measures angular rates along 3 orthogonal axes. Resulting 360° angular-rate detection enables 3D gesture and motion recognition, promoting adoption of realistic motion user interfaces in consumer applications. Operating with any supply voltage from 2.7-3.6 V and stable over -40 to +85°C range, product provides 2 separate outputs, 400 and 1,600 dps, for each of 3 axes simultaneously.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Nov 11, 2009 Comprising 13 models, single-axis (yaw) and 2-axis (pitch-and-roll, pitch-and-yaw) MEMS gyroscopes respectively fit in 3 x 5 x 1 mm³ and 4 x 5 x 1 mm³ packages. Power-down and sleep modes help reduce power consumption, while measurement precision is ensured with output noise down to 0.01 dps/sqrt(Hz) and bandwidth up to 560 Hz. Offering FS range from 30-6,000 dps, products are resistant to mechanical stress and have built-in self-test capability.