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Triple-Axis MEMS Gyroscope delivers 360 degrees of freedom.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:44:48 -0500

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.

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MEMS Gyroscopes enable accurate angular motion detection.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:39:28 -0500

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.

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Fiber Optic Gyro utilizes DSP electronics.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 08:33:41 -0500

With single continuous length of optical fiber wound into 1.5 in. dia housing, Model DSP-1500 features scale factor of 0.1% and bias stability of less than 5°/h. Tethered design enables sensor to be installed separately from power and processing circuit boards. Utilizing DSP electronics, which virtually eliminate temperature-sensitive drift and rotation errors, miniature unit is suited for demanding commercial stabilization and pointing applications in land vehicles, aircraft, and vessels.

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MEMS Gyroscopes available in single- and multi-axis versions.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:27:51 -0500

Offering range of 30-6,000 dps, gyroscopes can provide unamplified output value for general detection of angular motion and 4x amplification for high-resolution measurements, simultaneously. Noise affecting output signal is limited to 0.014 dps/sqrt Hz at 30 dps full-scale. Stability is optimized over wide temperature range and time, with variation under 0.05 dps/°C for zero-rate level, eliminating need for temperature compensation. Units operate with supply voltages from 2.7-3.6 V.

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Compact MEMS Gyroscope offers analog and digital outputs.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:23:48 -0500

Offering choice of absolute angular-rate outputs, LY530AL promotes design flexibility while minimizing external components. It measures angular displacements with FS range up to ±300°/sec in applications such as man-machine interfaces or GPS. Supplied in 5 x 5 x 1.5 mm, 16-pin LGA-28 package, single-axis sensor integrates low-pass filter, on-chip IC interface, and self-test capability. Operating voltage ranges from 2.7-3.6 V.

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Vertical Gyro and AHRS are based on MEMS sensors.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 07:51:27 -0500

Vertical Gyro (MMQ(TM)-VG) and Attitude, Heading, and Reference System (MMQ(TM)-AHRS) incorporate Six-Degree-of-Freedom MEMS Inertial Measurement Unit, which provides Roll, Pitch, and Heading (AHRS only) angle solution in varying dynamic conditions. Roll and Pitch are stabilized by IMU accelerometers, and heading is stabilized by external 3-axis magnetometer. While Vertical Gyro meets TSO-C4c Bank and Pitch angle requirements, AHRS meets TSO-C4c and TSO-C6D Heading performance.

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Angular Rate Sensor offers 2.7-3.6 V supply voltage range.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 07:39:29 -0500

Measuring 7 x 7 x 1.5 mm, Model LISY300AL is miniature surface-mount MEMS single-axis yaw gyroscope that offers power-management capabilities, high stability, shock/vibration resistance, 300°/sec angular rate measurement, and selectable power-down mode. Featuring co-integrated low-pass filter and dedicated IC interface, 28-lead LGA device enables compact, low-noise solution using minimal external components, and generates absolute-rate output as analog voltage.

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Pre-Tilted Gyro-Sensor aids in-dash navigation systems.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 15 Nov 2007 07:49:11 -0500

Suited for dead reckoning (DR) method used in car navigation, 6.0 x 4.8 x 3.3 mm XV-8000LK employs crystal gyro-element design, QMEMS, and low-power analog circuits that lend to stability. Solution is assembled with a pre-tilt angle in package, affording flexibility in determining installation angle. Available with 10° or 20° tilt angle, Pb-free product has airtight structure, employs temperature compensation circuit, and is resistant to shock and vibration.

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Image Stabilizer features zero loss in resolution and FOV.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Tue, 01 May 2007 07:44:56 -0500

Able to achieve image stability to 35 µrad, Energen Image Stabilization System consists of gyrosensor that measures vibration, lens assembly with CCD, digital signal processor, and resident software that enables fully automatic operation. System senses vibration and counteracts its effect (up to 100 Hz) via software-controlled optical elements so that CCD effectively sees Hi-Res image. Applications include mobile-, ground-, air-, or space-based observation platforms.

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Dual Termination Device optimizes 24 Vdc input modules.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 08:08:03 -0500

Housed in TSSOP14 package, Model PCLT-2AT4 provides EMI protection for 24 Vdc input modules and is designed to achieve Type 1, 2, and 3 characteristics of IEC61131-2 standard. Each of 2 channels terminates connection between high-side proximity sensor and input of I/O module. Current limit is programmable with single external resistor to 7.2-2.5 mA. Outputs can be configured as opto-coupler drivers, or as CMOS outputs to drive bus controller directly, under single input control.

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Heading Sensor Module targets marine markets.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 30 Dec 2005 07:08:43 -0500

Crescent Vector OEM Module offers complete GPS compass and positioning system suited for marine, agriculture, and machine control. Crescent technology enables module to simultaneously employ multiple front-ends, enabling tight coupling of measurements from separate antennae for use with heading-based products. Integrating single-axis gyro and tilt sensor, module features heading accuracy from 0.1° at 2.0 m antenna separation to 0.25° at 5 m antenna separation.

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Rate Sensor Assembly utilizes Fiber-Optic Gyro.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Mon, 12 Sep 2005 07:01:18 -0500

Designed with no moving parts for measurement of precision angular rates, Rate Sensor Assembly (RSA) is suited for military applications that require platform positioning, stabilized pointing, or gun and turret stabilization. It is based on single-axis Fiber-Optic Gyro (FOG) architecture and meets/exceeds MIL-STD-810E. With MTBF of 50,000+ hr, vibration-, shock-, and acceleration-resistant unit provides analog output and optional RS Bus UART/Serial Interface.

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Orientation Sensor features full temperature compensation.

info@productnews.com (ThomasNet News) — Fri, 10 Sep 2004 10:09:58 -0500

Model 3DM-GX1(TM) combines outputs from 3 angular-rate gyros with 3 orthogonal dc accelerometers and 3 orthogonal magnetometers. Embedded microprocessor contains programmable filtering algorithm, which blends static and dynamic outputs of sensors to provide stabilized pitch, roll, and yaw measurements under dynamic and static conditions. Operating over 360° of angular motion on all 3 axes, unit provides orientation in matrix, quaternion, and Euler angle formats.

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