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Key Points Product: Fiber Optic Gyroscope (FOG) Key Features: Components: Based on optical fiber coils, utilizing the Sagnac effect for precise angular displacement measurements. Function: Offers high sensitivity and accuracy, ideal for determining orientation in moving objects. Applications: Widely used in military (e.g., missile guidance, tank navigation) and expanding into civilian sectors (e.g., automotive navigation, surveying). Data Fusion: Combines inertial measurements with advanced microelectronics for enhanced precision and stability. Conclusion: The fiber optic gyroscope is pivotal for high-precision navigation, with promising growth potential across diverse applications. Fiber optic gyroscope industry market With its unique advantages, fiber optic gyroscope has a broad development prospect in the field of precision physical quantity measurement. Therefore, exploring the influence of optical devices and physical environment on the performance of fiber optic gyros and suppressing the relative intensity noise have become the key technologies to realize the high precision fiber optic gyro. With the deepening of research, the integrated fiber gyroscope with high precision and miniaturization will be greatly developed and applied. Fiber optic gyroscope is one of the mainstream devices in the field of inertia technology at present. With the improvement of technical level, the application scale of fiber optic gyro will continue to expand. As the core component of fiber optic gyros, the market demand will also grow. At present, China’s high-end optical fiber ring still needs to be imported, and under the general trend of domestic substitution, the core competitiveness of China’s optical fiber ring enterprises and independent research and development capabilities still need to be further enhanced. At present, the optical fiber ring is mainly used in the military field, but with the expansion of the application of optical fiber gyroscope to the civilian field, the application proportion of optical fiber ring in the civilian field will be further improved. According to the "2022-2027 China Fiber Optic Gyroscope industry Market Survey and Investment Advice Analysis Report" : The fiber optic gyroscope is a sensitive element based on the optical fiber coil, and the light emitted by the laser diode propagates along the optical fiber in two directions. The difference of light propagation path determines the angular displacement of the sensitive element. Modern fiber optic gyro is an instrument that can accurately determine the orientation of moving objects. It is an inertial navigation instrument widely used in modern aviation, navigation, aerospace and national defense industries. Its development is of great strategic significance to a country’s industry, national defense and other high-tech development.Fiber optic gyro is a new all-solid-state fiber optic sensor based on Sagnac effect. Fiber optic gyro can be divided into interferometric fiber optic gyros (I-FOG), resonant fiber optic gyro (R-FOG) and stimulated Brillouin scattering fiber optic gyro (B-FOG) according to its working mode. According to its accuracy, fiber optic gyro can be divided into: low-end tactical level, high-end tactical level, navigation level and precision level. Fiber optic gyroscopes can be divided into military and civilian according to their openness. At present, most fiber optic gyros are used in military aspects: fighter and missile attitude, tank navigation, submarine heading measurement, infantry fighting vehicles and other fields. Civil use is mainly automobile and aircraft navigation, bridge surveying, oil drilling and other fields.Depending on the accuracy of the fiber optic gyroscope, its applications range from strategic weapons and equipment to commercial grade civilian fields. Medium and high-precision fiber optic gyroscopes are mainly used in high-end weapons and equipment fields such as aerospace, while low-cost, low-precision fiber optic gyroscopes are mainly used in oil exploration, agricultural aircraft attitude control, robots and many other civilian fields with low precision requirements. With the development of advanced microelectronics and optoelectronics technologies, such as photoelectric integration and the development of special fiber optics for fiber optic gyros, the miniaturization and low-cost of fiber optic gyros have been accelerated. Summary Micro-Magic Inc’s fiber optic gyro is mainly a medium precision tactical fiber optic gyro, compared with other manufacturers, low cost, long service life, the price is very dominant, and the application field is also very wide, including two very hot selling GF50, GF-60, you can click the details page for more technical data. GF50 Single-Axis Medium Accuracy Military Standard Fiber Optic Gyroscope   GF60 Single Axis Fiber Gyro Low Power Fiber Optic Gyro Imu Angular Rate for Navigation  

Key Points Product: High Temperature Accelerometers Key Features: Components: Designed with advanced materials and technologies, such as amorphous quartz structures for enhanced stability. Function: Provide reliable and accurate data in extreme environments, crucial for safety and performance. Applications: Essential in oil & gas (MWD systems), aerospace (structural monitoring), automotive testing (crash and performance assessments), and various industrial sectors. Data Integrity: Capable of operating under high temperatures and vibrations, ensuring continuous performance and minimal downtime. Conclusion: High temperature accelerometers are vital for industries operating in harsh conditions, enhancing efficiency and safety with precise measurements. Reliability is crucial for success in the challenging oil and gas industry, where risks are frequent and can significantly impact opportunities. Dependable, precise data can determine whether a venture succeeds or fails. Ericco has been supplying robust sensing products to the global oil and gas sector, proving their exceptional reliability and accuracy in some of the world’s most demanding environments. 1.What are high temperature accelerometers? High temperature accelerometers are designed to withstand harsh conditions and provide accurate data in demanding industries such as aerospace and oil & gas. Essentially, their purpose is to function effectively in challenging environments, including underground settings and extreme temperatures. Manufacturers of high temperature accelerometers employ specific technologies to ensure the sensors’ reliability in extreme conditions. For instance, Micro-Magic Incs Quartz Accelerometer for Oil and Gas is proved to own high performance. This model utilizes an amorphous quartz proof-mass structure that reacts to acceleration through flexure motion, ensuring excellent stability in bias, scale factor, and axis alignment. 2.How are high temperature accelerometers used? High temperature accelerometers are vital in industries where equipment must endure extreme conditions. Their robust design and advanced technology enable them to operate reliably in harsh environments, providing crucial data that enhances safety, efficiency, and performance. Here’s a closer look at their applications and significance: 2.1 Oil & Gas Industry In the oil & gas industry, high temperature accelerometers are essential components of Measurement While Drilling (MWD) systems. MWD is a well logging technique that uses sensors within the drillstring to provide real-time data, guiding the drill and optimizing drilling operations. These accelerometers can withstand the intense heat, shock, and vibrations encountered deep underground. By delivering accurate measurements, they help. Optimize Drilling Operations: Provide precise data on the drill bit’s orientation and position, aiding in efficient and accurate drilling. Enhance Safety: Detect vibrations and shocks that could indicate potential issues, allowing for timely intervention and prevention of accidents. Improve Efficiency: Reduce downtime by providing continuous, reliable data that helps prevent operational failures and costly interruptions. Fig.1 High Temperature Accelerometers 2.2 Aerospace In the aerospace industry, high temperature accelerometers are used to monitor the performance and structural integrity of aircraft. They can endure the extreme conditions of flight, including high temperatures and intense vibrations, and are crucial for Structural Health Monitoring: Measure vibrations and stresses on aircraft components, ensuring they remain within safe limits. Engine Performance: Monitor vibrations in aircraft engines to detect anomalies and prevent engine failures. Flight Testing: Provide accurate data on aircraft dynamics during test flights, aiding in the development and refinement of aircraft designs. 2.3 Automotive Testing In automotive testing, high temperature accelerometers are employed to measure vehicle dynamics and structural integrity under extreme conditions. They are particularly useful for: Crash Testing: Monitor acceleration and deceleration forces during crash tests to evaluate vehicle safety and crashworthiness.High-Performance Testing: Measure vibrations and stresses in high-performance vehicles to ensure components can withstand extreme driving conditions.Durability Testing: Assess the long-term durability of automotive components by subjecting them to prolonged high temperatures and vibrations. 2.4 Industrial Applications Beyond oil & gas, aerospace, and automotive industries, high temperature accelerometers are also used in various other industrial applications where equipment operates in extreme conditions. These include: Power Generation: Monitor vibrations in turbines and other equipment to ensure optimal performance and prevent failures.Manufacturing: Measure vibrations and stresses in heavy machinery to maintain operational efficiency and safety.Robotics: Provide precise data on the movements and stresses experienced by robots operating in high-temperature environments, such as those used in welding or foundries. 3.Micro-Magic Inc's High Temperature Accelerometers Micro-Magic Inc has excelled in designing and manufacturing high-temperature accelerometers that meet the demanding requirements of these industries. We offer solutions tailored for energy exploration and other high-temperature applications. These accelerometers feature: Analog Output: For easy integration with existing systems.Mounting Options: Square or round flanges to suit different installation needs.Field-Adjustable Range: Allowing customization to specific application requirements.Internal Temperature Sensors: For thermal compensation, ensuring accurate measurements despite temperature variations. What’s more, Micro-Magic Inc’s Quartz Accelerometer for Oil and Gas is proved to own high performance. This model utilizes an amorphous quartz proof-mass structure that reacts to acceleration through flexure motion, ensuring excellent stability in bias, scale factor, and axis alignment. Some high temperature accelerometers also incorporate external amplifiers to safeguard the sensor from heat damage. And we recommend the AC1 for oil and gas, whose operating temperature is -55 ~ +85 ℃, with an input range of ±50g, bias repeatability <30μg, and scale factor repeatability <50 ppm. 4.Conclusion High temperature accelerometers are indispensable in industries that operate under extreme conditions. Their ability to provide reliable and accurate data in such environments enhances operational efficiency, safety, and performance. With advancements in technology, these sensors continue to evolve, offering even greater reliability and precision in the most demanding applications. AC1 Navigation Class Level Quartz Flexible Accelerometer With Measurement Range 50G Excellent Long-Term Stability And Repeatability   AC2 50 G Quartz Flexure Accelerometer Quartz Pendulous Accelerometers Inertial Navigation  

Key Points   Product: Fiber Optic Gyroscope GF70ZK Key Features: Components: Employs fiber optic gyroscopes for high precision inertial measurements. Function: Provides rapid start-up and reliable navigation data for various applications. Applications: Suitable for inertial navigation systems, platform stability, and positioning systems in aerospace and autonomous vehicles. Performance: Zero bias stability between 0.01 and 0.02, tailored for accuracy and measurement range needs. Conclusion: The GF70ZK combines compact size and low power consumption, making it a versatile choice for demanding navigation tasks across multiple industries. 1. What is inertial navigation To understand what inertial navigation is, we first need to break the phrase into two parts, that is, navigation + inertia.Navigation, in simple terms, solves the problem of getting from one place to another, indicating the direction, typically the compass.Inertia, originally derived from Newtonian mechanics, refers to the property of an object that maintains its state of motion. It has the function of recording the motion state information of the object.A simple example is used to illustrate inertial navigation. A child and a friend play a game at the entrance of a room covered with tiles, and walk on the tiles to the other side according to certain rules. One forward, three left, five front, two right… Each of his steps is the length of a floor tile, and people outside the room can get his complete motion trajectory by drawing the corresponding length and route on the paper. He doesn’t need to see the room to know the child’s position, speed, etc.The basic principle of inertial navigation and some other types of navigation is pretty much like this: know your initial position, initial orientation (attitude), the direction and direction of movement at each moment, and push forward a little bit. Add these together (corresponding to the mathematical integration operation), and you can just get your orientation, position and other information.So how to get the current orientation (attitude) and position information of the moving object? You need to use a lot of sensors, in inertial navigation is the use of inertial instruments: accelerometer + gyroscope.Inertial navigation uses gyroscope and accelerometer to measure the angular velocity and acceleration of the carrier in the inertial reference frame, and integrates and calculates the time to obtain the velocity and relative position, and transforms it into the navigation coordinate system, so that the carrier’s current position can be obtained by combining the initial position information.Inertial navigation is an internal closed loop navigation system, and there is no external data input to correct the error during the carrier movement. Therefore, a single inertial navigation system can only be used for short periods of navigation. For the system running for a long time, it is necessary to periodically correct the internal accumulated error by means of satellite navigation. 2. Gyroscopes in inertial navigation Inertial navigation technology is widely used in aerospace, navigation satellite, UAV and other fields because of its high concealment and complete autonomous ability to obtain motion information. Especially in the fields of micro-drones and autonomous driving, inertial navigation technology can provide accurate direction and speed information, and can play an irreplaceable role in complex conditions or when other external auxiliary navigation signals fail to play the advantages of autonomous navigation in the environment to achieve reliable attitude and position measurement. As an important component in inertial navigation system, fiber optic gyro plays a decisive role in its navigation ability. At present, there are mainly fiber optic gyroscopes and MEMS gyroscopes on the market. Although the precision of the fiber optic gyroscope is high, its entire system is composed of couplers,modulator, optical fiber ring and other discrete components, resulting in large volume, high cost, in the micro UAV, unmanned and other fields can not meet the requirements for its miniaturization and low cost, the application is greatly limited. Although MEMS gyro can achieve miniaturization, its accuracy is low. In addition, it has moving parts, poor resistance to shock and vibration, and is difficult to apply in harsh environments. 3 Summary Micro-Magic Inc’s fiber optic gyroscope GF70ZK is specially designed according to the concept of traditional fiber optic gyroscopes, with a small size of 70*70*32mm; Light weight, less than or equal to 250g; Low power consumption, less than or equal to 4W; Start fast, start time is only 5s; This fiber optic gyroscope easy to operate and easy to use, and is widely used in INS, IMU, positioning system, north finding system, platform stability and other fields.The zero bias stability of our GF80 is between 0.01 and 0.02. The biggest difference between these two fiber optic gyroscope is that the measurement range is different, of course, Our fiber optic gyroscope can be used in inertial navigation, you can make a detailed choice according to the accuracy value and measurement range, you are welcome to consult us at any time and get more technical data. GF70ZK Fibre Optic Gyroscope Sensors North Finder Navigation Inertial Navigation Attitude/Azimuth Reference System   G-F80 Miniature Fiber Optic Gyro Sensors 80mm Compact Size  

Key Points Product: Quartz Flexure Accelerometer Key Features: Components: Employs quartz flexure technology for high sensitivity and low noise in measuring acceleration. Function: Suitable for both static and dynamic acceleration measurements, with minimal impact from low-pressure environments. Applications: Ideal for monitoring micro-vibration in spacecraft orbits and applicable in inertial navigation systems. Performance Analysis: Demonstrates negligible scale factor changes (less than 0.1%) in vacuum conditions, ensuring accuracy and reliability. Conclusion: Offers robust performance for long-term on-orbit applications, making it suitable for high-precision aerospace requirements. The quartz flexure accelerometer has the characteristics of high sensitivity and low noise, making it suitable for measuring both static and dynamic acceleration. It can be used as an acceleration-sensitive sensor for monitoring micro-vibration environments in spacecraft orbits. This article mainly introduces effect of low pressure environment on quartz flexible accelerometer. The sensitive diaphragm of the quartz accelerometer experiences membrane damping effects when in motion in the air environment, which could potentially cause changes in the sensor’s performance (scale factor and noise) in low-pressure environments. This could affect the accuracy and precision of measuring on-orbit micro-vibration acceleration. Therefore, it is necessary to analyze this effect and provide a feasibility analysis conclusion for the long-term use of quartz flexible accelerometers in high vacuum environments. Fig.1 Quartz Accelerometers In Spacecraft Orbits 1.Damping analysis in low-pressure environments The longer the quartz flexure accelerometer operates in orbit, the more air leakage occurs inside the package, resulting in lower air pressure until it reaches equilibrium with the space vacuum environment. The average free path of air molecules will continuously lengthen, approaching or even exceeding 30μm, and the airflow state will gradually transition from viscous flow to viscous-molecular flow. When the pressure drops below 102Pa, it enters the molecular flow state. The air damping becomes smaller and smaller, and in the molecular flow state, the air damping is almost zero, leaving only electromagnetic damping for the quartz flexible accelerometer diaphragm. For quartz flexure accelerometers that need to operate for a long time in low-pressure or vacuum environments in space, if there is significant gas leakage within the required mission life, the membrane damping coefficient will significantly decrease. This will change the characteristics of the accelerometer, making scattered free vibrations ineffective in attenuation. Consequently, the scale factor and noise level of the sensor may change, potentially affecting measurement accuracy and precision. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct feasibility tests on the performance of quartz flexible accelerometers in low-pressure environments, and compare the test results to assess the extent of the impact of low-pressure environments on the measurement accuracy of quartz flexible accelerometers. 2.Impact of low-pressure environments on the scale factor of quartz flexure accelerometers Based on the analysis of the working principles and application environments of quartz flexible accelerometer products, it is known that the product is encapsulated with 1 atmosphere pressure, and the application environment is a low Earth orbit vacuum environment (vacuum degree approximately 10-5 to 10-6Pa) at a distance of 500km from the ground. Quartz flexible accelerometers typically use epoxy resin sealing technology, with a leakage rate generally guaranteed to be 1.0×10-4Pa·L/s. In a vacuum environment, the internal air will slowly leak out, with the pressure dropping to 0.1 atmosphere pressure (viscous-molecular flow) after 30 days, and dropping to 10-5Pa (molecular flow) after 330 days. The impact of air damping on quartz flexure accelerometers mainly manifests in two aspects: the impact on the scale factor and the impact on noise. According to design analysis, the impact of air damping on the scale factor is approximately 0.0004 (when the pressure drops to vacuum, there is no air damping). The calculation and analysis process is as follows: The quartz flexure accelerometer uses the gravity tilt method for static calibration. In the accelerometer’s pendulum assembly, in an environment with air, the normal force on the pendulum assembly is: mg0, and the buoyant force fb is: ρVg0. The electromagnetic force on the pendulum is equal to the difference between the force it experiences due to gravity and the buoyant force, expressed as: f=mg0-ρVg0 Where: m is the mass of the pendulum, m=8.12×10−4 kg. ρ is the density of dry air, ρ=1.293 kg/m³. V is the volume of the moving part of the pendulum assembly, V=280 mm³. g0 is the gravitational acceleration, g0=9.80665 m/s². The percentage of the buoyant force to the gravitational force on the pendulum assembly itself is: ρVg0/mg0=ρV/m≈0.044% In a vacuum environment, when the air density is approximately zero due to gas leakage causing the pressure inside and outside the instrument to balance, the change in scale factor of the quartz flexible accelerometer is 0.044%. 3.Conclusion: Low-pressure environments can affect the scale factor and noise of the quartz flexible accelerometer. Through calculation and analysis, it’s shown that the maximum impact of the vacuum environment on the scale factor is not more than 0.044%. Theoretical analysis indicates that the influence of low-pressure environments on the sensor’s scale factor is less than 0.1%, with minimal impact on measurement accuracy, which can be neglected. This demonstrates that low-pressure or vacuum environments have minimal effects on the scale factor and noise of the quartz flexure accelerometer, making it suitable for long-term on-orbit applications. It’s worth noting that the AC7 series quartz flexible accelerometers are designed specifically for aerospace applications. Among them, the AC7 has the highest precision, with zero bias repeatability ≤20μg, a scale factor of 1.2mA/g, and scale factor repeatability ≤20μg. It is fully suitable for monitoring micro-vibration environments of spacecraft in orbit. Additionally, it can be applied to inertial navigation systems and static angle measurement systems with high precision requirements.   AC-5 Low Deviation Error Accelerometer Quartz Vibration Sensor for Imu Ins    

Key Points Product: Navigation-Grade MEMS Gyroscope Key Features: Components: MEMS gyroscope for precise angular velocity measurement. Function: Provides high-accuracy navigation data with low drift, suitable for long-term and stable navigation. Applications: Ideal for aerospace, tactical missile guidance, marine navigation, and industrial robotics. Performance: Features low bias instability and random drift, offering reliable performance over time. Comparison: Different models (MG-101, MG-401, MG-501) cater to varying accuracy needs, with the MG-101 providing the highest precision. MEMS gyroscope is a kind of inertial sensor for measuring angular velocity or angular displacement. It has a wide application prospect in oil logging, weapon guidance, aerospace, mining, surveying and mapping, industrial robot and consumer electronics. Due to the different accuracy requirements in various fields, MEMS gyroscopes are divided into three levels in the market: navigation level, tactical level and consumer level. This paper will introduce the navigation MEMS gyroscope in detail and compare their parameters. The following will be elaborated from the technical indicators of MEMS gyro, the drift analysis of gyro and the comparison of three navigation-grade MEMS gyro. Technical specifications of MEMS gyroscope The ideal MEMS gyroscope is that the output of its sensitive axis is proportional to the input angular parameters (Angle, angular rate) of the corresponding axis of the carrier under any conditions, and is not sensitive to the angular parameters of its cross axis, nor is it sensitive to any axial non-angular parameters (such as vibration acceleration and linear acceleration). The main technical indicators of MEMS gyroscope are shown in Table 1. Technical indicator Unit Meaning Measuring range (°)/s Effectively sensitive to the range of input angular velocity Zero bias (°)/h The output of a gyroscope when the input rate in the gyroscope is zero. Because the output is different, the equivalent input rate is usually used to represent the same type of product, and the smaller the zero bias, the better; Different models of products, not the smaller the zero bias, the better. Bias repeatability (°)/h(1σ) Under the same conditions and at specified intervals (successive, daily, every other day…) The degree of agreement between the partial values of repeated measurements. Expressed as the standard deviation of each measured offset. Smaller is better for all gyroscopes (evaluate how easy it is to compensate for zero) Zero drift (°)/s The rate of time change of the deviation of the gyroscope output from the ideal output. It contains both stochastic and systematic components and is expressed in terms of the corresponding input angular displacement relative to inertial space in unit time. Scale factor V/(°)/s、mA/(°)/s The ratio of the change in the output to the change in the input to be measured. Bandwidth Hz In the frequency characteristic test of gyroscope, it is stipulated that the frequency range corresponding to the amplitude of the measured amplitude is reduced by 3dB, and the precision of the gyroscope can be improved by sacrificing the bandwidth of the gyroscope. Table 1 Main technical indexes of MEMS gyroscope Drift analysis of gyroscope If there is interference torque in the gyroscope, the rotor shaft will deviate from the original stable reference azimuth and form an error. The deviation Angle of rotor axis relative to inertial space azimuth (or reference azimuth) in unit time is called gyro drift rate. The main index to measure the accuracy of gyroscope is the drift rate. Gyroscopic drift is divided into two categories: one is systematic, the law is known, it causes regular drift, so it can be compensated by computer; The other kind is caused by random factors, which causes random drift. The systematic drift rate is expressed by the angular displacement per unit time, and the random drift rate is expressed by the root mean square value of the angular displacement per unit time or the standard deviation. The approximate range of random drift rates of various types of gyroscopes can be reached at present is shown in Table 2. Gyroscope type Random drift rate/(°)·h-1 Ball bearing gyroscope 10-1 Rotary bearing gyroscope 1-0.1 Liquid float gyroscope 0.01-0.001 Air float gyroscope 0.01-0.001 Dynamically tuned gyroscope 0.01-0.001 Electrostatic gyroscope 0.01-0.0001 Hemispherical resonant gyroscope 0.1-0.01 Ring laser gyroscope 0.01-0.001 Fiber optic gyroscope 1-0.1 Table 2 Random drift rates of various types of gyroscopes   The approximate range of random drift rate of gyro required by various applications is shown in Table 3. The typical index of positioning accuracy of inertial navigation system is 1n mile/h(1n mile=1852m), which requires the gyroscope random drift rate should reach 0.01(°)/h, so the gyroscope with random drift rate of 0.01(°)/h is usually called inertial navigation gyroscope. Application Requirements for random drift rate of gyro/(°)·h-1 Rate gyroscope in flight control system 150-10 Vertical gyroscope in flight control system 30-10 Directional gyroscope in the flight control system 10-1 Tactical missile inertial guidance system 1-0.1 Marine gyro compass, strapdown heading attitude system artillery lateral position, ground vehicle inertial navigation system 0.1-0.01 Inertial navigation systems for aircraft and ships 0.01-0.001 Strategic missile, cruise missile inertial guidance system 0.01-0.0005 Table 3 Requirements for random drift rate of gyro in various applications   Comparison of three navigation-grade MEMS gyroscopes Micro-Magic Inc’s MG series is a navigation-grade MEMS gyroscope with a high level of accuracy to meet the needs of various fields. The following table compares range, bias instability, angular random walk, bias stability, scale factor, bandwidth, and noise. 　 MG-101 MG-401 MG-501 Dynamic Range (deg/s) ±100 ±400 ±500 Bias instability(deg/hr) 0.1 0.5 2 Angular Random Walk(°/√h) 0.005 0.025~0.05 0.125-0.1 Bias stability(1σ 10s)(deg/hr) 0.1 0.5 2~5 Table 4 Parameter comparison table of three navigation-grade MEMS gyroscopes I hope that through this article, you can understand the technical indicators of navigation-grade MEMS gyroscope and the comparative relationship between them. If you are interested in more knowledge about MEMS gyro, please discuss with us.   MG502 MEMS Gyroscope MG502    

Key Points Product: Pure Inertial Navigation System (INS) Based on IMU Key Features: Components: Uses MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes for real-time measurement of acceleration and angular velocity. Function: Integrates initial position and attitude data with IMU measurements to calculate real-time position and attitude. Applications: Ideal for indoor navigation, aerospace, autonomous systems, and robotics. Challenges: Addresses sensor errors, cumulative drift, and dynamic environment impacts with calibration and filtering methods. Conclusion: Provides precise positioning in challenging environments, with robust performance when combined with auxiliary positioning systems like GPS.   MEMS gyroscope is dependent on Coriolis force sensitive angular velocity, and its control system is divided into drive mode control loop and detection mode control loop. Only by ensuring the real-time tracking of drive mode vibration amplitude and resonant frequency can the detection channel demodulation obtain accurate input angular velocity information. This paper will analyze the driving mode control loop of MEMS gyro from many aspects. Drive modal control loop model The vibration displacement of the MEMS gyroscope drive mode is converted into capacitance change through the comb capacitor detection structure, and then the capacitance is converted into the voltage signal characterizing the gyroscope drive displacement through the ring diode circuit. After that, the signal will enter two branches respectively, one signal through the automatic gain control (AGC) module to achieve amplitude control, one signal through the phase locked loop (PLL) module to achieve phase control. In the AGC module, the amplitude of the drive displacement signal is first demodulated by multiplication and low-pass filter, and then the amplitude is controlled at the set reference value through the PI link and the control signal of the drive amplitude is output. The reference signal used for multiplication demodulation in the PLL module is orthogonal to the demodulation reference signal used in the AGC module. After the signal passes through the PLL module, the driving resonant frequency of the gyroscope can be tracked. The output of the module is the control signal of the driving phase. The two control signals are multiplied to generate the gyroscope drive voltage, which is applied to the drive comb and converted into electrostatic driving force to drive the gyroscope drive mode, so as to form a closed-loop control loop of the gyroscope drive mode. Figure 1 shows the drive mode control loop of a MEMS gyroscope. Figure 1. MEMS gyroscope drive mode control structure block diagram Drive modal transfer function According to the dynamic equation of the driving mode of the vibrating MEMS gyroscope, the continuous domain transfer function can be obtained by Laplace transform: Where, mx is the equivalent mass of the gyroscope drive mode, ωx=√kx/mx is the resonant frequency of the drive mode, and Qx = mxωx/cx is the quality factor of the drive mode. Displacement-capacitance conversion link According to the analysis of the detection capacitance of the comb teeth, the displacement-capacitance conversion link is linear when the edge effect is ignored, and the gain of the differential capacitance changing with the displacement can be expressed as: Where, nx is the number of active combs driven by gyroscopic mode, ε0 is the vacuum dielectric constant, hx is the thickness of the driving detection combs, lx is the overlap length of the driving detection active and fixed combs at rest, and dx is the distance between the teeth. Capacitance-voltage conversion link The capacitor-voltage conversion circuit used in this paper is a ring diode circuit, and its schematic diagram is shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Schematic diagram of ring diode circuit In the figure, C1 and C2 are gyroscope differential detection capacitors, C3 and C4 are demodulation capacitors, and Vca are square wave amplitudes. The working principle is: when the square wave is in the positive half cycle, the diode D2 and D4 are switched on, then the capacitor C1 charges C4 and C2 charges C3; When the square wave is in positive half period, the diodes D1 and D3 are switched on, then the capacitor C1 discharges to C3 and C2 discharges to C4. In this way, after several square wave cycles, the voltage on the demodulated capacitors C3 and C4 will stabilize. Its voltage expression is: For the silicon micromechanical gyroscope studied in this paper, its static capacitance is in the order of several pF, and the capacitance variation is less than 0.5pF, while the demodulation capacitance used in the circuit is in the order of 100 pF, so there are CC0》∆C and C2》∆C2, and the capacitor voltage conversion gain is obtained by simplified formula: Where, Kpa is the amplification factor of the differential amplifier, C0 is the demodulation capacitance, C is the static capacitance of the detection capacitance, Vca is the carrier amplitude, and VD is the on-voltage drop of the diode. Capacitance-voltage conversion link Phase control is an important part of MEMS gyroscope drive control. The phase-locked loop technology can track the frequency change of the input signal in its captured frequency band and lock the phase shift. Therefore, this paper uses the phase-locked loop technology to enter the phase control of the gyroscope, and its basic structure block diagram is shown in Figure 3. Figure. 3 Block diagram of the basic structure of PLL PLL is a negative feedback phase automatic regulation system, its working principle can be summarized as follows: The external input signal ui(t) and the feedback signal uo(t) output of the VCO are input to the phase discriminator at the same time to complete the phase comparison of the two signals, and the output end of the phase discriminator outputs an error voltage signal ud(t) reflecting the phase difference θe(t) of the two signals; The signal through the loop filter will filter out the high-frequency components and noise, get a voltage control oscillator uc(t), the voltage control oscillator will adjust the frequency of the output signal according to this control voltage, so that it gradually closer to the frequency of the input signal, and the final output signal uo(t), When the frequency of ui(t) is equal to uo(t) or a stable value, the loop reaches a locked state. Automatic gain control Automatic gain control (AGC) is a closed-loop negative feedback system with amplitude control, which, combined with phase-locked loop, provides amplitude and phase stable vibration for the gyroscope drive mode. Its structure diagram is shown in Figure 4. Figure 4. Automatic gain control structure block diagram The working principle of automatic gain control can be summarized as follows: the signal ui(t) with the gyroscope drive displacement information is input to the amplitude detection link, the drive displacement amplitude signal is extracted by multiplication demodulation, and then the high-frequency component and noise are filtered by low-pass filter; At this time, the signal is a relatively pure DC voltage signal that characterizes the drive displacement, and then controls the signal at the given reference value through a PI link, and outputs the electric signal ua(t) that controls the drive amplitude to complete the amplitude control. Conclusion In this paper, the driving mode control loop of MEMS gyro is introduced, including model, dislock-capacitance conversion, capacitance-voltage conversion, phase-locked loop and automatic gain control. As a manufacturer of MEMS gyro sensor, Micro-Magic Inc has done detailed research on MEMS gyros, and often popularized and shared the relevant knowledge of MEMS gyro. For a deeper understanding of MEMS gyro, you can refer to the parameters of MG-501 and MG1001. If you are interested in more knowledge and products of MEMS, please contact us.   MG502 MEMS Gyroscope MG502      

Key Points Product: Inertial North Seeker Key Features: Components: Utilizes a MEMS gyroscope to measure angular velocity and calculate azimuth direction, assisted by attitude error compensation. Function: Provides real-time azimuth measurement using Earth’s rotation data, with corrections for pitch and roll errors. Applications: Ideal for navigation in aircraft, drones, and vehicles, especially in areas without reliable GNSS coverage. Error Compensation: Attitude errors (pitch and roll) and gyro installation errors are compensated for enhanced accuracy. Conclusion: The north seeker delivers precise azimuth measurements with minimal error, suitable for navigation and direction-finding in diverse applications. 1.Working principle of inertial north seeker The working principle of the inertial north seeker is to measure the angular velocity of the earth’s rotation by using a gyroscope, and then calculate the angle between the north and the measured direction. Suppose that the latitude of S at the location of a carrier in the northern hemisphere is φ, and the angular velocity vector Ω of the earth rotation at that point has a horizontal northward component of Ωx0 and a vertical upward component of Ωz0, then there is Assuming that the carrier is completely horizontal and the angle between it and true north is H, the component of on the sensitive axis of the north seeker gyro, that is, the gyro measurement value, is: And because and are known, the azimuth angle can be calculated in this way, that is, the output value of the north seeker under the ideal condition of absolute horizontal carrier and no installation error. In practice, carrier attitude Angle error and gyro installation error will affect gyro measurement value and result in lower measurement accuracy of north finder. 2.Carrier attitude angle error analysis Define the geospatial coordinate system O-XYZ: the center of mass of the carrier is O, the X-axis goes north along the local meridian, the Y-axis goes west along the local latitude, and the Z-axis is perpendicular to the local horizontal plane upward; the planes XOY, YOZ, and XOZ are perpendicular to each other. , dividing the space into eight hexagrams. For the convenience of analysis, it is assumed that the gyro center of the north seeker coincides with the center of mass of the carrier. When the installation error is not considered, the measuring axis of the gyroscope of the north finder coincides with the head and tail lines of the carrier. The unit vector OM is located ON the sensitive axis of the gyroscope, which is forward along the head and tail lines of the carrier, and the other unit vector ON is perpendicular to OM to the left. The carrier attitude error Angle is defined as follows: the pitch error Angle is the Angle between OM and OXb (OM projection on the horizontal plane), and the front of the carrier is raised positively; The roll error Angle is the Angle between ON and OYb (the intersection line between the carrier profile and the horizontal plane over ON), and the left side of the carrier is positive when lifted. The Angle between OX and OXb is the azimuth Angle H. The following vertical relationship is easily obtained: OYb⊥OXb ⊥OZ, OYb⊥OZ, OXb⊥ oz, that is, the planes XbOYb, XbOZ and YbOZ are perpendicular to each other. These three planes can form the carrier space coordinate system O-XbYbZ, as shown in Figure 1, which can be understood to be formed by the geographical space coordinate system O-XYZ turning the azimuth angle H clockwise. The horizontal component and vertical component of the earth rotation angular velocity at the point where the carrier is located are vectors OA and OB respectively, then the coordinates of point A and point B are in the O-XbYbZ coordinate system. M coordinates and N coordinates are obtained by space analytic geometry. Since the three points M, O and N are all on the carrier plane, the plane MON equation can be obtained according to the point method expression of the plane: The measured gyro value of the north seeker is the sum of the projected values of OA and OB on the sensitive axis OM, as shown in Formula: This formula is converted to an ideal expression of the measured value when θ =0°. gyro measurement error: It can be seen that the error of the gyro measurement value at this time is related to the pitch error Angle, azimuth angle H and latitude, and the roll error angle is generated by the rotation of the carrier plane around the head and tail lines, that is, the sensitive axis OM, so the error angle has no influence on the measured value MOM on OM. 3.Summary There will be a lot of error sources in the process of north seeker, in terms of error compensation, Micro-Magic Inc has been pursuing more mature technology and more cost-effective inertial devices. In the new MEMS north finder for mining drilling NF1000, attitude compensation function is added, as well as cost-effective north finder NF2000 and the world’s smallest MEMS three-axis north finder NF3000, waiting for you to understand.   NF1000 Inertial Navigation System High Performance Dynamic MEMS North Seeker   -

Key Points Product: Ground Positioning Method with IMU and Fixed Camera Key Features: Components: Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and fixed camera, securely mounted for stable positioning. Function: Combines high-precision attitude measurement from IMU with visual positioning from the camera for accurate ground positioning. Applications: Suitable for drones, robotics, and autonomous vehicles. Data Fusion: Integrates IMU data with camera imagery to determine precise geographical coordinates. Conclusion: This method enhances positioning accuracy and efficiency while simplifying calibration, with potential for broad applications in various technological fields. Introduce A ground positioning method in which an inertial measurement unit (IMU) and a camera are fixedly installed. It combines the high-precision attitude measurement of the IMU and the visual positioning capabilities of the camera to achieve efficient and accurate ground positioning. Here are the detailed steps of the method: First, install the IMU and the camera firmly to ensure that the relative position between them remains unchanged. This installation method eliminates the tedious steps of calibrating the installation relationship between the camera and the IMU in the traditional method, and simplifies the operation process. Next, the IMU is used to measure the acceleration and angular velocity of the carrier in the inertial reference frame. The IMU contains an acceleration sensor and a gyroscope, which can sense the motion status of the carrier in real time. The acceleration sensor is responsible for detecting the current acceleration rate, while the gyroscope detects changes in the direction, roll angle and tilt attitude of the carrier. These data provide key information for subsequent attitude calculation and positioning. Then, based on the data measured by the IMU, the attitude information of the carrier in the navigation coordinate system is calculated through integral operation and attitude solution algorithm. This includes the yaw angle, pitch angle, roll angle, etc. of the carrier. Due to the high update frequency of the IMU, the operating frequency can reach more than 100Hz, so it can provide high-precision attitude data in real time. At the same time, the camera captures ground feature points or landmark information and generates image data. These image data contain rich spatial information and can be used for fusion processing with IMU data. Next, the attitude information provided by the IMU is fused with the image data of the camera. By matching the feature points in the image with known points in the geographical coordinate system, combined with the attitude data of the IMU, the precise position of the camera in the geographical coordinate system can be calculated. Finally, the projection matrix is used to intersect the normal-line intersection to obtain the spatial position of the target. This method combines the attitude data of the IMU and the image data of the camera to achieve an accurate estimation of the target spatial position by calculating the projection matrix and intersection point. Through this method, high-precision and high-efficiency ground positioning can be achieved. The fixed installation of the IMU and the camera simplifies the operation process and reduces calibration errors. At the same time, the combination of the IMU’s high update frequency and the camera’s visual positioning capability improves positioning accuracy and real-time performance. This method has broad application prospects in fields such as drones, robots, and autonomous driving. It should be noted that although this method has many advantages, it may still be affected by some factors in practical applications, such as environmental noise, dynamic interference, etc. Therefore, in practical applications, parameter adjustment and optimization need to be carried out according to specific conditions to improve the stability and reliability of positioning. Summarize The above article describes the ground positioning method when the IMU and the camera are fixedly installed. It briefly describes the IMU’s high-precision attitude measurement and the camera’s visual positioning capabilities, and can achieve efficient and accurate ground positioning. The MEMS IMU independently developed by Micro-Magic Inc has relatively high accuracy, such as U3000 and U7000, which are more accurate and are navigation-grade products. It can accurately locate and orient. If you want to know more about IMU, please contact our professional technicians as soon as possible. U7000 Rs232/485 Gyroscope Imu For - Radar/infrared antenna stabilization platform   U3000 IMU MEMS Sensor IMU3000 Accuracy 1 Digital Output RS232 RS485 TTL Optional Modbus  

Key Points Product: Q-Flex Quartz Accelerometer Key Features: Components: High-purity quartz pendulum design with a closed-loop feedback system for precise acceleration measurements. Function: Provides accurate, stable acceleration data, with low noise and good long-term stability, especially effective in closed-loop operation. Applications: Ideal for aircraft navigation and attitude control, geological exploration, and industrial environments requiring precise inertial measurements. Measurement Method: Closed-loop frequency response measurement, ensuring reliable damping parameter estimation and accurate performance. Conclusion: The Q-Flex accelerometer offers high precision and stability, making it valuable for navigation, control, and industrial measurement applications. Q-Flex accelerometer is a kind of inertial measurement device, which utilizes the quartz pendulum to measure the acceleration of the object by the characteristic of deviating from the equilibrium position by the inertial force. Thanks to the low temperature coefficient of high-purity quartz material and stable structural characteristics, Q-Flex accelerometer has high measurement accuracy, low measurement noise, good long-term stability, and is widely used in attitude control, navigation and guidance of aircraft, as well as geological exploration and other industrial environments. 1.Detection method for Q-Flex Accelerometer When the system is open-loop, because the system can not produce feedback moment, the pendulum assembly is subjected to weak inertia moment or the active moment of the torque converter, the quartz pendulum easily touches the yoke iron and saturated phenomenon, which makes it very difficult to test the damping parameters under the open-loop, therefore, the damping parameters are considered to be measured under the closed-loop state of the system. The closed-loop frequency characteristics of the control system reflect the variation of the amplitude and phase of the output signal with the frequency of the input signal. The frequency response of the stabilized system is at the same frequency as the input signal, and its amplitude and phase are functions of the frequency, so the amplitude-phase characteristic curve of the frequency response can be applied to determine the mathematical model of the system. In order to obtain the actual damping parameters of the accelerometer, the closed-loop frequency response measurement method is used. In the closed-loop frequency response measurement method, the accelerometer is fixed on the horizontal vibration table in the “pendulum” state, so that the acceleration input direction of the vibration table is aligned with the sensitive axis of the accelerometer and the accelerometer is placed horizontally in the “pendulum” state, which can eliminate the asymmetry of the gravitational force on the input acceleration. The horizontal placement of the accelerometer in the “pendulum state” eliminates the effect of gravity on the asymmetry of the input acceleration. Fig.1 Close Loop amplitude Frequency characteristic curve of qfas By controlling the horizontal shaker, a sinusoidal acceleration signal of 6 g (g is the acceleration of gravity, 1 g ≈ 9.8 m/s2), with a gradually increasing frequency from 0 to 600 Hz, is applied to the Q-Flex accelerometer, which can reflect the amplitude attenuation and phase delay of the output of the accelerometer within the design range and bandwidth of the accelerometer. Accelerometer will produce the corresponding output under the action of the shaking table, the high sampling rate recorder connected to both sides of the sampling resistance, recording the output of the accelerometer, and plot the amplitude-frequency characteristic curve shown in Figure 1. In the passband of the accelerometer amplitude-frequency characteristic curve, the quartz flexural accelerometer maintains a good acceleration following ability, with the increase of the input acceleration frequency, the system resonance peak at 565Hz, the resonance peak is Mr=32dB, the cutoff frequency of the system is 582Hz, the amplitude of the system at the frequency began to produce more than 3dB of attenuation. Since the rotational inertia, stiffness and the rest of the parameters of the servo control loop of the Q-Flex accelerometer are known, the amplitude-frequency characteristics of the system are used to solve for the unknown parameter δ. The closed-loop transfer function of the system is given as Equation 1 The least-squares method estimates the parameters of the model based on the actual observed data, and a set of frequency amplitude data is obtained by generating an external acceleration input through a horizontal shaker, which is measured by a pen register, as shown in Table 1. Tab.1 Frequency Amplitudesamplingdataofqfas The amplitude-frequency response function of the quartz flexural accelerometer system with known parameters is the objective function, and the residual sum of squares with unknown parameters is established as Equation 2 Where, n is the number of selected feature points. Using the above equation, a suitable value of δ is selected so that D(δ) has the minimum value. The desired damping coefficient is obtained as δ=7.54×10-4N·m·s/rad using least squares fitting. The closed-loop simulation model of the system is established, and the damping coefficient is substituted into the quartz flexural accelerometer head model and the system is simulated, and the amplitude-frequency characteristic curve of the system is plotted as shown in Fig. 2, which is closer to the measured curve. Fig.2 Realityamplitude Frequency characteristic and parametrics imulation output Some studies have solved the damping distribution of the piezoelectric film on the surface of the pendulum by the finite time domain difference method, and the damping coefficient of the piezoelectric film of the pendulum is 1.69×10-4N·m·s/rad, which indicates that the damping coefficient obtained by the system amplitude-frequency response identification has the same order of magnitude as the theoretical calculated value, and the error originates from the damping of the material of the mechanical structure, the mounting error during installation and testing, the input error of the shaker, and other environmental factors. environmental factors. 2.Conclusion Micro-Magic Inc provides high-precision quartz accelerometers, such as AC-5, with small error and high precision, which have a bias stability of 5μg, scale factor repeatability of 50~100ppm, and a weight of 55g, and can be widely used in the fields of oil drilling, carrier microgravity measurement system, and inertial navigation.   AC5 Large Measurement Range 50g Quartz Pendulum Accelerometer Quartz Flex Accelerometer  

Key Points Product: GNSS/INS Integrated Navigation Solutions Key Features: Components: Integrated system includes GNSS receiver, Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU), and optional sensors like LiDAR or odometers. Function: Maintains accuracy and stability during GNSS signal loss using additional sensors or motion state constraints like ZUPT. Applications: Ideal for urban navigation, mining, oil logging, and other environments with potential signal obstructions. Inertial Navigation: Utilizes gyroscopes and accelerometers to measure position, velocity, and acceleration. Conclusion: The integrated system’s design is evolving, with solutions that enhance robustness in challenging environments while balancing cost and complexity. In a GNSS/INS integrated navigation system, GNSS measurements play a critical role in correcting the INS. Therefore, the proper functioning of the integrated system depends on the continuity and stability of the satellite signals. However, when the system operates under overpasses, tree canopies, or within urban buildings, the satellite signals can easily be obstructed or interfered with, potentially leading to a loss of lock in the GNSS receiver.This article discusses solutions for maintaining the accuracy and stability of GNSS/INS integrated navigation systems when satellite signals are lost. When the satellite signal is unavailable for an extended period, the lack of GNSS corrections causes the INS errors to accumulate rapidly, especially in systems with lower-precision inertial measurement units. This issue leads to a decline in the accuracy, stability, and continuity of the integrated system’s operation. Consequently, it is essential to address this problem to enhance the robustness of the integrated system in such complex environments. 1.Two Main Solutions to Address Signal Loss of GNSS/INS Currently, there are two main solutions to address the scenario of satellite signal loss. Solution 1: Integrate Additional Sensors On one hand, additional sensors can be integrated into the existing GNSS/INS system, such as odometers, LiDAR, astronomical sensors, and visual sensors. Thus, when satellite signal loss renders the GNSS unavailable, the newly added sensors can provide measurement information and form a new integrated system with the INS to suppress the accumulation of INS errors. The issues with this approach include increased system costs due to the additional sensors and potential design complexity if the new sensors require complex filtering models. Fig.1 System overview of the GNSS IMU ODO LiDAR SLAM integrated navigation system. Solution 2: ZUPT Technology On the other hand, a positioning model with motion state constraints can be established based on the motion characteristics of the vehicle. This method does not require adding new sensors to the existing integrated system, thus avoiding extra costs. When GNSS is unavailable, the new measurement information is provided by the motion state constraints to suppress the INS divergence. For example, when the vehicle is stationary, zero-velocity update (ZUPT) technology can be applied to suppress the accumulation of INS errors. ZUPT is a low-cost and commonly used method to mitigate INS divergence. When the vehicle is stationary, the vehicle’s speed should theoretically be zero. However, due to the accumulation of INS errors over time, the output speed is not zero, so the INS output speed can be used as a measurement of the speed error. Thus, based on the constraint that the vehicle’s speed is zero, a corresponding measurement equation can be established, providing measurement information for the integrated system and suppressing the accumulation of INS errors. Fig.2 The flowchart of the ZUPT-based GNSSIMU tightly coupled algorithm with CERAV. However, the application of ZUPT requires the vehicle to be stationary, making it a static zero-velocity update technology that cannot provide measurement information during normal vehicle maneuvers. In practical applications, this requires the vehicle to frequently stop from a moving state, reducing its maneuverability. Additionally, ZUPT requires accurate detection of the vehicle’s stationary moments. If detection fails, incorrect measurement information may be provided, potentially leading to the failure of this method and even causing the integrated system’s accuracy to decline or diverge. Conclusion The loss of satellite signals can cause rapid error accumulation in the INS, particularly in complex environments like urban areas. Two main solutions are presented: adding additional sensors, such as LiDAR or visual sensors, to provide alternative measurements, or using motion state constraints like Zero-Velocity Update (ZUPT) technology to correct INS errors. Each approach has its own advantages and challenges, with sensor integration increasing costs and complexity, while ZUPT requires the vehicle to be stationary and accurately detected to be effective. Micro-Magic Inc is at the forefront of inertial navigation technology and has recently introduced three GNSS-aided MEMS INS products with varying levels of accuracy ( industrial level,tactical level, and Navigation level). Notably, the Industrial level MEMS GNSS/INS I3500 features a 2.5°/hr bias instability and a 0.028°/√hr angular random walk, along with a high-precision MEMS accelerometer with a large range (±6g, zero bias instability <30μg). I3500 High Accuracy 3-Axis Mems Gyro I3500 Inertial Navigation System   I3700 High Accuracy Agricultural Gps Tracker Module Consumption Inertial Navigation System Mtk Rtk Gnss Rtk Antenna Rtk Algorithm    

Key Points Product: ACM 1200 High Accuracy MEMS Accelerometer Features: Bias Stability: 100 mg for reliable zero-g offset Resolution: 0.3 mg for precise measurements Temperature Range: Factory calibrated from -40°C to +80°C Applications: Designed for inclination monitoring in hydraulic structures, civil engineering, and infrastructure Advantages: High precision (0.1° tilt accuracy), effective in dynamic environments, addresses key criteria like low noise, repeatability, and cross-axis sensitivity, enhancing long-term reliability and performance in tilt sensing systems. In the field of MEMS systems, capacitive accelerometers have become a cornerstone technology for inclination or tilt sensing. These devices, essential for various industrial and consumer applications, face significant challenges, especially in dynamic environments where vibration and shock are prevalent. Achieving high precision, such as 0.1° tilt accuracy, requires addressing a range of technical specifications and error factors. This article delves into the key criteria and solutions for effective tilt sensing using MEMS accelerometers. 1.Key Criteria for Accurate Tilt Sensing Bias Stability: Bias stability refers to the accelerometer’s ability to maintain a consistent zero-g offset over time. High bias stability ensures that the sensor readings remain reliable and do not drift, which is crucial for maintaining accuracy in tilt measurements.   Offset Over Temperature: Temperature variations can cause shifts in the accelerometer’s zero-g offset. Minimizing these shifts, known as tempco offset, is essential to maintain accuracy across different operating conditions. Low Noise: Noise in sensor readings can significantly affect the accuracy of tilt measurements. Low-noise accelerometers are vital for achieving precise and stable tilt readings, particularly in static environments. Repeatability: Repeatability refers to the sensor’s ability to produce the same output under identical conditions over multiple trials. High repeatability ensures consistent performance, which is critical for reliable tilt sensing. Vibration Rectification: In dynamic environments, vibration can distort tilt data. Effective vibration rectification minimizes the impact of these disturbances, allowing for accurate tilt measurements even when the sensor is subjected to external vibrations. Cross-Axis Sensitivity: This parameter measures how much the sensor output is affected by accelerations perpendicular to the measurement axis. Low cross-axis sensitivity is essential to ensure that the accelerometer responds accurately to tilt along the intended axis only. 2.Challenges in Dynamic Environments Dynamic environments pose significant challenges for MEMS accelerometers in tilt sensing applications. Vibration and shock can introduce errors that corrupt tilt data, leading to significant measurement inaccuracies. For instance, achieving <1° tilt accuracy is extremely challenging in such conditions, while attaining >1° accuracy is more feasible. Understanding the sensor’s performance and the application’s environmental conditions is crucial to optimizing tilt measurement accuracy. 3.Error Sources and Mitigation Strategies Several error sources can affect the accuracy of MEMS accelerometers in tilt sensing:   Zero-g Bias Accuracy and Shift: Zero-g bias errors can arise from soldering, PCB enclosure alignment, and temperature changes. Postassembly calibration can reduce these errors. Sensitivity Accuracy and Tempco: Variations in sensitivity due to temperature changes must be minimized to ensure accurate readings. Nonlinearity: Nonlinear responses can distort measurements and need to be corrected through calibration. Hysteresis and Long-Term Stability: Hysteresis and stability over the sensor’s lifetime can impact accuracy. These issues are often addressed through high-quality manufacturing and design practices. Humidity and PCB Bending: Environmental factors such as humidity and mechanical stresses from PCB bending can introduce additional errors. In-situ servicing and environmental controls are necessary to mitigate these effects. For example, the ACM 1200 High Accuracy MEMS Accelerometer is tailored specifically for inclination applications. It boasts the bias stability of 100 mg and resolution of 0.3 mg The factory calibration characterizes the entire sensor signal chain for sensitivity and bias over a specified temperature range (typically −40°C to +80°C), ensuring high precision and reliability upon installation. It is suitable for long-term installation in hydraulic structures such as concrete dams, panel dams, and earth-rock dams, as well as in civil and industrial buildings, roads, bridges, tunnels, roadbeds, and civil engineering foundations. It facilitates the measurement of inclination changes and enables the automated collection of measurement data. 4. Conclusion MEMS capacitive accelerometers are pivotal in achieving accurate tilt sensing, but they must overcome various challenges, especially in dynamic environments. Key criteria such as bias stability, offset over temperature, low noise, repeatability, vibration rectification, and cross-axis sensitivity play critical roles in ensuring precise measurements. Addressing error sources through calibration and employing integrated solutions like iSensors can significantly enhance the performance and reliability of tilt sensing systems. As technology advances, these sensors will continue to evolve, offering even greater accuracy and robustness for a wide range of applications.   ACM1200 High Performance Industry Current Type Mems Accelerometer Sensor Factory    

Key Points Product: Micro-Magic Inc’s MEMS IMU UF300A (Navigation-grade) vs UF100A (Tactical-grade). Navigation-grade UF300A Features: Size: Compact for various applications Gyroscope: Bias repeatability <0.05°/hr, bandwidth 100Hz Accelerometer: High precision for navigation tasks Power: Efficient for long-duration use Tactical-grade UF100A Features: Size: Similar compact design Gyroscope: Bias repeatability <0.2°/hr, bandwidth 300Hz Accelerometer: Robust for tactical missions Power: Optimized for demanding environments Advantages: UF300A excels in precision for navigation; UF100A is tailored for high-precision applications like drone navigation and stabilization, offering flexibility and reliability in critical tasks. Introduce Navigation-grade IMU and Tactical-grade IMU are different levels of inertial measurement units (IMU). They have significant differences in accuracy, performance and application scenarios. Navigation-level and tactical-level IMU will be introduced below. Navigation grade MEMS IMU First of all, navigation-grade IMU is mainly used for general navigation and positioning tasks, and its performance requirements are relatively low. It usually has high accuracy and reliability and can meet the needs of most navigation applications. Through internal sensors such as accelerometers and gyroscopes, the navigation-grade IMU can accurately measure key information such as the acceleration, angular velocity, and direction of objects. After processing, this information can be used to achieve precise positioning and navigation functions, thereby improving driving safety and stability. Tactical Grade MEMS IMU Tactical-grade IMU have some unique core features. For example, they are able to operate gyroscopes with extremely low bias stability, meaning that bias errors become more stable over time. This stability is critical for high-precision applications such as drone navigation. And for higher-precision applications, such as drone navigation, antenna and weapon platform stabilization, tactical-grade IMU are required. Gyroscopes are known to operate with extremely low bias stability, meaning their bias errors remain relatively stable over time. This feature allows tactical-grade IMU to maintain excellent performance in long-term, high-precision applications. In addition, tactical-grade IMU are usually equipped with high-quality MEMS accelerometers and gyroscopes to provide more accurate data output.   It can be seen that navigation-grade IMU and tactical-grade IMU have different emphasis on accuracy, performance and application scenarios. When selecting an IMU, the most appropriate level needs to be determined based on specific application requirements. The following will briefly describe the differences between navigation-grade MEMS IMU and tactical-grade MEMS IMU, and introduce two IMU from the domestic inertial navigation company Micro-Magic Inc. Navigation grade MEMS IMU VS Tactical grade MEMS IMU There are significant differences in performance and application between navigation-grade IMU and tactical-grade IMU. First, navigation-grade IMU are usually used in some scenarios with relatively high accuracy requirements, and their performance and accuracy are higher than tactical-grade IMU. The performance and accuracy of tactical-grade IMUs are far inferior to those of navigation-grade IMU, so tactical-grade IMUs are the first choice for demanding applications such as drone navigation. These IMU operate gyroscopes with extremely low bias stability, which means that the bias error becomes more stable over time. This feature is essential for critical missions and high-precision applications such as drone navigation, antenna and weapon platform stabilization. Micro-Magic Inc is an inertial navigation company that independently develops MEMS IMU. The MEMS IMU it develops are mainly divided into navigation level and tactical level. The following are the company’s UF300A(navigation level) and UF100A (tactical level). Level) built-in MEMS gyroscope specification comparison:   UF100A UF300A Bias repeatability <0.2deg/hr <0.05deg/hr Range 300 300 Bias stability (10s 1σ) <0.2deg/hr <0.05deg/hr Bandwidth (-3dB) 300Hz 100Hz Threshold <0.1°/√h <0.005°/ √h It can be seen from the above table that the accuracy of the built-in gyroscope of the navigation-grade MEMS IMU is much higher than that of the tactical-grade one, especially the bias repeatability of the navigation-grade one is 0.05, and the tactical-grade one is 0.2. The accuracy is much higher. NF100A has a larger range than NF300A. Summarize Navigation-grade IMU and tactical-grade IMU are different in accuracy, stability and applicable scenarios. When selecting, the most appropriate IMU type needs to be determined based on specific application requirements. For more professional information, please consult our relevant personnel. 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