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TAC-450-320 Photonic Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) (Non-ITAR)

Affordable, Robust Photonic FOG-based IMU with High-Performance in Challenging Stabilization and Navigation Applications

The new TAC-450-320 inertial measurement unit (IMU) is a dependable, tactical-grade, non-ITAR inertial system that’s also affordable. It features EMCORE’s exclusive photonic integrated chip (PIC) technology for robust performance and survivability and offers inertial-grade MEMS accelerometers for outstanding FOG-based inertial performance as affordable as MEMS alternatives. The TAC-450-320 IMU is ideal for autonomous and unmanned commercial and defense applications, mobile mapping and surveying systems, targeting and pointing systems, and guidance and positioning.

Highlights

  • Compact and lightweight with high-performance
  • Offered with 16g inertial-grade MEMS accelerometer
  • Robust performance with high bandwidth

Technology Details

Photonic Integrated Chip Technology
EMCORE’s photonic integrated chip (PIC) technology reimagines FOG technology by replacing individual fiber components with an innovative integrated planar optic chip. This results in a FOG with PIC Inside™ that’s reliable and robust. With three of these integrated photonic gyros at its core, the TAC-450-320 IMU provides the safe, accurate performance autonomous platforms demand.

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State-of-the-art Electronics
EMCORE’s Dual Core DSP electronics with ARM processor require less power for extended product life and offer higher speed with integrated multi-channel processing. Low-loss optical circuits use less light for greater efficiency.

Feature Options

Developer’s Kit for Rapid Integration
The FOG/IMU Developer’s Kit includes easy-to-use software that accelerates your IMU and FOG integration, development, and interface efforts. Learn more

 
Your Choice of Inertial-grade Accelerometers
The TAC-450-320 IMU is available with 10g or 16g high-end inertial-grade MEMS accelerometers to enhance your application’s performance further.

Features

  • Exceptional precision – bias instability ≤0.05°/hr, 1σ
  • Flexible, user-friendly programmable data output rates from 1-1000 Hz
  • Compact and lightweight for great SWaP
  • Three tactical-grade photonic FOGs
  • Rugged design for extreme environments, with excellent shock and vibration performance
  • High scale factor accuracy and bandwidth

APPLICATIONS

  • Autonomous and unmanned commercial and defense platforms
  • Antenna and camera system stabilization
  • GNSS-aiding inertial navigation
  • Targeting and pointing systems
  • Mobile mapping and surveying
  • Guidance and positioning