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TAC-450-340 IMU
Photonic Inertial Measurement UnitTAC-450-340 Photonic Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) (Non-ITAR)
Versatile, Highly Accurate Photonic FOG-based IMU for Demanding Autonomous and Manned Applications
The new TAC-450-340 inertial measurement unit (IMU) is a versatile, high-performance, non-ITAR IMU featuring photonic integrated chip (PIC) technology for robust performance and survivability. It also offers inertial-grade MEMS accelerometers for excellent performance for autonomous and manned platforms. The TAC-450-340 IMU integrates easily into the most demanding applications including autonomous vehicle navigation and positioning; unmanned aerial surveillance, surveying and mapping; humanoid robots; and oil and gas pipeline inspection equipment.
Highlights
- Compact with improved SWaP
- Your choice of 2g, 10g, 16g and 30g inertial-grade MEMS accelerometers
- Outstanding resistance to shock and vibration
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-450-340 IMU provides the safe, accurate performance autonomous platforms demand.State-of-the-art Electronics
EMCORE’s Dual Core DSP electronics with ARM processor requires less power for extended product life and offers 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.Your Choice of Inertial-grade Accelerometers
The TAC-450-340 IMU is available with your choice of 2g,10g, 16g, and 30g high-end inertial-grade MEMS accelerometers to further enhance your application’s performance.