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Motion/Velocity/Displacement

Technical articles that explain the principles of operation of motion, velocity, and displacement sensors, including how to use them effectively in real-world applications


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IMUs/AHRS from YEI Technology   January 22, 2012

The 3-Space Sensor family of intelligent IMUs and AHRS from YEI Technology, Portsmouth, OH, determine orientation relative to an absolute reference orientation in real time. More>>

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Integrated 9-Axis Motion Tracking from InvenSense   January 22, 2012

The MPU-9150 from InvenSense Inc., Sunnyvale, CA, is a fully integrated 9-axis motion tracking device for mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, game controllers, and wearable sensors. More>>

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Tiny Digital Triaxial Gyro from Bosch Sensortec   January 22, 2012

The BMG160 from Bosch Sensortec GmbH, Reutlingen, Germany, is a 3 by 3 by 0.95 mm triaxial MEMS gyroscope. More>>

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High-Performance Gyro Module from Sensonor   December 18, 2011

The STIM210 from Sensonor Technologies AS, Horten, Norway, is a low-cost, low-power, high-reliability triaxial gyro module that weighs 52 g and can be used as a replacement for fiber-optic or mechanical gyros. More>>

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10 DOF MEMS IMU from Analog Devices   December 4, 2011

The ADIS16488 tactical-grade 10-DOF sensor from Analog Devices Inc., Norwood, MA, integrates a triaxial gyroscope, triaxial accelerometer, triaxial magnetometer, and a pressure sensor into a single 47 by 44 by 14 mm module. More>>

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Navigation Sensor, Hydrophone from Sparton   November 20, 2011

The GEDC-6 gyro-enhanced navigation sensor and PHOD-1 hydrophone from Sparton Corp., Deleon Springs, FL, are designed for the navigation and exploration industry. More>>

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Displacement Measuring System from Kaman   November 20, 2011

The KDM-8206 high-precision displacement measuring system from Kaman Precision Products | Measuring, Middletown, CT, has a 19 in. modularized rack format that lets you add channels by installing modular PC backplane boards into empty enclosure slots. More>>

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Noncontact Displacement Sensors from Capacitec   November 20, 2011

Capacitec Inc., Ayer, MA, offers capacitive noncontact displacement sensors that are capable of operation in extreme temperature environments, to >900°C. More>>

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Tactical-grade MEMS Gyroscope from ADI   November 20, 2011

The ADIS16136 from Analog Devices Inc., Norwood, MA, is a tactical-grade iSensor digital MEMS gyroscope that provides 3.5°/hr. typ. bias stability in a 36 by 44 by 14 mm module that consumes <1 W and weighs 25 g. More>>

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Noncontact Laser Sensor from Banner   November 13, 2011

The robust, self-contained L-GAGE LH Series laser sensor from Banner Engineering Corp., Minneapolis, MN, provides accurate, stable, continuous noncontact precision displacement and thickness measurements for materials such as wood, metal, rubber, ceramic, and plastic parts. More>>