Inertial Measurement Units
MEMS and FOG Inertial Measurement Units for Navigation, Stabilization and Motion Control
General Guidance offers a comprehensive range of inertial measurement units (IMUs) from Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions company, including compact industrial-grade and tactical-grade MEMS IMUs, navigation-grade models, and high-performance FOG-based solutions. Using precisely calibrated gyroscopes and accelerometers, these units measure linear acceleration and angular velocity with low noise, high data rates, and reliable performance across their operating temperature range.
The portfolio supports navigation, guidance, stabilization, motion control, and sensor fusion for UAVs, UGVs, autonomous platforms, aerospace and defense systems, maritime applications, and industrial equipment. Available solutions range from miniature KERNEL models and professional IMU-P units to IMU-NAV, IMU-H100, and IMU-FI products for more demanding performance requirements.
General Guidance helps customers identify and configure the appropriate IMU for their application, system architecture, and integration needs. With cost-effective, ITAR-free options, these solutions provide accurate inertial data for higher-order navigation and control systems operating in challenging and GNSS-denied environments.
IMU-KERNEL-100
Compact, lightweight industrial-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit providing three-axis acceleration, angular-rate, pitch and roll data. With 2°/hour gyro bias in-run stability, temperature compensation and a 7 g weight, it supports autonomous vehicles, line-of-sight stabilization, sensor-fusion architectures and micro-UAV systems.
IMU-KERNEL-110, IMU-KERNEL-120
Compact industrial-grade MEMS inertial measurement units combining three-axis gyroscopes and accelerometers with temperature compensation, low noise and 2°/hour gyro bias in-run stability. Their 10 g form factor and flexible integration options support autonomous vehicles, line-of-sight stabilization, embedded motion control and micro-UAV systems.
IMU-KERNEL-210, IMU-KERNEL-220
Miniature tactical-grade MEMS inertial measurement units delivering 1°/hour gyro bias in-run stability, 0.005 mg accelerometer bias stability and precise pitch and roll measurements. Their compact 17 g design supports guidance, navigation, line-of-sight stabilization, autonomous vehicles and high-performance micro-UAV applications.
IMU-KERNEL-201
Ultra-compact, high-performance MEMS inertial measurement unit providing low-noise angular-rate and acceleration data with 0.7°/hour gyro bias in-run stability. Weighing only 10 g, KERNEL-201 is designed for autonomous vehicles, gimbals, line-of-sight stabilization and space-constrained UAV and robotic systems.
IMU-KERNEL-110M
Rugged MEMS inertial measurement unit and digital tilt sensor designed for heavy-duty ground applications. With temperature-compensated sensing, ±40 g acceleration range and precise pitch and roll output, KERNEL-110M supports construction vehicles, autonomous ground vehicles, haulage systems and critical attitude control.
IMU-NAV-100
High-precision navigation-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit measuring acceleration, angular rates, pitch and roll with 0.5°/hour gyro bias in-run stability and low noise. IMU-NAV-100 supports land-vehicle navigation and motion analysis, UAVs, AUVs and ROVs, stabilization and higher-order INS and AHRS integration.
IMU-P Tactical A
Professional tactical-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit designed for guidance, navigation, orientation control and platform stabilization. With 1°/hour gyro bias in-run stability, 0.005 mg accelerometer bias stability, precise pitch and roll output and rugged IP67 construction, it supports EO/IR systems, autonomous platforms and mission-critical navigation applications.
IMU-P Industrial A
Professional industrial-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit designed for guidance, navigation, orientation control and platform stabilization. It combines temperature-calibrated gyroscopes and accelerometers, 3°/hour gyro bias in-run stability, low noise and compact IP67 construction for industrial vehicles, EO/IR systems and autonomous platforms.
IMU-P Tactical S
Professional tactical-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit optimized for stabilization and motion control. Low-noise gyroscopes, precision accelerometers, accurate pitch and roll output and rugged IP67 construction support gimbals, anti-roll systems, line-of-sight pointing, EO/IR platforms and other demanding dynamic applications.
IMU-P Industrial S
Professional industrial-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit configured for cost-effective stabilization, orientation and motion-control applications. Temperature calibration, low-noise sensing, accurate pitch and roll measurements and an IP67 enclosure support industrial gimbals, anti-roll systems, automated equipment, vehicle platforms and embedded control systems.
IMU-H100
Advanced miniature tactical-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit with 1°/hour gyro bias in-run stability, up to ±40 g dynamic range and rugged performance under shock, vibration and temperature extremes. IMU-H100 supports UAVs, precision-guided munitions, helicopter flight control, tactical missiles and unmanned underwater vehicles.
IMU-NAV-200
High-precision navigation-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit delivering 0.3°/hour gyro bias in-run stability, low noise and accurate pitch and roll measurements. IMU-NAV-200 is designed for guidance and navigation in GPS-denied environments, supporting UAVs, autonomous vehicles and other mission-critical platforms.
IMU-FI-200T
High-performance inertial measurement unit combining three-axis closed-loop Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (FOG) with high-precision MEMS accelerometers. Low gyro noise, temperature-calibrated performance and ±40 g acceleration capability make IMU-FI-200T suitable for tactical navigation, medium-accuracy gyrocompassing and demanding GNSS-denied applications.