Find MEMS Accelerometer manufacturers and suppliers of accelerometers for drones and UAV; including capacitive accelerometers for unmanned systems, UAS & robotics
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Technology Editor Last updated: August 8th, 2024
What is a MEMS Accelerometer?
MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) accelerometers for drones and UAV measures linear acceleration due to gravity. Accelerometers can be used to detect motion, as well as orientation by measuring the effect of gravity and therefore the tilt of the accelerometer relative to the Earth. Accelerometer sensors will usually be 3-axis devices, with one accelerometer aligned to each axis.
MEMS accelerometers are manufactured with two main technologies – capacitive and piezoelectric. Capacitive accelerometers feature microstructures that are moved by acceleration forces, thus changing the distance between them and in turn the capacitance. Piezoelectric MEMS sensors incorporate microscopic crystals that are compressed by a moving mass under acceleration, changing the shape of the crystal and thus its resistance.
MEMS Accelerometers in Drones & UAV
Gladiator A40 Single-Axis Accelerometer
Accelerometers can be used for flight stabilisation in UAVs and drones, being able to measure the orientation of the aircraft as well as the effects of sudden acceleration due to wind or sharp turns.
Accelerometers are combined with gyroscopes and magnetometers to create IMUs (inertial measurement units). IMUs provide more accurate acceleration and orientation data that can be used to calculate UAV position and velocity. Since accelerometers are noisy over the short term and gyroscopes drift over time, the combination of the two allows for greater accuracy.
...ble capacitive MEMSaccelerometer suitable for a wide variety of drone and robotics applications... ...el 2210 1-Axis MEMS DC Accelerometers are rugged plug-and-play measurement devices suitable for a...
High-performance 1-axis accelerometer module for temperature-sensitive applications
High-performance 1-axis accelerometer module for temperature-sensitive applications
...nc. Model 2220 MEMS DC Test and Measurement 1-Axis Accelerometer provides enhanced performance over... ...ce single axis accelerometer module designed to excel in environments that experience large or rapid...
Tactical-Grade Inertial Performance with Industrial Durability
Tactical-Grade Inertial Performance with Industrial Durability
... surface mount MEMS DC accelerometers offer the same durability and reliability as their... ... surface mount MEMS DC accelerometer ideal for unmanned systems applications requiring high...
Low-SWaP tactical-grade accelerometer module with industry-standard compatibility
Low-SWaP tactical-grade accelerometer module with industry-standard compatibility
... surface mount MEMS DC accelerometer into a low-SWaP drop-in replacement unit for legacy quartz... ...tandard quartz accelerometers and intended for use in inertial and tilt applications requiring zero...
Industrial-grade accelerometer for general-purpose OEM applications
Industrial-grade accelerometer for general-purpose OEM applications
... surface mount MEMS DC accelerometer designed to suit a wide variety of requirements for drone and... ... surface mount MEMS DC accelerometers are great for most OEM applications. The Model 1521 is rugged,...
Industrial-grade surface mount MEMS accelerometer for temperature-sensitive applications
Industrial-grade surface mount MEMS accelerometer for temperature-sensitive applications
... surface mount MEMS DC accelerometer designed to suit drone and robotics applications that... ... surface mount MEMS DC accelerometer for use between -55°C and +125°C with reduced bias and...
Precise, Reliable, and Accurate Accelerometer with Inertial-Grade Stability
Precise, Reliable, and Accurate Accelerometer with Inertial-Grade Stability
...se, Model 1527 MEMS DC Inertial-Grade surface mount accelerometer chip and SDI’s proprietary... ...90 Single-Axis MEMS DC Precision Reference Accelerometer combines industrial-grade durability with...
Temperature-enhanced, IP67-rated accelerometer module for harsh environments
Temperature-enhanced, IP67-rated accelerometer module for harsh environments
...nc. Model 2240 MEMS DC Test and Measurement 1-Axis Accelerometer provides enhanced performance over... ...ty single axis accelerometer module designed for test and measurement applications. Incorporating...
Temperature-enhanced, IP67-rated accelerometer module for harsh environments
Temperature-enhanced, IP67-rated accelerometer module for harsh environments
...nc. Model 2480 MEMS DC Test and Measurement 3-Axis Accelerometer provides enhanced performance over... ...ty single axis accelerometer module designed for test and measurement applications. Incorporating...
GuideNav's inertial sensors offer plug-and-play hassle-free integration as well as excellent vibration resistance and high levels of accuracy and stability
Gladiator Technologies highlights its GA50 Accelerometers, high-performance MEMS sensors designed for unmanned vehicles and autonomous systems, offering accuracy and reliability in a compact package
Silicon Designs delves into its company history, exploring the development of their high-performance surface-mount accelerometers and modules, before looking to the future
Silicon Designs highlights the pivotal advancements in automotive technology, such as MEMS accelerometers, particularly in relation to electric and autonomous driving systems
Silicon Sensing has partnered with Science Tokyo to test the capabilities of the DMU41 inertial measurement unit (IMU) for platform guidance and attitude control in low earth orbit (LEO) applications
Inertial Labs outlines the critical role of accelerometers in the company's navigation systems, highlighting applications across UAVs, marine navigation, and robotics for precise motion tracking
Tronics Microsystems will attend INTERGEO 2024, showcasing its the low-SWaP capabilities of its miniature and digital tactical-grade MEMS accelerometers and gyros
TDK Corporation’s new Tronics AXO314 high-performance digital MEMS accelerometer has ±14g input range, ideal for industrial applications operating under shock and vibration
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