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Rotary Position, Tilt and Angular Sensors
News Release from: Newtron Technologies | Subject: GR-150
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 18 March 2004
Gyro sensor has rugged MEMS core
The GR-150 gyro sensor features a rugged MEMS sensor core designed to provide an absolute analogue voltage proportional to spin rate, regardless of orientation to gravity or linear acceleration.
The GR-150 angular rate (gyro) sensor features a rugged MEMS sensor core designed to provide an absolute analogue voltage proportional to spin rate, regardless of orientation to gravity or linear acceleration This enables the GR-150 to deliver unprecedented performance and reliability
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 3 Jul 2000 at 8.00am (UK)
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The GR-150 is priced at $995 per unit in small quantities.
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