Epson introduced the smallest and energy-efficient inertial measurement unit

Japanese company Seiko Epson Corporation has announced a commercial model of inertial measurement unit (IMU - inertial measurement unit) under the symbol S4E5A0A0. The novelty with the words producer, provides stable and accurate readings of measurements with minimal energy and having a very small size in its class. Launch of supplies of sensors is scheduled by next month.

Devices equipped with sensors IMU, can accurately track any inertial motion - from barely noticeable tilt to large movements. Traditionally, such sensors are embedded in specialized equipment, such as used in the aerospace industry.

Using a novel approach to create a new IMU, which combined the QMEMS (quartz microelectromechanical systems) gyroscopic sensor that measures angular velocity, the know-how and semiconductor technologies, the company managed to bring to market a new product that will be used in GPS navigation devices, capable of doing various analysis and control of traffic control and vehicle stability.