Applications
Antenna Stabilization Systems
GPS Augmentation
Vehicle Location Systems
Navigation Systems
Precision Farming
Factory Automation
Medical/Orthopedic
Instrumentation
Description
The BEI GyroChip
TM
Horizon is a compact, high reliability, solid-state angular
rotation sensor designed for use by original equipment manufacturers (OEM).
It features a monolithic quartz sensing element, internal power regulation,
and a simple interface which provides a high-level 0 to +5 Vdc output signal.
Designed to operate from a +12 Vdc power supply, it also provides a +2.5 Vdc
reference to allow for differential monitoring of the output.
Features
Micromachined Sensor
DC Input, DC Output Operation
Compact, Lightweight Design
Internal Power Regulation
High Reliability
Low Drift
Low Cost
Fast Start-Up
Operation
The BEI GyroChipTM Horizon utilizes a one piece, micromachined, vibrating
quartz tuning fork sensing element. Applying the Coriolis effect, a rotational
motion about the sensor's input axis produces a voltage proportional to the rate
of rotation. Use of piezoelectric quartz material simplifies the active element,
resulting in exceptional stability over temperature and product life.
BEI GYROCHIP
TM
HORIZON
Micromachined Angular Rate Sensor
For applications assistance or more information on any of
Systron Donner Inertial Division's micromachined inertial sensors,
Call 1-800-227-1625.
BE
I GyroChip
SYSTRON DONNER INERTIAL DIVISION
B E I T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C .
Part Number
Power Requirements
Input Voltage
Input Current
Performance
Standard Range
Full Range Output (Nominal)
Scale Factor Calibration (at 22C)
Scale Factor over Temperature
(Dev. from 22C)
Bias Calibration (at 22C)
Bias Variation over Temperature
(Dev. from 22C)
Short Term Bias Stability
(100 sec at const. temp)
Long Term Bias Stability (1 year)
G Sensitivity
Start-Up Time
Bandwidth (-90)
Non-Linearity
Threshold/Resolution
Output Noise (DC to 100Hz)
Operating Life
Environments
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Vibration Operating
Vibration Survival
Shock
Weight
HZ1-90-100A
+8 to +15 Vdc
< 20 mA
90/sec
+0.5 to +4.5 Vdc
2% of Value
0.08%/C
+2.50.045 Vdc
< 4.5/sec
0.05/sec
1.0/sec
0.06/sec/g
<1.0 sec
>18 Hz
0.05% of F. R.
0.004/sec
0.025/sec/
Hz
10 years, typical
-25 to +70C
-55C to +100C
2 g
rms
20 Hz to 2 kHz random
10 g
rms
20 Hz to 2 kHz random
200 g
60 grams
5 PIN SQUARE POST-HEADER .025 [0.63] POSTS
MATES TO AMP MTA-100 CONNECTOR
(OR MOLEX 2695 CONNECTOR)
GyroChip
HORIZON
1 +V
2 OUT
3 VREF
4 N/C
5 GND
LABEL
LABEL
MOUNTING SURFACE
A
.994
[25.25] MAX
2.29 [58.25] MAX
1.988
[50.50]
.709
[18.00]
.14 [3.5]
.14 [3.5]
.994
[25.25]
MAX
4X 4-4OUNCE-2B THREAD
X .20 (5) MAX DEEP
.014[.355] A
SUMMARY SPECIFICATION
PARAMETER
Connector Pin
Assignment
1
+VDC Input
2
Rate Output
3
Ref. Voltage +2.5 Vdc
4
No Connection, Leave Open
5
Power and Signal Ground
BEI GYROCHIP
TM
HORIZON
Micromachined Angular Rate Sensor
NOTES:
1. HORIZON IS SUPPLIED WITH A MATING CONNEC-
TOR (AMP MTA-100 OR MOLEX 2695).
2. ANGULAR RATE AS SHOWN WILL PRODUCE A
MORE POSITIVE OUTPUT.
3. UNIT OF MEASURE IS IN INCHES/[MM].
DIVISION HEADQUARTERS
Systron Donner Inertial Division
2700 Systron Drive, Concord, CA 94518-1399
Tel: 1-925-671-6400 or 1-800-227-1625
Fax: 1-925-671-6590
E-mail: service@systron.com
World Wide Web: http://www.systron.com
EUROPEAN HEADQUARTERS
Systron Donner Inertial Division
Evegate Business Centre, Evegate Park Barn
Smeeth Ashford, Kent, England TN25 6SX
Tel: ++44 (0) 1303 812778
Fax: ++44 (0) 1303 812708
E-mail: systron@easynet.co.uk
A subsidiary of BEI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
1998 BEI Systron Donner Inertial Division. GyroChip is a registered trademark of
BEI Sensors & Systems Company. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. DS03-2 9/98
SYSTRON DONNER INERTIAL DIVISION
B E I T E C H N O L O G I E S , I N C .
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