Dr. Mark Marshall, the Chief Engineer at Silicon Sensing, is set to deliver a presentation on the design and inertial capabilities of Pinpoint, the company’s most compact gyroscope, during the IEEE Inertial International Symposium scheduled for March 28-31, 2023, in Kaua’i, Hawaii, USA.
This presentation will delve into the operational principles of the gyroscope and provide an in-depth analysis of its specifications. It will detail the construction of Pinpoint, including the manufacturing process of the MEMS vibrating ring, and will outline the performance characteristics of the device in both flat and orthogonal configurations.
Additionally, the paper will highlight the attributes of the PZT film utilized in Pinpoint, which serves as both the gyro actuator and transducer, emphasizing the significant performance advantages this technology offers.
Dr. Marshall states, “Measuring approximately the size of a small fingernail (around 5mm x 6mm), Pinpoint is a Coriolis vibratory gyroscope that delivers exceptional inertial performance across a wide array of motion sensing applications. These range from industrial robotics and satellite navigation to autonomous vehicle guidance, motion tracking, aircraft attitude heading and reference systems (AHRS), and precision agriculture. This paper will explore how Pinpoint achieves such remarkable performance within its compact size.”
“Pinpoint stands as a fundamental product in the inertial market, offering remarkable versatility, compactness, reliability, and affordability. It is already deployed globally across various sectors, and its potential applications are limitless. We frequently receive inquiries about innovative uses that we had not previously considered,” Dr. Marshall adds.
Silicon sensing will be among a select group of exhibitors at the symposium, presenting the company’s complete lineup of inertial sensors and systems.
