PULSE-20 is the most compact, fully calibrated industrial 9-DoF IMU. Thanks to its subminiature design, it can be integrated into various types of vehicles, from civilian shipping and underwater navigation to defense applications. It is also highly resistant to environmental conditions, with unmatched survivability to shocks, robustness to vibrations, and excellent performance under all conditions. Pulse-20 is therefore the best motion sensor for applications with tight space constraints and harsh environments.Discover all its features and applications.Features of Pulse-20:Developed to maximize the capabilities and performance of MEMS technology in a compact form factor.Integrates a 3-axis accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope, carefully calibrated, temperature compensated, and filtered with a custom FIR filter for excellent performance even under the harshest conditions.Includes a 3-axis magnetometer for full nine-degree-of-freedom measurements.Supports serial RS-422 and CAN communication for flexible integration in a wide range of applications.Key Advantages:Ultra-small design offers consistent behavior in all environments, thanks to comprehensive calibration from -40 ºC to +85 °C.Factory-calibrated 3-axis magnetometer with advanced calibration tool for soft and hard iron, aligning inertial and magnetic frames.Thorough calibration and testing process across the entire temperature range. Calibration report guarantees product meets specifications and is delivered with the product.Advanced connectivity options with Serial RS422 and CAN for integration in various applications.Performance Highlights:Gyro bias instability: 7°/hrAccelerometer in-run bias instability: 14 µgPower consumption: 400 mWVolume: 5 cm³Applications:Pulse-20 delivers precise attitude and heading data in a compact, high-performance package suitable for a wide range of applications.In aviation navigation, it ensures stable flight control with lightweight precision, even under challenging conditions.In land navigation, it improves sensor fusion and alignment, enabling smooth vehicle movement.Ideal for industries requiring compact, high-performance orientation sensors.Example applications: AUV navigation, gimbal camera, alignment & stabilization, SATCOM OTM, autonomous driving.Specifications:Accelerometer Performance:Range: ±40 gLong-term bias repeatability: 1500 μgBias in-run instability: 14 μgScale factor: 100 ppmVelocity random walk: 0.03 m/s/√hVibration rectification error: 0.05 mg/g²Bandwidth: 390 HzGyroscope Performance:Range: ±1000 °/sLong-term bias repeatability: 750 °/hBias in-run instability: 7 °/hScale factor: 500 ppmAngular random walk: 0.18 °/√hVibration rectification error: <1 °hg²Bandwidth: 133 HzMagnetometer Performance:Range: 50 GaussBias in-run instability: 1.5 mGaussRandom walk: 3 mGaussBandwidth: 22 HzInterfaces:Output protocols: Binary sbgEComOutput frequency: Up to 2kHzSerial interfaces: 1x RS422CAN: 1x CAN 2.0 A/B, up to 1 MbpsSync OUT: 1x synchronization outputSync IN: 1x clock inputClock modes: Internal, External Direct (2kHz), External Scaled (1Hz to 1kHz)IMU configuration: sbgECom, sbgCenter (ODR, Sync In/Out, events)Mechanical & Electrical Specifications:Operating voltage: 4 to 15 VDCPower consumption: 400 mWWeight: 10 gDimensions (LxWxH): 26.8 mm x 18.8 mm x 9.5 mmEnvironmental Specifications & Operating Range:Protection class (IP): IP-50Operating temperature: -40 °C to 85 °CVibration: 10 g RMS | 20 Hz to 2 kHzShock: < 2000 gMTBF (calculated): 50,000 hoursCompliant with: MIL-STD-810Compatibility:SbgCenter: Best tool for quick operation with SBG Systems IMU, AHRS, or INS. Data logging possible via sbgCenter.ROS drivers: Full compatibility for the entire product range.Pixhawk: Open-source hardware platform for autopilot systems in drones and other unmanned vehicles.Documentation:Comprehensive documentation provided, including installation guides, advanced configuration, and troubleshooting manuals for smooth integration and operation.Production Process:Precision and expertise in every SBG Systems product, with advanced development and strict quality control ensuring the highest standards of reliability and accuracy.Technical Specifications / Features Summary:9 degrees of freedom (9DoF) IMU3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyroscope, 3-axis magnetometerUltra-compact: 26.8 x 18.8 x 9.5 mm, 10 gWide operating temperature: -40°C to +85°CShock resistance: <2000 g, vibration: 10 g RMSPower consumption: 400 mWInterfaces: RS422, CAN 2.0 A/BProtection: IP-50, MIL-STD-810 compliantOutput frequency: up to 2 kHzCalibration report included