MEMS IMU-8008 | High-End Industrial-Grade Cost-Effective Inertial Measurement Unit

MEMS IMU-8008

MEMS IMU-8008 Advanced Process & Technology

The MEMS IMU-8008 is a highly reliable, cost-effective six-axis MEMS inertial sensor, widely applicable to navigation, control and measurement scenarios such as vehicles, ships and UAVs. As a high-performance industrial-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit, it is engineered for demanding industrial and commercial applications where stable, accurate motion sensing is critical. Designed with performance and affordability in mind, it delivers robust capabilities suitable for a broad range of inertial system implementations.
 
It integrates high-performance MEMS gyroscopes and accelerometers (both representing leading levels of MEMS inertial devices) in an independent structure: the 3-axis MEMS gyroscope detects the angular motion of the carrier, while the 3-axis MEMS accelerometer senses linear acceleration. This independent separated structure is a key design that effectively reduces cross-interference between core components, ensuring superior long-term operational stability even in 24/7 continuous working environments.
 
 
The MEMS gyroscopes of MEMS IMU-8008 adopt advanced MEMS manufacturing processes, featuring low drift and high resolution, which can accurately capture subtle angular motion changes. Meanwhile, the MEMS accelerometers have high sensitivity and low noise, ensuring minimal data deviation in both static and dynamic states, laying a solid foundation for high-precision measurement.
 
The system incorporates full-temperature parameter compensation (for zero offset, scale factor, non-orthogonal error, etc.), enabling long-term high measurement accuracy. This advanced full-temperature compensation technology is based on multi-point calibration, covering the wide operating temperature range of -40°C to +80°C, which ensures that the MEMS IMU-8008 maintains stable performance in extreme high and low temperature environments, meeting the stringent requirements of various industrial applications.
 
In addition, the MEMS IMU-8008 is equipped with an integrated vibration-damping and hermetically sealed design, which can effectively isolate external dust, moisture and vibration interference, making it suitable for harsh mechanical environments such as high vibration and heavy dust, and achieving high reliability and long service life.
 

High-Precision Device Manufacturing & System Calibration Compensation Technology

The company has accumulated a series of key technologies during R&D to ensure the product’s high performance, including advanced deep reactive ion etching (DRIE) and wafer-level packaging processes, which are crucial for improving the precision and stability of MEMS inertial devices. These advanced manufacturing processes ensure excellent consistency, repeatability and reliability of each sensor unit of the MEMS IMU-8008.

Meanwhile, the system adopts high-speed sampling (up to 12KHz), full-temperature static error compensation (for zero offset, installation error, etc.), and dynamic error compensation technologies, ensuring optimal performance during user operation. The high-speed sampling rate enables the MEMS IMU-8008 to capture rapid and subtle motion changes, while the dynamic error compensation technology effectively suppresses error accumulation caused by complex motion scenarios, further improving measurement accuracy.

The MEMS IMU-8008 also supports in-system software upgrade, allowing users to continuously optimize product performance after deployment, adapting to the evolving needs of industrial applications. It complies with strict quality control standards certified by ISO 9001 and ISO 16750, ensuring that each product meets the highest industrial standards.

Widely used in vehicle positioning and orientation, radar/infrared antenna stabilization platforms, UAV attitude reference and trajectory control, projectile flight control, and port measurement systems, the MEMS IMU-8008 provides stable, real-time and high-accuracy motion data support. For more details on its compatibility with Honeywell HG4930, you can visit Honeywell HG4930 official product page (external link) and our MEMS IMU-8008 product series page (internal link) to learn more about substitution solutions.

Key Features

  1. Drop-in replacement for Honeywell HG4930
  2. Full-temperature calibration compensation (-40°C to +80°C)
  3. 12KHz high-speed sampling
  4. Resistant to harsh mechanical environments
  5. Supports in-system software upgrade

Main Applications

  1. Vehicle positioning and orientation
  2. Radar/infrared antenna stabilization platform
  3. UAV attitude reference/trajectory control
  4. Projectile flight control
  5. Vessel/vehicle attitude measurement
  6. Port measurement system
  7. Mobile satellite communication 
  8. Drilling and mining system
  9. Mobile mapping system
  10. Autonomous driving system
  11. Individual soldier navigation system
Performance Specifications
MEMS Gyroscope
Range (°/s)±400
Full-Temp Bias (°/h)≤2 (Optional ≤1)
Bias Stability (°/h, 10s Smooth)≤0.5 (Optional ≤0.3)
Bias Stability (°/h, Allan)≤0.05
Bias Repeatability (°/h)≤0.3
Angle Random Walk (°/√h)≤0.05
g-Dependent Term (°/s/g)≤0.0005
Cross-Coupling (rad)≤0.001
Scale Factor Nonlinearity (ppm)≤100
Bandwidth (Hz, Adjustable)100
MEMS Accelerometer
Range (g)±20
Full-Temp Bias (mg, 1σ)≤1
Bias Stability (μg, 10s Smooth)≤100
Bias Stability (μg, Allan)≤30
Bias Repeatability (μg)≤100
Scale Factor Nonlinearity (ppm)≤150
Cross-Coupling (rad)≤0.001
Bandwidth (Hz, Adjustable)100
Electrical & Mechanical
Power Supply (V)5±0.2
Power Consumption (W)Typical 2, Max 3
Start-up Time (s)2
Communication Interface1×RS-422, 1×Synchronous Input, 1×Synchronous Output
Update Rate (Hz)200
Dimensions (mm×mm×mm)64.8×47×35.3
Weight (g)165±5
Environmental Adaptability
Operating Temperature (°C)-40 ~ 80
Storage Temperature (°C)-55 ~ 85