Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, Launches Tactical-Grade MEMS IMU with 1 Deg/hr Gyro Bias
VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) has launched the IMU-H100, a tactical-grade MEMS inertial measurement unit through its subsidiary Inertial Labs. The device features superior 1 deg/hr gyro bias and 1 mg accelerometer bias, designed for enhancing tactical guidance and navigation in UAVs, missiles, and commercial applications.
The compact 5 in3, 160g IMU delivers exceptional performance in harsh conditions including vibration, shock, and temperature variations. Key features include UART and SDLC support for legacy system compatibility, ITAR-free status, and US-based manufacturing with reduced lead times. The device serves critical navigation needs across autonomous vehicles in land, sea, aerospace, and defense sectors.
VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) ha lanciato il IMU-H100, un'unità di misura inerziale MEMS di qualità tattica attraverso la sua controllata Inertial Labs. Il dispositivo offre un eccellente bias giroscopico di 1 deg/hr e bias accelerometrico di 1 mg, progettato per migliorare la guida tattica e la navigazione in UAV, missili e applicazioni commerciali.
Il compatto IMU da 5 in3 e 160g garantisce prestazioni eccezionali in condizioni difficili, inclusi vibrazioni, urti e variazioni di temperatura. Tra le caratteristiche principali figurano il supporto UART e SDLC per la compatibilità con sistemi legacy, lo status ITAR-free e la produzione negli Stati Uniti con tempi di consegna ridotti. Il dispositivo soddisfa esigenze critiche di navigazione in veicoli autonomi terrestri, marini, aerospaziali e nel settore della difesa.
VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) ha lanzado el IMU-H100, una unidad de medición inercial MEMS de grado táctico a través de su subsidiaria Inertial Labs. El dispositivo cuenta con un sesgo giroscópico de 1 deg/hr y sesgo acelerométrico de 1 mg superiores, diseñado para mejorar la guía táctica y la navegación en UAV, misiles y aplicaciones comerciales.
El compacto IMU de 5 in3 y 160g ofrece un rendimiento excepcional en condiciones adversas, incluyendo vibraciones, impactos y variaciones de temperatura. Las características clave incluyen soporte UART y SDLC para compatibilidad con sistemas heredados, estatus libre de ITAR y fabricación en EE. UU. con tiempos de entrega reducidos. El dispositivo cubre necesidades críticas de navegación en vehículos autónomos terrestres, marítimos, aeroespaciales y de defensa.
VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV)는 자회사 Inertial Labs를 통해 전술 등급 MEMS 관성 측정 장치 IMU-H100을 출시했습니다. 이 장치는 1 deg/hr 자이로 바이어스와 1 mg 가속도계 바이어스를 자랑하며, UAV, 미사일 및 상업용 응용 분야에서 전술 유도 및 내비게이션 향상을 위해 설계되었습니다.
5 in3 크기와 160g 무게의 컴팩트한 IMU는 진동, 충격, 온도 변화 등 가혹한 조건에서도 탁월한 성능을 제공합니다. 주요 특징으로는 UART 및 SDLC 지원으로 구형 시스템과의 호환성, ITAR 비적용 상태, 미국 내 제조 및 단축된 납기 기간이 포함됩니다. 이 장치는 육상, 해상, 항공우주 및 국방 분야의 자율 차량에서 중요한 내비게이션 요구를 충족합니다.
VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ : VIAV) a lancé, via sa filiale Inertial Labs, l’unité de mesure inertielle MEMS de qualité tactique IMU-H100. Cet appareil offre une dérive gyroscopique de 1 deg/hr et une dérive accélérométrique de 1 mg supérieures, conçu pour améliorer la navigation et la guidage tactique dans les UAV, missiles et applications commerciales.
Compact avec un volume de 5 in3 et un poids de 160 g, l’IMU délivre des performances exceptionnelles dans des conditions difficiles telles que vibrations, chocs et variations de température. Ses principales caractéristiques incluent la prise en charge UART et SDLC pour la compatibilité avec les systèmes anciens, un statut exempt ITAR, ainsi qu’une fabrication aux États-Unis avec des délais de livraison réduits. L’appareil répond aux besoins critiques de navigation dans les véhicules autonomes terrestres, marins, aérospatiaux et de défense.
VIAVI Solutions Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAV) hat über seine Tochtergesellschaft Inertial Labs die taktische MEMS-Inertialmesseinheit IMU-H100 vorgestellt. Das Gerät bietet einen hervorragenden Gyroskop-Drift von 1 Grad/Stunde und einen Beschleunigungsmesser-Drift von 1 mg und ist darauf ausgelegt, die taktische Führung und Navigation in UAVs, Raketen und kommerziellen Anwendungen zu verbessern.
Die kompakte IMU mit 5 in3 und 160 g liefert außergewöhnliche Leistung unter rauen Bedingungen wie Vibration, Stoß und Temperaturschwankungen. Zu den Hauptmerkmalen gehören UART- und SDLC-Unterstützung für die Kompatibilität mit Altsystemen, ITAR-freier Status sowie eine Herstellung in den USA mit verkürzten Lieferzeiten. Das Gerät erfüllt kritische Navigationsanforderungen für autonome Fahrzeuge an Land, zu Wasser, in der Luft- und Raumfahrt sowie im Verteidigungssektor.
- Launch of advanced IMU-H100 with superior 1 deg/hr gyro bias performance
- Product targets high-growth markets including UAVs, missiles, and autonomous vehicles
- US-based manufacturing with shorter lead times of weeks vs months
- ITAR-free status enables broader market access
- Enhanced compatibility with legacy systems through UART and SDLC support
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VIAVI's new tactical-grade IMU offers defense-ready navigation with shorter lead times and fewer export restrictions, targeting growing UAV markets.
The launch of the IMU-H100 tactical-grade inertial measurement unit represents a strategic product extension for VIAVI Solutions through its Inertial Labs division. The 1 deg/hr gyro bias specification positions this device perfectly between commercial-grade sensors and more expensive navigation-grade systems. This performance level is crucial for the stated applications in UAVs, short-range missiles, and precision guidance munitions where navigation accuracy directly impacts mission success.
The compact form factor (5 in³ size and 160g weight) addresses the critical SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) constraints of modern autonomous platforms. What's particularly notable is the focus on practical deployment advantages: the compatibility with both UART and SDLC protocols enables easier integration with legacy systems, potentially reducing engineering costs for customers seeking to upgrade existing platforms.
Two significant operational differentiators stand out: the ITAR-free designation removes export restrictions that typically complicate international sales, while the accelerated lead times ("weeks rather than months") addresses a persistent pain point in defense procurement where component delays often cascade into program-wide schedule slips. The U.S. manufacturing base will likely appeal to defense customers with domestic sourcing requirements or concerns about supply chain security.
The enhanced environmental tolerance specifications (vibration, shock, high acceleration, temperature) directly address the harsh operating conditions these components must withstand in defense applications, where reliability under stress is non-negotiable.
VIAVI's new IMU targets growing autonomous vehicle markets with competitive specs and supply chain advantages, though revenue impact remains unclear.
This product launch demonstrates VIAVI's strategic expansion in the precision navigation component market through its Inertial Labs subsidiary. The IMU-H100 targets the tactical-grade segment, which represents a middle market between lower-performance commercial sensors and premium navigation-grade systems used in critical infrastructure.
The market timing appears sound, as the press release correctly identifies accelerating adoption trends in both military and commercial unmanned systems. As autonomous technologies proliferate across land, sea, and aerospace applications, the demand for reliable navigation components continues to grow. The specific target markets mentioned—UAVs, guidance systems, and autonomous vehicles—all represent sectors experiencing significant investment and development activity.
The operational advantages highlighted could provide meaningful competitive differentiation. The shorter lead times ("weeks rather than months") address a critical supply chain constraint that has plagued precision component markets. Similarly, the U.S. manufacturing base and ITAR-free designation could streamline procurement for both domestic and international customers in a market where regulatory and export complications often create friction.
The compatibility with legacy systems through UART and SDLC support suggests a focus on retrofit opportunities, potentially expanding the addressable market beyond new platform designs. This backward compatibility could be especially valuable in defense markets where systems often remain in service for decades with periodic upgrades.
Without specific financial projections or market size data, it's difficult to assess how material this product will be to VIAVI's overall revenue picture, but it represents continued innovation in growing market segments with favorable industry tailwinds.
As unmanned vehicle technology improves and personnel safety becomes a top priority, military and commercial sectors are accelerating adoption – driving strong demand for the IMUs that power their navigation and control systems. An IMU measures angular velocity and linear acceleration using MEMS gyroscopes and accelerometers respectively. They have become essential in a wide range of guidance and navigation, orientation and stabilization applications, particularly for short- and medium-range flight control systems. The IMU is also a component of higher order systems such as inertial navigation systems (INS), attitude and heading reference systems (AHRS) and motion reference units (MRU). Applications include autonomous vehicles for land, sea, aerospace and defense.
The tactical-grade IMU-H100 includes accelerometers and gyroscopes for all three axes and offers a gyro and accel bias of 1 deg/hr and 1 mg respectively. The 5 in3, 160 g IMU also exceeds the performance of equivalent products on the market in terms of data rate, measurement range, stability and repeatability over harsh environmental conditions – including vibration, shock, high acceleration, spinning, temperature and acoustic noise.
In addition to its sophisticated capabilities, the IMU-H100 is designed for ease and speed of integration into customers' operations. It supports the Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) and Synchronous Data Link Control (SDLC) used in many legacy systems, making it ideal for retrofitting initiatives. It is also ITAR-free, available with a lead time of weeks rather than months, and is manufactured in
"The IMU-H100 is the latest addition to our large family of tactical-grade IMUs and couples an exceptional gyro and accelerometer repeatability bias with industry-leading performance and ruggedness," said Jamie Marraccini, Vice President, Inertial Labs Products, VIAVI. "Its design builds on over 20 years of innovation and enables the guidance and stabilization required by both the commercial sector and aerospace and defense applications worldwide."
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About Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company
With over 20 years of industry experience, Inertial Labs, a VIAVI Solutions Company, is a leading designer, integrator, and manufacturer of cutting-edge Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs), GPS-Aided Inertial Navigation Systems (INSs), and Attitude & Heading Reference Systems (AHRSs), as well as sensor fusion products and solutions ranging from Inertial Sensing, Assured Position Navigation and Timing (APNT) and GNSS Tracking to LiDAR Scanning, Alternative Navigation (ALTNAV), Visual Navigation, and Programmable Navigation Solutions.
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