KVH's Compact DSP-1500 Fiber Optic Gyro Now Available in a Dual-axis Configuration
02 February 2010 - 11:30PM
PR Newswire (US)
The new KVH DSP-1500, the world's smallest precision FOG, is
already providing critical stabilization capabilities in optical
and radar systems MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- In June 2009, KVH Industries, Inc., (NASDAQ:KVHI) introduced the
world's most compact precision fiber optic gyro (FOG), the
affordable DSP-1500. With a sensing element only 1.5 inches in
diameter and a tethered connection to power, processing, and
channel electronics boards, the DSP-1500 offered a breakthrough
blend of accuracy, low cost, and reliability for stabilization and
pointing applications. Today, KVH expanded the capabilities and
versatility of this lightweight FOG with the introduction of a new,
dual-axis DSP-1500 configuration, which is now shipping for
integration within a wide range of applications, such as gimbaled
optical systems. "The new DSP-1500 dual-axis configuration is an
exciting addition to an already versatile product," explains Jay
Napoli, KVH's vice president of FOG and OEM sales. "The two-axis
configuration, together with the lightweight tethered sensor unit
design, makes integration extremely easy in products that are faced
with constraints on size, weight, and space. By simultaneously
measuring angular rates in two axes, we are also able to offer
enhanced precision that is critical to a diverse suite of
applications while remaining an affordable package that is very
attractive to a wide variety of customers." Both the single- and
dual-axis DSP-1500 configurations are now in use. Among the first
applications relying on the DSP-1500 is the SlimSAR small aperture
radar system from Artemis, Inc., which is used on small tactical
unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). "We've looked at a variety of
motion measurement options, but everything that was precise enough
was too large and heavy," says Evan Zaugg, an engineer at Artemis.
"The KVH products got our attention because they are small,
lightweight, and precise. KVH introduced us to the DSP-1500, which
met our requirements very well." The DSP-1500 is a valuable
alternative to other gyro stabilization solutions because its
optical sensors are only 1.5 inches in diameter and 0.8 inches
tall, weigh just .09 lbs., and can be installed up to 12 inches
away from the power and processing electronics. With its single
strand of optical fiber wound into a package that is approximately
the diameter of a U.S. quarter, the DSP-1500 offers outstanding
performance in an ultra-compact, lightweight package that
facilitates flexible installations. It also features KVH's patented
Digital Signal Processing (DSP) electronics design, which offers
significant performance improvements in such critical areas as bias
stability, scale factor linearity, turn-on to turn-on
repeatability, and high bandwidth. Despite its remarkably small
form factor, KVH's DSP electronics design also overcomes the
limitations of analog signal processing, virtually eliminating
temperature-sensitive drift and rotation errors. As a result, the
exceptional low noise (ARW), insensitivity to cross-axis error, and
shock and vibration robustness make the DSP-1500 ideal for a
variety of demanding applications, including those that require
precise measurement of rate and turning angle. To learn how
Artemis, Inc., is using the DSP-1500 for the SlimSAR application,
visit http://www.kvh.com/whitepapers to download the free case
study from the Guidance, Stabilization, and Navigation library.
Visit http://www.fiberopticgyro.com/ for more information about the
DSP-1500 and KVH's complete line of FOG products. Note to Editors:
High-resolution, press-ready images of the DSP-1500 are available
at http://press.kvh.com/ for download and editorial use. About KVH
Industries, Inc. KVH Industries is a leading manufacturer of
solutions that provide global high-speed Internet, television and
voice services via satellite to mobile users at sea, on land, and
in the air. KVH is also a premier manufacturer of high performance
sensors and integrated inertial systems for defense and commercial
guidance and stabilization applications. The company is based in
Middletown, RI, with facilities in Tinley Park, IL and Kokkedal,
Denmark. This release may contain certain forward-looking
statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking
statements include, for example, the functionality,
characteristics, quality and performance of KVH's products and
technology; anticipated innovation and product development; and
customer preferences, requirements and expectations. The actual
results could differ materially. Factors that may cause such
differences include, among others, those discussed in KVH's most
recent Form 10-Q filed with the SEC. KVH does not assume any
obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect new
information or developments. KVH is a registered trademark of KVH
Industries, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their
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