Pulse-20 is an ultra-compact, fully calibrated industrial-grade 9-degree-of-freedom IMU. With its ultra-small design, it can be integrated into a wide variety of vehicles, from civil and underwater navigation to defense applications. It is highly reliable under environmental constraints, with unparalleled survivability under shock, robustness under vibration, and maintains excellent performance under all conditions. Therefore, Pulse-20 is the best motion sensor for applications with space constraints and harsh environmental conditions.Discover all its features and applications below.Compact Size, High Reliability: Pulse-20 is ultra-small and extensively calibrated from -40 ºC to +85 °C, providing stable performance in various environments.Built-in Magnetometer: Includes a factory-calibrated 3-axis magnetometer. SBG provides unique advanced calibration tools for soft and hard iron calibration and alignment of inertial and magnetic frames.Individual Calibration Process: Thorough calibration and testing across the entire environmental temperature range. Calibration report guarantees product meets specifications and is delivered with the product.Advanced Connectivity: Offers advanced connectivity options with Serial RS422 and CAN for integration in various applications.Key Performance Figures:Gyro bias instability: 7°/hrAccelerometer in-run bias instability: 14 µgPower consumption: 400 mWUltra-compact IMU: 5 cm³Applications: Pulse-20 provides precise attitude and heading data in a compact, high-performance package for a wide range of applications. For airborne navigation, it ensures stable flight control with lightweight precision even in harsh conditions. In land navigation, it enhances sensor fusion and orientation for smooth vehicle motion. Its adaptability and resilience make it the preferred solution for industries requiring compact, robust orientation sensors.AUV navigationGimbal camerasPointing and stabilizationSATCOM OTMAutonomous vehiclesCompatibility: Compatible with SbgCenter (for quick start and data logging), ROS drivers (for full compatibility with the entire product line), and Pixhawk (for high-performance flight control and sensor integration in UAVs and autonomous vehicles).Documentation: Pulse-20 comes with comprehensive documentation, including hardware integration, advanced configuration, and troubleshooting guides to ensure smooth integration and operation.Pulse-20 Hardware ManualPulse-20 Configuration GuideCustomer Testimonials:“We were looking for a compact, precise, and cost-effective inertial navigation system. SBG Systems' INS was the perfect choice.” – David M, CEO, ITER Systems“SBG Systems' Ellipse-D is easy to use, very accurate and stable, and its small form factor is crucial for our WATonoTruck development.” – Amir K, Professor and Director, University of WaterlooTechnical Specifications:Accelerometer:Range: ±40 gLong-term bias repeatability: 1500 μgIn-run bias instability: 14 μgScale factor: 100 ppmVelocity random walk: 0.03 m/s/√hVibration rectification error: 0.05 mg/g²Bandwidth: 390 HzGyroscope:Range: ±1000 °/sLong-term bias repeatability: 750 °/hIn-run bias instability: 7 °/hScale factor: 500 ppmAngular random walk: 0.18 °/√hVibration rectification error: <1 °hg²Bandwidth: 133 HzMagnetometer:Range: 50 GaussIn-run bias instability: 1.5 mGaussRandom walk: 3 mGaussBandwidth: 22 HzInterfaces:Output protocol: Binary sbgEComOutput rate: up to 2kHzSerial: 1x RS422CAN: 1x CAN 2.0 A/B, up to 1 MbpsSync OUT: 1x sync 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:Operating voltage: 4 to 15 VDCPower consumption: 400 mWWeight: 10 gDimensions (LxWxH): 26.8 mm x 18.8 mm x 9.5 mmEnvironmental:IP rating: IP-50Operating temperature: -40 °C to 85 °CVibration: 10 g RMS | 20 Hz to 2 kHzShock: < 2000 gMTBF (calculated): 50,000 hoursCompliance: MIL-STD-810