Published on 10 Oct 2023 on Zacks via Yahoo Finance
EMCORE (EMKR) Advances Navigation With PIC Technology Upgrade
EMCORE EMKR recently introduced Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC) technology into their Fiber Optic Gyro ("FOG")-based products, resulting in a significant boost in reliability and simplified integration processes.EMCORE’s three-year development effort led to the launch of the TAC-450 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) series featuring PIC Inside technology. The PIC technology offers enhanced unit-to-unit repeatability, robust durability, exceptional shock and vibration tolerance, and improved optical performance.EMCORE is now extending an upgrade program to customers with previous-generation open-loop FOG, Inertial Measurement Unit ("IMU"), and Inertial Navigation System ("INS") products, including the DSP-3000 series and DSP-17xx products, with the added benefit of a new one-year warranty on the upgraded optical circuit, demonstrating their commitment to delivering advanced solutions to their clientele.
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EMCORE continues to strengthen its position in navigation technology with the growing adoption of its innovative solutions in the aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.EMCORE's recent introduction, the TAC-440, is the world's smallest 1°/hour Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU). It offers superior performance and adaptability for mission-critical aerospace, defense, and industrial applications, leveraging quartz MEMS technology with versatile synchronization options for precise data control.