EMCORE Corporation Advances Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC) Technology for Inertial Navigation Solutions
EMCORE Corporation, the world’s largest independent provider of inertial navigation solutions to the aerospace and defense industry, has announced a significant advancement in Photonic Integrated Chip (PIC) technology. This breakthrough technology will be integrated into all of EMCORE’s open-loop Fiber Optic Gyro (FOG)-based products, enhancing their performance and reliability.
The development of PIC technology is the result of three years of dedicated research and development. It has been successfully integrated into EMCORE’s previous generation open-loop designs, leading to the launch of the TAC-450 Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) series and the new TAC-450 single- and multi-axis FOGs. These products, equipped with PIC Inside™, offer improved reliability, durability, shock/vibration tolerance, and easier integration, making them ideal for challenging navigation applications.
The PIC technology is based on an integrated optical chip that replaces individual fiber optic components with a silicon waveguide system. This innovation simplifies the gyro assembly by eliminating handmade optical couplers, polarizers, and splices. The result is improved optical performance and enhanced environmental robustness.
Matthew Vargas, Vice President of Sales for EMCORE, expressed excitement about the transformational impact of PIC-based products on the company’s inertial sensor tactical product platform. The flexibility to tailor precision PIC-based FOGs and IMUs to customer needs has been well-received in the market.
To further support their customers, EMCORE has introduced a program for upgrading previous-generation open-loop FOG, IMU, and INS products to PIC-based units. This program covers the DSP-3000 series, DSP-17xx products, and GEO-FOG INS. The replaced optical circuit will carry a new 1-year warranty, ensuring customer satisfaction.
EMCORE will be showcasing their latest advancements at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting & Exposition, held from October 9-11 in Washington, DC. Attendees can visit EMCORE at booth #2715 to learn more about their cutting-edge navigation solutions.
For further information, interested parties can contact EMCORE at +1 866-234-4976 or via email at navigation-sales@emcore.com. Additional details can also be found on EMCORE’s website at www.emcore.com.
EMCORE Corporation is a leading provider of inertial navigation products for the aerospace and defense markets. With vertically-integrated manufacturing facilities in Alhambra, CA, Budd Lake, NJ, Concord, CA, and Tinley Park, IL, EMCORE leverages state-of-the-art technologies to deliver high-quality component and system-level products.
Contact:
EMCORE Corporation
Matthew Vargas
Vice President of Sales
(401) 408-4096
matthew_vargas@emcore.com
Investor:
Tom Minichiello
Chief Financial Officer
(626) 293-3400
investor@emcore.com
Media:
Joel Counter
Director, Corporate & Marketing Communications
(626) 999-7017
media@emcore.com