World's smallest precision Fiber Optic Gyro offering an optimal blend of accuracy, low cost, and reliability

The ultra-compact KVH DSP-1500 fiber optic gyro (FOG) offers a new solution with outstanding performance for demanding commercial stabilization and pointing applications. The optical sensor, containing a single strand of fiber in a housing only 1.5 inches in diameter, is connected via a tether to the power and processing electronics. As a result, the components may be installed separately from one another, making the DSP-1500 ideal for installations and applications with size and weight restrictions. However, the small size of the DSP-1500 doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice precision and reliability. With a scale factor of ≤0.1%, and bias stability of <5°/h, it offers extremely low noise and high bandwidth with minimal motion-to-output latency to support exceptional operation in a wide range of environmental conditions.

The DSP-1500 relies on KVH's patented Digital Signal Processing (DSP) technology. The breakthrough design overcomes the limitations of analog signal processing, virtually eliminating temperature-sensitive drift and rotation errors. As a result, its 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 applications that require precise measurement of rate and turning angle.