Epson Expands Its Lineup of G-series IMUs with the Development of M-G366PDG and M-G330PDG - The accelerometer output range is user selectable at ±8 G or ±16 G -

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") has expanded its lineup of inertial measurement units (IMU)1 equipped with high-performance six-axis sensors by adding a newly developed standard model called the M-G366PDG ("M-G366") and a basic model called the M-G330PDG ("M-G330"). Samples will begin shipping in January 2023. Volume production is scheduled to start in the spring of 2023.

First launched in 2011, Epson's IMUs have been used in an array of customer applications, from precision agriculture (GNSS2) and drones to camera and antenna platform vibration control and stabilization, earning an excellent reputation for outstanding performance and quality. Epson's lineup of IMUs includes the high-spec M-G370PDS ("M-G370S") and M-G370PDF ("M-G370"), which provide high stability and high-precision measurement capability along with low noise and are one-inch platforms that measure approximately one-inch along the sides. To expand the options at this size, Epson added the M-G366 as a standard model and the M-G330 as a basic model.

The M-G366 and M-G330 allow users to select an accelerometer output range of either ±8 G or ±16 G. In addition, they offer 0.05% non-linearity3 in all output ranges of the gyroscopic sensors, making it possible to accurately measure various movements, whether slow or fast. By expanding its lineup of small, lightweight, low-power, one-inch platform products, Epson will enable customers to choose a product with the best functions and performance for their application.

The M-G366 and M-G330 will be exhibited at Maintenance & Resilience Osaka 2022, an event organized by the Japan Management Association that is to be held from December 7 to 9 at INTEX Osaka. In addition, we will exhibit these products at the 2nd Nepcon Japan Online, a virtual event organized by RX Japan Ltd., from November 30 to December 2.

Given the social and technological changes that are underway, Epson believes that the need for precision sensors that can visualize information will only expand going forward. We at Epson will continue to leverage our philosophy of efficient, compact, and precise innovation to provide small, lightweight, low-power sensing systems that offer outstanding precision and stability to significantly contribute to our customers' products and services.

• One-inch platform (24 x 24 x 10 mm³)
  Downward compatible with the M-G370 and M-G370S, sharply reducing customer
  development costs and evaluation time
• The accelerometer output range is user selectable at ±8G or ±16G
• 0.05% gyroscopic sensor non-linearity
• Low current consumption: 16 mA

• Unmanned vehicles (industrial drones, terrestrial vehicles, sea probes, etc.)
• Vibration damping for cameras, antennas, etc.
• Vibration, angle, trajectory measurement of industrial equipment, etc.
• Navigation systems (GNSS, INS4, high-precision locators), etc.