
Main Features
- Precision 6 DoF IMU with High G capable to 10000g
- Dynamic Range: Gyro ±450°/s, Acc ±16g
- Bias Instability (Allan): Gyro: 1.2°/h, Acc 50μg
- Full Temperature Range Accuracy Assured
- High Bandwidth, RS422, up to 2000Hz Data Output
- Compact and Light weight, 24.95×22.39×8.1mm, 22 grams (with wire)
- Working Temperature: -40~+85°C
Brief Introduction
IMU188 Inertial Measurement Unit is a high-performance, small-size, and high vibration and shock resistant (up to 10000g) inertial measurement unit (IMU), it combines 3-axis accelerometer and 3-axis MEMS gyros, and its gyro-bias instability can be better than 1.2°/h. suited for navigation, control, and dynamic measurement solutions for defense and commercial applications.
IMU188 Inertial Measurement Unit adopts special structure which enjoys excellent anti-vibration and shock-proof ability, so it is very suitable for harsh vibration environments, and it has been successfully widely used in gimbal stabilization, target drones, rain-seeding rockets, etc.
Technical SpecificationsParameter | Test Condition | Min | Typical | Max | Unit |
Gyroscopes | |||||
Range1 | ±450 | °/s | |||
Bias Instability | Allan variance | 1.2 | °/h | ||
Bias Stability | 10s average (-40~+85°C, fixed temp.) | 5 | °/h | ||
Bias Repeatability | 3 | °/h | |||
Full temperature Bias (peak) | 0.03 | °/s | |||
Radom Walk | 0.2 | º/√h | |||
Non-linearity | 100 | ppm | |||
Axial Coupling Coefficient | 1% | % | |||
Linear Acceleration Effect on Bias | 0.002 | °/s/g | |||
Bandwidth | 200 | Hz | |||
Accelerometers | |||||
Range1 | ±16 | g | |||
Bias Instability | Allan variance | 25 | 50 | 75 | ug |
Initial Bias Error | 3 | 4 | 5 | mg | |
Resolution | 0.01 | mg | |||
Scale Factor Accuracy | 0.1 | ug | |||
Random Walk | 0.01 | 0.015 | 0.02 | m/s/√h | |
Non-linearity | 0.01 | %FS | |||
Bandwidth | 150 | Hz | |||
Interface2(RS422) | |||||
Baud Rate | 115200 | 460800 | 921600 | bps | |
Output Rate | 250 | 1000 | 2000 | Hz | |
Reliability | |||||
MTBF | 20000h | ||||
Continuous Working Time | 120h | ||||
Electronic Features | |||||
Supply Voltage | 5 V | ||||
Power Consumption | < 0.2 W | ||||
Environment Conditions | |||||
Operating Temperature | -50°C ~ 85°C | ||||
Storage Temperature | -55°C ~ 105°C | ||||
Vibration Resistance | 20~2000Hz, 6.06g | ||||
Shock Resistance | half sine, 1000g, 0.5ms | ||||
Physical Characteristics | |||||
Size | 24.95 × 22.39 × 8.1 mm | ||||
Weight | 22grams (with wire) | ||||
Connector | pigtail | ||||
Note: g = 9.80665m/s2 1: The range of Gyroscopes and Accelerometers can be configured in our factory. 2: The baud rate and output rate can be configured in our factory. |
Typical Applications
- Gimbal Stabilization
- Target Drone
- Armored Personnel Carrier
- Rain-Seeding Rocket
Product Advantages
Why Selecting IMU188M Inertial Measurement Unit
IMU188 Inertial Measurement Unit is designed and produced by SkyMEMS, it enjoys high performance and accuracy, small-size, and high reliability with competitive price. It is a tactical inertial measurement unit sensor, which has the main following advantages:

IMU188 Inertial Measurement Unit is a precision 6 DoF MEMS inertial measurement unit, which enjoys excellent technical advantages:
- Precision 6DoF IMU with High G capable to 10000g
- Dynamic Range: Gyro ±450°/s, Accel ±16g
- Bias Instability: Gyro: 1.2°/h, Accel 50µg
- Full Temperature Range Accuracy Assured
- High Bandwidth RS422, up to 2000Hz Data Output
- Compact and Light weight, 24.95x22.39x8.1mm, 22grams (with wire)
- Working Temperature: -40~+85°C
2. Aerospace Level Reliability, 12-step Strictest Quality Control

We have advanced product test team and measurement equipment, and we cherish the quality as the life of the company, all our products must pass the strictest quality control procedures, our unique 12-step quality control assures our products enjoy top level quality.
3. Competitive Price, ODM Supported

With strict cost control and massive production, we can provide the most competitive cost-effective prices, and we have abundant ODM service experience for customers around the world, that is why we can build up long term win-win cooperation with our customers.
4. Successful Applications in many Fields, 200+ Customers are Using
We are continuously focusing on MEMS measurement & control technologies. IMU188 has been widely used in tactical UAS Navigation & Control, Seeker, Platform Stabilization, etc. and now more than 200 customers are using our tactical IMU around the world.
5. World-class Production Line, Fast Delivery
We have the world class production line to assure that the production procedures are scientific, precise, and normative, which also can assure our products to be fast delivered.
6.Service with Heart, Professional Technical Support

We have the professional technical support engineer team, which can provide 24-hour technical support and excellent after-sale service.
Serving customers with heart is the principle of SkyMEMS, Customer demand is the fundamental driving force of our development.
We treat our customers with heart, customers' satisfaction is the direction and target of SkyMEMS. Through continuously technology innovation and service upgrading, we will realize win-win cooperation with customers.