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— LOWEST SWaP-C AVAILABLE

Low SWaP Tactical Grade
IMU & INS Systems.

Optimal Size, Weight, Power, and Cost (SWaP-C) navigation achieving tactical-grade performance at 10:1 advantage over legacy suppliers. <50g weight, <2.5W power, <$1K cost enabling DoD mass production targets while maintaining defense-grade accuracy specifications.

SWAP-C OPTIMIZATION

Size (L×W×H)24×37×8 mm
Weight<50 g
Power<2.5 W
Cost (1K qty)<$1000
Gyro Bias Stability0.3 °/hr
Update Rate200 Hz
Operating Temp−40 to +85 °C

— Competitive Analysis

10:1 SWaP-C Advantage
vs Legacy Suppliers.

Low SWaP Tactical Grade IMU Comparison

Specification
Inertial Sense
VectorNav
Inertial Labs
Weight
<50g
200g+
500g+
Power Consumption
<2.5W
8W+
15W+
Size (mm³)
24×37×8
50×48×14
60×60×25
Cost (1K qty)
<$1,000
$15,000+
$25,000+
Gyro Bias Stability
0.3°/hr
0.2°/hr
0.1°/hr
DoD $10K Platform Fit
✓ Yes
✗ No
✗ No
— Defense Cost Revolution

Why Defense Manufacturers Need Ultra-Low SWaP-C

Executive Briefing
Modern warfare demands disposable systems at massive scale. From loitering munitions to individual warfighter equipment, everything must be producible at volume while maintaining tactical-grade performance. See how cost constraints are driving the SWaP-C optimization revolution.
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— Low SWaP Product Portfolio

Lowest SWaP-C
Tactical-Grade Portfolio.

Each product optimized for different mission requirements while maintaining industry-leading SWaP-C characteristics and tactical-grade performance.

IMU/AHRS
IMX-5
Ultra-Compact IMU Core
Size: 24×37×8 mm
Weight: 0.8g chip scale
Power: <1W
Update: 1000 Hz
View Specifications
GNSS/INS
IMX-5-RTK
Centimeter-Level Navigation
Size: 24×37×8 mm
Weight: <50g module
Power: <2.5W
Accuracy: 3cm CEP
View Specifications
DUAL GNSS
GPX-1
Multi-Frequency Compass
Size: 20×18×2.5 mm
Weight: <5g chip scale
Power: <1W
Frequencies: L1/L5
View Specifications

— SWaP-C Critical Applications

SWaP-C Constrained
Platform Integration.

— Size Optimized
Small UAS Integration
Compact form factor enabling integration in payload-constrained platforms without compromising mission capability.
Size advantage: 3:1 vs competitors
Payload fraction: <2% typical
— Weight Optimized
Extended Flight Time
Ultra-lightweight design maximizing flight duration and range for battery-powered autonomous systems.
Weight advantage: 10:1 vs FOG systems
Flight time increase: 15%+
— Power Optimized
Battery Life Extension
Low power consumption extending mission duration and reducing thermal signature for stealth applications.
Power advantage: 10:1 vs legacy INS
Mission extension: 4x longer
— Cost Optimized
Volume Production
Cost structure enabling mass production for DoD's $10K platform targets while maintaining tactical performance.
Cost advantage: 25:1 vs traditional
Production scale: 10,000+ annually

— Optimize Your Platform

Ready to Achieve
Lowest SWaP-C
Tactical Performance?

Get detailed SWaP-C analysis for your platform requirements. Our applications engineers will provide size, weight, power, and cost comparisons with competitive alternatives — plus integration guidance for optimal performance.

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