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Noise source for starting MEMS gyroscope

US6792802B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 2002
Grant dateSep 21, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03B29/00
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

By injecting noise into drive electronics, the start time of the MEMS gyroscope may be improved. A noise source is used to provide bandwidth limited white noise with a bandwidth centered substantially at the tuning fork frequency of at least one proof mass.

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