What is Gyroscope?

A sensor that detects rotation rate (angular velocity). MEMS versions use the Coriolis force acting on a vibrating structure.

Field: MEMS and sensors

Questions that mention Gyroscope (1)

  1. Which force does a vibratory MEMS gyroscope use to detect angular velocity?

Related terms

MEMS Coriolis force Accelerometer Anodic bonding Bosch process (deep RIE) Capacitive sensing Hall-effect sensor Piezoresistive effect Sacrificial layer etching Stiction

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