OZ Optics Unveils High-Precision Fiber Optic Coils for Optical Gyroscopes

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OZ Optics, a leading global provider of fiber optic solutions, has announced its new line of fiber optic coils designed and manufactured in Ottawa, Canada, for use in optical gyroscopes and advanced inertial sensing systems. These precision-engineered coils are now available to customers in the defense, oil and gas, and inertial sensor markets, offering a new standard of performance, stability, and customization.

Built using specialized winding tools and proprietary adhesives, OZ Optics’ coils deliver exceptional symmetry, low temperature sensitivity, and unmatched reliability, key attributes for use in harsh environments, critical navigation systems, and long-term deployments. These coils can be manufactured using either single-mode or polarization-maintaining (PM) fiber and are now available for order, with a range of customizable options to suit specific application needs.

Supporting Complete Gyroscope Development

In addition to fiber coils, OZ Optics provides a full range of complementary fiber optic components essential for optical gyroscope systems. These include:

  • ASE light sources
  • Fiber reflectors
  • Splitters and combiners
  • V-groove arrays
  • High-precision fiber optic test equipment

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Key Features:

  • High performance for tactical, navigation, and strategic-grade Fiber Optic Gyroscopes (FOGs)
  • Fully customizable design and manufacturing services
  • High symmetry and mechanical stability
  • Low polarization crosstalk (for PM fibers)
  • Low shupe error and minimal temperature/vibration sensitivity
  • Integration and testing support are available

Ideal Applications:

  • Defense and aerospace navigation systems
  • Downhole sensing and pipeline monitoring in oil & gas
  • Autonomous vehicles and robotics
  • Precision current sensors and delay lines in industrial systems

“With the growing demand for precision inertial sensing in defense systems, energy exploration, and autonomous navigation, OZ Optics is proud to offer a fiber coil solution that meets the highest standards of quality and performance. We are committed to supporting our partners with reliable components that are designed, manufactured, and tested to exacting specifications,” said Ömür Sezerman, President of OZ Optics.

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