The Microsystems Laboratory at the University of California Irvine conducts the cutting edge research and provides rigorous multidisciplinary academic training in the field of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS). The Laboratory assumes a leadership role in the development of chip-scale gyroscopes and Inertial Measurement Units (IMU). Researchers in the laboratory are skilled in the full cycle of development, including theory, design, modeling, fabrication, control electronics, packaging, and hands-on experiment. The innovations are fueled by funding from the government and private industry. Contact us if you have questions about our technology or licensing opportunities. Phone: (949) 824-6314

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• A DARPA public release about TIMU (Time and Inertial Measurement Unit) [GCN] [Wired] [Engadget] [NBCnews] (04/26/2013)
• A new patent has been issued on February 5, 2013: " Three dimensional folded MEMS technology for multi-axis sensor systems ". The patent was featured in the MEMS Investor Journal newsletter among “the Notable New Patents”. [PDF] (02/05/2013)
• A new patent has been issued on December 4, 2012: "Micromachined tuning fork gyroscopes with ultra-high sensitivity and shock rejection". (12/13/2012)
• UCI MicroSystems Lab was highlighted at Ideal Aerosmith 's website [www] (09/23/2012)
• A DARPA public release showcased UCI MicroSystem's work on micro-glassblown gyroscopes [DARPA] [Nanowerk] (09/23/2012)

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