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    Factory IMU calibration ensures accuracy by compensating for bias, scale factor, and misalignment errors using specialized, high-precision equipment. Key methods include
    multi-position static testing (6 or 12-position tumble tests) for accelerometer/gyro bias, thermal chamber calibration to map temperature drift, and rate table testing for rotational accuracy . These techniques generate correction matrices applied during production.
    Factory-Level IMU Calibration Techniques
    • Multi-Position (Tumble) Calibration : The IMU is placed in precise, multiple orientations (often 6 or 12 positions) on a fixture or robotic arm to align axes with Earth's gravity. This calculates accelerometer bias and scale factor errors by comparing measurements to
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      and
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      .
    • Thermal Calibration (Climate Chamber): The IMU is placed in a chamber where the temperature is cycled (e.g.,
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      − 4 0 ∘ C
      to
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      ) while stationary. Data is recorded to create a temperature-dependent bias model (polynomial or lookup table) to counteract thermal drift.
    • Rate Table/Precision Turntable : A motorized, high-precision turntable rotates the IMU at known angular rates. This is the gold standard for calibrating gyroscope scale factor, bias, and non-linearities.
    • Sensor Misalignment Calculation : The calibration determines the non-orthogonal angles between the accelerometer and gyroscope axes, ensuring the
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      axes of both sensors align correctly with the device package.
    • Magnetic Calibration (Magnetometer): While not technically inertial, factory calibration includes rotating the device to measure magnetic interference, calculating hard-iron and soft-iron offsets.
    Key Calibration Parameters
    • Bias (Offset): Non-zero output when the sensor should read zero.
    • Scale Factor: The ratio between input motion and output signal, often nonlinear.
    • Misalignment (Non-orthogonality): Axis rotation errors.
    Factory Process Steps
    1. Warm-up: Allow the IMU to reach a stable operating temperature.
    2. Mounting: Secure the IMU on a high-precision multi-axis turntable or indexing head.
    3. Data Acquisition: Run automatic, pre-programmed, multi-position, and thermal routines.
    4. Parameter Computation: Calculate bias, scale, and misalignment matrices using least squares or Kalman smoothing.
    5. Storage: Flash calibration parameters into the IMU’s non-volatile memory (e.g., EEPROM).
    6. Verification: Test the calibrated IMU against a known input to confirm it meets accuracy specifications.
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