For over 35 years, Silicon Designs Inc. (SDI) has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing industrial-grade surface-mount accelerometers for military, defense, inertial navigation, industrial, and research applications. Read more >>
Originally founded through an SBIR award in the mid-1980s as part of the Strategic Defense Initiative, SDI has since become a leading supplier of MEMS DC accelerometers, providing rugged, high-performance solutions for defense programs worldwide.
Expertise in Military and Defense Applications
SDI’s accelerometers are widely used across military and aerospace sectors, supporting critical applications such as:
- Safe & Arm Devices: Enhancing the reliability and precision of weapons safety mechanisms.
- Impact Survival Testing: Ensuring durability and resilience in extreme conditions.
- Payload Testing: Providing accurate motion and force measurements for defense payloads.
- Radome Health Monitoring: Supporting structural integrity assessments for radar enclosures.
- Military Vehicle & Vessel Design: Aiding in stability analysis and structural performance.
- Radar System Sensors: Offering precision data for targeting and tracking systems.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Supporting navigation and stabilization in UAV operations.
- Weapons & Munitions Testing: Delivering real-time impact and motion analysis.
- Weapons & Craft Navigation: Enhancing guidance and positional accuracy in critical missions.
SDI’s accelerometers are trusted by the U.S. government, military divisions, prime contractors, and research institutions, supplying both custom and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions tailored to meet stringent defense requirements.
Industry-Certified Manufacturing
SDI operates under multiple NAICS codes, underscoring its role as a key supplier within the defense and aerospace industries:
- 336419 — Guided Missile, Space Vehicle Parts, & Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- 334419 — Electronic Component Manufacturing
- 334511 — Navigation, Guidance, and Aeronautical Manufacturing
- 334519 — Measuring and Controlling Devices
- 334513 — Industrial Process Display and Control
Since its inception, SDI has completed 25 SBIR awards, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and technological advancement. This extensive experience enables the company to develop accelerometers that withstand extreme environments, deliver high accuracy, and integrate seamlessly into mission-critical defense systems.
To discuss a new program or learn more about SDI’s experience and capabilities in defense applications, contact SDI directly for tailored solutions that meet mission requirements.
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