By applying a first value of voltage to a first side of a MEMS gyroscope and
applying
a second value of voltage to a second side of the MEMS gyroscope, the start time
of the MEMS gyroscope may be improved. The first and second value of voltage may
be provided by a bias power source, such as a battery or a super capacitor. The
first value of voltage may be substantially equal in magnitude to and opposite
in polarity to the second value of voltage. The bias power source may also be applied
to drive electronics connected to the MEMS gyroscope. The bias power source may
prevent amplifiers within the drive electronics from saturating during the start time.