Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "GPS receivers",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Electronicstalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release GPS receivers simplify the design process from
Fastrax, which we summarised at the time by saying "The Fastrax UC322 features an innovative embedded antenna design that does not necessitate a separate large antenna ground plane".
A couple of weeks before,
we featured the news release GPS system provides a guide for golfers from
u-blox: "The SkyCaddie SG5 rangefinder calculates distances automatically, providing golfers with the information they need to play on more than 17,000 golf courses in more than 45 countries".
In January 2008, we covered the news from SiRF Technology
concerning its SiRFInstantFixII
- take a look at GPS firmware fixes position faster
which says: "SiRFInstantFixII achieves GPS startups in as little as five seconds so that mainstream consumers can begin navigating as soon as they're ready to drive".
Take a look also at the news release from Alpha Micro Components, Modules make light of navigation integration,
as well as GPS IC is a sensitive sort from Broadcom Corp,
and GPS engine suits portable devices from STMicroelectronics.
See also:
Single-chip GPS finds home in Bluetooth mouse
(August 2007)
High-performance Bluetooth GPS mouse provides extremely reliable positioning in a range of environments for extraordinarily low power usage
Development boards support radio telemetry
(July 2007)
Economical and versatile development kits provide designers with everything they need to start developing embedded systems featuring GSM, GPRS, Edge, 3G and/or GPS functionality
Receiver modules increase GPS options
(June 2007)
Receivers expand multiplatform concept, offering a common form factor between multiple OEM GPS receivers based on different chipsets
Low-power radio modules increase battery life
(May 2007)
FM hybrid transmitter and receiver modules are ideal for applications ranging from car security systems to remote sensing and data capture
Khan prepares SiGe for expansion
(April 2007)
SiGe Semiconductor has appointed Sohail Khan as President and CEO to lead the company in its next stage of development
Filtered amp improves GPS reception
(February 2007)
GPS low noise amplifier with integrated filter provides superior reception sensitivity and is ideal for use in handsets, in-vehicle navigation GPS receivers and GPS antennas
GPS receivers cut power and cost
(February 2007)
Compact Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver ICs suit mobile handsets, cellular telephones and personal digital assistants (PDAs)
Galileo-ready GPS IC leads 3GSM exhibits
(January 2007)
u-blox will unveil its new GPS and Galileo-ready chip on Stand C116 in Hall 2 at the 3GSM World Congress in Barcelona
GPS baseband saves wireless receiver power
(January 2007)
Transystem, has incorporated Nemerix's GPS chipsets into its i-Blue wireless GPS receiver
Licence marks fifth GPS design win for Leon
(January 2007)
Javad has signed a licence agreement for the use of the Leon3 processor and the GRLIB IP-library in a new GPS/Glonass receiver
Offline service embeds assistance for GPS
(January 2007)
The new AssistNow Offline service provides A-GPS assistance data that enable instant positioning over extended time periods without the need for mobile connectivity
GPS receiver shipments top 5 million
(January 2007)
u-blox America has delivered its 5 millionth GPS receiver to Mobile Crossing, an innovative manufacturer of rugged handheld GPS computers and personal navigation devices (PND)
Seminar series expands to cover Java for GSM
(November 2006)
Following high demand for this year's seminars, TDC has announced its spring series of events, including a new 'Java for GSM' seminar
SAW filters are made for GPS receivers
(November 2006)
Temex has a new RF SAW filter for GPS receivers ideally suited to marine navigation, automotive, and recreational applications
GPS receivers are easy to integrate
(October 2006)
Compact integrated GPS receiver modules provide strong performance, cost effectiveness and a high degree of flexibility in handheld and portable applications
Wireless and GPS modules join online distribution
(October 2006)
Symmetry Electronics has signed an agreement to add Wi2Wi, a leading provider of wireless module and GPS solutions, to its growing list of suppliers
GPS chip has designs on handset positioning
(September 2006)
The NX3 hosted GPS integrated circuit is specifically designed for the mobile handset market
GPS chips are speedy and sensitive
(September 2006)
The u-blox 5 family of GPS and Galileo-ready single chips and chipsets features an acquisition performance of under 1s
Flash-free GPS module cuts size and cost
(September 2006)
GPS module packs high sensitivity, exceptionally low power consumption and a USB port into a miniature 12.2 x 16mm package
Super-sensitive GPS module cuts size and power
(July 2006)
The LEA-4S GPS module combines unrivaled sensitivity, exceptionally low power consumption and a USB port for flexible connectivity in a module measuring just 17 x 22mm
Single-chip receiver tracks weak GPS signals
(June 2006)
Single-chip device integrates a complete Antaris 4 GPS receiver including ROM-based SuperSense software in a 96-pin BGA package
GPS receivers gain assistance
(June 2006)
AssistNow is a complete Assisted GPS service package that brings instant positioning to any u-blox GPS-enabled device with mobile phone connectivity
Switching regulator suits automotive duties
(May 2006)
A 1.5A buck regulator claims industry-best quiescent current and feedback voltage accuracy for stringent automotive applications, such as dashboard and infotainment systems
Rutronik gains European distribution rights
(March 2006)
Tyco Electronics Power Systems has appointed Rutronik Elektronik Bauelemente as its authorised European distributor
Amplifier module is a product of the year
(March 2006)
The ALM-1106 ultra-low-noise amplifier module used for enhancing performance in GPS handsets has been named a 2005 Product of the Year by analogueZone
GPS receivers gain assistance
(February 2006)
Assisted GPS services supply instant location information, reducing GPS receivers' time to first fix to just a few seconds
Firmware upgrades GPS performance
(January 2006)
New GPS firmware features spectacular navigation, SuperSense weak signal performance and unmatched coverage in the most difficult urban canyons
Low-cost module cuts GPS power budget
(January 2006)
The LEA-4A low-cost GPS module features the recently released 16-channel Antaris 4 receiver technology developed jointly by Atmel and u-blox
Software adds A-GPS to protocol tester
(January 2006)
A new software option allows the tried-and-tested R and S CRTU-W protocol tester to be used for tests on A GPS-capable 3G mobile phones
Wireless seminars to tour Europe
(December 2005)
During 2006 TDC will be hosting a series of seminars at Abacus Group companies in Stockholm and Italy in addition to the Abacus Headquarters in Newbury, Berkshire
Low-noise amplifier boosts GPS performance
(October 2005)
The industry's lowest noise figure 0.9 to 3.5GHz MMIC low-noise amplifier module with integrated shutdown capability enhances the performance of GPS handsets
Digital pots offer compact low-cost option
(September 2005)
A new family of digitally controlled potentiometers are billed as the smallest volatile 32-tap DCPs in the industry
News on the GPS receivers from u-blox
(September 2005)
U-blox America has delivered its 2 millionth GPS receiver to @Road, a global provider of mobile resource management and intelligent field service automation solutions
GPS receivers help plot Katrina's course
(August 2005)
The US National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is using u-blox GPS technology to determine the strength, direction and speed of hurricanes