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News Release from: Trimble Component Technologies | Subject: Copernicus GPS receiver
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 19 March 2007
GPS receiver can support extra satellite
services
New firmware for the Copernicus GPS receiver enables it to support satellite augmentation systems including Wide Area Augmentation System and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service.
Trimble has introduced at CeBIT new firmware for its Copernicus GPS receiver: Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) and European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (EGNOS) capability The new firmware allows users to take advantage of satellite-based augmentation systems for improved positioning accuracy
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 9 Dec 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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With major advancements in performance, sensitivity and startup times, the Copernicus GPS module allows system integrators easily to add GPS capability to a mobile device with minimal impact on its size or battery life at a very economical price.
It is suitable for adding GPS to Bluetooth appliances, sport accessories, personal navigators or cameras, computer and communication peripherals as well as vehicle tracking, navigation, and security products.
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The Copernicus GPS module is a complete drop-in, ready-to-go receiver that provides position, velocity and time data.
The receiver includes the new Trimble TrimCore patented software technology that provides extremely fast startup times and high performance in foliage and urban canyon environments.
Compatible with active or passive antennas, the Copernicus GPS receiver can be used in next-generation portable handheld, battery-powered applications.
Designed for the demands of automated high-volume production processes, Copernicus is a complete 12-channel GPS receiver in a 19 x 19 x 2.5mm shielded module.
The small, thin, single-sided receiver is packaged in tape and reel for pick and place manufacturing processes.
It has a 28-edge reflow-solderable castellation interface so the module can be incorporated in a product design without costly I/O and RF connectors.
Each module is manufactured and factory tested to Trimble's highest quality standards.
In addition, the Copernicus GPS receiver has been designed to meet restrictions on the use of hazardous substances under the RoHS European Directive.
The ultra-sensitive Copernicus GPS receiver can acquire satellite signals and generate position fixes with high accuracy in extremely challenging environments and under poor signal conditions.
The receiver consumes typically 93.9mW (31.3mA) at full power with continuous tracking.
The Copernicus GPS module is available in three protocols.
Trimble's TSIP protocol offers complete control over receiver operation and provides detailed satellite information.
The TAIP protocol is an easy-to-use ASCII protocol designed specifically for track and trace applications.
The bidirectional NMEA 0183 v3.0 protocol offers industry standard data messages and a command set for easy interface to mapping software.
The Copernicus Starter Kit provides everything a designer needs to begin adding state-of-the-art GPS capability into their application.
The kit includes the reference interface board, which provides a visual layout of the Copernicus module on a PCB including the RF signal trace and RF connector, as well as the I/O and power connections of the 28 signal pins.
Also included are a power convertor, power adapter, GPS antennas, and the software to readily check out how easy it is to add Copernicus GPS to the application.
The new Copernicus GPS receiver with WAAS/EGNOS firmware is expected to be available in the third quarter of 2007 through Trimble's distribution network.
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