Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB UK) 28 January 2012
Fastrax Ltd., a pioneering developer of high performance GNSS receivers and Software GNSS solutions for location-aware devices, today introduced the Fastrax IT530, an ultra-low power consuming and super-sensitive OEM GPS module in a tiny form factor. Advanced power-saving features ensure very fast time to first fix (TTFF) without sacrificing battery life a critically important issue in location-aware, battery-powered consumer devices.
Building on Fastraxs legacy of designing the smallest, most sensitive and lowest-power consuming GNSS receivers in the industry, the Fastrax IT530 marks yet another achievement. The sensitivity of -148 dBm in acquisition, -165 dBm in navigation and power consumption of just 35 mW at 3.3 V are ideally suited to battery-operated devices. With a form factor of 9.6 x 9.6 x 1.85 mm and a weight of 0.4 g, the module has an identical footprint as the popular Fastrax IT430. Fastraxs dual module reference design allows designers and OEMs to use either of the modules, saving the time and costs of PCB redesign.
The Fastrax IT530 offers a fast and convenient user experience without draining battery by keeping GPS in full power mode. The new power-saving AlwaysLocate mode prolongs battery life by intelligently controlling receiver power modes and maintaining location information. Depending on the environment and motion, the module adaptively adjusts its navigation activity to balance positioning accuracy, fix rate and power consumption (typically between 2-8mW). In addition, the Embedded Assist System (EASY) reduces warm-start TTFF by up to 90% with assisting ephemeris data stored internally for up to three days. The additional server-assisted EPO file transfer extends the external A-GPS service to up to 14 days.
Consumers must be able to use the increasing variety of location-aware devices without having to search for power sockets while on the move. At the same time, device manufacturers strive to use smaller and less expensive batteries, said Fredrik Borgstr
