Laurence Marchini, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "GPS module", 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 High-sensitivity module aids personal navigation from u-blox, which we summarised at the time by saying "The LEA-5S is the ideal GPS engine for portable devices that require fast acquisition performance in difficult signal environments like dense city centres and indoor shopping malls". A few weeks before, we featured the news release GPS systems offer fast acquisition from u-blox: "u-blox 5 offers fast acquisition thanks to its 50-channel GPS architecture with over one million correlators and separate acquisition and tracking engines, capable of massively parallel searches".
In October 2007, we covered the news from Telit Wireless Solutions concerning its GE864-PY module - take a look at GPS module tracks wayward pets which says: "If the dog leaves the permitted zone an alarm on the mobile phone will inform the dog owner immediately".
Take a look also at the news release from Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Device combines GPS module and antenna, as well as Gyroscope improves GPS accuracy from u-blox, and GPS module has built-in dead-reckoning technology from u-blox.
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Tracking applications make use of Maps (March 2007)
A developer package is based on the world's smallest GPRS GPS module and assists system integrators in the development of compact and inexpensive tracking systems
Easy integration is key to GPS adoption (March 2007)
GPS module is designed into G300 handset by Longcheer, a leading Chinese designer of handheld devices
GPS receiver can support extra satellite services (March 2007)
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
GPS module runs fast and deep signal searches (November 2006)
The A1080-A GPS module is capable of tracking 20 satellites down to a -159dBm signal level, using more than 200,000 correlators for fast and deep signal searches
Sensitive chipsets take position in GPS modules (October 2006)
Tyco Electronics Power Systems is to release a family of GPS module products based on SiRF's award winning SiRFstarIII architecture
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
Antenna and GPS module unite in reference design (August 2006)
A new 'smart antenna' reference design cuts time to market for products ranging from personal navigators to multimedia players with built-in navigation functions
Small claims for GPS module (August 2006)
Tyco Electronics has released what it reckons is the smallest GPS SMD module on the market for a very aggressive price
Lightweight GPS module expands animal research (July 2006)
A technology partnership will soon make it possible for scientists to study the behaviour of endangered species once thought too tiny to be tracked by GPS
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
AdvancedMC module synchronises with GPS clock (April 2006)
The Telum GPSTC-AMC is an AdvancedMC module that uses a GPS clock to synchronise offsite network devices with other network devices
GPS radio helps shrink module size (February 2006)
Furuno Electric is using SiGe Semiconductor's GPS radios in its navigation products
GPS module finds home in smart antenna (February 2006)
Leading European mail-order electronics supplier Conrad has developed a GPS smart antenna based on the u-blox SuperSense LEA-4H flagship module
Compact GPS module is a sensitive sort (December 2005)
Powered by u-blox' new Antaris 4 positioning engine, and just 17 x 22mm in size, the LEA-4H GPS receiver module offers SuperSense indoor GPS functionality, which enables unprecedented sensitivity
GPS module is OEM positioning system (December 2005)
The Crescent Vector is a complete OEM GPS compass and positioning system designed primarily for the marine market but also very applicable for other markets including agriculture and machine control
GPS receiver module takes CANbus onboard (December 2005)
A new module combines Tyco's high-end A1029-A GPS receiver with a CANbus interface
GPS module embeds smart antenna (December 2005)
The A1035-C is the commercial version in Tyco's smart antenna module family
Asset tracker design reduces development costs (November 2005)
Microcontroller vendor Cyan Technology has introduced a reference design for asset tracking which features a 5uA standby current
Mobile resource management drives GPS module sales (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
Tracking technology makes sense of weak GPS (June 2005)
Atmel and u-blox have codeveloped a new GPS weak-signal tracking technology, called SuperSense, supporting Atmel's Antaris GPS chipsets and GPS modules from u-blox
OEM GPS module exploits new ASIC chipset (May 2005)
The Hemisphere chipset will enable Crescent receivers to establish a new industry benchmark for GPS performance, versatility and value
Cellular and GPS come together on PC/104 board (March 2005)
The PCM-GPS is a PC/104 module that adds both GPS and cell modem support on a single card
CSR claims 50% of market (February 2005)
CSR has revealed its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter, and its unaudited financial results for the 12 months ended 31st December 2004
Compact GPS module cuts mobile power drain (September 2004)
The Lassen iQ is a new ultra-low-power miniature GPS receiver module for mobile devices
GPS radio IC located in Tyco receiver (August 2004)
The award winning SE4100 GPS radio IC has been integrated into a series of cost-effective, high-performance modules by Tyco Electronics
Slimline module embeds frugal GPS capabilities (July 2004)
A novel slimline GPS module makes it easy for volume manufacturers of consumer products to add location capability with minimal impact on device size while retaining power efficiency
Board checks out GPS module applications (July 2004)
A new GPS evaluation board provides a hardware and software development platform for embedded applications that use the GPS receiver modules from RF Solutions
Compact outline for GPS receiver module (July 2004)
The Eazix EZGPM01 GPS receiver is a compact module that can be easily embedded into consumer electronics products, telematics devices and other electronics devices to enable location-based services
The right antenna for saving lives (January 2004)
Sarantel has been awarded a contract to supply its miniature GPS antenna to high-reliability communications specialist Savox for use in its track-mate GPS module
GPS receiver gets the timing right (December 2003)
The Lassen PT module is a new-generation ultra-low-power mini GPS receiver that integrates a powerful and proven architecture to generate a 1pps timing pulse synchronised to UTC within 40ns
Multi-million-pound deal for games device (October 2003)
Plextek has finalised a multi-million-pound deal to help design and develop the very latest 'lifestyle' games console with Gametrac Europe
Easy integration for low power GPS module (August 2003)
The XE1610-OEMPVT is an autonomous 'ready-to-plug' GPS solution that can be easily integrated into customer products
MCU combines with GSM and GPS for info on the road (April 2003)
Abacus Polar is offering a complete platform for in-vehicle infomatics, using a new implementation of a cutting edge 32bit microcontroller specified for automotive applications
Evaluation for novel GPS antenna (April 2003)
A new evaluation kit allows OEM users of the DioHelix-F GPS (Global Positioning System) receiver module to characterise it within their system using a simple PC interface