Identicom adopts Radionova antenna module

An Antenova product story

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Jul 22, 2009

Antenova has announced that Connexion2 has selected Antenova's Radionova M10214 GPS RF antenna module for its Identicom i757 and i777 models.

Antenova's GPS Radionova M10214 RF antenna module is a complete GPS system solution in a compact, low-profile form factor suitable for embedded mobile device applications.

M10214 combines the SiRF GSC3LTf low-power GPS receiver IC with Antenova's high-efficiency antenna technology and all front-end components (for example, low noise amplifier, SAW filters and TCXO) in a single package, fully integrated laminate base module for optimum performance.

Radionova M10214 operates on a single 3.6V positive bias supply with low-power consumption with low-power modes available for further power savings.

M10214 is supported by SiRF's GPS software suite and uses a UART/SPI host processor interface.

The low-profile connector and optional PCB cut-out allow the small 43x9x4mm3 single package module to be vertically mounted with a low 6mm height requirement.

'The size, accuracy and reliable performance of the module coupled with the fact that it easily integrated into our existing design and form factor made it the ideal choice for adding GPS to our Identicom lone worker devices,' said Craig Swallow, chief executive of Connexion2.