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  • U-blox integrated antenna GNSS receiver eases embedded designs

    U-blox integrated antenna GNSS receiver eases embedded designs

    U-blox is introducing a new module designed to speed time to market for system developers of GNSS applications who have limited experience in RF and antenna design.

    The SAM-M8Q GNSS receiver with integrated antenna is housed in a tiny 15.5 by 15.5 by 6.3 millimeter package. It can be easily embedded in small devices that require location information, such as asset tracking and telematics systems, and generic automotive after-market applications, u-blox said.

    By using the latest u-blox M8 multi-GNSS receiver technology, the module is able to offer simultaneous reception of GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo satellite signals.

    Ultra-compact SAM-M8Q module.
    Ultra-compact SAM-M8Q module.

    The combination of an integrated wide-band antenna along with the module’s SAW filter and low-noise amplifier (LNA)architecture ensures that the SAM-M8Q receiver delivers robust performance in the presence of high frequency signals from other electronic equipment, such as cellular modems, which can cause interference.

    “The SAM-M8Q is intended for customers who don’t have much experience in RF and antenna design,” said Kim Kaisti, Director, Product Management, Product Center Positioning. He added, “It is aimed at applications that require an embedded antenna and where the surface mount package allows for easier assembly and installation in the end-equipment.”

    Samples of the SAM-M8Q will be available in mid-January 2017. The modules will be in full production in mid-February 2017.

     

  • OriginGPS Releases Receiver with Integrated Antenna

     

    OriginGPS is making available the first samples of its OriginGPS 1410 GPS receiver. The OriginGPS 1410 is 10 x 10 millimeters in size and has an active integrated antenna. The ORG1410 is a complete GPS System–in–Package (SiP), which allows high-volume, cost-sensitive applications to achieve high levels of integration and sensitivity, combined with low power consumption and an ultra-compact footprint, OriginGPS said.

    OriginGPS is able to offer the first samples and development kits for this benchmark product through its representatives across the world. These representatives support customers with design support and manufacturing services that will allow customers to push their products’ GPS capabilities to new levels of performance and functionality, OriginGPS said.

    The integration of a SiRFstarIV GPS processor enables the ORG1410 to operate in challenging GPS environments, such as tracking indoors or when the end-user is on the move. This high level of GPS performance is achieved by using GPS firmware that can detect changes in context, temperature, and satellite signals, and opportunistically update its internal parameters that enable the ORG1410 to deliver near-continuous navigation, the company said.

    Within its 10 x 10 millimeter package, the ORG1410 integrates an active antenna; RF shield; TCXO and RTC crystal; LNA and SAW filters; and UART, SPI or I2C host interfaces, while achieving ultra-low power consumption of less than 15mW and a fast position fix of under 1 second and sensitivity of –163dBm.

    A limited number of ORG1410 samples, in addition to development kits for leadcustomers, are available immediately.