Atlantik Elektronik presents First SiRFstarIV Modules
Fast Fix and High Availability with SiRFawareTM on A2100 GPS Module
Planegg, February 8, 2010
Atlantik Elektronik GmbH presents the new GPS-Module based on SiRFstarIV technology.
The A2100 GPS receiver module is built around the new GSD4e chip with sophisticated firmware. The special SiRFawareTM technology allows the module to be in a state of readiness at all times thereby enabling rapid navigation for long periods.
SiRFawareTM technology is one of the highlights of the new A2100 module. It will monitor and maintain precise time, internal frequencies and satellite orbit information, all at an extremely low current draw down to 500mA.
"Thus the A2100 will be able to respond to a position request within seconds" said Ottmar Flach CEO, Atlantik Elektronik GmbH. "Continuously reporting a fix in Advanced Trickle power mode can be achieved with a current draw of less than 6.5mA. Combining that outstanding tracking sensitivity of -163dBm and a autonomous acquisition sensitivity of -148dBm, the module is ideally suited for all GPS applications requiring low power consumption in harsh environmental conditions."
In addition, the new GSD4e chip on the module supports detection and removal of up to 8 in-band jammers and allows the use of satellite-based augmentation systems.
"SiRFInstantFixTM, an extended ephemeris solution, combined with SiRFawareTM help for further reduce power consumption", said Ottmar Flach.
The module itself is offered in a 3.3V and a 1.8V variant, both flash versions allowing firmware upgrades with the 3.3V version being compatible to the popular A1084-B. The A2100 is designed to support additional sensor interfaces as well as communication via UART, SPI or I2C.
Samples and evaluation boards are available and will be presented at the Atlantik Elektronik exhibition booth, hall 12.0, booth 443, at the embedded world trade fair in Nuremberg.
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