GPS receiver combines RF and antenna modules

TDC's Antenova M10214 can track up to 20 satellites simultaneously and maintain a fix at speeds of more than 500m/s

TDC's latest GPS receiver is the world's first to combine RF and antenna modules on a single laminate base. The Antenova M10214 combines a SiRFStarIII-based GPS radio with closely coupled balanced antenna technology, creating a fully functioned receiver in a miniature 43 x 9 x 4mm package. Suitable for both L1-band GPS and assisted-GPS positioning systems, the module can track up to 20 satellites simultaneously and maintain a fix at speeds of more than 500m/s.
Time to first fix is less than 38s from a cold start, better than 35s from a warm start and hot acquisition time is under 2s.

This Flash ROM-based solution is supported by SiRF stand-alone software and has a built-in NMEA output for ready integration into products.

It operates from a single 3.6V supply, requiring only 45mA during acquisition and battery life is extended through a range of low-power modes down to 13uA in standby.

Frugal power consumption makes it an suitable drop-in solution for applications including PDAs, mobile phones and portable navigation devices.

Design-in to multifunction devices is facilitated by built-in filtering, which allows co-existence with GSM, CDMA/WCDMA, wireless LAN and Bluetooth signals.

The M10214 operates over the extended -25 to +85C temperature range, with a maximum altitude of 18km and accelerations up to 5G.

A development kit is available from TDC to accelerate design-in and reduce time to market.

It comprises an evaluation board and USB cable, together with two GPS modules, comprehensive data, application and design guides.