GPS World, December 2009

DGNSS Receiver p The 9200G2 GNSS receiver provides a range of positioning techniques for system integrators original equipment manufacturers and land based contractors It can use all OmniSTAR DGNSS services including OmniSTAR VBS for sub meter level and OmniSTAR HP and XP for decimeter level positioning The OmniSTAR G2 service corrections for GLONASS is optional It can be configured to output positions with an update rate of up to 10 Hz 20 Hz is optional for use in highly dynamic environments The rugged enclosure protects against the elements With integrated display and function keypad it can be used without a computer allowing for in the field monitoring configuring and measuring Includes field upgradeable software OmniSTAR www omnistar nl RF Front End Module q The Rakon GRM8562 is a complete miniature RF front end that includes a high dynamic range lownoise amplifier LNA and Surface Accoustic Wave SAW filter giving excellent performance on passive antennas The module includes a TCXO and translates L1 band signals to a filtered 4 MHz intermediate frequency IF which is converted to a 2 bit data format for connection to the base band The GRM8652 offers a range of streaming data output options making it suitable for software GNSS applications The module is in a 6 82 16 millimeter SMD package and has a cascaded noise figure of 18 dB It can be used in Galileo and general GPS products reducing bill of materials and development costs Rakon www rakon com www gpsworld com December 2009 GPS World 35 More products with links to manufacturers www gpsworld com M G GNSS DESIGN TEST Multi GNSS Simulator u The GSS6700 multi GNSS simulator has been developed for R D integration and verification testing of devices that use commercial GPS SBAS GLONASS and or Galileo signals It provides 12 channels of one two or three GNSS constellations in a single chassis and is easily upgradeable in the field to add constellations and software capability To accommodate a variety of test requirements the GSS6700 is available with either comprehensive scenario generation capability or scenario replay only In addition to the GSS6700 the GSS6300 Multi GNSS signal generator is available for highvolume production testing for devices that use commercial GPS SBAS GLONASS and Galileo receivers All Spirent equipment is manufactured in an ISO certified facility that ensures high quality accuracy fidelity and reliability with comprehensive customer support Spirent Federal Systems www spirentfederal com Spirent Communications www spirent com Compact Receiver Modules u The SG and SR series of GPS modules can be easily applied and blend high performance low power and cost effectiveness into a single compact SMD package The modules SiRFstar III low power chipset minimizes power consumption and provides exceptional sensitivity even in dense foliage and urban canyons The receivers feature an on board LNA and SAW filter as well as an integrated antenna SR version or external antenna SG version which further lowers cost and reduces complexity No other RF components are needed and the modules standard NMEA data output makes them easy to integrate even by engineers without previous RF or GPS experience Linx Technologies www linxtechnologies com More products with links to manufacturers www gpsworld com products