GPS World, February 2016
WATCH MARKET OEM 2 A ntenova Ltd has released Antenova Modules Add GNSS to Wearables two new modules for GPS and GNSS Both provide an easy drop in receiver solution a way to add a location capability to very small consumer devices The two modules are similar both measuring 90 x 90 x 18 millimeters with low current consumption making them suitable for smartwatches navigation devices OBD II modules asset tracking personal safety sports cameras and equipment They are based on a MediaTek processor The M10578 A2 module operates with GPS with a 1 5 Hz update rate and the M10578 A3 operates with GPS GLONASS BeiDou and Galileo with a 1 10 Hz update rate Antenova has added two features to enhance performance of the modules An internal self generated orbit prediction uses two GNSS systems simultaneously to give a faster time to fix and a second high quality low noise amplifier LNA boosts low powered satellite signals The M10578 modules are the latest in Antenovas Radionova series of ful ly optimized RF modules for wireless M2M and embedded devices Both modules are pin compatible offering easy integration and upgrade from GPS to GNSS for the antenna function Antenova offers the small Sinica SR4G008 GNSS antenna The modules are built on highgrade FR4 substrates with a high density multi layered design that places the critical RF functions in the best position for location finding and performance the company said Architecture of the M10578 top side Performance in real time FEBRUARY 2016 WWW GPSWORLD COM GPS WORLD 17
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