SkyTraq Technology Press Release - March 28, 2011 |
SkyTraq Introduces Compact-Sized GLONASS/GPS Receiver Hsinchu, Taiwan, March 28, 2011 — SkyTraq introduces a compact 25mmx25mm, high-performance low-power GLONASS/GPS receiver. It is compatible to a popular 25mmx25mm-sized GPS receiver model, user can use it as direct drop-in replacement to upgrade their existing GPS product into a high performance GLONASS/GPS product instantly without any hardware redesign effort; just needing to use a GLONASS/GPS antenna instead. It offers a simple migration path for GPS system companies leaping ahead to offer GLONASS/GPS products.  The
new GLONASS/GPS receiver features industry-leading 29 second cold start TTFF, -145 dBm cold starting and -159 dBm
navigation sensitivity; offering best-in-class performance among GLONASS/GPS receivers available on the market. It
is capable of operating in 12 tracking channel GPS-only mode, 12 tracking channel GLONASS-only mode, and 24
tracking channel GLONASS + GPS mode. Advanced 24 channel GLONASS/GPS track engine enables continuous navigation
using signals down to -159 dBm, combining multipath detection and mitigation algorithm; it is capable of
continuous accurate navigation in difficult urban canyon and deep foliage environments. It is ideal for navigation
and tracking applications requiring high-performance GLONASS/GPS dual-satellite navigation technology.Volume delivery to customers begins in May 2011. Engineering sample, datasheet, and evaluation kits are available in now. About SkyTraq Founded in 2005, SkyTraq Technology Inc. develops high-performance chipset solution for the consumer satellite navigation market. Its initial product is GPS centric, with later products covering GPS, Galileo and GLONASS. For additional information, please visit www.skytraq.com.tw ************************************************************************ Contact For more information contact: Michael Chung Sales & Marketing VP SkyTraq Technology, Inc. +886 3 5678650 http://www.skytraq.com.tw info@skytraq.com.tw Posted 3/25/2011 |