Fastrax Announces UC322 and IT321 GPS Receiver Modules

Fastrax Ltd., introduced its new GPS Receiver modules: Fastrax UC322, an OEM GPS Receiver for Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) and Fastrax IT321 Ultra-Compact 20-Channel Receiver. The new Fastrax UC322 and Fastrax IT321 receivers are available as samples at the end of February 2008 and will be in mass production at the end of March 2008.

Fastrax UC322 - OEM GPS Receiver Module For Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs)

The new Fastrax UC322 GPS receiver module is based on a new concept and includes a unique integrated chip antenna that provides optimal performance and sensitivity. With its cost-effective surface mount technology and ROM based firmware, the module is ideally suited for high-volume consumer devices.

Fastrax UC322 GPS Receiver Module

UC322 GPS is an OEM GPS receiver module, which uses the state of the art SiRF single chip receiver GSC3LT with high navigation sensitivity (-159dBm). The UC322 receiver provides low power consumption (90mW) and very fast TTFF together with weak signal acquisition and tracking capability to meet even the most demanding performance expectations.

Key Features of Fastrax UC322

• Optimizied for high volume Personal Navigation Devices (PND’s)
• SiRF GSC3LT chipset
• Enables very thin end applications
• 20 channels
• Sensitivity -159 dBm (tracking)
• Power consumption: 90 mW @ 3.3V
• ROM firmware
• Operating temp: -30 C  to +85 C
• Size 10.4 x 30.0 x 2.9mm

The Fastrax UC322 with on-board chip antenna enables very slim design of Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs). While a standard solution with a patch antenna typically requires a thickness of 20 mm, the Fastrax UC322 cuts the size by up to two thirds by enabling a thickness of just 5 mm.

The Fastrax UC322 features an innovative embedded antenna design that does not necessitate a separate large antenna ground plane, as the end device’s printed circuit board functions as part of the antenna. The convenient SMT mounting requires no cable assembly, connectors or manual soldering, which reduces the manufacturing and bill of material costs of the completed end product. The receiver has an extremely thin form factor, with external dimensions of only 30.0 x 10.4 x 2.9 mm.

Fastrax IT321 - Ultra-Compact 20-Channel Receiver

The Fastrax IT321 GPS receiver module is designed for demanding navigation applications such as car navigators, asset tracking devices, sports accessories and handheld battery operating devices like mobile phones, PDA’s and PND’s. The receivers have very high sensitivity (-159dBm) and very fast time to first fix and re-acquisition. This GPS receiver modules is designed for devices that require a combination of small size (form factor of Fastrax IT321: 10.4 x 14.0 x 2.6 mm), low power consumption, and state-of-the-art navigation performance.

Fastrax IT321 GPS Receiver Module

Fastrax IT321 Key Features:

• SiRFstarIII chip set
• 20 channels
• Very Low Power Consumption: 90mW@3,3V
• Ultra high sensitivity: -159dBm (navigating)
• ROM based firmware
• Very small form factor: 10.4 x 14.0 x 2.3 mm

Key features of the Fastrax IT321 encompass a SiRFstarIII LT chipset with ROM based firmware. The receiver is a complete OEM GPS receiver including a TCXO oscillator, Real Time Clock (RTC) and Low Noise Amplifier (LNA).

More info: UC322 and IT321 GPS Receiver Modules - Fastrax