GPS Technology Leader’s OEM Partners Incorporating Low Power Modules into Designs
Written by Navman Wireless OEM Solutions
Monday, 18 August 2008
MINIATURIZED JUPITER 32 xLP GPS MODULES FROM NAVMAN WIRELESS OEM SOLUTIONS NOW SHIPPING
Foothill Ranch, Calif. – Navman Wireless OEM Solutions, a leading designer and manufacturer of world-class global positioning system (GPS) technology, announced today that its latest low-power, small form factor Jupiter 32 xLP GPS module is now available in production quantities. Featuring the new 65nm SiRFstarIII GSC3e(f)/LPx chipset and providing up to 30% greater power savings than previous designs, the new Jupiter 32 xLP ultra-high sensitivity module is the ideal GPS solution for devices where size matters.
Delivering unparalleled accuracy and extremely fast position fixes, the Jupiter 32 xLP device integrates SiRFstarIII GSW 3.2.4 firmware code and unique Navman software features including Write-to-Flash for easy configuration storage and retrieval; Ephemeris Push for rapid satellite acquisitions and starts; and User Selectable Profiles to maximize operation in even the smallest products. Firmware features incorporate rapid time-to-first-fix in urban environments, high navigation sensitivity and stability, and quick transient condition response and jamming mitigation.
“The Jupiter 32 xLP is the ideal solution for our customers, offering near drop-in compatibility with existing designs,” said George Arnott, vice president Global OEM Solutions, Navman Wireless OEM Solutions. “Many Navman Wireless OEM partners have incorporated the ultra-highly sensitive 20-channel modules into their latest product designs. Not only is it one of the smallest, most sensitive and feature rich GPS receivers on the market, but it offers best-in-class power consumption. Key customers manufacturing battery-powered appliances have already sampled the product and are reporting significantly increased battery life.”
Compatible with its predecessor, the popular Jupiter 32 design, the Jupiter 32 xLP is an extremely small GPS receiver sporting a tiny 17.0mm x 15.0mm x 2.7mm form factor and weighing a scant 2.0 grams. Key features of the Jupiter 32 xLP include fully sealed EMI edge shielding, an ultra-high sensitivity GPS receiver with an optimized RF front-end, proprietary shaped filtering to reduce noise, multi-path mitigation for track re-centering and jammer elimination, and dynamic search control to adapt to severe environments. The Jupiter 32 xLP can be further optimized with user selectable navigation modes via a simple ASCII command that can be stored in Flash memory. These Navigation modes allow the selection of General Use, Automotive, Pedestrian and optimized Low Power modes to suit any application. For more specific requirements, additional configuration of these settings is possible.
For more information on the small form-factor, extra low power Navman Wireless Jupiter 32 xLP module, please visit www.navmanwireless.com/oem. For additional assistance or to purchase product, please contact Navman Wireless Customer Service at 949-461-7150.
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ABOUT NAVMAN WIRELESS HOLDINGS:
Based in Glenview, Ill. and privately held, Navman Wireless Holdings is a global leader in providing GPS technology based fleet tracking management solutions and value-added OEM products for diverse end-market applications. The company has the broadest, best-in-class portfolio of tracking products in the industry for small to medium sized fleets. Its lead investor is Prairie Capital Partners of Chicago, which acquired the company from Brunswick Corp. in 2007. Navman Wireless has 120 employees and maintains facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit, www.navmanwireless.com.
ABOUT NAVMAN WIRELESS OEM SOLUTIONS:
Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, CA, Navman Wireless OEM Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navman Wireless Holdings, designs, manufactures, distributes and supports GPS solutions for thousands of companies worldwide. Products include GPS engines and sensor modules, tracking devices and messaging terminals. Navman Wireless OEM Solutions provide full customer support with technical documentation and development kits for easy system integration, customization and fast-time-to market. For more information, visit, www.navmanwireless.com/oem.
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