Thalwil, Switzerland — GPS receiver modules NEO-5D and NEO-5G from u-blox operate at 1.8 V and are specifically designed for battery powered navigation and tracking devices. They claim to be the first modules to operate at 1.8 V, which reduces power by 40 percent or more compared to its predecessors and enables a high level of performance with the lowest possible power consumption.
Based on the company's u-blox 5 positioning engine, the modules come in a miniature 12 x 16 x 2.4 mm package and boast SuperSense® acquisition and tracking sensitivity of -160 dBm. A ROM-based architecture does not require a costly external Flash EPROM, making the modules ideal for high-volume consumer products.
While NEO-5D is optimized for low cost thanks to its crystal-based
design, NEO-5Q offers KickStart, a fast weak-signal acquisition technology that boosts acquisition performance and ensures quick positioning regardless of signal positions and antenna size.
Like all of the company's modules, the NEO-5D and NEO-5G support its AssistNow, the freely available service that enhances the
time-to-first-fix to 1 second.
For further information visit www.u-blox.com.
