What is GPS?
| Acronym for Global Positioning System. A series of 24 geosynchronous satellites that continuously transmit their position. Used in personal tracking, navigation and automatic vehicle location technologies. GPS was developed and is operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD). Inherent errors implemented by the U.S. DoD create inaccuracies of more than 100m. Europe is building its own civilian-run positioning system, called Galileo. Its network of 30 satellites should be fully operational in 2010. |
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| 2006-08-18 | Web interface adds usability to GPS-sync receiver Satellite time-sync receiver maker Symmetricom Inc. now offers an HTML Web interface for its existing XLi/XLi SAASM GPS-synchronized time and frequency receivers. |
| 2007-12-04 | Universal GPS, Galileo RFIC comes in tested die Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX2769E/W, claimed to be the industry's first universal GNSS receiver for GPS, WAAS, Egnos, Galileo and Glonass navigation satellite systems in a single tested die. |
| 2007-07-30 | U.S., E.U. agree on common GPS-Galileo signal design The U.S. and the EU have agreed to adopt a common civil signal design for their respective satellite navigation systems. |
| 2008-06-30 | u-blox tool adds GPS to handheld apps u-blox has launched a miniature GPS module designed for high-volume, mass-market applications that require fast, accurate positioning at a low cost. |
| 2003-05-09 | u-blox GPS receiver performs accurate navigation u-blox AG has launched the SBR-LS sensor-based GPS receiver that features a dead reckoning algorithm for accurate navigation. |
| 2009-06-11 | u-blox gets China handsets GPS-enabled China mobile phone solutions provider Gionee Communications has selected u-blox's GPS receiver chip for their new series of GPS-enabled feature phones. |
| 2014-02-19 | u-blox antenna module prompts quick GPS/QZSS solution The GPS/QZSS antenna module from u-blox integrates dual SAW filters, and targets security device applications. |
| 2008-10-24 | Two firms tie up to integrate GPS in hybrid cars In-car systems that prevent drivers from possible road risks like taking a curve too fast have been created in a concerted effort between STMicroelectronics and Navteq. |
| 2008-08-05 | Tuner IP cuts costs, minimizes risks for GPS developers MIPS's silicon-proven GPS RF tuner IP integrates low-noise RF front-end for GPS receivers, enabling embedded system designers to reduce costs and time-to-market for next-generation GPS devices. |
| 2002-03-18 | Trimple GPS module capable of 40h of continuous operation The company has announced the availability of its Lassen SQ mini GPS receiver module for mobile devices. |
| 2004-04-30 | Trimble, u-Nav Microelectronics to develop GPS chipsets Trimble and u-Nav Microelectronics Corp. have forged an alliance to jointly develop and market integrated GPS chipsets and software solutions. |
| 2008-05-29 | Trimble upgrades surface mount GPS receiver Trimble has introduced the Copernicus II GPS receiver, a thumbnail-sized, surface-mount, high sensitivity module that features major advancements in signal tracking. |
| 2007-03-16 | Tool lets blind 'see' with talking GPS Sendero Group LLC rolled out a developer's kit to power a GPS device for the blind. |
| 2010-02-12 | Tiny GPS module integrates LNA, SAW filters The BGM781N11 GPS receive front-end module integrates one GPS LNA and two SAW filters with high ESD ruggedness in a tiny leadless TSNP11-2 package. |
| 2008-09-08 | Timing module tracks GPS signals NDK has introduced its NCR-46 embedded timing module with an integrated GPS receiver that will automatically track and receive signals from GPS satellites and deliver a highly precise 1pps output aligned UTC. |
| 2002-08-12 | Tight-stability OCXOs timed for GPS systems M-Tron Ind. Inc. has entered the OCXO market with five new families of ultrastable, tight-stability single- and double-oven OCXOs for designers of GPS timing systems. |
| 2005-11-25 | TI's single chip A-GPS solution delivers low BoM, small size Texas Instruments introduced what it touts as the industry's first single-chip assisted global positioning system (A-GPS) solution in 90nm process technology for mobile phones. |
| 2007-03-29 | TI makes GPS affordable in mobile phones TI's single-chip NaviLink 5.0 solution makes GPS affordable to accelerate adoption in mobile phones. |
| 2008-04-02 | TI loads A-GPS, Bluetooth, ULP, FM on one chip TI is launching at week's CTIA wireless conference the NaviLink 6.0, said to be the first chip to integrate A-GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 and ULP, as well as FM capability. |
| 2007-05-16 | Testing GPS functions of mobile phones Development and conformance test requirements for A-GPS-based cellphones, time-to-market pressures and the need for field trials have compelled OEMs to perform in-field testing of cellphones. |
| 2007-01-16 | Test platform supports entire A-GPS devt cycle Aeroflex's new testing solution supports the development lifecycle of A-GPS devices from initial R&D through conformance test. |
| 2008-03-18 | Test platform fully supports W-CMDA A-GPS conformance testing Aeroflex has announced that the Aeroflex 6401 AIME A-GPS is the only test platform available that supports the industry-standard TTCN A-GPS protocol test cases as well as the Minimum Performance tests and the OMA SUPL V1.0 conformance tests. |
| 2006-11-07 | Temex launches RF SAW filter for GPS receivers Temex has announced the launch of a new RF SAW filter for GPS receivers particularly suited for marine navigation, automotive and recreational applications. |
| 2009-08-21 | Switch with backlit illumination suits GPS apps C&K Components has launched a four-way switch designed specifically for GPS. |
| 2003-07-01 | STMicro memory chip suits cellphones, GPS receivers STMicro has expanded its M29 family of industry standard 3V Flash memories with the release of a 64Mb device. |
| 2002-05-02 | Startup's service to meld optics, GPS time stamp Time stamp references from global-positioning system satellites will create accurate time slices for the "fractional lambda switching" service of optical startup Synchrodyne Networks Inc., the company said in its initial description of the service Monday (April 29) at the IEEE International Conference on Communications. |
| 2012-04-18 | ST's diplexer improves smartphone GPS The DIP1524 is an antenna-sharing IC that claims to deliver high signal strength to several RF receivers simultaneously. |
| 2004-10-27 | ST embeds radio section in digital single-chip GPS receiver ST has developed a single-chip GPS for active antenna systems featuring the complete RF function, GPS base-band, an ARM7TDMI processor and peripherals. |
| 2004-12-16 | Space-based GPS lowers costs Developing a satellite may be expensive, but integrating a GPS receiver may trim down costs. |
| 2008-03-31 | South Korea police wants GPS on all phones Due to recent criminal events, the South Korea National Police Agency announced plans to install GPS on all cellphones nationwide while introducing RFID tags. |
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