GPS: Fastrax iTrax300 OEM GPS receiver

This new GPS receiver will bring us the features also in car navigation systems.

The iTrax300 from Fastrax is based on the superb SiRFstarIII GSC3 and GSC3-LP chipsets. This OEM GPS receiver module targets both industrial navigation systems as well as consumer products such as PDAs, in-car GPS systems, sports accessories, and cellphones. The iTrax300 is diminutive in size, offering fantastic performance even under the most severe of environments. The user has more control over its power management system, making it one of the lowest power consuming, complete 20-channel OEM GPS receivers available currently. More features after the jump.

• iTrax Multiplatform compatible
• SiRFstarIII chipsets (GSC3 and GSC3-LP)
• Tiny form factor – 16.2 mm x 18.8 mm x 2.3 mm
• Low power consumption: 170mW @ 3.0V (GSC3)
• Ultra-High Sensitivity –157 dBm (Tracking)
• NMEA & SiRF binary protocols
• Two serial ports
• 1PPS output
• GPIO available for custom purposes
• WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS support

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Source: Ubergizmo

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