Fastrax IT530 OEM GPS module

Fastrax has introduced the IT530, an ultra low power-consuming and super-sensitive OEM GPS module in a tiny form factor.

Sensitivity is -148 dBm in acquisition, -165 dBm in navigation and power consumption is 35 mW at 3.3 V. With a form factor of 9.6 x 9.6 x 1.85 mm and a weight of 0.4 g, the module has an identical footprint to the IT430 allowing designers to use either module.

The power-saving AlwaysLocate mode prolongs battery life by intelligently controlling receiver power modes and maintaining location information. Depending on the environment and motion, the module adaptively adjusts its navigation activity to balance positioning accuracy, fix rate and power consumption (typically between 2-8 mW).

In addition, the embedded assist system reduces warm-start TTFF by up to 90% with assisting ephemeris data stored internally for up to three days. The additional server-assisted EPO file transfer extends the external A-GPS service to up to 14 days.

The embedded jammer remover fights distorting signals with active interference cancellation of 12 CW type EMI sources up to -80 dBm.

The embedded Locus logger function can store location information in the internal memory for up to 16 h at a predetermined interval, set at every 15 s as a default.