Distribution extended

Richardson Electronics has signed an extended worldwide distribution partnership with Tyco Electronics, including CoEv Magnetics, Transpower Technologies and Raychem Circuit Protection.

Under the agreement, Richardson will have global distribution rights for Tyco's latest A1029-A and A1029-B GPS receiver modules.

With the addition of Tyco's latest GPS receiver modules to Richardson's product range, users can select from an expanded range of components. The modules will complement Richardson's existing range of integrated circuits and provide its users with engineered solutions or assemblies.

The A1029-A is the first representative of a new generation of GPS receivers. The module combines the strength of two integrated circuits: the ST Microelectronics STA2051 GPS base-band chip with embedded ARM processor, RAM and flash coupled to the low-power and small-sized SiGe SE4100L GPS RF downconverter.

It offers NMEA support, an accurate 1 PPS signal synchronised to the UTC, and is prepared to support WAAS/EGNOS to provide even higher position accuracy.

The A1029-B Plug-in module, designed for plug-in to motherboards, is durable under unexpected vibrations and jarring and provides an antenna connection via cable and a standard SMA connector.