Miniature Complete GPS Receiver with Very Low Power Consumption

Fastrax recently introduced IT430, one of the first commercially available modules based on CSR's latest generation SiRFstarIV architecture and SiRFAware technology. The IT430 offers a range of new benefits that speed the inclusion of location-aware features in battery operated consumer devices.

With its new innovative SiRFAware mode the IT430 autonomously activates periodically to maintain awareness of its location at all times and consumes only 500uA average current. As a result, updated location information is available almost immediately when activated, without compromising battery life.

The IT430 features a miniature form factor of only 9.6 x 9.6 x 1.85mm, which makes it one of the smallest complete GPS modules available on the market. With the included TCXO, RTC and SAW filter, the amount of required external components is reduced to a minimum. The module supports both active and passive antennas with an input for externally generated antenna bias supply.

The Fastrax IT430 is especially well suited to battery operated devices using 1.8 V internal power regulation. The low-powered GPS module consumes only 56 mW at 1.8 V in full operation mode and only 20uA current in hibernate state.

Features

Extremely tiny form factor 9.6 x 9.6 x 1.85mm

Based on SiRFstar IV, GSD4e chip

Low power consumption: 56/68 mW @ 1.8 V

SiRFAware (uPower management mode)

Ultra high sensitive: -147 dBm (cold start), -163 dBm (tracking)

Host port configurable either UART, SPI or I2C

NMEA protocol, switchable to OSP binary

Self-assisted by client generated EE

Jammer detection and removal

SBAS/WAAS support

AGPS Support

Dedicated I2C port for external sensors

1PPS output

Applications

Digital cameras

Mobile phones

Battery powered handheld devices