Epson and Infineon, a chip developed for next-generation GPS
Epson Infineon and 12, next-generation single-chip GPS receiver "XPOSYS" its development. Assumed to be equipped with mobile devices and consumer. 3 to begin sampling in late 2009 to begin mass production in the first three quarters.
XPOSYS the next generation of GPS receiver system "A-GPS" (Assisted-GPS) device to receive. 65nm design process, the sensitivity to-165dBm to improve, it has become possible to receive high accuracy indoors and in the valley of the building. In addition, they are cut in half from the conventional power consumption.
Chip size is 2.8 × 2.9mm (width × depth), 26 square mm of printed circuit boards can be implemented. The smallest GPS on the market now more than 25 percent of chips and small. External passive components are needed for 9 points, claiming a reduction in equipment costs.
A-GPS and use a cellular phone network, taking the distance by using GPS signals from satellites, can be calculated quickly located. Meanwhile, the conventional GPS receiver, for multiple GPS receiver to calculate the signal from the satellite at the same time, took a few minutes to positioning.
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