ACTE launch new brand of GPS modules based on MediaTek single chip solutions

BASINGSTOKE, U.K. - July 15, 2013 - PRLog -- ACTE POXA modules have an initial brand launch of 11 generic versions covering the key commercial GNSS networks. Versions of modules include GPS (United States), GLONASS (Russian) and BeiDou (Chinese) networks with several modules also Galileo (European) ready. Regional improvements to positional accuracies can also be calculated by POXA modules using the various Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) in operation.

The ACTE POXA receiver modules are based upon MediaTek Global Navigation Satellite Solutions (GNSS) single chip solutions. These provide ultra high tracking / navigation of up to -165dBm. Up to 99 acquisition and 33 tracking channels are available for navigation fixes which allows for single GNSS or combined GNSS navigation solutions being available.

Impressive current consumption and low power modes are available such as 1PPS tracking at just 15mA at 3.3V. For instances where time to first fix (TTFF) is critical, POXA modules offer a 7 or 14 day Assisted GPS (AGPS) web service, downloadable via GPRS, LAN or WLAN.

With a UART interface and castellated edge SMD package, POXA receiver modules are easy to interface, control and lay onto a board. They operate via industry standard NMEA or binary protocols and allow integration for many navigation and timing applications – the latter with a 1 second output accurate to 10nS. For data logging applications, receivers have on-chip memory allowing for up to 32 hours navigation data to be stored. Products are CE, FCC and RoHS compliant.

POXA modules are perfect for system designers wanting to integrate GNSS functionality without worrying about antenna tuning and circuit design. POXA modules are available either as standalone receiver with UART or USB interface or complete with on board antenna.

David Taylor, PR Manager of ACTE U.K comments “We welcome POXA modules into our range as they allow us to maintain a class leading line up of GPS receivers with UART interface whilst offering compatibility with GLONASS and other GNSS modules as they become more widely accepted into wireless M2M and telemetry applications. Based on the proven MediaTek reference designs and optimised by our R+D partners in Scandinavia and China, POXA modules from ACTE give customers access to a range of devices and M2M design capability that offer a “best of breed” technical and commercial advantage”.

The ACTE launch and rollout of POXA GPS modules is available across the ACTE group of companies which cover Denmark, Finland, Germany, Norway, Poland, Sweden as well as the U.K.

For more information, please contact David Taylor at ACTE U.K on +44 1256 845888 or visit www.acte-uk.com