Entered CNET Catalog:
01/20/2004
SKU: REC22
Manufacturer: Pharos Inc.
Manufacturer description
With the introduction of the iGPS-360 Global Positioning System receiver, Pharos Science & Applications, a leading provider of portable navigation and location-based services for mobile devices, has brought the power of GPS location-finding and navigation to all types of portable and handheld computing devices.
The unique modular design of the iGPS-360 receiver allows users to add GPS positioning and navigation capability via the serial, USB, CompactFlash, PCMCIA port or Bluetooth wireless connection to their notebook computer, Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC, Tablet PC or other mobile computing or telematics device.
The innovative iGPS-360 uses Pharos' integrated Global Positioning System receiver and antenna design, and SiRF/Star-II LP chipset and architecture and which tracks 12 GPS satellites simultaneously. The SiRF/Star-II LP's 12-channel tracking capability gives the Pharos GPS receiver superior performance, enabling fast GPS signal acquisition and reacquisition, and optimum response in dynamic applications such as quickly moving vehicles, as well as in harsh signal environments such as foliage and urban canyons. Combined with its ultra-compact design, WAAS capability, and its universal connectivity, the iGPS-360 presents users with a cost effective, high performance portable navigation capability for any type of mobile computing device.
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Pharos iGPS 360 Receiver Module w/ CompactFlash specifications
- General
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Product Type
GPS receiver module
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Width
2.2 in
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Depth
0.6 in
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Height
1.9 in
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Weight
1.4 oz
- Acquisition Times
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Cold acquisition times
60 sec
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Warm acquisition times
40 sec
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Hot acquisition times
5 sec
- GPS System
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Product Type
GPS receiver module
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Module Form Factor
CompactFlash
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Receiver
12 channel
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SBAS
EGNOS
, WAAS
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Update Rate
1/second
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Interface
NMEA 0183
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Antenna
Built-in
- GPS Compatibility
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Interface
3.0 V TTL
- Miscellaneous
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Included GPS accessories
CF adapter
- Environmental Parameters
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Min Operating Temperature
-4 °F
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Max Operating Temperature
167 °F