Swiss fabless semiconductor company, Xemics SA, and Taiwanese wireless product developer, Racewood Technology, have announced the release of a high-performance, low-cost chipset.
The GPS receiver features a power consumption of only 50mW in tracking mode as opposed to the usual 100 to 200mW for a receiver with a similar level of performance. This significant power saving is targeted at power-sensitive mobile information devices such as laptops, PDAs, digital cameras, and even wristwatches. As a result of this low power consumption, the GPS receiver provides accurate location, speed and timing information to users over an extended period of time, without the need of additional batteries.
Another key advantage is the small size of the receiver. It comes in a form factor that matches portable device requirements and can easily be integrated into existing systems. The receiver includes the necessary resources to provide time, position, speed, and other relevant navigation data through a simple interface.
Manufacture of the receiver by Racewood is based on a Xemics design using Xemics' XE1610 GPS chipset. This technology allows high-volume manufacturers of consumer products to add GPS location capability with minimal impact on device size or battery life. Xemics' chipset implementation is extremely compact. The baseband chip is packed in a 16-pin SO. The high level of integration translates to lower component count and enables a tiny footprint. This facilitates the integration of GPS functionality into a variety of mobile devices without adversely affecting product form factor and size.
Swiss fabless semiconductor company, Xemics SA, and Taiwanese wireless product developer, Racewood Technology, have announced the release of a high-performance, low-cost chipset.
