03.07.2009

Fastrax Releases IT350 GPS Receiver Module as Drop-in Replacement for U-BLOX LEA4 and LEA5

Fastrax, available through GLYN High-Tech Distribution, is announcing the release of its IT350 GPS receiver module which is a drop-in replacement for U-BLOX LEA4 and LEA5.  IT350 is pin-compatible and has same form factor to LEA4 and LEA5.

Compared to LEA4, the IT350 has ultra low power consumption of only 75mW (vs. 120mW), fast cold start due to very high acquisition sensitivity of -143 dBm (vs. -142dBm), uses the latest technology SiRFstarIII chip GSC3f/LPx (vs. previous generation Atmel chipset in LEA4), and lower price than LEA4.

The IT350 has the following additional features:
• Size 22.4 x 17.0 x 2.3mm (equals LEA4/5, height 3.0mm)
• Uses SiRF GSC3f/LPx with embedded 4Mbit flash
• Antenna bias short detection (disables bias if low)
• Antenna bias supervisor (OK, SHORT, OPEN)
• 75mW power consumption
• Main supply VCC @ +3.0... +3.6V
• Backup supply V_BCKP @ +1.5V... +3.6V

For more information on Fastrax IT350 GPS receiver module, please send us an email at sales@glyn.com.au