Navman Wireless Releases Jupiter4 GPS Module for OEM Applications

January 8, 2010

Navman Wireless OEM Solutions has announced its new Jupiter4 GPS module for OEM (original equipment manufacture) applications. Building upon the SiRFstarIV architecture’s high-performance and micro-power capabilities, the Jupiter4 incorporates innovations such as SiRFaware, SiRFInstantFix, and Active Jammer Removal.

The Jupiter4 can navigate to -160dBm and track to -163dBm, providing higher coverage, accuracy and availability. This next-generation Jupiter4 module consumes 8mW in 1-Hz TricklePower mode, and can maintain hot-start conditions continuously in SiRFaware mode while drawing as little as 50-500μA, Navman said.

Available in both ROM and Flash versions, the Jupiter 4 offers A-GPS support and can operate from 1.8V or 3.3V power supply.

Even if a device has been turned off for a length of time, the Jupiter4 incorporates advanced power management techniques while maintaining the ability to offer true hot start performance, the company said.

The Jupiter4 supports a full range of satellite-based augmentation systems, including WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN. The GPS module combines the SiRFstarIV GSD4e GPS engine, TCXO, LDO, SAW filter, RTC, and Flash (not required on ROM-based designs). The J4-30 version will be pin for pin compatible with existing popular J30xLP and J3-30 variants.

First samples are available in January. Production quantities are scheduled for the second quarter of 2010.