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Vector Signal Generator Covers BeiDou

March 31, 2014 - By

The R&S SMBV100A vector signal generator can generate Galileo, GPS, and GLONASS signals for up to 24 satellites in real time. With the SMBV-K107 option, the simulator covers the BeiDou standard as well. The R&S SMBV-K101 option allows developers in the automotive and wireless communications industries to test GNSS receivers for specific effects such as obscuration and multipath propagation. If... read more

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Report Focuses on Global Military GNSS Market

March 31, 2014 - By

A new defense market report from Strategic Defence Intelligence has been released. “The Global Military GPS/GNSS Market 2013-2023 – SWOT Analysis: Market Profile“ provides readers with an exhaustive analysis of industry characteristics, determining the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats faced by the Military GPS/GNSS market. This SWOT analysis of military GPS/GNSS market is designed for industry executives and anyone looking... read more

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Trax Personal Tracker Integrates u-blox GNSS and Cellular Technologies

March 31, 2014 - By

  Swedish WTS (Wonder Technology Solutions) and u-blox have announced that WTS has launched Trax, a personal tracking device for children and pets. Based on u-blox’ GNSS smart antenna and cellular module, the tiny tracker can be located anywhere, anytime via a free Android or iPhone mobile phone app. In addition to real time tracking, Trax provides flexible geofence alerts,... read more

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Alps Electric Develops Multi-GNSS Module for Automotive Use

March 31, 2014 - By

  Alps Electric has developed the UMSZ2 Series multi-GNSS module for automotive use, providing support for multiple satellite positioning systems with a single module. Samples will be made available starting in April. The module can receive signals from multiple GNSS, allowing simultaneous reception of signals from multiple positioning systems with the single unit. It is a surface mount module with... read more

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Spirent Launches Advanced Simulator for Multi-GNSS Testing

March 31, 2014 - By

Spirent Communications, provider of testing solutions for positioning and navigations systems, has introduced the Spirent GSS9000 Multi-Frequency, Multi-GNSS RF Constellation Simulator. The GSS9000 offers a new benchmark in performance, capability and flexibility that includes the ability to simulate signals from all GNSS and regional navigation systems. The GSS9000 offers new levels of performance, enabled by a four-fold increase in RF... read more

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GNSS Future Glimpsed at Summit in Munich

March 31, 2014 - By

The Munich Satellite Navigation Summit annually gathers people involved with GNSS from around the world to report on current status and progress of the multiple systems. It is a high-level briefing of significant global importance. Of course Europe, Germany, Bavaria, and the European GNSS industry, now recognized around the world, all take the opportunity to present their capabilities and successes.... read more

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