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GCX3 GNSS integrated receiver. Photo source: Sokkia.Livermore, California-based Sokkia has introduced the latest addition to its GCX line of GNSS integrated receivers — the GCX3 — featuring advanced constellation tracking, open format software compatibility, and longer range base-to-rover communication.
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SMS-101 System Matrix Switch Distribution Amplifier. Photo source: Orca Technologies. Orca Technologies, a manufacturer of high-precision time and frequency products based in San Clemente, California, announces the release of its System Matrix Switch (SMS-101) unit designed to provide GNSS signal distribution via a sophisticated switch matrix amplifier system.
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NovaTel’s 7.200 firmware for its next generation of receivers including the OEM729 Multi-Frequency GNSS Receiver.NovAtel Inc. recently announced the release of the 7.200 firmware for its next generation of receivers, the OEM729, OEM719 and OEM7700, and with the release introduced new positioning functionality including the Interference Toolkit. The 7.200 software interface is backwards compatible with the OEM6 family software with the addition of the following key features:
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Rueil-Malmaison, France-based SBG Systems announces the Ekinox 2 Series, a new generation of the company’s advanced and compact inertial navigation systems.
With new accelerometers and gyroscopes, Ekinox 2’s attitude accuracy has been enhanced by a factor of two while improving resistance to vibrations and integrating the BeiDou constellation, according to the company.
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Loradd++ /Corce eLoran/Chayka receiver module. Photo: reelektronika.Designed to deliver a breakthrough in size reduction and lower power needs, reelektronika announces the development of a new series of integrated eLoran/Chayka/GNSS receivers based on the Loradd++ core which extends the range of currently produced receivers.
The need to significantly reduce the size and power consumption of receivers was the main driver of this development, according to Reeuwijk, Netherlands-based Reelektronika. Low power and small size are among the prerequisites for developing wearable instruments.
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UBX?M8230?CT super low power GNSS receiver chip. Photo source: u-blox.Thalwil, Switzerland–based u-blox will showcase new products — including a super low power GNSS receiver chip for wearable applications — at Embedded World, held in Nuremberg, Germany, on March 14-16, 2017.
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A326 Rugged Smart Antenna. Photo source: Hemisphere GNSS, Inc.Today, at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Hemisphere GNSS, Inc. showed off its new A326 Rugged Smart Antenna.
Purpose-built for harsh machine control environments, the GNSS antenna adds another system component and allows heavy equipment manufacturers to deliver their own machine control and guidance solutions to their customers.
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IronOne Rugged Display & Computer. Photo source: Hemisphere GNSS, Inc.Scottsdale, Arizona-based Hemisphere GNSS, Inc. introduced its IronOne Rugged Display & Computer for machine control applications at this week’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Purpose-built for harsh machine control environments, IronOne meets IP67-standard certification and uses an 8” sunlight-readable LCD display. IronOne adds another system component and empowers heavy equipment manufacturers to deliver their own machine control and guidance solutions to their customers.
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Titan X1 Multi-GNSS module with Patch Antenna. Photo Source: GlobalTop Technology, Inc.GlobalTop Technology, Inc., based in Tainan, Taiwan, just released the Titan X1 Multi-GNSS module with Patch Antenna.
The module features an ultra-compact size, and is especially designed for applications where a small foot-print, ease-of-integration and flexible interface options are essential.
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GSM/GNSS click from MikroElektronika. The GSM/GNSS click from MikroElektronika (Zemun, Belgrade) combines GPS/GLONASS location tracking with Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) module capability for mobile communication. The applications for this new click board include asset tracking for navigation devices based on GPS and GLONASS, road navigation devices, public transport, and wearable devices.
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UBX-M8230-CT GNSS receiver chip. Photo source: u-blox. Thalwil, Switzerland-based u-blox has announced the launch of its new UBX-M8230-CT GNSS receiver chip, designed to offer a unique balance of performance and ultra-low power use.
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LabSat 3 Wideband. Photo source: LabSat LabSat announced the launch of the new LabSat 3 Wideband, which can record multiple signals from different constellations, simultaneously, and the company also is developing an updated version of its SatGen software.
The LabSat 3 Wideband can record GPS L1, L2 and L5 at the same time as GLONASS G1 and G2, and BeiDou B1 and B2. The company describes the lightweight unit as its most powerful to date, yet the small, easy-to-use LabSat 3 Wideband retains the one-touch recording and playback of files.
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Emlid, based in Hong Kong, has introduced the Reach RS, a rugged, battery-powered real-time kinematic (RTK) GNSS receiver. The Reach RS enables centimeter-accurate positioning for survey, mapping, agriculture and drones, and is designed to provide an economical solution, according to the company.
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