Telit launches standalone A-GPS modules

BANGALORE, INDIA: Telit Wireless Solutions, machine-to-machine (M2M) technology provider, launched SE868 and SL868 — two 48-channel standalone A-GPS modules for Telit GSM/GPRS modules.

With a footprint of 11 x 11 mm, the SE868 is the smallest module in the Telit portfolio, due to QFN (quad-flat no-leads) packaging, suitable for medium and high volume applications, says the company in a release.

The SL868 features LCC packaging and will be suitable for low volume applications that require manual soldering or reworking, adds the company.

In contrast to host-based GPS modules, the standalone modules work independently from a GSM module or application microprocessor.

The modules support Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS) like WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN. They are equipped with an internal software engine, able to locally predict the ephemeris for three days in advance starting from ephemeris data collected by satellites.The modules use flash memory to store A-GPS data, making them independent from external aid. Additionally, flash based GPS modules can be software upgraded.

“Telit’s SE868 and SL868 coupled with a Telit GSM/GPRS module represent the ideal wireless plus GPS solution in terms of total cost effectiveness and time-to-market readiness”, says Dominikus Hierl, CMO, Telit Wireless Solutions. “With their ultra-compact design the modules are perfect for m2m combined applications and mobile/tracking data devices.”