What's New
Leadtek 20 Channel Low
Power Mini GPS module
Leadtek has released the LR9101 miniature GPS module, which is a high sensitivity, low power and extremely compact Surface Mount Device (SMD). This 20-channel global positioning system (GPS) receiver is designed for a broad spectrum of embedded applications and is based on the fast and deep signal search capabilities of the latest SiRFstarIII architecture. The LR9101 supports both standard NMEA-0183 and SiRF Binary protocols.
The LR9101 has a built-in high gain amplifier and bandpass filter which enable the use of low-cost passive antennae. It is packaged in a highly compact module of only 15 x 14 x 2.8mm to allow quick and easy integration into a wide range of applications such as PDAs, handheld radios, car and marine navigation, fleet management and asset tracking. The LR9101 features cold, warm and hot start times of 42, 38 and 1 seconds, respectively, and a signal reacquisition time of 0.1 seconds. The module is fully shielded for optimum performance in noisy environments and comes in an RoHS-compliant package.
Leadtek also offers a complete evaluation system with Windows-based software to speed product development.
Please contact Caelera Pty Ltd for more information on this and other Leadtek GPS products.
Novatel Wireless 3G HSDPA ExpressCard
Caelera Pty Ltd has announced the Australian availability of the Novatel Wireless MerlinTM XU870 ExpressCard. Designed to operate on worldwide 3G HSDPA networks, the Merlin XU870 was the first commercially available HSDPA ExpressCard. Initial shipments have been made to leading carriers in several countries, including Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal and New Zealand.
Commenting on the release of the Merlin XU870: "We continue to move aggressively to meet our customers' evolving needs and are demonstrating our leadership position as the only mobile broadband solutions leader with commercial WWAN ExpressCard products on the market," said Rob Hadley, senior vice president of worldwide sales and marketing of Novatel Wireless. "With the introduction of the Merlin XU870 ExpressCard, we now have ExpressCards for both EV-DO and HSDPA networks, serving a fast-growing and unserved market of laptop models that incorporate only ExpressCard slots or both PCMCIA and ExpressCard slots. Our leadership in ExpressCards is further evidence of our commitment to broadening our product line, developing multiple revenue streams and leading the market in innovation."
The Merlin XU870 ExpressCard fits both 34 and 54 size slots and is a tri-band HSDPA/UMTS and quad-band EDGE/GPRS product that allows for worldwide roaming between HSDPA networks. The Merlin XU870 ExpressCard has been initially configured for 3.6 Mbps data speeds and when mobile operators start providing 7.2 Mbps service, a software utility will be used to upgrade the card and boost its speed to 7.2 Mbps. The Merlin XU870 ExpressCard allows new notebook platforms, with the ExpressCard slot, to take advantage of its’ performance and scalability for wireless broadband connectivity. Novatel Wireless also offers an adapter, which enables the card to be used in existing PC Card slots as well as ExpressCard slots, guaranteeing future upgradability.
The Merlin XU870 meets all major international standards including CE, FCC and Australian A-Tick. Novatel Wireless, Inc. is a leader in the design and development of innovative wireless broadband access solutions based on 3G WCDMA (HSDPA & UMTS), CDMA and GSM technologies. The company’s headquarters are in California, USA.
For more information on Novatel & Leadtek products, please contact Caelera.