GPS components for OEMs Conexant's GPS TU70 is a GPS receiver that makes it possible to add GPS capability to OEM devices or laptop PCs. The serial and USB receivers receive not only data but power through their cables. An optional hardware accelerator for the serial and USB receivers reportedly allows search times of less than 10 seconds. The compass uses a two-axis tilt sensor designed to provide accurate heading, pitch, and roll information at tilt angles as great as 40 degrees. The module consumes 35 milliamps at 5 volts dc.
Users can configure the module's baud rate, update rate, output, and units.
The RPGM series of power supplies from Protek can be remotely programmed for production testing, bench operation, and similar applications. Originally developed for use with the Orbcomm system, it is designed to be suitable for heavy equipment asset tracking and monitoring. It accepts SMA, SMB, BNC, and MCX connectors. It accepts BNC, TNC, FME, SMA, and Mini-UHF connections. The card comes with the company's navigation software which includes U.S. street maps and Canadian highway maps.