ETC ITRAX03

smart
positioning
iTRAX03 Key Features:
• Tiny PCB form factor – 23mm x 23mm x 2.7mm
• Ultra-low power consumption – <95mW @ 2.7V
• Very High Sensitivity –152dBm (Tracking)
• Basic A-GPS support
• iTALK and NMEA0183 protocols
• Kalman Navigation
iTrax03
• Supports remote software updates
OEM GPS Receiver Module
• Accurate 1PPS timing output
• Very High Sensitivity
• Ultra Low Power Consumption
• Market Leading Programmability
• Extensive support for external sensors
• Versatile interface ports
• iTRAX03/16 – 16MBit Flash Memory
iSUITE03 SDK Software Development Kits
Datalogger, up to 70.000 datapoints
• iTRAX03/8 – 8MBit Flash Memory
NMEA Engine
Fastrax iTrax03 OEM GPS receiver modules enable the
dedicated hardware search engine ensures fast TTFF thus
implementation of full-fledged positioning features into
no back-up battery is required. These benefits can easily
appliances faster and with less effort than ever before.
be converted to smaller component costs and smaller
design – crucial parameters for many projects.
Offering industry-leading benefits in performance, size,
power consumption, programmability and total cost of
product, the iTrax03 receivers are ideally suited for both
iTRAX03/16 – Versatile
Programmability
industrial tracking and navigation systems and battery-
The iTrax03/16 features 16 MBit Flash memory which allows
operated consumer products like sports accessories,
versatile programmability with iSuite03 SDK. It also allows
handheld computers, asset tracking devices, vehicle
permanent operation parameter changes via NMEA or iTalk
navigation devices and mobile phones.
and data logging as a standard feature. Application costs
are reduced significantly when no external processor is
Market Leading System Performance
required and the iTrax03 is used as a host controller. With
Ultra-low, user configurable power management makes
fewer components, cost and application size are reduced.
iTrax03 one of the lowest power consuming, complete 12channel OEM GPS receivers on the market. Nevertheless,
iTRAX03/8 – cost efficient performance
there are no compromises in performance. The iTrax03
In applications where the industry standard NMEA0183
receivers have a navigation sensitivity as low as –152dBm
protocol is sufficient and programmability is unnecessary,
making them applicable even for extremely demanding
the iTrax03/8 with 8MBit Flash memory, is a cost efficient
applications and environments. The iTrax03 includes a full-
and high performance alternative.
fledged MMC-card interface which enables integrated PDA
applications i.e. maps for navigation. A-GPS can be used
Quick Start with Easy-To-Deploy Solution
to further improve TTFF and acquisition sensitivity.
The addition of an antenna and power supply is all that is
required to make the iTRAX03 operational. The Fastrax
Cutting component costs
Engineering Services team can provide antenna design
Space and costs are reduced due to the cutting-edge
application notes to aid in further refinement of the antenna
technology architecture in the iTrax03 receivers. The surface
design for specific applications.
mount SMD design eliminates need for expensive and labour
intensive system and RF connectors. Very few additional
components are required. Utilizing the iTrax03
programmability cost of a host CPU can be saved. The
iTrax03
OEM GPS Receiver Module
Specifications
General:
L1 frequency, C/A code (SPS)
I/O Ports:
Dual Asynchronous data ports
12 independent tracking channels
22-pin GPIO (Shared Functionality)
Separate search & acquisition engine
2 x SPI-Interface
Update rate:
1 fix/s or user configurable
Dual Pulse Measurement inputs
Accuracy:
Position:
3m (CEP), 6m 2DRMS
1PPS Output
Velocity:
0.2 m/s (50%)
2 x PulseMeasurement Timers
Time:
20ns RMS (static mode)
2 x Capture Timers
Reacquisition:
100ms typical (signal reacquisition)
TTFF:
Out of the box start: 40 s typical
Dynamics:
Cold Start:
35 s
Hot Start:
8s
Quick Start:
3s
Acceleration:
4G
Jerk:
4 m/s3
2 x Clock inputs
MMC (Master) connection
Protocol:
NMEA-0183 V3.0
Proprietary iTALK binary protocol
Processor:
Proprietary, 32MIPS integrated 16/32-bit DSP-core
RISC-like programming under Pre-emptive
Real Time Operating System Control (VSDSP RTOS)
Sensitivity:
-152dBm (tracking)
Operating Voltage:
2.7V…3.3V (linearly regulated)
Operating Temp:
-40C…+85C
Dimensions:
23 mm x 23 mm x 2.7 mm (Including RF shield)
Antenna Supply:
Same as board supply
Weight:
3g
Antenna:
External, passive or active
Connection to:
37 SMD connection pods under the module
Power Drain:
95mW @ 2.7V (Continuous Mode)
Software Features:
Flash Memory:
iTRAX03/16:
16MBits Flash
iTRAX03/8:
8MBits Flash
Kalman Navigation
20mW @ 2.7V (Idle Mode)
Reprogramming on the fly
60µW @ 2.7V (Sleep Mode)
DGPS Supporting RTCM Standard
(Active antenna power not included)
Advanced Multipath Mitigation
Advanced Cross Correlation Mitigation
A-GPS Support
WAAS / EGNOS Support
Other Fastrax GPS products
The iTrax03 Family includes iFix03 OEM GPS Measurement Front
End, iSuite03 Standard SDK, iSuite03 Professional SDK, iTrax03
iFix03
Evaluation Kit and iTrax03 Development Board. The iTrax03 Evaluation
kit includes an universal power supply, two serial cables, an active antenna,
a user's manual and a CD with documentation and the GPS WorkBench
PC software. The iTrax03 Development Board allows
customers to develop custom demanding applications utilizing
iTrax03 Evaluation Kit
the versatile programmability and extensive connections
available on the iTrax03 products.
iTrax02 family of products includes iTrax02/4, iTrax04/8,
uTracker02, uPatch02 and iTrax02 Evaluation Kit.
iTrax02
For programming the iTrax03/16 Fastrax offers iSuite03 Standard SDK
(software development kit). In addition to the software the iSuite03 Standard
SDK includes three days of hands on training and e-mail support during
iSuite03 Standard SDK
extensive source code libraries enabling development of application using
iSuite03 Professional SDK
A-GPS, WAAS / EGNOS, RTK, external sensors, MMC interface, LCD drivers
and other communication drivers in addition to Production Support Toolkit.
Separate product descriptions can be found at www.fastrax.fi
Fastrax Ltd • Valimotie 7 • FIN-01510 Vantaa • FINLAND
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development. The iSuite03 Professional SDK gives programmers access to