The power supply and serial data is all that is required to make the Fastrax UP500 operational.

Based on the MediaTek MT3318 chipset, the new Fastrax UP500 is designed for easy and reliable mounting on customer applications. With cutting-edge technology, space requirements and integration costs are reduced to the minimum.

With an integrated patch antenna of 18 x 18 mm and navigation sensitivity of -159 dBm, the Fastrax UP500 enables high performance navigation in the most stringent applications and a solid fix even in harsh GPS conditions. Most important for high quality GPS functionalities is the ultra-high acquisition sensitivity of -146 dBm in cold start, which enables quick time-to-first-fix even in urban blocked conditions where most GPS receivers would not be able to acquire a fix at all.

The combination of small footprint, easy connectivity and low power consumption makes Fastrax UP500 an ideal solution for navigation systems, asset tracking devices and battery operated consumer products such as personal navigation devices, handheld computers, cameras, and sports accessories. In addition, Fastrax UP500 is an attractive receiver for GPS mouse applications, due to its compact all-in-one design and easy interfacing.

• MediaTek MT3318, 32-channel receiver
• Low power consumption: 90mW @ 3.0V
• Ultra High Sensitivity:
• –146dBm (Cold Start Acquisition)
• –159 dBm (Navigation)
• Tiny form factor – 22mm x 22mm x 8mm
• Embedded patch antenna 18.4 x 18.4 x 4.2 mm
• NMEA protocols (default speed: 9600bps)
• One serial port (default: CMOS level, option: RS232)
• 1PPS output
• WAAS/EGNOS support