What is GPS?
| Acronym for Global Positioning System. A series of 24 geosynchronous satellites that continuously transmit their position. Used in personal tracking, navigation and automatic vehicle location technologies. GPS was developed and is operated by the U.S. Department of Defense (U.S. DoD). Inherent errors implemented by the U.S. DoD create inaccuracies of more than 100m. Europe is building its own civilian-run positioning system, called Galileo. Its network of 30 satellites should be fully operational in 2010. |
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| 2007-12-04 | Small GPS ref design suits consumer handhelds Small GPS ref design suits consumer handhelds |
| 2007-12-04 | Universal GPS, Galileo RFIC comes in tested die Universal GPS, Galileo RFIC comes in tested die |
| 2007-11-23 | GPS modules acquire satellites in less than a sec GPS modules acquire satellites in less than a sec |
| 2007-11-14 | HTC packs 3G, GPS in new Touch smart phone HTC packs 3G, GPS in new Touch smart phone |
| 2007-11-09 | TomTom makes new offer for Tele Atlas, tops Garmin TomTom raised its bid for Tele Atlas' outstanding shares from $31 to approximately $44 in cash per share, topping last week's unsolicited bid from Garmin. |
| 2007-11-09 | NXP unrolls transistor chip for mobile devices NXP Semiconductors has introduced the first of a series of silicon-based discrete solutions, with the release of the BFU725F microwave NPN transistor. |
| 2007-11-08 | Class D speaker amp has dual-mode volume control Maxim Integrated Products has introduced the MAX9768 highly efficient, 10W, mono, single-supply, Class D speaker amplifier with versatile, analog/digital volume control. |
| 2007-11-07 | Healthy market awaits handsets with GPS in 2011 Healthy market awaits handsets with GPS in 2011 |
| 2007-11-05 | Navigation industry plots rosy future for map makers What is the allure of GPS suppliers such as TomTom that rumors are swirling that they are takeover targets for titan companies like Microsoft or Google? iSuppli thinks that with TomTom's acquisition of Tele Atlas, it will become one of the only two key GPS map makers. |
| 2007-10-30 | SiGe:C LNA steps up GPS systems sensitivity SiGe:C LNA steps up GPS systems sensitivity |
| 2007-10-29 | LNA provides high gain for GPS, Galileo apps LNA provides high gain for GPS, Galileo apps |
| 2007-10-25 | Enhanced OmniVision system serves drivers better Qualcomm has announced new applications for the OmniVision mobile computing platform, which help reduce costs, increase fleet productivity and improve the overall quality of life for drivers. |
| 2007-10-22 | Car navigation processor features embedded GPS Car navigation processor features embedded GPS |
| 2007-10-22 | A-GPS platform meets demand for multiwireless solutions A-GPS platform meets demand for multiwireless solutions |
| 2007-10-17 | Timing controller synchronizes multiple PXI systems NI has released what it claims is the industry's first PXI Express timing and synchronization controller and a PXI module that synchronizes PXI systems over GPS, IRIG and IEEE 1588. |
| 2007-10-10 | Software makes GPS devices out of smart phones Software makes GPS devices out of smart phones |
| 2007-10-08 | Mobile GPS chip detects faint signal levels at -162dBm Mobile GPS chip detects faint signal levels at -162dBm |
| 2007-09-27 | Personal navigation market continues to flourish: iSuppli The market for GPS-based navigation devices, specifically the personal navigation device segment, will be up for strong growth—reaching $16.5 billion in 2013, forecasts iSuppli. |
| 2007-09-24 | Ericsson HSPA modules to duel witth Qualcomm, Intel's WiMAX Ericsson AB has developed its first module to bring high-speed cellular data to notebooks, challenging a market where Qualcomm reigns and crossing swords with Intel, which is promoting WiMAX adoption. |
| 2007-09-24 | Report: The need to redirect China's GPS market Report: The need to redirect China's GPS market |
| 2007-09-19 | CSR Wi-Fi, Bluetooth tech powers Mio GPS PDA phone CSR Wi-Fi, Bluetooth tech powers Mio GPS PDA phone |
| 2007-09-12 | RadioScape demos DAB+ broadcast system RadioScape has demonstrated the capabilities of fusion, the version 6 of its compact Broadcast System with DAB+ capability, by transmitting in L-Band and Band-III across all halls at IBC 2007. |
| 2007-09-03 | Deliver connectivity for emerging tech The future home and workplace will revolve around connected experiences, driving the emergence of new categories of devices that not only consume services but also interact with them. |
| 2007-08-17 | Floating point coprocessor handles GPS data Floating point coprocessor handles GPS data |
| 2007-08-16 | Bring GPS to mobile handsets Bring GPS to mobile handsets |
| 2007-08-14 | Application software eases integration of GPS solutions Application software eases integration of GPS solutions |
| 2007-08-10 | Chip integrates GPS functionality into mobile processors Chip integrates GPS functionality into mobile processors |
| 2007-08-03 | Digi-Key, DeLorme ink GPS distribution pact Digi-Key, DeLorme ink GPS distribution pact |
| 2007-08-02 | Intel, SiRF to bring GPS to mobile devices Intel, SiRF to bring GPS to mobile devices |
| 2007-07-30 | U.S., E.U. agree on common GPS-Galileo signal design U.S., E.U. agree on common GPS-Galileo signal design |
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