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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| 2012-01-25 | Fanless computer optimized for 3G/WiFi/BT/GPS Fanless computer optimized for 3G/WiFi/BT/GPS |
| 2011-12-22 | GPS LNAs offer 0.75dB noise figure GPS LNAs offer 0.75dB noise figure |
| 2011-11-04 | Navigation platforms geared for mobile, car infotainment CSR's SiRFstarV architecture gathers real-time information from GPS, Galileo, Glonass and Compass satellites and multiple radio systems. |
| 2011-10-28 | Car GPS maker buys Indonesian JV partner Car GPS maker buys Indonesian JV partner |
| 2011-09-30 | 1.6GHz LNAs geared for GPS devices 1.6GHz LNAs geared for GPS devices |
| 2011-08-08 | MEMS test integrates 3D magnetic field sensors Multitest introduces the MT MEMS, a MEMS test and calibration equipment that can be used for mobile applications and navigation applications without the use of a GPS. |
| 2011-06-21 | IMU-powered GPS unit tracks assets amid electronic jamming IMU-powered GPS unit tracks assets amid electronic jamming |
| 2011-06-03 | Fastrax touts smallest GPS antenna module Fastrax touts smallest GPS antenna module |
| 2011-05-25 | GPS radio antenna uses LDS tech GPS radio antenna uses LDS tech |
| 2011-05-17 | In-Stat: Internet tops most needed phone apps In-Stat's latest study shows that the Internet was the most wanted cellphone application in 2010, overtaking GPS as the most desired mobile app. |
| 2011-04-26 | Shipment of GPS-enabled handsets increased by 97 Shipment of GPS-enabled handsets increased by 97 |
| 2011-04-26 | GNSS receiver integrates GPS, Glonass GNSS receiver integrates GPS, Glonass |
| 2011-04-01 | GPS antenna tips global 3G functionality GPS antenna tips global 3G functionality |
| 2011-03-23 | Outdoor, sports, fitness apps to drive GPS growth Outdoor, sports, fitness apps to drive GPS growth |
| 2011-02-07 | Survey reveals phone features consumers will buy A survey by In-Stat found that consumers in the market for mobile phones are willing to pay more money for features, the top three being GPS, camera and a memory card slot. |
| 2011-02-02 | GPS simulator enables advanced receiver testing GPS simulator enables advanced receiver testing |
| 2011-01-27 | Single-chip positioning device for global navigation systems STMicroelectronics introduces its Teseo II, an open-platform SoC with rich set of peripherals that tracks GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS and QZSS signals. The chip also offers short signal-acquisition times. |
| 2011-01-10 | Qualcomm acquires Atheros The acquisition will let Qualcomm integrate full connectivity features into its SnapDragon processors, including Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. |
| 2010-11-25 | Handset processor, connectivity chip shipment update "The increasing shipment rates of handset processors and connectivity chips are the major engines driving handset semiconductor market growth," industry analyst Celia Bo said in an ABI Research report, which forecasts a 12 percent growth in shipments of handset semiconductors. |
| 2010-10-27 | STMicroelectronics pushes auto electronics at Busan STMicroelectronics is preparing to unveil its latest innovative products in the fields of automotive safety, infotainment, and navigation at the 17th ITS World Congress n Busan, Korea, later this month. |
| 2010-10-18 | Google, Nokia boosting demand for navigation systems Market data show sales of navigation devices still on the rise |
| 2010-09-30 | Quad-mode navigation terminals enable GSM, CDMA calls ZTE helps Russian firm develop satellite navigation terminals that work with GPS, Glonass, Galileo and Beidou |
| 2010-09-27 | Broadcom supports Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System Broadcom's single-chip global positioning system (GPS) solution for mobile devices now supports Japan's Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) |
| 2010-08-25 | Combo chipsets tip 280M in 2010 ABI Research forecasts that 979 million devices will ship in 2015 that combine different radio technologies including FM broadcast reception, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. |
| 2010-08-23 | Data management software gets major update NI Diadem 2010 gets GPS synchronization, sound data playback, offline analysis and reporting tools |
| 2010-08-05 | Ford researchers advance crash avoidance capability with wireless Ford Motor Company's researchers are developing advanced crash avoidance systems that use wireless and GPS technologies to help vehicles communicate with each other in traffic and help drivers avoid or mitigate accidents. |
| 2010-06-29 | Frame-based antenna causes iPhone 4 reception glitch Cellular reception problems with the Apple iPhone 4 could be due to Apple's use of the smart phone's frame as an antenna, according to an analyst. |
| 2010-06-16 | Nav system price drop to hurt car infotainment market The automotive infotainment market will decline to $24.8 billion worldwide in 2015 from over $29.5 billion in 2010, due to price erosion on in-vehicle navigation systems. |
| 2010-06-10 | GPS solution features automotive dead-reckoning GPS solution features automotive dead-reckoning |
| 2010-05-17 | NXP takes top spot in car infotainment IC list NXP BV has secured the top position in the global automotive semiconductor market in 2009 fueled by the Dutch chip vendor's exposure to China automobile makers. |
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