Fastrax Announces New Versions of iSuite 3 GPS Software Development Kit and iTrax03 Firmware
Fastrax Ltd., a leading provider of open and portable OEM GPS Software Development Kit (SDK) environments and programmable OEM GPS receivers, today announced the latest versions of the Fastrax iSuite™ 3 SDK and iTrax03 GPS receiver firmware with numerous new features and updates that significantly improve GPS reception in difficult conditions such as urban canyon environments.
Helsinki, Finland (PRWEB) April 20, 2005 -- Fastrax Ltd., a leading provider
of open and portable OEM GPS Software Development Kit (SDK) environments and
programmable OEM GPS receivers, today announced the latest versions of the
Fastrax iSuite™ 3 SDK and iTrax03 GPS receiver firmware with numerous new
features and updates that significantly improve GPS reception in difficult
conditions such as urban canyon environments.
The Fastrax iSuite 3 SDK
can be used to rapidly modify the features and functionality of a GPS receiver,
allowing receiver performance and power management to be tailored for any usage
scenario. By utilizing the spare CPU and memory resources of the GPS receiver,
the Fastrax iSuite 3 SDK can significantly reduce the bill of materials and
non-recurring expenses of GPS products.
The iSuite 3 SDK is used to
develop customer-specific applications to be executed on Fastrax iTrax03 OEM GPS
receivers. These applications can utilize the on-chip memory and file system for
data and software code storage, and access the various I/O lines on the iTrax03.
The SDK is well suited for demanding application development such as interfacing
with external sensors and peripheral devices. This allows Fastrax iTrax03
receivers to be used in independent solutions such as wireless asset tracking
devices and applications based on geo-fencing databases.
The new firmware
for Fastrax iTrax03 OEM GPS receivers has significantly improved performance and
includes numerous new features. Highly accurate carrier phase measurements,
measurement rates of up to 100 Hz, and improved data logging enable completely
new market segments for iTrax03 receivers. The firmware is available for
download at http://isuite.fastrax.fi.
New or improved features in
version 3.11 of the iSuite SDK include:
- Costas PLL tracking loops with
accurate carrier phase measurements
- Logging system with interval and
automode
- Odometer
- Pull Fix mode that allows users to query location
data
- Advanced debugging features, including CPU load measurement (SDK
only)
- Support for measurement data rates up to 100 Hz
- Improved
multi-path and cross-correlation mitigation for better performance in urban
canyon environments
- Improved data decoding sensitivity down to -142
dBm
- Reacquisition sensitivity -147 dBm
- Faster reacquisition time
-
Improved navigation sensitivity down to -153 dBm
- Improved static circular
accuracy: 50% 0.30 meters; 95% 1.16 meters
Further information on the
iSuite SDK for software developers can be found at http://isuite.fastrax.fi.
Fastrax OEM GPS receivers
offer industry-leading benefits in performance, size, power consumption and
versatility. Fastrax products enable the implementation of position-aware
features into practically any device. The GPS modules are ideally suited for
both industrial tracking systems and small battery-operated products such as
mobile phones, asset tracking devices, handheld computers and sports
accessories.
Fastrax contact:
Matti Räty
President / CEO
Tel.
+358 400 431 124
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Fastrax agency
contact:
Netprofile Tech PR
Juha Rantanen
Tel. +358 9 6812
080
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About Fastrax Ltd
Fastrax
provides industry-leading receivers and software solutions for optimal
utilization of GPS (Global Positioning System) and other GNSS location services
(Global Navigation Satellite Systems). Fastrax transforms GPS technologies into
highly scalable iTrax and iSuite solutions with open interfaces, combined to
ultra low power consumption and miniature hardware design. With industry-leading
performance, Fastrax GPS receivers navigate continuously even in extreme
conditions. Receivers are ideally suited to both industrial location
applications and high-volume consumer products such as cell phones and sports
accessories. Fastrax Engineering Services provide expert services in application
design. Headquartered in Finland and founded in 1999, the company is privately
owned and backed by leading venture capital investors CapMan, Eqvitec,
Startupfactory and Innocap, with a strategic investment by Suunto Corporation, a
subsidiary of Amer Group, a leading global supplier of sporting goods
equipment.
More information: www.fastrax.fi.
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a
worldwide satellite navigation infrastructure funded and controlled by the U.S.
Department of Defense, originally developed for U.S. military purposes. GPS
provides satellite signals that enable GPS receivers to calculate their exact
position and velocity. The GPS infrastructure has three segments. The space
segment consists of 24 satellites that orbit the earth every 12 hours. The
control segment consists of tracking stations located around the world, with the
master control station located at Falcon Air Force Base in Colorado. The user
segment consists of GPS receivers and users utilizing the information provided
by the system. GPS is widely used in applications such as marine
navigation.
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