CTFGPS-3 USB GPS Receiver (Venus 6 chipset) *new*
[http://www.minipc.de/catalog/il/975]
  999.00 EUR
incl. 19% VAT, plus shipping

  • Venus 6 chipset !
  • Waterproof !
Support: Firmware Update 13-03-2009

The new Venus-6 chipset is beating the so far performance winner Sirf-3 ! Comparison :
- Channels : Sirf3 20, Venus-6 51
- Accuracy : Sirf3 5m, Venus-6 2.5m
- Cold start acquisition time : Sirf3 48 sec, Venus-6 29 sec
- Acquisition-sensivity : Sirf3 -148db, Venus-6 -155db


The CTFGPS-3 GPS receiver features the new chipset VENUS-6, is waterproof and has a magnetic and rugged case bottom. The integrated highly sensitive GPS Aaerial gives you a maximum receiption quality.

The connection cable can be enlarged by up to 5 meters for optimal placement of the receiver. The integrated USB-to-Serial bridge eases usage. For installation you only need a small USB driver.

Specifications
Receiver
 Tracking up to 51 satellites L1, 1575.42 MHz, C/A code
Accuracy

Position: CEP approximately 2.5m
Velocity: 0.1 m/s without SA imposed
Time: ±1µs
Acquisition Time

Cold Start: 29s (Average)
Hot Start: 1s (Minimum)

Sensitivity

Acquisition: -155dBm
Tracking: -158 dBm
Dynamics

Max Altitude: 18000m
Max Velocity: 515m/s
Max Acceleration: ±4g
Navigation Update Rate

Once per second
Serial Port TTL, RS232
Baud Rate 4800 bps (Optional 9600,19300,38400 bps)
Output Message NMEA0183 V3.01 GGA, GSV, GSA, RMC (optional VTG, GLL)
Datum WGS 84
Power Supply DC 3.3~5V
Power Consumption Typical 40mA @5V
LED Indicator

Power On/Off
Navigation
Operating Temperature -40° ~ +85° C
Storage Temperature -40° ~ +100° C
Humidity 5%~95%
Antenna Type Built-in patch antenna


Update 13.03.2009 :
For fixing the positioning-problem there now is a firmware update available (starting from 13.03.2009 all shipped receivers already have the update included) : CTFGPS-3 Firmware Update 13-03-2009