Micro Modular Technologies Introduces GPS Receiver Module with Increased Sensitivity

IRVINE, CALIFORNIA – July 7, 2009 – Micro Modular Technologies (MMT), a leader in

small, power-efficient GPS modules today unveiled the MN5515HS GPS receiver module,

a low power, fully integrated GPS receiver module with increased signal sensitivity. The

new module is based on the SiRFstarIII GPS receiver chipset and offers increased coldstart

acquisition sensitivity. "The increased acquisition sensitivity ensures operation in

environments with extremely low level GPS signals," said Larry Cleland, VP of Sales and

Marketing for MMT. "Acquisition sensitivity is a much more important measure of realworld

performance of a GPS receiver than tracking sensitivity."

The new module measures just 15 by 15 by 2.9 mm, and includes a Real-time Clock

(RTC) circuit and crystal, internal RESET circuit, TCXO, and all RF and baseband

processing. The MN5515HS requires only a single 3.3 volt power supply, and consumes

less than 80mW in typical operation. This highly integrated module only needs DC power

and a GPS signal and it will output the navigation solution in either NMEA-0183 or SiRF

Binary protocol. The module operates over industrial temperature range of -40 to +85

degrees C, and is available in tube or tape and reel. It is lead-free, RoHS compliant.

The MN5515HS module is available now through MMT’s worldwide sales network. Also

available now is an evaluation kit, the MN5515HS-EVK, which allows for easy connection

of the GPS receiver module to a PC via USB interface and includes test software for realworld

performance evaluation.

For additional information, please contact Kirk Brinkworth at phone: 949-336-7850, fax:

949-336-7851, or email: kirk.brinkworth@micro-modular.com.

About Micro Modular Technologies

Micro Modular Technologies, with headquarters in Singapore and design centers in Irvine,

CA and Singapore, designs and manufactures high-performance modules for the wireless

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