New Module Is Small but Mighty

10/8/2012

In the electronics world, components constantly become smaller and more efficient. The same is true for technology designed for M2M (machine-to-machine) applications.

Telit Wireless Solutions, www.telit.com, is going small with its new GPS receiver module. The device, the Jupiter SE880, is an ultra-compact receiver designed for use in commercial, industrial, and consumer market segments. Telit specifically mentions wearable and handheld devices as an area of possible use. With dimensions of 4.7x4.7mm, the module is a fit for ultra-compact applications where size is an issue, such as watches and cameras.

Other features of the Jupiter SE880 include SiRFstarIV technology and a 2.4 GHz notch-filter used to nullifying the jamming effects of high-energy radio devices that could impact the signal, such as Wi-Fi hot-spots, Bluetooth systems, and cordless phones.


The device is designed for maximum GPS sensitivity, which Telit says allows it to fix on satellites with minimal sky visibility. This could be the case in environments such as garages, urban canyons, or indoors. SE880 is also capable of producing a first-fix within a few seconds of “waking” from a few hours of standby, and within 10 seconds when waking from a full day of standby. These quick fixes are another reason Telit says the product is useful in consumer wearable applications.

As components become smaller and more powerful, they will enable more innovative M2M applications that can benefit from their capabilities.