PC/104 GPS Receiver is suited for embedded computers.
April 23, 2004 - OrbiTrakâ„¢ 8R integrated GPS (Global Positioning System) board, designed for mobile and vehicular PC/104 embedded computer systems, supports NMEA 0183 and TAIP ASCII protocols as well as binary TSIP GPS data formats. Product integrates 8-channel Trimble Lassenâ„¢ LP GPS module, 2 TTL serial ports, 16 digital I/O, external battery backup, odometer input, and clock input. It interfaces with host through 16C550 compatible UART.
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OrbiTrakâ„¢ PC/104 GPS Receiver from Parvus Provides Integrated Global Positioning System for Automotive, Marine, and Airborne Embedded Computers
Parvus GPS Module Supports NMEA and Binary GPS Protocols in Vehicle Navigation, Tracking and Telematics Applications
SALT LAKE CITY – April 22, 2004 – Parvus® Corporation today unveiled its OrbiTrakâ„¢ 8R integrated GPS board, a low-cost Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver designed for mobile and vehicular PC/104 embedded computer systems. Supporting both NMEA 0183 and TAIP ASCII protocols, as well as binary TSIP GPS data formats, the board integrates an 8-channel Trimble Lassenâ„¢ LP GPS module, two TTL serial ports, 16 digital I/O, external battery backup, odometer input, and clock input.
The OrbiTrak 8R can be used with any of Parvus' SpacePC® Series CPU boards. It interfaces with the host through a standard 16C550 compatible Universal Asynchronous Receiver Transmitter (UART) to provide a direct connection to most commercial navigation or map software packages.
APPLICATIONS
This product is specifically designed for vehicle navigation, telematics, location, and fleet management systems, as well as marine, airborne, and any other application that requires navigation, tracking, data logging, timing and/or communication functions in a small and rugged form factor. Its fast satellite signal acquisition and low-power consumption makes the OrbiTrak 8R an ideal choice for a variety of mobile and battery-powered applications.
PRICING & AVAILABILITY
This product is currently in stock and priced at $239/each in volume orders of 100+ units.
· NMEA Messages: GGA, VTG, GLL, ZDA, GSA, GSV and RMC selectable by TSIP command
ABOUT PARVUS
Parvus Corporation is a leading North American manufacturer and systems integrator of modular computer boards, enclosures, displays and embedded systems based on the PC/104 circuit board standard. Parvus offers rugged, commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) computing solutions ideal for avionics, military, medical, industrial, and transportation OEMs. For more information, visit www.parvus.com or call 801.483.1533.Company Information: Name: Parvus Corp. Address: 396 W. Ironwood Dr. City: Salt Lake City State: UT ZIP: 84115 2913 Country: USA Phone: 801-483-1533 FAX: 801-483-1523 http://www.parvus.com
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