GPS Receiver and Cables - Microsoft Pharos GPS-360 GPS Receiver for PC and Mac
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Microsoft Pharos' iGPS-360 convertible receiver is a small, slim and highly sensitive GPS receiver that connects to your PC and Mac via the included USB cable. With third party mapping software such as Microsoft Streets & Trips you can now accurately view your position in real time on your laptop, tablet or ultra-mobile PC. For Mac users the GPS receiver works in Parallels Desktop without rebooting into Windows so you can use Front Row for a more driver-friendly iTunes interface.
The innovative iGPS-360 uses Pharos integrated Global Positioning System receiver and antenna design, and SiRF/Star-II LP chipset and architecture and which tracks 12 GPS satellites simultaneously. The SiRF/Star-II LPs 12-channel tracking capability gives the Pharos GPS receiver superior performance, enabling fast GPS signal acquisition and reacquisition, and optimum response in dynamic applications such as quickly moving vehicles, as well as in harsh signal environments such as foliage and urban canyons. Combined with its ultra-compact design, WAAS capability, and its universal connectivity, the iGPS-360 presents users with a cost effective, high performance portable navigation capability for any type of mobile computing device.
Features and Benefits of the Microsoft Pharos GPS 360 Receiver and USB Cable:
- iGPS-360 Convertible GPS Receiver Design allows you to use one GPS receiver for multiple configurations (i.e. CF, PCMCIA with adapter, USB, sync cable, and Bluetooth) (USB adapter is included, but the other accessories are sold separately)
- Connect to your notebook PC, desktop PC, or Tablet PC through a USB cable.
- Compatible with Microsoft Streets & Trips
- For Mac users the GPS receiver works in Parallels Desktop without rebooting into Windows so you can use Front Row for a more driver-friendly iTunes interface.
Contents of this package:
- Microsoft/Pharos GPS-360 SIRF GPS Receiver
- USB extension cord with suction cup
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| Performance | Chipset:
| SiRF StarIIe/LP | | Antenna: | Integrated patch antenna | | Frequency: | L1, 1575.42 MHz | | Sensitivity: | -140 dBm (typical) | | Channels: | 12 Channel all-in-view tracking | | Acquisition time: | Cold Start: 60 sec Warm Start: 40 sec Hot Start: 5 sec | | Reacquisition: | 0.1 sec | | Position update: | 1 Hz | | Accuracy: | Position: 10 meters 2D-RMS, SA off Velocity: 0.1 meter/second, SA off Time: 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time Datum: WGS-84 | | Electrical Power | Primary power:
| 3.3-5.5 Vdc | | Current: | 65 mA typical, 75 mA with blue LED | | Interface | Standard interface:
| 3.0 V TTL | | Serial connection: | Via serial cable (RS-232) (USB adapter is included, but the other accessories are sold separately) | | USB connection: | Via USB cable
| | CF connection: | Via CF adapter (USB adapter is included, but the other accessories are sold separately) | | Bluetooth connection: | Via Bluetooth (Class2) serial port Bluetooth Dock (USB adapter is included, but the other accessories are sold separately) | | Protocol: | NMEA-0183 (V2.3) standard | | Data rate: | 4800 bps | | NMEA message: | GGA, GSA, GSV, and RMC | | WAAS/EGNOS: | Programmable | | Trickle power: | Programmable | | Physical | Dimension:
| 55 mm x 49 mm x 16 mm | | Weight: | 40 grams | | Environmental | Operation temperature:
| -20C to 75C (-4F to 167F) | | Storage temperature: | -40C to 90C (-40F to 194F) | | Dynamics: | Altitude < 20 km Velocity < 900 km/h Acceleration < 3g |
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