New GPS/GNSS RTK modules expand LOCOSYS Technology’s line of positioning modules
New GPS/GNSS RTK modules expand LOCOSYS Technology’s line of high performance, cost-effective positioning modules for 5G, IoT and VX2 applications.
Real-Time Kinematic (RTK) positioning modules use a technique that uses carrier-based ranging and provides positioning data that is more precise than that available through code-based positioning solutions.
Since the launch of the world’s smallest RTK module (the LOCOSYS RTK-1010) last year, LOCOSYS Technology has continued to develop and expand new highly accurate and cost-effective positioning modules for RTK related applications that utilise 5G, IoT and Vehicle to Everything (V2X) networks.
The introduction of LOCOSYS’ RTK-1722-T, RTK-1612-DG, and RTK-1722-DG will give system designers multiple solutions for obtaining centimeter level positioning accuracy.
RTK-1722-T – designed for applications requiring centimeter level positioning accuracy
- Dual-band, multi-frequency and with maximum fixed update rate up to 10Hz
- GNSS based timing solution for O-RAN (Open Radio Access Network)
- Low power consumption
- Fast TTFF at low signal level
- RTCM ready (RTCM v2.3 and v3.3)
- SMD type; RoHS compliant
- IATF 16949 quality control
- ±2ns high accuracy time pulse(PPS)
According to the 5G ITU-T G.8273.2 standard of Transport Application Specification, the standards of Class D Phase/Time should be in accordance with ±5ns accuracy. The LOCOSYS RTK-1722-T can deliver PPS timing accuracy of ±2ns, way ahead of what is currently available from other position modules currently available. With the reliance on 5G applications continuing to increase, the RTK-1722-T can help future-proof designs whilst helping Telecoms providers and manufacturers of Routers, Switches and Micro Base-Stations shorten development cycles and accelerate time-to-market.
Similarly, the requirements of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGV) can be satisfied with the RTK-1612-DG and RTK-1722-DG. Both modules have L1+L5 multi-frequency high-precision ADR/ UDR inertial navigation, enabling mobile vehicles to maintain centimeter-level positioning accuracy, even when satellite signals are disconnected.
The modules, which integrate a multi-frequency multi-constellation chipset, and high-precision multi-axis accelerometer and multi-axis Gyroscope dynamic algorithm, also have ‘intelligent learning’ capabilities to suit various vehicle environments, and can provide P/R/Y angle output value of high dynamic vehicle attitude at the same time.
Compared to general GPS positioning solutions, the RTK-1612-DG and RTK-1722-DG drastically improve performance, particularly for systems designers looking for low latency and anti-interference solutions, 100Mhz high update rate, ADR/UDR Auto Switch, and centimeter-level positioning accuracy.
LOCOSYS Technology Inc. established in 2005, provide both hardware and software for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), wireless communication and embedded system. Their products can be found in many industries, ranging from avionics, automotive and consumer electronics.