SkyTraq Technology Introduces New, Faster GPS Receiver

This August, SkyTraq Technology introduced a new GPS/GNSS receiver that purports to be the fastest module on the market. The new module supports reception of multiple prominent satellite signals. It has a 50HZ update rate and RISC/FPU running at 100MHz. What that means for consumers is that it will communicate information about position and speed faster than ever before.

The new S1216F8 GPS receiver will deliver excellent results for competitive racers, for whom exact speed and position logs are essential. Speed boats, RC planes, race cars, and UAVs will benefit from the superior data logging capabilities of the S1216F8. The receiver can also be operated at lower update rates, making it a good choice for typical GPS tracking uses as well.

Based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, SkyTraq focuses on developing GPS chipsets for consumer GPS tracking and navigation devices. Their solutions target personal GPS tracking devices, smartphones, and other commercial applications.

Because GPS tracking has become a pervasive element of today’s culture, new and better innovations are essential for keeping the technology up-to-date and compatible with current advances in mobile technology. Current uses for GPS tracking vary widely and include cell phone tracking apps, sports and recreation data logging, personal safety, vehicle protection, law enforcement assistance and many more.

The S1216F8 GPS receiver will offer a faster update rate for those needing pinpoint accuracy and exceptional speed information. During a competitive speed boat race, for example, the exact location and speed of each boat can be determined precisely, allowing for accurate monitoring throughout the race, increased accuracy of predictions, and even decisive location data to determine the winner in the event of a close race. This type of data logging can also make operating UAVs and RC planes more accurate and precise. As more uses for these vehicles are developed, the accuracy of the GPS receivers associated with them will continue to take high priority.

While the new receiver represents an advance in speed as compared to previous modules, it can also be used for more common GPS tracking applications. As the latest in the latest introduction in the S1216 family of 50Hz GPS, the new receiver represents a step forward for SkyTraq. The S1216F8 receiver modules are currently in production.

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SkyTraq Technology Introduces New, Faster GPS Receiver