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6 Copernicus GPS Receiver
Receiver Overview
Trimble's Copernicus™ GPS receiver delivers proven performance and Trimble
quality for a new generation of position-enabled products. The Copernicus GPS
features the Trimble revolutionary TrimCore™ software technology enabling
extremely fast startup times and high performance in foliage canopy, multipath and
urban canyon environments.
Designed for the demands of automated, pick and place, high-volume production
processes, the Copernicus is a complete 12-channel GPS receiver in a 19mm x 19mm
x 2.54mm, thumbnail-sized shielded unit. The small, thin, single-sided module is
packaged in tape and reel for pick and place manufacturing processes; 28 reflow-
solderable edge castellations provide interface to your design without costly I/O and
RF connectors. Each module is manufactured and factory tested to Trimble's highest
quality standards.
The ultra-sensitive Copernicus GPS receiver can acquire GPS satellite signals and
generate fast position fixes with high accuracy in extremely challenging
environments and under poor signal conditions. The module consumes less than
94mW typically at full power with continuous tracking. It has been designed to meet
restrictions on the use of hazardous substances under the RoHS European Directive.
The Copernicus GPS receiver provides position, velocity and time data in a choice of
three protocols: TSIP, TAIP, and NMEA. Trimble's TSIP protocol offers complete
control over receiver operation and provides detailed satellite information. The TAIP
protocol is an easy-to-use ASCII protocol designed specifically for track and trace
applications. The bi-directional NMEA 0183 v3.0 protocol offers industry-standard
data messages and a command set for easy interface to mapping software.
Compatible with active or passive antenna designs, the Copernicus GPS receiver is
perfect for portable handheld, battery-powered applications. The receiver's small size
and low power requirement make it ideal for use in Bluetooth appliances, sport
accessories, personal navigators, cameras, computer and communication peripherals,
as well as vehicle and asset tracking, navigation, and security applications.