The NEO5D and NEO5G GPS modules from u-blox are the first units to operate at 1.8 V, which reduces power by 40% or more compared to its predecessors, according to the company. Based on u-blox’s positioning engine, u-blox 5, the new modules offer the same features and connectivity options as the NEO-5D and NEO-5Q.

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The modules come in a miniature 12- by 16- by 2.4-mm package and boast SuperSense acquisition and tracking sensitivity of –160 dBm. Their ROM-based architecture does not require a costly external flash EPROM, suiting them for high-volume consumer products.

While the NEO-5D is optimized for low cost thanks to its crystal-based design, the NEO5Q offers KickStart, the very fast weak-signal acquisition technology that boosts acquisition performance and ensures fast positioning regardless of signal positions and antenna size. Samples of the NEO-5D and NEO-5G are available now.

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The u-blox NEO5D and NEO5G GPS modules operate ay 1.8 V, which is 40% less than their predecessors.