The GPS2056 from DeLorme is a receiver module for OEM electronic systems. Based on the STMicroelectronics STA2056 GPS receiver chip, the GPS2056 is available in a 25 mm x 25 mm footprint. The module contains the entire GPS position engine, including LNA, SAW filter, GPS baseband receiver, oscillators, and power conditioning. Manufacturers simply add an external antenna, serial communications, and power source.

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This full-featured module is suitable for designers without extensive RF or GPS expertise, and for minimizing design risk in tight time-to-market projects. Applications include asset tracking, navigation, and distributed systems that require synchronized timing, such as clock systems or seismic monitoring.

DeLorme is offering a complete evaluation kit that can be used for development or as a reference design. The kit is a complete plug-and-play GPS navigation system, including a circuit board with a GPS2056 module, a USB cable, power adapter, active antenna, and Street Atlas USA 2007 software.

The GPS2056 unit cost is $21 in 1000-unit quantities. The Evaluation Kit sells for $495.