u-blox announces MAX-6 auto-grade GPS modules for telematics

15 Feb 2011

u-blox has announced MAX-6, a new family of ultra-miniature, rugged GPS modules optimized for industrial and telematics applications.

The MAX-6 family delivers all the benefits of the u-blox 6 GPS platform in a more compact form than ever before: high-sensitivity, intelligent power management and seamless operation with u-blox's 2G and 3G wireless module families LEON and LISA.

MAX comes in an ultra-compact, easy-to-mount 9.7 x 10.1 mm LCC package, and supports industrial temperature range.

MAX is available in crystal or TCXO versions for high performance applications down to 1.8 V.

MAX-6 modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites.

Qualification tests on MAX-6 modules are performed as stipulated in the ISO16750 standard: "Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment."

Samples are available in April 2011, immediately followed by production ramp-up.