Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI), launched new single-chip device to drive GPS applications into mainstream mobile phones. Built on TI’s DRP single-chip technology, the NaviLink 5.0 solution has a footprint of 25mm, delivering high performance with the small solution size and low bill of materials, making GPS more affordable to accelerate adoption in mobile phones.
The new NaviLink 5.0 GPS receiver architecture provides fast time to first fix (TTFF) in weak signal conditions typical in metropolitan areas and deep indoor environments. With GPS available in more handsets, operators can broadly deploy location-based services consumers have come to expect, such as rich 3D mapping and navigation applications.
It also supports both assisted-GPS (A-GPS) and modes of operation. Unlike other GPS architectures, the NaviLink 5.0 chip requires minimal host loading and memory requirements, providing system design flexibility and reduced power consumption, which are key concerns for handset manufacturers. The chip also exceeds 3GPP and OMA SUPL performance requirements, enabling ease of integration in mobile phones.
Marc Cetto, general manager of TI's mobile connectivity solutions business, said, "Most consumers are familiar with accessing navigation data from their in-car systems and via the Internet. With TI’s high-performance NaviLink 5.0 solution, we enable handset manufacturers to offer affordable personal navigation systems and applications in mobile phones for on-the-go consumers anytime, anywhere."
Patrick Connolly, senior analyst IMS Research "We see strong growth potential for GPS-enabled handsets, particularly the high and mid-tier market segments. With GPS demand increasing due to location-based services and regulatory requirements, an affordable single-chip solution like TI’s NaviLink 5.0 device will help fuel GPS adoption in mid-tier handsets."
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