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MB100 Release Date:
Friday July 9, 2010
Designed for demanding applications, MB 100 is the only RTK capable
board designed to address equally well L1 GPS+SBAS standard
applications, L1/L2 GPS+SBAS and L1 GPS/GLONASS + SBAS applications
in the smallest form factor and power consumption ever. The MB 100
measures 58mm x 56mm x 11mm and uses less than 0.8W of power. The MB
100 features a variety of output messages and data formats for
extensive OEM solution interoperability.
Embedded BLADE™ technology secures the best possible measurements
from the GPS, GLONASS and SBAS constellations by perfectly mixing
multiple observables without compromise between quality and
availability. It delivers incredibly robust and dependable GNSS
measurements optimally processed to yield amazing field
productivity.
The
MB 100 may be operated either as a base or a rover and is available
in various GNSS modes to match the needs of any customer. All modes
are available in the same hardware package and are simply activated
by firmware option activation.
In addition, the MB 100 also features two antenna input connectors,
with automatic switching between the two antennas for specific
applications such as handheld integration.
“When
power consumption, size and dependable performance such as raw data
quality and/or real-time positioning (SBAS up to RTK) are critical,
the new Ashtech MB 100 GNSS board simply delivers”, said Olivier
Casabianca, product marketing manager of GNSS Boards & Sensors at
Ashtech.
NovAtel has advertised the
OEMV-1DF as the smallest Dual Frequency board at 42,458 mm3.
The Ashtech MB100 is 35,728 mm3, 16% smaller. The MB100
also uses 28% less power.
Specifications:
Dual Antenna inputs, automatic
switching for Internal/External handheld applications
L1 GPS+SBAS, L1/L2 GPS+SBAS and
L1 GPS/GLONASS + SBAS
58 x 56 x 11 millimeters and
uses less than 0.8 watts of power
External Links:
Ashtech.com
http://ashtech.com/en/news/releases/viewRelease.asp?id=652
GPSWorld
http://www.gpsworld.com/survey/news/ashtech-announces-mb-100-a-compact-dual-frequency-gnss-oem-board-10203
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