GlobalSat SD-502 SDIO GPS Receiver

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The GlobalSat SD-502 SDIO GPS receiver

The GlobalSat SD-502 is a SDIO GPS receiver. What sets this receiver apart from others is that it comes with 512 MB of SD/MMC flash memory built-in.

Specifications

  • Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) Frequency: L1, 1575.42MHz
  • Channel: 20 channels all-in-view tracking
  • Chipset: SiRF Star III
  • Interface: SDIO
  • Accuracy Position Accuracy:10 meters, 2D RMS (No SA); 5 meters, 2D RMS (WAAS enabled).
  • Datum Datum: WGS-84
  • Acquisition Rate Hot Start: 1 sec. average
  • Warm Start: 38 sec. average
  • Cold Start: 42 sec. average
  • Reacquisition Time: 0.1 sec. average
  • Protocol GPS output data: NMEA 0183 protocol, supports command GGA (1 sec), GSA (1 sec), GSV (5 sec), RMC (1 sec), (VTG and GLL are optional).
  • Baud Rate: 4800 bps,N,8,1
  • Dynamic Condition Maximum Altitude: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
  • Maximum Velocity: 515 meter/sec. (1,000 knots) max.
  • Power Voltage: DC 3.3 V ± 10%
  • Power consumption: 90 mA
  • Physical characteristics Antenna Type: Built in antenna
  • External Antenna Interface: MMCX (Optional)
  • Dimension: 95 mm x 30 mm x 13 mm
  • LED Indicator: GPS fix status. (blinking light: GPS is fix, solid light: GPS is not fix.)
  • Temperature Operating Temperature: -10°C to +70°C
  • Storage Temperature: -40°C to +80°C
  • Operation Humidity: 95%, Non- Condensing
  • Compatible devices: Devices listed here have been tested and proven to be compatible with the SD-502.
    • i-mate PDA2K/O2 XDA IIs/SPV M2000/Qtek 9090
    • i-mate Pocket PC/O2 XDA II
    • Dell Axim X3 Pocket PC
    • Dell Axim X30 Pocket PC
    • Dell Axim X50 Pocket PC
    • Dell Axim X50V Pocket PC
    • Dell Axim X51V WinMobile5 (WM5)
    • HP iPAQ rz1710
    • HP iPAQ h1930 Pocket PC
    • HP iPAQ h1940 Pocket PC
    • HP iPAQ 1950
    • HP iPAQ 2200
    • HP IPAQ h2210
    • HP IPAQ hx2410
    • HP iPAQ 2750
    • HP IPAQ rx3115
    • HP IPAQ h4150
    • HP IPAQ hx4700
    • HP iPAQ h6315 Pocket PC
    • Eten M500
    • Mio 168
    • Fujitsu LOOX 720
    • Asus MyPal 730
  • Non Compatible Devices:
    • i-mate JAM/O2 XDA mini/Qtek S100
    • HP iPAQ h3970
    • HP iPAQ hw6515
    • Toshiba E800BT

The SD-502 is the next generation GPS with memory device that offers a combination of storage capacity and nagivation all-in-one feature about the size of a postage stamp. Its 512MB of built-in memory also allows for tracking signals and storing large map data according to the mapping software usage. With the cutting edge SiRF Star III chipset, this receiver has provided higher sensitivity, lower power usage and more rapid time-to-fix! Software sold separately.

Features: • SiRF Star III high performance and low power consumption chipset • Built-in high sensitivity GPS antenna • LED to show GPS fix or not fix • Built-in super capacitor to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition • SDIO interface • Operating platform: Pocket PC 2003, Win CE.Net, WM2003 • Based on Bsquare SDIO Now! • Built-in memory size: 512 MB



  • OS: Microsoft Windows Mobile 2004 SE
  • CPU: Intel PXA272 416MHz processor
  • Memory: 64 MB SDRAM, 64 MB Flash ROM
  • Display: 2.83" (7.18 cm) QVGA TFT LCD touch screen (240x320), display can be switched between portrait and landsacape mode
  • Wireless: 802.11b WiFi, Bluetooth
  • Quad-band GSM/GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) phone
  • SD/MMC slot capable of SDIO
  • 1.3-megapixel digital camera with LED flash and 4x digital zoom, supports MP4 (MPEG-4 Structured Audio) video recording and JPEG photo capture
  • Support for J2ME Midlets
  • Built-in thumb keyboard
  • Supports MP3 ringtones
  • Talk time: 4 hours (est.)
  • Standby time: 120 hours (est.)
  • Measurements: 4.7" x 2.4" x 0.8" (122 mm x 60 mm x 20 mm)
  • Weight: 170 grams
  • Includes: travel charger, leather belt case, stylus, cleaning cloth, screen protector film, Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Headset, USB Data Cable and BenQ Companion CD.
  • Retails for US $800, street price varies wildly.

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