The new receiver module has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the automotive industry. By enabling GPS and GLONASS, the number of visible satellites is typically doubled compared to using GPS alone, reducing the initial connection time and increasing positioning accuracy, especially when driving on narrow city streets. The Fastrax IT600 provides the highest level of reliability and high-precision positioning, even in challenging environments.
Advanced blind spot detection estimates the vehicle's position when satellite signals are unavailable, which inevitably occurs in tunnels and underground parking garages. The IT600 can utilize an analog gyroscope and odometer pulse, and can later be supplemented with a 3-axis digital gyroscope and differential wheel pulse from a vehicle's CAN interface to compensate for potential GNSS signal unavailability.
The Fastrax IT600 features 32 dedicated tracking channels that are dynamically assigned to acquire and track a combination of GPS, GLONASS, QZSS, Galileo, and Compass/BeiDou signals. The module can operate normally with only one of the Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) or utilize multiple systems simultaneously.
The Fastrax IT600 is based on the recently introduced ST Teseo II GNSS chipset (STA8088EX), marking the first time a Fastrax module has been based on an STMicroelectronics chipset. Support for multiple GNSS systems and advanced dead zone recognition allow customers of this module to benefit from additional satellite systems and the ability to improve tracking and accuracy without having to create different designs for different markets.
The Fastrax IT600 is the same size as other Fastrax TI multi-platform modules (16.2 mm x 18.8 mm x 2.3 mm); however, the pinout is different. Its low power consumption (80 mW) is further reduced by the option to disable monitoring of unused channels.
