Trimble introduced the new Trimble BD960, a real-time kinematic (RTK) compact GNSS card for high-precision guidance and control applications. Capable of receiving the a range of commercially available GNSS signals, the BD960 receiver is designed to allow OEMs and system integrators to easily add centimeter-level positioning to specialized or custom hardware solutions.
"The OEM and system integrator community demands the highest performance, reliability and support for their positioning solutions," said John Cameron, general manager for Pacific Crest. "The Trimble BD960 delivers proven GNSS technology in an easy to integrate form factor for demanding applications such as unmanned vehicles and port and terminal equipment automation."
Available as an easy to integrate module, the Trimble BD960 is a multi-channel, multi-frequency, OEM GNSS receiver in a compact Eurocard form factor. With the Trimble BD960, OEMs and integrators can utilize both the modernized GPS L2C and L5 signals and GLONASS L1/L2 signals.
The new embedded solution capitalizes on Trimble�s proven positioning technologies. The Trimble BD960 includes on-board features such as multipath mitigation, low-elevation tracking and support for OmniSTAR worldwide DGPS service. With support for modernized GPS signals and GLONASS, the Trimble BD960 provides integrators with a complete range of positioning signals for fast initialization and improved field performance. Interfacing and configuration is easy with the BD960. The card is designed to plug into an application with minimal development. In addition to the standard RS-232 communications, Ethernet connectivity on the board allows high-speed data transfer and configuration.
The Trimble BD960 GNSS receiver module is expected to be available worldwide in first quarter of 2008. Pacific Crest, a Trimble Company, will manage the sales and distribution of the product.
Source: Trimble