That dilemma led Jacobi to develop the new
chip. With dimensions of 10x10x5.8mm and weighing just 2.5 grams, the
Micro Hornet GPS chip is the world’s smallest. The Micro Hornet has the
added benefit of including an integrated antenna, along with all the
filters, radio frequency shields, and processing capabilities of
full-sized chips. “The Nano Hornet breaks size and power barriers,
making it ideal for devices that require low profile components,” said
Jacobi. “We have pushed the boundaries of what’s possible and reduced
the thickness of our already industry-leading Micro Hornet by nearly 35
percent.”
It’s a problem Gal Jacobi, CEO of Petach
Tikvah-based OriginGPS, has often pondered. His answer — a tiny GPS
chip. “Although there has never been more demand for location
information, size and power constraints have limited innovation in the
wearables space,” said Jacobi. “Developers want to add features to
wearable devices without making them bulkier and less fashionable.”
OriginGPS promises a better GPS experience
even under marginal conditions using proprietary technology to keep out
signals that could interfere with the chip’s ability to contact
satellites. Industry tests show the OriginGPS chips as having a Time To
First Fix (TTFF, the time it takes for a chip to fix on a satellite) of
less than one second, and location accuracy within as little as two
meters. In addition, said Jacobi, the chip detects changes in context,
temperature, and satellite signals to achieve a state of near continuous
availability.
Among its customers for some of its other
small chip communication products is Spain’s Ficosa International, which
produces systems and parts for the automotive industry. Last year,
Ficosa showed off an in-Vehicle Telematic Unit that integrates
communication and navigation via satellite, capable of picking up
satellite signals from all of the world’s current and future location
systems (GPS/ GALILEO/ GLONASS/ BEIDOU/ QZSS). The lightweight system is
suitable for integration into any component of a car, even a
windshield, the company said.
OriginGPS has a large and enthusiastic base of
customers who praise the company’s technology, and according to the
Israel Export Institute, OriginGPS’s minuscule GPS and GNSS (Global
Navigation Satellite System) devices were well received at this year’s
Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. “The Nano Hornet’s innovative
architecture packs the most functionality and high-quality components in
the smallest space by volume, to improve wearables fashion and
function,” said Jacobi. “It boasts several key features that will
improve the navigation experience of wearables and other Internet of
Things devices.”
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