The GlobalSat WAAS enabled BU-353 GPS Receiver can be utilized in a variety of applications that may require a magnetic mounting with a waterproof configuration. With non-slip on the base and its compact design, the BU-353 is completely self-contained and waterproof. It incorporates the latest SiRF Star III GPS chipset and an active patch antenna so you receive the highest degree of GPS accuracy.
The extended 5 feet long cable allows for easy routing behind headliners and side panels to terminate at a USB connector for interfacing with your Laptop / ibook / PowerBook.

Features

• SiRF Star III High Performance GPS chipset - WAAS
• High sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -159 dBm)
• Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level
• Support NMEA 0183 data protocol
• Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition
• Built-in patch antenna.
• Super-cohesive magnetic for mounting on the car
• USB interface connection port.
• Waterproof and non-slip on the bottom.
• LED indicator for GPS fix or not fix, LED OFF: Receiver switch off, LED ON: No fix, signal searching, LED Flashing: Position fixed

Specifications

• Chipset: SiRF Star III v3.1.1 firmware WAAS enabled by default
• Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
• C/A code: 1.023 MHz chip rate
• Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking
• Sensitivity: -159 dBm
• Accuracy Position: 10 meters, 2D RMS. ~5 meters, 2D RMS WAAS enabled
• Velocity: 0.1 m/s
• Time: 1us synchronized to GPS time
• Datum: WGS-84

Protocol

• GPS Protocol: Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF Binary) SiRF Binary>> Position, Velocity, Altitude, Status and Control
• GPS Output Data: NMEA 0183 MEA V2.2 Protocol and supports command: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL v2.2 (VTG and GLL are optional)
• GPS Transfer Rate: Software Command setting (Default: 4800,n,8,1 for NMEA)

Acquisition Time

• Reacquisition: 0.1 sec., average
• Hot start: 1 sec., average
• Warm start: 38 sec., average
• Cold start: 42 sec., average

Dynamic Conditions

• Altitude: 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max
• Velocity: 515 meters /second (1000 knots) max
• Acceleration: Less than 4g
• Jerk: 20m/sec

Power

• Main power input: 4.5V ~ 6.5V DC input
• Power consumption: 80mA
• Protocol Electrical level: TTL level
• Output voltage level: 0V~2.85V

Physical Characteristics

• Dimension: 2.08" Dia (53mm dia, 19.2mm height)
• Cable length: 60”
• Operating temperature: -40F ~ +185F ( -40C to +85C)

Operating System Support and Drivers

• Microsoft Windows
• Apple Mac OS
• Linux
• Drivers can be downloaded from the USGlobalSat site.