GPS Receiver and Cables - Microsoft Pharos GPS-500 III GPS Receiver for PC and Mac

Microsoft Pharos' iGPS-500 convertible receiver is a small, slim and highly sensitive GPS receiver that connects to your PC and Mac via the included USB cable. With third party mapping software such as Microsoft Streets & Trips you can now accurately view your position in real time on your laptop, tablet or ultra-mobile PC. For Mac users the GPS receiver works in Parallels Desktop without rebooting into Windows so you can use Front Row for a more driver-friendly iTunes interface.

Features and Benefits:

• iGPS-500 Convertible GPS Receiver Design allows you to use one GPS receiver for multiple configurations (i.e. CF, PCMCIA with adapter, USB, sync cable, and Bluetooth) (USB adapter is included, but the other accessories are sold separately)
• Enhanced sensitivity receiver with SiRFstarIII GSC3f chip set (Fast acquisition time)
• Connect to your notebook PC, desktop PC, or Tablet PC through a USB cable.
• Compatible with Microsoft Streets & Trips
• For Mac users the GPS receiver works in Parallels Desktop without rebooting into Windows so you can use Front Row for a more driver-friendly iTunes interface.

Contents of this package:

• Microsoft/Pharos GPS-500 SIRF III GPS Receiver
• USB converter
• USB extension cord with suction cup

Technical Specifications:

• Chipset: 20-channel SiRFstarIII
• Antenna: Integrated patch antenna
• Frequency: L1, 1575.42 MHz
• Sensitivity: -159 dBm
• Sensitivity: -159 dBm
• Acquisition time: Cold Start : 35 sec Hot Start: 1 sec
• Reacquisition: 0.1 sec
• Position update: 1 Hz
• Accuracy: Position: Autonomous < 10 meters, SBAS <5m. Velocity: 0.1 meter/second
• Time: 1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time
• Datum: WGS-84
• Primary Power: 3.3-5.5 Vdc
• Current: 65 mA typical, 75 mA with blue LED
• NMEA-1083 V3.1 standard
• Data rate: 4800 bps
• NMEA message: GGA, GSA, GSV, and RMC WAAS/EGNOS: enabled
• Trickle power: programmable
• Dimension: 36 mm x 34 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 18 grams
• Operation temperature: -20C to 75C (-4F to 167F)
• Storage temperature: -40C to 90C (-40F to 194F)
• Dynamics: Altitude <20 km
• Velocity < 1,800 km/h
• Acceleration < 3g