Introduction; Overview - Garmin TracPak GPS 30/30 SL Manual

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 OVERVIEW

The GARMIN GPS 30/30 SL is a complete GPS receiver,
including an embedded antenna, designed for a broad
spectrum of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer)
system applications. Based on the proven technology
found in all GARMIN GPS receivers, the GPS 30/30 SL will
track up to eight satellites at a time while providing fast time-
to-first-fix, one second navigation updates and low power
consumption. Its far reaching capability meets the sensitivity
requirements of land navigation as well as the dynamics
requirements of high performance aircraft.
The GPS 30/30 SL design utilizes the latest technology and
high level circuit integration to achieve superior performance
while minimizing space and power requirements. All critical
components of the system including the RF/IF receiver
hardware and the digital baseband are designed and
manufactured by GARMIN to ensure the quality and
capability of the GPS 30/30 SL. This hardware capability
combined with software intelligence makes the GPS 30/30
SL easy to integrate and use.
The GPS 30/30 SL is designed to withstand rugged operating
conditions and is completely water resistant. The GPS 30/
30 SL is a complete GPS receiver that requires minimal
additional components be supplied by an OEM or system
integrator. A minimum system must provide the GPS 30/
30 SL with a source of power and a clear view of the GPS
satellites. The system may communicate with the GPS 30/
30 SL via a choice of two RS-232 compatible full duplex
communication channels. Internal memory backup allows
the GPS 30/30 SL to retain critical data such as satellite
orbital parameters, last position, date and time. End user
interfaces such as keyboards and displays are added by
the application designer.
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