The new OrbiTrak GSM modular PC/104 computer board is designed for intelligent vehicle and airborne computing systems requiring worldwide GSM/GPRS roaming combined with precise GPS positioning.

An ideal solution for demanding mobile and vehicular (bus, rail, ship, and air) applications, the OrbiTrak GSM combines wireless tri-band GSM/GPRS connectivity with a low-power, 12-channel, parallel-tracking GPS receiver in one highly integrated embedded module. This compact (3.550² × 3.775²), hardened telematics solution is built to resist high mechanical stress, thermal shock, and extended temperature operation.

The board also features a four-channel 16C550 UART with two RS-232 serial ports free for other devices. Board configuration is achieved using FlexiSet EEPROM board settings, which eliminates banks of interrupts and base address jumpers. A 16-bit-wide programmable digital I/O is provided to interface with other low-power digital devices, along with two automotive- level digital inputs to connect to any 12- or 24-V digital signals.

The GPS/GSM version of the OrbiTrak GSM costs $398 each in volume orders of 100 units or more. The GSM-only version costs $298..

Parvus Corp.
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