BU-353 SiRF Star III USB GPS Receiver
Supports WIN OSX and Linux

The 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. Typical application may include, but not limited to marine, aviation, and commercial environments in such uses as fire truck, police cars, buses, utility & long haul vehicles. 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.   GlobalSat Technology - BU-353 Press Release (.pdf)

Features:

1. SiRF Star III High Performance GPS chipset 2. High sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -159 dBm) 3. Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level 4. Support NMEA 0183 data protocol 5. Built-in SuperCap to reserve system data for rapid satellite acquisition 6. Built-in patch antenna. 7. Super-cohesive magnetic for mounting on the car 8. USB interface connection port. 9. Waterproof and non-slip on the bottom. 10. 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 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, 3D RMS WAAS Enabled Velocity: 0.1 m/s Time: 1us synchronized to GPS time Datum Default: WGS-84 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 Baud rate: 4,800 bps Output message: NMEA 0183 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL Physical Characteristics Dimension: 53mm diameter, 19.2mm height Cable length: 65” Operating temperature: -40C to +85C BU-353 GlobalSat Press Release  .pdf  BU-353 Product Specifications  .pdf BU-353 Installation Guide  .pdf BU-353 Windows Driver .zip BU-353 Mac Driver .zip