u-blox' 3D Automotive Dead Reckoning chip with Epson's gyroscope technology
provides continuous 3D positioning in tunnels, park houses
Swiss u-blox, the leader in cellular and positioning semiconductors, have collaborated with Epson to create a 3D Automotive Dead Reckoning blueprint. Based on u-blox' satellite positioning chip and Epson's high-precision gyroscope technology, the example design is the most accurate 3D Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) solution available.
Targeted specifically at vehicle navigation and positioning applications such as tracking and road pricing, the solution enables reliable positioning in areas of poor or no satellite coverage such as tunnels, underpasses and park houses.
Masayuki Kitamura, chief operating officer of Epson's Microdevices Operations Division, said "We are proud that u-blox' has chosen our gyro sensor for this design. Their decision underscores our sensors' superiority in key characteristics such as linearity, zero-point-drift, temperature stability and small size. The use of our XV4001BC gyro sensor in u-blox' dead reckoning blueprint is fully in line with our strategy to provide best-in-class gyros specifically for demanding vehicle applications."
"When satellite visibility is compromised, our GNSS receiver chip relies on precise sensor data to determine a vehicle's position in three dimensions. Epson's ultra-precise surface-mount automotive grade gyroscope has proven to be the ideal sensor for delivering vehicle heading when satellites are out-of-sight" said Petri Henttinen, VP Application Engineering Positioning Products at u-blox.
When used in the conjunction with u-blox' UBX-M8030-Kx-DR satellite positioning chip with built-in ADR, Epson's XV4001BC delivers precise changes in a vehicle's heading. Combined with vehicle odometer and accelerometer readings, the solution delivers uninterrupted navigation and positioning in even the most challenging urban environments.
About u-blox
Swiss-based u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is the global leader in wireless and positioning semiconductors for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Our solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to allow OEMs to develop innovative solutions that enable mobility quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u blox is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia and the USA.
www.u-blox.com
About Epson
Epson is a global innovation leader whose product lineup ranges from inkjet printers and printing systems, 3LCD projectors and industrial robots to sensors and other microdevices. Dedicated to exceeding the vision of its customers worldwide, Epson delivers customer value based on compact, energy-saving, and high-precision technologies in markets spanning enterprise and the home to commerce and industry.
Led by the Japan-based Seiko Epson Corporation, the Epson Group comprises more than 73,000 employees in 94 companies around the world, and is proud of its ongoing contributions to the global environment and the communities in which it operates.
Epson contact
Stefan Hartmann, Department Manager QD, Epson Europe Electronics GmbH
Phone : +49-(0)89-14005-342Phone : +49-(0)89-14005-342
u-blox contact
Petri Henttinen, VP Application Engineering Positioning Products
Phone : +41 44 722 7326
