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Monday, March 25 2019 - 16:00
AsiaNet
FURUNO to Launch Single-band GNSS Receivers That Achieve 4.5ns Stability
NISHINOMIYA, Japan, Mar. 25, 2019 /Kyodo JBN - AsiaNet/ --

- GT-88: GNSS Timing Module; GF-8801/02/03/04/05: GNSS Disciplined Oscillator -

Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. (FURUNO), based in Nishinomiya, Japan, has developed 
GT-88 and GF-8801/02/03/04/05 for users who require UTC time-synchronized 
signals to meet the new 5G requirements. They provide UTC time-synchronized 
timing signals (1PPS/10MHz) by receiving GNSS satellite signals. Achieved 
stability is better than that of an atomic clock, including a rubidium. The 
GT/GF-88 series includes a brand-new algorithm, named Dynamic Satellite 
Selection (trademark) that provides outstanding multipath mitigation, 
especially in urban canyon environments. This algorithm was developed by Nippon 
Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT) based in Tokyo, Japan. 

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- Extremely high stability of 4.5ns (1 sigma) is obtained, only requiring 
reception of the L1 band (1575.42 MHz) frequency GNSS satellites. It was 
achieved by improving advanced position estimation algorithms and optimizing 
position calculation among several different GNSS satellite constellations. It 
allows users to achieve 5G-required performance without any changes to existing 
single-band GNSS antennas.

- It incorporates the Dynamic Satellite Selection (trademark), an advanced 
multipath mitigation algorithm developed by NTT. Normally typical time 
synchronization performance deteriorates in urban canyon environments by the 
effect of multipath. The Dynamic Satellite Selection (trademark) reduces this 
time error by one-fifth. This provides more flexibility when installing GNSS 
antennas. Consequently, the GT/GF-88 series now permits GNSS antennas to be 
mounted on walls, windows of tall buildings and other difficult reception 
environments.

- The GT/GF-88 series continues to support GPS, GLONASS and QZSS satellite 
constellations, and now adds Galileo support. As the total number of satellites 
available increases, operational stability also increases.

For further information, please refer to the product information website below.
GNSS Timing Module GT-88: https://www.furuno.com/en/products/gnss-module/GT-88
GNSS Disciplined Oscillator GF-8801/02/03/04/05: 
https://www.furuno.com/en/products/gnss-module/GF-8805


SOURCE: Furuno Electric Co, Ltd.