• Ground-Based GPS Receiver Application Module (GB-GRAM) compliant
• US Army Standard Embedded Small Serial Interface (SSI) form factor GPS receiver
• Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM) security
• Field reprogrammability of the receiver application software
• 12-channel continuous satellite tracking for true All-In-View operation
• Simultaneous L1 and L2 dual frequency GPS signal reception
• Aggressive acquisition/reacquisition strategies to improve performance and reduce power consumption
• Cold start without time, position or almanac in less than 110 seconds from complete OFF
• Extended performance in a jamming environment
• 41 dB Jammer/Signal while tracking
• 24 dB Jammer/Signal during initial acquisition
• Area navigation with waypoint storage
• User setup of units, datums and coordinate formats
• Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)
• Outstanding GPS performance and history
• Mature, proven GPS technology
• High Reliability with MTBF > 60,000 hours (calculated)

The Miniature PLGR Engine-SAASM (MPE-S) is based on the new Rockwell Collins Selective Availability/Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM). SAASM encapsulates all classified data and signal processing into one tamper-proof module. SAASM provides jamming and spoofing protection for US and allied forces operating in hostile environments. The MPE-S is the US Army Standard Embedded GPS Receiver for the Ground-Based GPS Receiver Application Module (GB-GRAM) program. It is intended for use in multiple DoD, Federal Civilian and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) platforms requiring real-time precise GPS data. The small size and features of the GB-GRAM standard make it attractive for Command and Control, munitions guidance, handheld computers, vehicles and other platforms seeking to integrate a GPS capability.

In addition, the Rockwell Collins SAASM includes

• Proven capabilities of the NightHawk 12-channel GPS signal processor
• True All-In-View navigation of up to 12 GPS satellites
• Advanced correlator engine (ACE) turbo-charges the engine for accelerated Direct-Y code acquisitions
• Next-generation security architecture provided by the key data processor (KDP- II )
• Unclassified-when-keyed operation
• Black cryptographic key capable

For backwards compatibility, this new version of the Rockwell Collins MPE has been designed to provide continued support to current users of the MPE embedded GPS receiver. Customers will recognize and appreciate the continued use of the same familiar 80 pin I/O connector and robust MMCX RF connector. Every effort has been made to keep the signal pin-out of the I/O connector compatible with previous versions of the MPE. While the physical size has been reduced to 2.45" x 3.4" x 0.6", the connector location remains the same relative to the edge of the board. This allows for economical upgrade to an embedded SAASM-based receiver.

A new dual frequency RF front end allows continuous track of both the L1 and L2 GPS satellite frequencies. Even when turned off, a precision High Accuracy Low-power time source (HAL) runs continuously to allow rapid acquisition of the GPS satellites when the receiver is turned on. Of course, all this capability requires only a single 3.3-volt power source.

• Power and data (SAMTEC P/N SFM-140-L2-S-D-LC)
• RF Input (Huber Suhner P/N 85MMCX-50-0-1/III)

• Three (3) independent serial data ports (full duplex):
  • Two (2) low power CMOS serial data ports
  • One (1) standard RS-232 serial data port
• ICD-GPS-153 compliant
• NMEA-0183 data output
• 1 PPS input
• 1 PPS and 10 PPS outputs
• L1/L2 Active RF antenna port, 3.3 V dc
• DS-101 and DS-102 key loading, zeroize discrete
• Havequick (SS-110990 and ICD-GPS-060)
• RTCM 194-93/SC 104 differential GPS correction data input

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Support Offerings

Product Information Material is normally available at no charge and can be obtained by contacting GS Customer Relations:

Phone: 800-321-2223 or (319)-295-5100
Fax: (319)-295-4777
Email: <response@rockwellcollins.com>
Website: http://www.rockwellcollins.com/gs