Fastrax announced upgrades to the iTrax300OEM GPS receiver. The GPS receiver module enables navigation in the most stringent applications and a solid fix even in demanding GPS environments. iTrax300 receivers are suited for both industrial navigation systems and battery operated consumer products such as handheld computers, vehicle navigation devices, sports accessories and mobile phones.The Fastrax iTrax300 module will be upgraded with the SiRF GSC3e/LP chip, which reduces typical power consumption by approximately 35% down to 110mW. The chip is pin compatible with the previous SiRF GSC3 chip, necessitating no changes to the operation and interfaces of the iTrax300 GPS module. Simultaneously with the chip upgrade, the firmware of the iTrax300 receiver will be upgraded for several enhancements in navigation and robustness. With the new firmware version 3.2.4, navigation sensitivity will be improved to -158dBm and acquisition sensitivity to -143dBm. The upgraded iTrax300 receiver modules will be available during the first quarter of 2007 from Fastrax distributors worldwide. Product naming of the iTrax300 family will remain unchanged.