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The u-blox company launched a new miniature GPS module, which is designed for high-volume, mass-market applications that require fast, accurate positioning at a low cost. The NEO-5Q is a versatile, stand-alone GPS module that combines an extensive array of features with flexible connectivity options in a 12 x 16 x 2.4mm package. Its ROM-based architecture does not require an external flash EPROM. Thus, the module is suitable for high-volume consumer products with strict cost and size constraints. Based on u-blox' fifth generation positioning engine, u-blox 5, the module features an acquisition performance of one second and an engine with 50 channels and over 1 million correlators capable of simultaneously tracking GPS and GALILEO signals. The GPS module features KickStart fast weak signal acquisition technology that improves acquisition performance, ensuring fast positioning regardless of signal positions and antenna size. The NEO-5Q with KickStart enables device manufacturers to keep product sizes small without compromising on GPS performance. The module's Serial Peripheral Interface enables an external serial E2PROM to store unlimited start-up configuration settings, providing an alternative to the traditional boot-time configuration pins. The module's ease of integration enables fast times-to-market for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications.