Alarm time is also stored in NVRAM. At power up the PIC first sets the clock’s alarm. Then it waits for the GPS to sync. Once it has GPS time, the PIC sets the clock. The PIC also resets the ...

A technological innovation could revolutionize the precision of navigation systems. A tiny device, shaped like a comb, promises to deliver unparalleled accuracy in the field ...

The satellites that make the GPS in your car and smartphone work consist of many atomic clocks. About 400 such atomic clocks are currently operational, providing real-time locations that are ...

GPS, music and video player ... Another casualty of the smart phone revolution is the humble bedside alarm clock as its radio, alarm, and timekeeping functionalities are also provided by modern ...