Method and apparatus for detecting 50 Hz GPS data-bit boundaries and
detecting satellite-signal reception. The apparatus includes a
correlating unit and a data-bit boundary detecting unit. The correlating
unit outputs first (I) correlation integral values and second (Q)
correlation integral values sequentially by calculating a correlation
integrals between a satellite pulse train and a replica PN code. The
data-bit boundary detecting unit changes the sign of each of the first
(I) correlation integral values and second (Q) correlation integral
values, based on comparing each of the first and second correlation
integral values with an immediately previously outputted (first or
second, respectively) correlation integral value, and generates data-bit
boundary detection signals having information corresponding to the
data-bit boundary using the changed correlation integral values. Thus,
the data-bit boundary in GPS satellite signals can be detected.