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December 2007 Eighth Edition

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GPS Positioning ComponentsProduct Catalog

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Dear readers,

There have been a number of significant developments at u-blox over the past few months, many of which are already reflected in the depth and quality of products and services offered to you in this catalogue.

Our u-blox 5 GPS and GALILEO positioning engine, featuring under 1 second acquisition, has entered mass production. This dual system engine, the market’s fastest, is now available in a wide variety of formats. These include chipsets and single chips for large volume applications, modules in our market-leading NEO, LEA and TIM form factors for easy integration and fast-to-market, smaller volume applications. New technological developments, such as our KickStart ultra-fast signal acquisition technology and our free AssistNow A-GPS data services, have reasserted our leadership in positioning technology.

In the past few months, the company has also achieved several important milestones, including a remarkably successful IPO and ISO 9001 certification. Our IPO has given us the capital to fund our future growth, has improved our market presence and will make it even easier for us to hire and retain market leading technologists and personnel for future development. ISO certification underpins our commitment to quality, client service and operational excellence.

We have also expanded our global presence with a new office in Tokyo and the signing of several new distribution partners worldwide. Additionally, we have opened application engineering centers in Singapore and Virginia, to further improve the support we provide to customers in the Asian and American markets.

These technological and corporate developments have massively enhanced our ability to meet the current and future needs of our customers. There has never been a better time to partner with u-blox as our company enters a new era of growth and innovation.

We look forward to doing business with you.

Thomas Seiler u-blox CEO

‘These technological and corporate developments

have massively enhanced our ability to meet the

current and future needs of our customers’

Thomas Seiler u-blox CEO

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IntroductionCorporate update Corporate update New 6 Worldwide presence New 7Products, technologies and services overview Products 8 Technologies 9 Services & Support products 9Market applications Mobile New 10 Automotive-Qualified New 12 Automotive-After market New 14 Infrastructure New 16Positioning engines: u-blox 5 u-blox 5 single chips and chipsets 18

Technologies and servicesTechnologies KickStart New 20 SuperSense® 22 Dead Reckoning 24 Timing New 26Services AssistNow free A-GPS services New 28 u-center free evaluation software New 30

Production and Quality Quality standards New 32 Packaging 33

Positioning enginesProduct selectors u-blox 5 chips and chipsets New 34 u-blox 5 modules New 34 ANTARIS®4 modules New 35 u-blox 5 & ANTARIS®4 GPS evaluation kits 35u-blox 5 UBX-G5000, UBX-G5010 chips and chipsets New 36 EVK-5H Evaluation Kit New 38 NEO-5 Module series New 40 LEA-5 Module series New 42 TIM-5H Module New 44 CDK-5X, CSK-5X Development Kits New 46ANTARIS®4 AEK-4 Evaluation Kits 48 LEA-4 Module series New 50 NEO-4S Module 52 LEA-4R, TIM-4R Modules New 54 LEA-4T Module 56 TIM-4 Module series New 58 CO4-4H, CO5-4H Demo designs New 60 RCB-4H Receiver Board 62 ANN-MS Active antenna 63

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Corporate update

u-blox has invested heavily in developing its worldwide network of offices and distribution partners around the world in past 12 months in response to soaring demand for its products and services. The company has also opened two new application development centers in Singapore and Virginia (USA), and has expanded the application development center located at the company‘s headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland.

Soaring demand

The surge in demand has been a response to both the quality of our offering and ex-traordinary growth in the GPS industry at large. Laws have been introduced in the U.S., European Union and Japan that require mobile phones to be able to provide location data for emergency purposes. Such information also enables location-based services in mobile commerce, which presents a major new market for the telecommunications industry.

“The GPS industry is witnessing unprecedented growth and we have seen a massive growth in sales as a result,” said Nikolaos Papadopoulos, President of u-blox America Inc. “We have responded to this demand by expanding our application center to continue providing the high level and quality of support that ensure our customers the fastest time to market for their products. We have also developed our new warehouse to maintain our products’ ultra-short lead-times.”

New markets

At the same time, advancements in GPS technology have enabled smaller, cheaper and more powerful GPS engines, which can now be easily incorporated into products such as PDAs, PNDs and other handheld consumer devices. These developments have led a growing number of OEMs and ODMs to incorporate GPS functionality into an ever-increasing number of consumer products. This has been particularly pronounced in Asia. “Over the past couple of years, a growing number of US and European OEMs and ODMs have relocated the design and manufac-ture of GPS-enabled consumer devices to Asia. u-blox Singapore has doubled its support and engineering staff to provide GPS application designers and manufacturers with the high level of support we pride ourselves in. Most recently, we have opened an office in Tokyo, to cater to the vast array of consumer and automotive applications which require high performance positioning products and technologies,” said Adrian Tan, Head of u-blox Singapore.

Automotive qualified

u-blox has expanded into the automotive market with a dedicated product line that has been specifically designed to meet the automotive market’s high quality and performance requirements for in-car satellite navigation systems.

“Our new automotive-qualified u-blox 5 chips and the associated technologies are designed to meet and surpass the needs of automotive applications. We now boast an extensive portfolio of clients and we plan to continue developing bespoke automotive solutions to further strengthen our position in this key market,” said Karsten Tietz, Vice President Sales EMEA.

Nikolaos PapadopoulosPresident of u-blox America Inc.

Adrian TanHead of u-blox Singapore

Karsten TietzVice President Sales EMEA

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Americas Head office Application Engineering CenterReston, Virginia, USA

u-blox global offices u-blox global distributors u-blox application centers

Worldwide offices

Global offices: u-blox is an international company headquartered in Thalwil, Switzerland, with regional offices lo-cated across the Americas and Asia. Staff at each u-blox office includes first-class support engineers who stand close-at-hand throughout your design process to help you when necessary. Geographically spanning the USA, Europe and Asia, you can always call on us for support, anytime you need it.

Application engineering centers: u-blox is renowned for keeping customer needs in mind and developing posi-tioning solutions that exceed customers’ requirements. Staggering growth in the GPS industry is pushing u-blox to develop innovative solutions that drive the established and emerging markets forward, enabling exciting new applica-tions that use positioning to enhance consumer and business interactions and daily processes. Our innovative products and technologies aim at ensuring that our customers stay at the forefront of their markets, offering end users the best in GPS-enabled applications.

Distribution partners: We partner with market-leading electronics distributors to ensure our customers enjoy high quality, local support during all stages of a project. Our partners are chosen for their GPS proficiency and their em-phasis on customer care. We organize regular trainings at our corporate headquarters in Thalwil and at our regional offices in the US and Singapore to ensure our partners have first hand, in-depth knowledge of our latest products and technologies. Regular training and high quality product documentation ensures our partners can provide customers with high quality local support.

Asia Pacific Head office Application Engineering CenterSingapore

Headquarters Application Engineering CenterThalwil, Switzerland

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Applications Products Support Products & Services

Evaluation Kits

Receiver Boards

Modules

Single Chips & Chipsets

Mobile

Accessories

Support and Training

Technologies

Dead Reckoning

Precision Timing

SuperSense®

Indoor GPS

AssistNowA-GPS Services

Evaluation Software

KickStart

Infrastructure Infrastructure

Automotive- After market

Automotive- Qualified

Demo Designs

Products, Services and Technologies Overview

A Wide Range of Quality Products and Services

u-blox develops innovative positioning technologies, products and services with high customer value. We offer an extensive portfolio of cost-effective high performance GPS products and services for all kinds of applications.

Chips Modules

GPS ReceiverBoards

Boards, Accessories

GPSSingle Chips

GPSChipsets

NEO LEA TIMGPS

Antennas

ANTARIS 4 GPS Positioning Engine

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Products

Our extensive range of chips, modules, boards and antennas have been designed to fit a wide variety of needs and to meet stringent space and cost constraints. Each new GPS positioning engine we develop, from the ANTARIS® and ANTARIS®4 engines to the recently introduced u-blox 5 engine, brings improvements in functionality, packaging, power consumption and performance. New product generations are carefully designed to enable our customers an easy migration from one generation to the next and from one form factor to another.

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Dead Reckoning GPS

KickStart

Technologies Key Features

Precision Timing GPS

Main Function

Ultra-fast weak signalacquisition

Accurate time& raw data

Non-stop navigation

Fast acquisition, even in a weak signal conditionsDown to –160 dBm acq. and tracking sensitivityHigh performance, even with small antennasEnables applications with hidden antennas

50 ns accuracy, 15 ns accuracy when compensatedTime mark and counter functionality10 Hz raw measurement dataSingle-satellite operation

Uninterrupted vehicle navigation anywhereGPS, gyroscope and wheel pulse combinedAutomatic sensor-calibration40 Hz dead reckoning calculation rate

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Engine

u-blox5

SuperSense®

Indoor GPS High trackingsensitivity

Indoor –160 dBm tracking sensitivityHigh positioning accuracy Excellent dynamic navigation performance Indoor coverage

u-blox5

ANTARIS 4

ANTARIS 4

ANTARIS 4

Technologies

Our KickStart, SuperSense, Precision Timing and Dead Reckoning technologies enhance our receivers’ performance.

Services & Support Products

Together with our high quality positioning products, we offer all the support products, documentation and personal-ized support services required to ensure our customers’ products time-to-market is minimized. The combination of high performance products and high quality support services means our customers can rely on complete, end-to-end solutions designed to suit their specific needs, ultimately ensuring their products’ success in the market.

AssistNow A-GPS Services: u-blox’ AssistNow services are end-to-end solutions that enable much faster acquisition times. Find out more about our AssistNow Assisted GPS solutions on pages 28-29.

Evaluation Kits: u-blox support products, together with our powerful u-center and u-center mobile evaluation tool, enable you to choose the right receiver for your application, and help you throughout the entire design process.

Evaluation software: Launched in 2001, u-center enables customers to test GPS receiver performance in different scenarios, including Cold Start and Hot Start. The tool also offers a built-in AssistNow Aided Start function, allowing customers to witness how our A-GPS services bring Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) down to less than one second, even under difficult signal conditions. u-center has become renowned throughout the GPS industry for its powerful controls, visualization and analysis features. u-center mobile has been developed to bring the same functionality to Windows Mobile-based Pocket PC handheld devices such as PDAs, mobile phones and other consumer and professional hand-held devices. Users can download u-center and u-center mobile for free from our website.

Demo Designs are intended as a means to help system integrators develop their own GPS-enabled end products, facilitating the design process, reducing design risks and cutting time-to-market for their end products. We provide comprehensive technical documentation including schematics, layouts and design tips. Visit our web shop to buy a fully functional demo design sample.

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Mobile Overview

The u-blox Mobile Terminals product range has been specifically designed to meet the strict space, cost and power constraints of battery-operated handheld devices such as mobile phones, Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs), cameras, media players and other GPS-enabled portable devices.

Our new u-blox 5 positioning engine brings ultra-fast acquisition performance, high accuracy and reliability in small, cost-efficient packages that can be easily incorporated into a wide range of end products.

GPS-enabled mobile devices powered by u-blox GPS receivers benefit from:

Ultra fast acquisitionOur recently introduced u-blox 5 positioning engine, with our brand new Kick-Start ultra-fast weak signal acquisition technology, features a Time-To-First-Fix of less than one second, a crucial feature for applications that require on-the-go positioning in any signal environment.

Compact, cost efficient architectureOur market-leading positioning products have been designed for the tightest space and cost constraints. Our products’ small sizes and a minimal Bill of Materi-als (BOM) ensures that they can be easily integrated into any handheld consumer product.

Efficient power managementu-blox positioning engines have advanced built-in power saving and power man-agement features to ensure that power consumption is kept down to the bare minimum at all times, ensuring GPS-enabled battery-operated devices enjoy long battery times.

High sensitivity for indoor useOur SuperSense and KickStart receivers, capable of detecting and processing sig-nals of as low as -160 dBm, enable uninterrupted positioning in the most chal-lenging signal environments such as dense urban environments and building inte-riors. High sensitivity also enables the use of small antennas, bringing overall end product sizes down even further.

Instant positioning at your fingertips with our free

AssistNow A-GPS services

The combination of our high performance GPS receivers with our AssistNow A-GPS services brings users accurate, instant positioning anywhere, at anytime.

AssistNow services enhance u-blox GPS acquisition performance, providing users with always-on, instant positioning, even in difficult signal conditions. AssistNow enables our receivers to immediately compute a position wherever the user may be, including shopping malls, train stations and urban canyons. With AssistNow A-GPS, users can forget the long waiting times usually associated with acquisition performance in difficult signal conditions.

AssistNow services are suitable for a wide range of uses such as E-911 and E-112 emergency caller applications, as well as for Location Based Services (LBS). u-blox 5 products comply with OMA SUPL, RRLP and RRC standards. You can read more detailed information on our AssistNow services on pages 28 and 29.

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Automotive-Qualified Overview

The u-blox Automotive-Qualified GPS product range has been specifically designed to meet the automotive industry’s strict quality, navigation accuracy and reliability criteria for in-car navigation systems.

Our firm commitment to the automotive market has led us to team up with the best manufacturing partners in the business and to offer dedicated ISO/TS 16949 certi-fied solutions. u-blox 5 automotive-qualified products come in a range of small, cost-efficient packaging options that can be easily incorporated into any type of automotive application.

Our high performance GPS receivers have been chosen by market-leading automotive firms due to their unrivalled performance, even when operating in challenging signal environments. Advanced, built-in algorithms enable our GPS engines to receive and track satellites in areas with weak or jammed signals. Our market-leading technologies enable uninterrupted navigation through urban canyons and covert areas with no direct line-of-sight to satellites. For areas lacking GPS signals altogether such as tunnels and indoor parkings our Dead Reckoning technology brings users 100% road coverage.

GPS-enabled automotive applications powered by u-blox GPS receivers benefit from:

Cost-effective architectureOur cost-effective single chip and chipset solutions keep the bill of materials to a minimum by requiring as few as 19 external components. Further cost savings can be achieved by chosing architectures with a normal crystal oscillator (XTAL) instead of a more costly temperature controlled crystal oscillator (TCXO), or by choosing ROM-based chips or modules instead of Flash-based architectures.

Unbeatable positioning accuracy and reliability Powerful navigation algorithms, active suppression of jamming sources and effective multipath signal mitigation technology provide users with high navigation accuracy in any signal environment, including difficult environments like dense urban canyons.

High sensitivityOur SuperSense receivers boast an acquisition, tracking and navigation sensitivity of down to -160 dBm. SuperSense-enabled products can therefore be placed almost any-where in a vehicle, not just near the windows because our high sensitivity technology mitigates the signal attenuation that results from thermal coated windows.

Dead Reckoning: Uninterrupted navigation and eCall servicesIn areas with a severely limited line-of-sight to satellites, where GPS receivers cannot access GPS signals at all, our Dead Reckoning technology provides uninterrupted and precise navigation. Dead Reckoning enables telematic and emergency call applications like eCall.

Excellent multipath mitigationAdvanced software technology makes our positioning engines capable of picking out the best signals in difficult environments like dense urban settings where high rise buildings and the presence of multiple other signals can degrade the quality and strength of GPS signals.

GALILEO-readyThe u-blox 5 positioning engine has been designed to receive both GPS and GALILEO signals. When the European GALILEO satellite system becomes operative, our engines will benefit from increased accuracy and reliability.

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Asset tracking without the wait with our free

AssistNow A-GPS services

The combination of our high performance receivers with our recently launched AssistNow A-GPS services ensures accurate, instant positioning anywhere, at anytime.

AssistNow enhances u-blox GPS receiver acquisition perfor-mance, enabling users to accurately track goods, vehicles and personnel no matter where they are and regardless of sig-nal conditions. Our AssistNow Offline service provides aid-ing data valid for up to 14 days. This enables applications that do not require connectivity at start-up, making AssistNow Offline ideal for automotive after market applications such as fleet management products.

You can read more detailed information on our AssistNow services on pages 28 and 29.

Automotive - After market Overview

Fleet management, vehicle tracking, road pricing, Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) and other after market automotive applications are increasingly being used to improve day-to-day busi-ness operations. Asset tracking applications, for instance, help companies manage their goods, staff and vehicle fleets much more efficiently. u-blox’ innovative solutions optimize after-market automotive applications by minimizing costs and time-to-market, and offering excellent GPS performance. Benefits include:

High sensitivity for full design flexibilityThanks to our award-winning SuperSense Indoor GPS technology and our brand new KickStart ultra-fast acquisition technology, after market automotive products can now be placed in hidden locations such as a car glove box where GPS signal strength is typically weak. This brings greater design freedom to our customers and also helps reduce cabling and installation costs.

Minimal Bill of Materials (BOM)Our products have been designed to keep costs down to a minimum. Customers can reduce costs further through:

The use of cost-effective, ROM-based products.•The use of normal XTAL crystal oscillators instead of a more costly TCXO.•The high level of integration of our products. u-blox GPS modules are stand-alone •receivers that require no external components while u-blox chips require as few as 19 external components.

Lowest development costs and fastest time-to-marketEasy integration: Our chips and modules support all standard interfaces to connect to a •wide range of application processors.Low development costs: For customers who wish to keep their development times to a •minimum, we recommend choosing from our wide range of GPS modules. These are fully integrated, validated and tested stand-alone GPS receivers that enable our customers to quickly and efficiently introduce new products, staying one step ahead of competition.Compatibility: Our successive generations of modules have been designed to be backward •and forward compatible to ease migration from one generation to the next. Customers can therefore easily upgrade, enjoying enhanced performance without having to redesign.

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Infrastructure Overview

The u-blox Infrastructure GPS product range addresses the needs of a variety of highly specialized applications that require high precision timing or raw data output functionality. From the synchronization of mobile communication base stations or computer networks, to time-tagging of events, precision farming and remote machine control, our dedicated timing and raw data GPS products offer the following advantages:

TimingBuilt-in precision timing mode boasting 50 nanoseconds time •accuracy, 15 nanoseconds when compensated.Self survey mode technology enables our receivers to calculate •an accurate static position autonomously without requiring costly manual surveying.Single satellite navigation allows the receiver to output time even •if with only one satellite in view. This is especially useful in cases where antennas are placed in weak signal areas.T-RAIM (Time - Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring) •algorithms detect faulty GPS measurements, improving integrity.SuperSense Indoor GPS technology enables base stations to be •located inside buildings, extending wireless application coverage to weak signal areas.

Precise PositioningRaw data output with an accuracy of well below 1 meter •Raw data update rates of up to 10 Hertz.•SBAS (WAAS, MSAS, EGNOS, GAGAN) support for improved •accuracy.s

Instant indoor positioning and timing with our free AssistNow

A-GPS services

The combination of u-blox high performance timing receivers with our recently launched AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services ensure accurate, instant timing anywhere, at anytime.

AssistNow enhances u-blox GPS receiver acquisition performance, enabling you to place an antenna in locations without direct line-of-sight to satellites. This is particularly useful for new applications such as WiMAX base stations, where our solutions replace the need for a costly antenna installation on the building rooftop.

You can read more detailed information on our AssistNow services on pages 28 and 29.

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Positioning Engines: u-blox 5

u-blox’ fifth generation positioning products, u-blox 5, offers industry-leading performance in compact and cost-efficient packaging. The u-blox 5 GPS and GALILEO-ready positioning engine features 50 channels and over 1 million correlators, enabling 1 second acquisition performance. The engine boasts a -160 dBm acquisition and tracking sensi-tivity as well as efficient power consumption and management options. The engine’s cost, energy and space efficient architecture enables its easy integration into an extensive array of end products.

u-blox 5 positioning products come as single chips, chipsets and modules to fit a broad range of products and meet strict application criteria. A choice of CVBGA or MLF (QFN) packages requiring as few as 19 external components makes u-blox 5 GPS receivers highly cost effective, high performance positioning solutions.

u-blox 5 GPS receivers offer an excellent combination of software and hardware features, including:

Ultra Fast Acquisition

1 second Time To First Fix: Satellites are acquired in •less than 1 second after start-up.

50 channels, 1 million correlators.•

Scalable, configurable 32 channel high performance •acquisition engine.

Ultra precise 18 channel tracking engine.•

Very Low Cost

As few as 19 external components.

No Flash EPROM required.

Allows use of simple 2-layer Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs).

Highest Sensitivity

-160 dBm SuperSense acquisition, reacquisition and tracking sensitivity.

Best-in-class tracking and navigation performance, even in difficult signal environments such as urban canyons and indoor locations where signals are typically weak.

Efficient Power Management

A dedicated acquisition engine switches off after satel-lites have been acquired and passed on to the tracking engine.

Power consumption during tracking and navigation is kept to a minimum by the power-optimized tracking engine.

Fully integrated power management unit with built-in DC/DC converter.

Supports flexible power supply configurations.

GALILEO-readiness

Receiving and tracking GALILEO L1 signals on all engine tracking channels.

Improved accuracy and coverage from the combination of GPS and GALILEO satellites.

Higher accuracy and better multipath detection.

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Our u-blox 5 technology comes in different chip packaging options, from single chips to chipsets, to fit a wide range of applications. For chip design projects, u-blox provides full design-in support including an integration manual and other supporting documents, an evaluation kit and and hands-on assistance throughout the entire design process, ultimately shortening the time-to-market of our customers’ products.

u-blox 5 Single Chip Receiver Architecture

u-blox 5 Chipset Receiver Architecture

Consisting of as few as 19 external components, the UBX-G5010 single chip’s compact, cost-efficient architecture keeps the bill of materials and overall chip size to a minimum, making it ideal for small end products with very tight space and cost requirements.

Our chipset receiver architecture provides lots of flexibility, allowing many different feature combinations.

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Technologies: KickStart

Our brand new KickStart technology radically accelerates GPS acquisition performance at weak signal levels. GPS receivers with KickStart boast an ultra-fast Time-To-First-Fix, even when operating in difficult signal environments.

With standard GPS receivers, indoor locations and deep urban canyons can drastically hinder GPS acquisition perfor-mance, resulting in long waiting times for users. PDAs, mobile phones and other handheld devices, typically fitted with small antennas to keep the size of the device small, often leave users waiting without a position fix for long periods.

GPS receivers operating in environments where signals are attenuated by metallic coated windows such as those found in many cars, high-rise buildings in crowded city centers or other environments where signals are reflected or weakened, require special technology to ensure GPS operation. KickStart brings users ultra fast acquisition perfor-mance even in weak signal environments such as train stations, shopping malls and other covert locations.

Weak Signals(Indoors)

Strong Signals(Outdoors)

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SuperSense® KickStart

SuperSense®

Time-To-First-Fix

Products with KickStart

u-blox 5 single chips and chipsets•

NEO-5Q, LEA-5H, LEA-5S and TIM-5H modules•

Benefits

Ultra fast acquisition, even in weak signal environ-•ments

High performance, even with smaller antennas •

Enables covert installations•

Down to -160 dBm SuperSense acquisition and •tracking sensitivity

Applications

Portable devices such as PNDs and smartphones.•

Security devices and stolen vehicle recovery prod-•ucts with covert antenna installation

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KickStart Performance: GPS in glove compartment

Stolen vehicle recovery products or asset tracking applications, typically fitted in covert locations of a vehicle such as the glove box or under the car seats, require special technology to receive weak signals and to calculate a position under these most challenging conditions. GPS receivers equipped with KickStart technology are able to calculate a first position fix within seconds, even in the harshest signal environments, as illustrated in the field-test below.

Above, we see a KickStart GPS receiver in a car glovebox performing a cold start. Despite the weak signal condi-tions, the receiver’s ultra-fast weak signal acquisition en-ables it to establish a position within a few seconds.

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With SuperSense® weak signal tracking, another GPS receiver is still able to establish a position but takes sub-stantially longer to do so, due to the covert location of the GPS receiver, which undermines signal strength.

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KickStart Performance: GPS on dashboard

Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) or GPS-enabled mobile phones equipped with standard (small) antennas often take several minutes to calculate a first position fix, leaving users waiting until the navigation device can establish a position to start navigating. KickStart ultra-fast acquisition technology enables a GPS receiver to establish a position within seconds, so users can immediately benefit form their GPS application, as illustrated in the test below.

Above, we see the performance of a KickStart GPS receiver, placed on a vehicle’s dashboard, performing a cold start. Within very few seconds, the GPS receiver es-tablishes a position. This performance is ensured even after long system outages.

With SuperSense® weak signal tracking, another GPS receiver requires slightly longer to establish a position fix.

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Technologies: SuperSense® Indoor GPS

u-blox SuperSense® receivers combine high sensitivity with ultra low power consumption, providing reliable indoor coverage for any GPS-endowed ap-plication, be it a handheld device or other.

Building interiors, airports, shopping malls, train stations and other places with obstructed views to the sky are a key challenge for uninterrupted GPS signal reception and for accurate position calculations. Under these challeng-ing conditions, the GPS receiver must be able to detect the weakest signals perceivable in places with no direct views to satellites.

SuperSense® is available in all u-blox 5 and in selected ANTARIS 4 modules and chips.

What’s New

All u-blox 5 chips and modules come with built-in •SuperSense® Indoor GPS technology

The recently released NEO-5M, LEA-5H, LEA-5A, •LEA-5S and TIM-5H modules are all SuperSense®

Key Features

Ultra-low power consumption•

High positioning accuracy•

Excellent dynamic navigation performance•

Performance with u-blox 5

Tracking and navigation: -160 dBm•

Acquisition and reacquisition: -160 dBm•

Cold starts: -145 dBm•

Performance with ANTARIS 4

Tracking and navigation: -158 dBm•

Acquisition and reacquisition: -148 dBm•

Cold starts: -142 dBm•

SuperSense Benefits

Extended terrain coverage•

Antenna flexibility•

Enables covert antenna applications •

High sensitivity receivers enable uninterrupted GPS oper-ation in difficult signal conditions such as those found in buildings and under bridges, underpasses and dense foli-age conditions, for instance. SuperSense® is ideal for ap-plications with strict space constraints, as it compensates for weaknesses in performance brought about by the use of smaller antennas. Vehicle tracking devices must be able to function even when the antenna is placed in a covert location in the car. One such application is stolen car recovery products whose success depends entirely on the sensitivity and reliability of the receiver.

SuperSense Applications

Handheld devices•

Integrated car navigation devices•

Vehicle tracking •

Low power needs together with accurate and reliable GPS navigation in any environment and under any signal conditions are crucial requirements for any device with positioning functionality, and even more so for handheld devices. GPS-enabled PDAs or mobile phones need to offer uninterrupted navigation when users enter difficult signal areas such as a train station, a parking lot or a shopping mall. Thanks to SuperSense®, our GPS receivers offer high sensitivity at remarkably low power consump-tion levels, even indoors!

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SuperSense® Performance: Getting around Waterloo Station, London, U.K.

Waterloo is the UK’s largest station and is built of Portland Stone and glass. It is also one of the world’s most fre-quented train stations with more than 100,000 commuters and hundreds of trains every day. Finding one’s way in such a large space can prove quite challenging. Ordinary GPS receivers are not capable of perceiving signals indoors but u-blox SuperSense®-endowed receivers provide accurate position information despite obstructed views to satel-lites, enabling users to find their way around easily and accurately, even in indoor environments.

Come into Waterloo station on the Eurostar, downstairs through customs (*) and out to the IMAX...

... after a visit to the IMAX and the London Eye, back into Waterloo station to catch a train to Brighton!

Signal to noise ratios (C/No) from different satellites measured in different locations:

Eurostar Terminal (A) South Bank Exit (C)

Waterloo Station Main Corridor (D)Waterloo Bridge Exit (B)

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Absolute GPS position

Actual position

Calculated position with dead reckoningHeading detected by gyroscope

Distance detected from odometer pulses

Technologies: Dead Reckoning GPS

GPS positioning works well when at least four satellites are within a GPS receiver’s line-of-sight. However, in urban environments where the accuracy of GPS navigation is crucial, the view to the sky is often obstructed, or high-rise buildings reflect GPS signals causing severe multipath effects, deteriorating the quality of GPS. u-blox sensor-based Dead Reckoning technology, with its Enhanced Kalman Filter algorithm, is the solution of choice for navigation, fleet management and GPS-based road pricing systems.

Dead Reckoning technology is built into the LEA-4R and TIM-4R modules.

100% Coverage

Sensors: Gyroscope, tachometer pulses and direc-•tion indication

Full coverage in indoor car parks, tunnels and •underpasses

Complete elimination of multipath effects •through the efficient use of both GPS and Dead Reckoning.

Dead Reckoning enables 100% road coverage. GPS in-formation is complemented by a gyroscope for turns and a tachometer (or other car electronic device) for distance information. When satellites are out of sight, GPS loca-tion is extrapolated using distance and angle information provided by the sensors, providing accurate positioning even when there is no GPS signal.

Ease of Use

Easy interfacing to gyroscope, tachometer and •other sensor sources

No manual calibration or setting of calibration •parameters required for commissioning

Superior Accuracy

40 computation cycles per second for high • accuracy

Automatic calibration•

Distance error: <5% of distance traveled•

Heading error: 3° per minute without GPS•

Compensation of temperature influences•

Elimination of gyroscope aging effects•

Depending on the quality of GPS signals available, u-blox’ proprietary EKF algorithm computes the next positions accurately by using an automatically weighted average of the GPS and sensor inputs. The weighting of GPS and Dead Reckoning is determined by the quality of GPS signals and the confidence level of the dead reckon-ing information.

The fully automatic calibration mechanism inside the sensor-based GPS receiver detects the scaling factor of the tachometer (pulses per kilometer traveled) and the gyro-scope properties without a need for user interven-tion. Calibration is achieved after a short drive with good GPS reception.

Wheel diameter differences due to tire changes •are compensated automatically

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Dead Reckoning Performance: New York When one thinks of New York, one immediately men-tally pictures Manhattan. The island’s dense population of skyscrapers, massive urban canyons and numerous tunnels make GPS navigation highly challenging. In such environments, GPS receivers on the move face severe multipath effects (caused by signal reflections against buildings), signal attenuation and a frequently changing constellation of visible satellites.

100% Coverage In this kind of environment, Dead Reckoning’s use of a gyroscope and of speed information is vital to maintain uninterrupted, accurate navigation in conditions where one cannot rely on GPS reception alone.

Positioning Accuracy

When GPS reception is interrupted upon entering a tun-nel, dead reckoning functionality takes over and tracks the vehicle’s location reliably, even through the long Hol-land Tunnel under the Hudson River, as shown in the examples below. Thanks to our receivers’ excellent re-acquisition performance, GPS navigation is back up im-mediately after leaving the tunnel.

GPS navigation Dead Reckoning with poor or no GPS signal Combined GPS and Dead Reckoning No GPS reception in tunnel

GPS only Dead Reckoning

Essential Uses

Navigation•

Fleet management•

Personal and homeland security•

Road pricing•

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Technologies: Timing

GPS for High Precision Timing

Precise time synchronization is the essence of modern wireless communication systems.

Why is GPS crucial for global stock markets? Because GPS is the heartbeat of global computer networks. Only GPS can provide time with nanosecond accuracy, regardless of where a computer within the network is located.

Why is the synchronization of computer networks important? Because it is the differ-ence between a stock order from Sydney being executed before or after one entered in New York. A single mil-lisecond error can result in a loss (or gain) of millions of dollars!

Time synchronization of global networks is challenging. Radio or wire based synchronization is not accurate enough as the signal travel time exceeds the desired accuracy. A GPS receiver can pro-vide the time accuracy of atomic clocks and synchronize over the world to UTC, the high-precision

atomic time standard defined and controlled by the In-ternational Telecommunication Union.

GPS time is not only useful for banks and stock ex-changes; it is also used for the synchronization of electric utilities, mobile communication networks such as UMTS, CDMA and WiMAX. It is also used in geology for oil field exploration.

u-blox timing solutions

u-blox offers dedicated solutions for precision timing ap-plications. Their main features include:

GPS-synchronized time-•pulse output: Standard output rate is 1 Hertz but u-blox receivers can be configured to update at any specific frequency, from 0.1 to 1000 Hertz.

High accuracy: Our solu-•tions boast an accuracy of 50 nanoseconds Root Mean Square (RMS); 15 nanoseconds (RMS) when the quantization error of the timepulse is compen-sated in post-processing.

Single satellite timing and navigation functionality: •Our timing receivers maintain timing capabilities even with only one satellite in view. This means that time can be output even under adverse signal con-ditions or in environments with poor sky visibility. Flexible antenna placement options in turn reduce installation costs.

Self survey mode for determining accurate static •position: This invaluable feature allows for a receiv-er to determine its position autonomously and ac-curately, without the need for a costly manual sur-veying. By establishing an accurate static position, the timing receiver is able to optimize its algorithms for the output of a highly accurate time.

Employs T-RAIM algorithms to detect faulty GPS •measurements

Fast acquisition and AssistNow support helps to •bring down installation costs as the antenna does not need to be placed at a location with direct sky view such as a building rooftop.

Our 17 x 22.4 mm LEA modules enable integration •into small-sized applications. The module’s SMT pads allow for fully automatic assembly processes with standard pick-and-place equipment and re-flow soldering. These features make LEA modules ideal for cost-efficient, high-volume production.

The LEA form factor ensures that customers can •easily migrate from one GPS technology generation to the next, without having to modify the PCB.

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Timing Performance: LEA-4T GPS Module

The time synchronization of base stations, computer networks or electric utility companies requires accurate timing. Important is not so much the typical accuracy value but rather the reliability and repeatability of the timing output. In other words, it is the statistics behind the accuracy figure, which reveal the quality of a GPS timing receiver. Only a GPS receiver with a dedicated timing mode, such as u-blox’ LEA-4T timing receiver, can achieve a low standard deviation of the time accuracy, as seen in the test below:

The histogram above shows the time accuracy frequency distribution of the LEA-4T, measured over 24 hours. For this test, the GPS receiver was placed on a building rooftop and its accuracy was measured without compensating the quantization error. The graph illustrates the very low standard deviation and maximal error of u-blox timing receiv-ers.

LEA-4T Timing Module

The timepulse signal is derived from the system clock of the GPS receiver. The quantiza-tion error is the difference between the true (analogue) time value and the approximative digital value of the timepulse output, caused by the alignment to the system clock. One can further improve the receiver’s time accuracy by compensating the quantization error, which the receiver determines and outputs via a serial interface. The resulting accuracy when compensated can then be as good as 15 nanoseconds.

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Services: AssistNow Free A-GPS Services

The challenge of stand-alone GPS

GPS users expect instant position information. With standard GPS this is not always possible because at least four satellites must transmit their precise orbital position data, called Ephemeris, to the GPS receiver. Under adverse signal conditions, data downloads from the satellites to the receiver can take minutes, hours, or even fail altogether.

Assisted GPS (A-GPS) boosts acquisition performance by providing data such as Ephemeris, Almanac, accurate time and satellite status to the GPS receiver via mobile networks or the Internet. The provision of aiding data enables the receiver to compute a position within seconds, even under poor signal conditions.

AssistNow A-GPS

AssistNow is the free, end-to-end A-GPS service for u-blox OEM customers and their end users. This service boosts acquisition performance for a wide spectrum of end products with or without connectivity. AssistNow is available in Online and Offline versions, which can either be used alone or in combination. AssistNow requires no additional hardware and generates virtually no CPU load. The system is very easy to integrate: Customers can install it and be operational within a day.

With AssistNow Online, a GPS device with mobile network connectivity accesses and downloads assistance data from our Global Reference Network of GPS receivers at system start-up.

Employing User Plane communication and open standards such as TCP/IP, AssistNow Online works on all standard mobile communication networks that support Internet access, including GPRS, UMTS and Wireless LAN. No special arrangements with mobile network operators are needed to enable AssistNow Online, making this solution network operator independent and globally available. u-blox only sends Ephemeris data for those satellites currently visible to the mobile device requesting the data, thus minimizing the amount of data transferred.

With AssistNow Offline, users download almanacplus Differential Almanac Correction Data from the Internet at their own convenience. The service requires no connectivity at system start-up, thus enabling a users to enjoy instant positioning, even when no mobile network is available.

Users can download almanacplus files anytime they have an Internet connection, for example at home, in the office or through a wireless network such as GPRS, UMTS or a Wireless LAN. The correction data is then downloaded to the mobile terminal via TCP/IP, serial port, memory card, etc, and can either be stored in the GPS receiver’s Flash EPROM (if available) or in the memory of the application processor.

u-blox provides almanacplus data files with corrections valid from 1 to 14 days. The size of these files increases with the length of the prediction period, from as little as 3 KB to 90 KB. Positioning accuracy decreases with the length of the correction file duration, with 1-3 day files providing relatively high accuracy and 10-14 day files progressively less accuracy. Regular updates help to ensure a high level of position accuracy.

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The AssistNow framework consists of the the following elements:

The AssistNow Global Reference Network is a worldwide network of GPS receivers, which gather satellite information such as Ephemeris, Almanac, satellite health and status, and forwards this information to the AssistNow Root Server.

The AssistNow Root Server collects the data from the Global Reference Network, calculates the assistance data and handles data requests originating from mobile terminals or other devices. On request, the Root Server generates the data packets and transmits them either directly to the customer’s terminal, mobile device or proxy server.

An optional Proxy Server set-up (implemented by the customer) enables individual requests from mobile terminals to be locally handled by the customer’s proxy server. This server receives regular aiding data information updates from the u-blox AssistNow Root Server, ensuring that up-to-date information is available to user terminals when requested. This solution is totally scalable and gives the customer full control and data privacy. Customers can use their communication link of choice for the communication between the user terminals and the server.

In the Mobile Terminal microcontroller resides a very simple piece of software. This provides communication with the Root or Proxy Server over a network and transfers data to the GPS receiver via UART, USB, SPI or I2C interfaces.

Benefits of AssistNow

Fre• e for u-blox customers and their end users

Fast Time To First Fix, even under poor signal •conditions

Global coverage•

Network operator independent•

Available with all u-blox 5 and selected ANTARIS 4 •products

Easy to install•

AssistNow Online AssistNow Offline

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Data retrieval at start-up

At every startup

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Once every 14 days

Pre-downloaded data retrieved from local memory

Downloaded Aiding data types

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Size of downloaded data 10 kB (1 day) ... 90 kB (14 days)

Acquisition (TTFF) performance

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Services: AssistNow Framework

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Overview

The u-center GPS Evaluation Software provides a power-ful platform for product evaluation, configuration, test-ing and real-time performance visualization of u-blox GPS receiver products. u-center provides AssistNow cli-ent functionality for A-GPS services. Its unique flexibility makes u-center the ideal evaluation tool through the en-tire system integration process.

Benefits

Interactive and easy to use•u-blox-5 and ANTARIS 4 GPS receivers•Access to all controls and output messages•Enables comparative performance analysis of GPS •receivers that output NMEA messages

Features

Camera View: photographic data can be stored in •the log file together with the navigation data and later be replayed in the applicationExports data files to Google Earth and Google •MapsSupports NMEA and u-blox UBX binary protocol •Integrated AssistNow A-GPS Client functionality •Supports AssistNow Online and Offline Shortens Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF)Extensive GPS configuration and control options•Data recording and playback functionality•Real-time structural and graphical data visualiza-•tion featuresDocking views (real-time cockpit instruments): •Satellite constellation, compass, clock, altimeter, speedometer, GPS and satellite information viewsFull cut-and-paste functionality to transfer infor-•mation to standard PC application softwareAllows firmware updates to u-blox receivers•

Hardware Platforms

IBM compatible personal computers (PCs) running •Windows 2000 or XP

Configuration and Control Options

u-center provides a convenient means to configure the GPS receiver, to save customized configuration settings in the GPS receiver Flash EPROM and to restore factory settings if needed. Toolbar buttons are available to con-trol settings such as to force cold, warm and hot starts.

Visualization

Docking views with real-time cockpit instruments and satellite status charts allow easy observation of the static and dynamic behavior of the GPS receiver.

To visualize positions and traveled routes on maps, easy-to-use interactive functions are provided that enable im-porting a map file and entering three geodetic positions in order to calibrate the map so the measured positions are placed correctly on the map.

Data Analysis

u-center allows the user to choose from a large number of parameters to create tabular views, 2D charts, histo-grams and compute statistics. Tabular views can be cop-ied and inserted into commercial software like Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.

Ordering Information

u-center is available free of charge and can be down-loaded from our website.


u-center

GPS Evaluation Software for PCs

Overview The u-center GPS Evaluation Software provides apowerful platform for product evaluation,configuration, testing and real-time performancevisualization of u-blox GPS receiver products. u-centerprovides AssistNow® client functionality for A-GPS. Itsunique flexibility makes u-center the ideal toolthrough the entire system integration process.

Benefits

• Interactive and easy to use

• u-blox-5 and ANTARIS 4 GPS receivers:Access to all controls and output messages

• Enables comparative performance analysis of GPSreceivers which output NMEA messages

Features

• Understands NMEA and u-blox UBX binary protocol

• Integrated AssistNow® A-GPS Client functionality• Shortens Time To First Fix (TTFF)• Supports AssistNow Online and Offline 1

• GPS configuration and control

• Data recording and playback functionality

• Structural and graphical data visualization in real-time

• Docking views (real-time cockpit instruments):• Satellite constellation, compass, clock, altimeter,

speedometer, GPS and satellite information views

• Full copy-and-paste functionality to transferinformation to standard PC application software

• Download firmware updates into GPS receivers

Hardware Platforms

• IBM compatible Personal Computers runningWindows 2000 or XP

Configuration and Control u-center provides a convenient means to configurethe GPS receiver, to save customized configurationsettings in the GPS receiver Flash EPROM and torestore factory settings if needed. Toolbar buttons areavailable to control u-blox GPS receiver, for exampleforcing cold, warm and hot starts.

Visualization Docking views with real-time cockpit instruments andsatellite status charts allow easy observation of thestatic and dynamic behavior of the GPS receiver.

To visualize positions and traveled routes on maps,easy-to-use interactive functions are provided toimport a map file and enter three geodetic positions inorder to calibrate the map so the measured positionsare placed correctly on the map.

Data Analysis u-center allows the user to choose from a largenumber of parameters to create tabular views, 2Dcharts, histograms and compute statistics. Tabularviews can be copied and inserted into commercialspreadsheet software like Excel.

Ordering Information u-center is available free of charge and can bedownloaded from the u-blox website:

http://www.u-blox.com/products/u_center.html

1 AssistNow Offline is supported in selected GPS products only


u-center

GPS Evaluation Software for PCs

Overview The u-center GPS Evaluation Software provides apowerful platform for product evaluation,configuration, testing and real-time performancevisualization of u-blox GPS receiver products. u-centerprovides AssistNow® client functionality for A-GPS. Itsunique flexibility makes u-center the ideal toolthrough the entire system integration process.

Benefits


• u-blox-5 and ANTARIS 4 GPS receivers:Access to all controls and output messages

• Enables comparative performance analysis of GPSreceivers which output NMEA messages

Features




• Data recording and playback functionality

• Structural and graphical data visualization in real-time

• Docking views (real-time cockpit instruments):• Satellite constellation, compass, clock, altimeter,

speedometer, GPS and satellite information views

• Full copy-and-paste functionality to transferinformation to standard PC application software

• Download firmware updates into GPS receivers

Hardware Platforms

• IBM compatible Personal Computers runningWindows 2000 or XP

Configuration and Control u-center provides a convenient means to configurethe GPS receiver, to save customized configurationsettings in the GPS receiver Flash EPROM and torestore factory settings if needed. Toolbar buttons areavailable to control u-blox GPS receiver, for exampleforcing cold, warm and hot starts.

Visualization Docking views with real-time cockpit instruments andsatellite status charts allow easy observation of thestatic and dynamic behavior of the GPS receiver.

To visualize positions and traveled routes on maps,easy-to-use interactive functions are provided toimport a map file and enter three geodetic positions inorder to calibrate the map so the measured positionsare placed correctly on the map.

Data Analysis u-center allows the user to choose from a largenumber of parameters to create tabular views, 2Dcharts, histograms and compute statistics. Tabularviews can be copied and inserted into commercialspreadsheet software like Excel.

Ordering Information u-center is available free of charge and can bedownloaded from the u-blox website:

http://www.u-blox.com/products/u_center.html


Services: u-center GPS Evaluation Tool

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Overview

u-center mobile is the ideal tool to evaluate u-blox GPS technology, GPS products and AssistNow A-GPS in the field, particularly with GPS integrated in mobile devices and consumer products. Running on Windows Mobile based PDAs, and using Bluetooth, USB or UART connec-tivity, u-center mobile provides a highly flexible platform to configure, visualize and analyze GPS performance in real-time.

Data such as recorded log files and maps can be ex-changed between u-center mobile and u-center in both directions.

Benefits

Interactive and easy to use•u-blox• 5 and ANTARIS 4 GPS receivers.Access to all controls and output messages•Connectivity: Bluetooth, UART, USB and other •interfaces to connect to GPS the receiver


u-center mobile

GPS Evaluation Software for PDAs

u-center mobile is the ideal tool to evaluate u-blox GPS technology, GPS products and AssistNow® A-GPS in the field, particularly with GPS integrated in mobile devices and consumer products. Running on Windows Mobile based PDAs, and using Bluetooth, USB or UART connectivity, u-center mobile provides a highly flexible platform to configure, visualize and analyze GPS performance in real-time.

Data, e.g. recorded log files and maps, can beexchanged between u-center mobile and u-center inboth directions.

Benefits


• u-blox-5 and ANTARIS 4 GPS receivers: Access to all controls and output messages

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, UART, USB and other interfaces to connect to GPS the receiver

Features




• Structured and graphical data visualization in real-time

• Satellite (SV) summary view

• Navigation summary view• Compass, speedometer, clock, altimeter

• Chart view of any two parameters of choice

• Data recording and playback functionality• Format of log files is compatible with u-center

Supported Platforms

• Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC(Personal digital assistants)• Version 2002, 2003 or newer• Windows Mobile 5.0

• Microsoft Windows Mobile Standard SDK• Available upon request


u-center mobile for Pocket PC is available free ofcharge and can be downloaded from:

www.u-blox.com/products/u_center_mobile.html


Features

Supports NMEA and u-blox UBX binary protocol •Integrated AssistNow A-GPS Client functionality •Supports AssistNow Online and Offline Shortens Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) Extensive GPS configuration and control features•Structured and graphical data visualization in •real-time: • Satellite summary view (SV) • Navigation summary view • Compass, speedometer, clock, altimeter • Chart view of any two parameters of choiceData recording and playback functionality•Format of log files is compatible with u-center•

Supported Platforms

Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC •(Personal digital assistants) Version 2002, 2003 or newerWindows Mobile 5.0•Microsoft Windows Mobile Standard SDK •available upon request


u-center mobile for Pocket PC is available free of charge and can be downloaded from our website.


u-center mobile

GPS Evaluation Software for PDAs

u-center mobile is the ideal tool to evaluate u-blox GPS technology, GPS products and AssistNow® A-GPS in the field, particularly with GPS integrated in mobile devices and consumer products. Running on Windows Mobile based PDAs, and using Bluetooth, USB or UART connectivity, u-center mobile provides a highly flexible platform to configure, visualize and analyze GPS performance in real-time.

Data, e.g. recorded log files and maps, can beexchanged between u-center mobile and u-center inboth directions.

Benefits


• u-blox-5 and ANTARIS 4 GPS receivers: Access to all controls and output messages

• Connectivity: Bluetooth, UART, USB and other interfaces to connect to GPS the receiver

Features




• Structured and graphical data visualization in real-time

• Satellite (SV) summary view

• Navigation summary view• Compass, speedometer, clock, altimeter

• Chart view of any two parameters of choice

• Data recording and playback functionality• Format of log files is compatible with u-center

Supported Platforms

• Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC(Personal digital assistants)• Version 2002, 2003 or newer• Windows Mobile 5.0

• Microsoft Windows Mobile Standard SDK• Available upon request


u-center mobile for Pocket PC is available free ofcharge and can be downloaded from:

www.u-blox.com/products/u_center_mobile.html


Services: u-center mobile GPS Evaluation Tool

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Production and Quality: Quality Standards

u-blox strives to achieve best-in-class quality and reliability performance in all products through a systematic approach that emphasizes quality at every phase of the product life cycle including development, prototyping, product qualifica-tion and manufacturing.

Our quality management system is ISO 9001 certified, which reflects u-blox’ process driven approach to innovation. u-blox has carefully selected strategic suppliers who meet the ISO/TS 16949 standard, which was developed by the automotive industry to ensure the highest level of quality in the automotive supply chain.

u-blox 5 Chips

We work with world-class foundries that use the most innovative, market-leading technologies to manufac-ture chips. Our collaborative approach creates synergies, leveraging our GPS know-how and our partners’ manufacturing expertise. This allows us to optimize design and manufacturing

processes and, ultimately, to achieve the best results in the manufacturing of our products.

Our assembly and testing subcontractor provides turnkey solutions that in-clude 100% wafer sort-ing, packaging, as well as 100% final testing and drop-shipment services. This accelerates our prod-ucts’ time-to-market sub-stantially, allowing us to quickly enter the market with our latest innovations and offer our customers a competitive edge in their markets.

u-blox 5 GPS Integrated Cir-cuits (ICs) are qualified ac-cording to AEC-Q100, the automotive standard that includes the requirements of the common JEDEC Standard JESD47 for ICs.

u-blox Modules

u-blox develops high qual-ity GPS receiver modules, produced using world-renowned contract manu-facturing partners with the highest commitment to quality. Manufactured in a fully automatic assem-bly line, every u-blox GPS receiver undergoes a thor-ough production test with

maximum test coverage. This includes a full GPS detec-tion and processing path, from antenna input to data output.

A subsequent x-ray examination, performed on every module using automatic image analysis, identifies and discards units with potentially faulty solder joints.

Our module qualification process includes climatic tests such as temperature cycling and mechanical shock and vibration tests. These tests are performed as stipulated in the ISO 16750 standard: Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment standard.

Extensive software tests with multi-satellite GPS sim-ulators and challenging real-world environments around the world are effected to make sure that our products perform to the high level of quality we pride ourselves in.

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Chips and modules are moisture-sensitive devices. When reflow soldering, these products must be moisture-free to avoid defects that can arise under the hot tempera-tures used by reflow soldering machines. When soldering by hand with a soldering iron, moisture levels are not an issue.

Chips and Chipsets

u-blox delivers chips packed into reels which are, in turn, packed into ESD (Electrostatic Sensitive Device) and moisture-shielding bags. Sample deliveries are packed onto trays and are also packaged into ESD and moisture-shielding bags.

Modules

Modules come in 100 unit or 250 unit reels, depending on the module. The reels are dry-sealed into ESD and moisture-shielding bags that come with detailed care in-structions about moisture sensitivity levels and maximum factory floor times. Sample quantities (of less than 100 or 250 units, typically soldered by hand) are shipped in ESD-protected cartons but are not moisture-protected as moisture levels are not an issue when hand-soldering. Baking instructions must be closely observed if reflow soldering is used.

Receiver Boards

Moisture is not an issue for receiver boards like the RCB-4H since they are not soldered.

Shipping

Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions: Samples are shipped from our headquarters in Switzer-land and can be purchased directly from our online shop. Modules are sent directly from our warehouse in Austria (an EU member country) and chipsets are sent from the Philippines.

Americas: All shipments, regardless of quantity, are sent from our US sales office in Reston, Virginia, USA.

RoHS Compliance

The use and disposal of six environmentally hazardous materials including lead has been banned in Europe under the EU’s ‘Restrictions on Hazardous Substances’ (RoHS) directive and the directive on ‘Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment’ (WEEE). Since July 1, 2006, electronic components and systems must be lead-free to be traded in the EU.

All u-blox products listed in this catalogue are ‘Green’, i.e. RoHS compliant and halogen-free.

For further information, please visit our website.

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Product selector: u-blox 5 GPS chips and chipsets

Product selector: u-blox 5 modules

Our single chips and chipsets is best-suited for very high-volume designs. We recommend using our new u-blox 5 poduct range for new chip-based designs.

Our easy to integrate modules are the ideal choice for coping with tight time-to-market constraints or limited devel-opment budgets. Our modules are 100% tested, stand-alone receivers, which means that all additional electronic elements on the printed circuit board have been tested and optimized for best GPS receiver performance, making u-blox modules the perfect cost efficient choice for low, medium and high volume projects.

Our miniature 12.2 x 16 mm NEO form factor is ideal for applications with strict cost and space constraints. The 17 x 22 mm LEA modules offer lots of versatility while the industry standard TIM form factor brings easy migration from earlier designs, as well as a broad range of functions and architecture options.

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Product selector: u-blox 5 & ANTARIS 4 GPS evaluation kits

Product selector: ANTARIS 4 modules

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u-blox 5 productsNEO-5QNEO-5MLEA-5A

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UBX-G5010, UBX-G5000/UBX-G0010

u-blox 5 Single Chips and Chipsets for GPS and GALILEO

Preliminary Data

Overview

The UBX-G5010 and UBX-G5000/ UBX-G5001 are the single chipand chipset versions of the high performance u-blox 5 positioningengine. Featuring the fastest acquisition on the market, thesechips were also developed with cost-effectiveness in mind. Theminimal BOM requires as few as 19 passive components, the chipsinclude an integrated LDO and LNA, there is no need for anexternal Flash EPROM and standard XTALs as well as TCXOs aresupported. The chips are designed to allow 2-layer PCBintegration, and their small footprint enables cost-effective use ofboard area. The advanced jamming suppression mechanism andinnovative RF architecture ensures maximum GPS and GALILEOperformance even in hostile environments such as urban canyonsand other areas with weak signal coverage.

Highlights

• 50-channel u-blox 5 engine with over 1 million effective correlators

• <1 second Time To First Fix for Hot and Aided Starts

• -160dBm SuperSense® Indoor GPS acquisition and tracking sensitivity

• Accelerated startup at weak signals with KickStart feature

• Supports AssistNow Online and AssisNow Offline A-GPS services; OMA SUPL compliant

• Cost effective

• High immunity to jamming

• Hybrid GPS, GALILEO and SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) engine

• 4 Hz position update rate

• RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens)

Block Diagram

(UBX-G5010)8 x 8 x 0.9mm

(UBX-G0010)4 x 4 x 0.9mm

(UBX-G5010)9 x 9 x 1mm

RF Front-Endwith

Integrated LNA

Baseband Processor

PowerManagement

TCXO or XTAL

RTC(optional)

RF_IN

SPI

DDC

Ext. MemoryInterface

GPIO

DigitalIF Filter

BackupRAM

ROM Code

GPS/GALILEOEngine

ARM7 CPU

SRAM

SAWFilter

RTC

2 UARTs

USB V2.0


UBX-G5010, UBX-G5000/UBX-G0010

u-blox 5 Single Chips and Chipsets for GPS and GALILEO

Preliminary Data

Overview

The UBX-G5010 and UBX-G5000/ UBX-G5001 are the single chipand chipset versions of the high performance u-blox 5 positioningengine. Featuring the fastest acquisition on the market, thesechips were also developed with cost-effectiveness in mind. Theminimal BOM requires as few as 19 passive components, the chipsinclude an integrated LDO and LNA, there is no need for anexternal Flash EPROM and standard XTALs as well as TCXOs aresupported. The chips are designed to allow 2-layer PCBintegration, and their small footprint enables cost-effective use ofboard area. The advanced jamming suppression mechanism andinnovative RF architecture ensures maximum GPS and GALILEOperformance even in hostile environments such as urban canyonsand other areas with weak signal coverage.

Highlights



• -160dBm SuperSense® Indoor GPS acquisition and tracking sensitivity


• Supports AssistNow®Online and AssistNow®Offline A-GPS services; OMA SUPL compliant

• Cost effective




• RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens)

Block Diagram

(UBX-G5010)8 x 8 x 0.9mm

(UBX-G0010)4 x 4 x 0.9mm

(UBX-G5010)9 x 9 x 1mm

RF Front-Endwith

Integrated LNA

Baseband Processor

PowerManagement

TCXO or XTAL

RTC(optional)

RF_IN

SPI

DDC

Ext. MemoryInterface

GPIO

DigitalIF Filter

BackupRAM

ROM Code

GPS/GALILEOEngine

ARM7 CPU

SRAM

SAWFilter

RTC

2 UARTs

USB V2.0

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u-blox AG Zürcherstrasse 688800 ThalwilSwitzerlandwww.u-blox.com

Phone: +41 44 722 7444Fax: +41 44 722 [email protected]

Receiver Performance Data

Receiver Type 50-channel u-blox 5 engineGPS L1 C/A codeGALILEO L1 Open Service (with upgrade)SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN

Max. Update Rate

4 Hz

Accuracy1 Position 2.5 m CEPSBAS 2.0 m CEP

Acquisition1 Cold starts: 29 sWarm starts: 29 sAided starts2: <1 sHot starts: <1 s

Sensitivity Acquisition: -160 dBmTracking: -160 dBmCold starts: -145 dBm

Multipath Suppression

Intelligent multipath detection andsuppression

A-GPS Supports AssistNow Online andAssistNow Offline,OMA SUPL compliant

Operational Limits

Velocity: 515 m/s (1000 knots)

1 All SV @ –130 dBm2 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency

RF Data

LNA Built-In (no external LNA required)

Overall Noise Figure

2.5 dB(LNA + RF + digital part combined)

Architecture Low IF: 3 MHz I and Q

RTC Input 32.768 kHz

External Ref. Clock

19.2, 26.0 (XTAL)16.8, 19.2, 26.0, 33.6, 38.4 (TCXO)

Electrical Data

Supply Voltages Single voltage supply: 1.8V or 2.5-4.8VDual voltage supply: 1.3V/1.8V

Digital I/O Voltage Level

1.65-3.6V

Power Consumption

50 mW (tracking & navigating)

Backup Supply Voltage range: 1.3 to 4.8 V

Antenna Supervision

Short and open circuit detectionsupported with external circuit

Antenna Type Active and Passive

Interfaces

External Memory Interface (CVBGA only)

Data width: 16 bitsAddress space: 3 x 4 M Bytes

Serial Interfaces 1 UART (UBX-G5010)2 UARTs (UBX-G5000)1 USB V2.0 Full Speed 12 Mbit/s1 DDC (I2C compliant)1 SPI

Digital I/O Configurable time pulse2 EXTINT interrupt inputs10 Configuration Pins (UBX-G5010)12 Configuration Pins (UBX-G5000)

Environmental Data

Operating Temp. -40°C to 85°C

Packages

Single Package UBX-G5010: 56 Pin MLF(QFN),8 x 8 x 0.9 mm

Chipset UBX-G0010: 24 Pin MLF(QFN),4 x 4 x 0.9mmUBX-G5000: 100 Pin CVBGA,9 x 9 x 1mm


Standard Type

UBX-G5010-ST u-blox5 Single Chip GPS Receiver,56 Pin MLF(QFN)

UBX-G5000-BT u-blox5 Baseband Processor,100 pin CVBGA

UBX-G0010-QT u-blox5 RF Front-End IC,24 pin MLF(QFN)

Automotive Type

UBX-G5010-SA u-blox5 Single Chip GPSReceiver, 56 Pin MLF(QFN)

UBX-G5000-BA u-blox5 Baseband Processor,100 pin CVBGA

UBX-G0010-QA u-blox5 RF Front-End IC,24 pin MLF(QFN)

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EVK-5H

u-blox 5 Evaluation Kit

Overview The u-blox-5 Evaluation Kit (EVK-5H) makesevaluating the high performance of the u-blox-5GPS and GALILEO positioning engine simple. With abuilt-in USB interface for both power supply andhigh-speed data transfer, the need for an externalpower supply is eliminated. The EVK-5H is compact,and its user-friendly interface and power supplymake it ideally suited for use in laboratories, vehiclesand outdoor locations. Furthermore, the EVK-5H canbe used with a PDA or a notebook PC, making it theperfect companion through all stages of design-inprojects.

Begin experiencing u-blox-5 performance in justthree simple steps:

Step 1: Connect the GPS antenna

Step 2: Use the USB cable to connect theEvaluation Kit to a PC

Step 3: Install the u-center evaluation software

Block Diagram

Highlights

• Easy to use

• Extensive visualization and evaluation features

• Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNowOffline1 A-GPS services

• 1 USB port, 1 UART port

• Power supply and data transfer over USB (USBV2.0 compatible)

Kit Includes

• Compact 74 x 54 x 24mm EVK-5H unit

• USB cable

• Active GPS antenna with 5m cable

• CD-ROM containing:• u-center and u-center mobile software• USB driver software• Extensive documentation

1 Requires Firmware upgrade, contact u-blox for information.

Regulator

Vcc

V_ANT

USBConnector

2 USB Data

RFConnector

RF_IN

TIMEPULSE

V_BCKP

GND

LED: 1PPS

BackupBattery

Built-InGPS/GALILEO

ModuleVcc

USBPwr

RS 232

Vcc_rf

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System Requirements

PC with USB interface

Operating system: Windows XP/2000, Linux

USB drivers are provided in the evaluation kit CD.

u-center GPS Evaluation Software

The EVK-5H includes u-center, an interactive tool forconfiguration, testing, visualization and data analysisof GPS receivers. It provides useful assistance duringall phases of a system integration project.

Configuration

u-center provides convenient means to configure theGPS receiver, store customized configurationsettings in the GPS receiver and restore factorysettings.

Visualization

u-center allows you to visualize GPS traces on top ofpicture files of maps of any scale. A quick look at atrace on a map reveals a lot about the GPS receiver'sperformance. Simply open a picture file and entermap calibration information with few mouse clicksto start visualization.

Testing and Analysis

Cockpit type instruments, a wide range of tabularand graphical viewing features as well as statisticsfunctions are there to make testing and analysisfunctions easy to accomplish.

Available Products

Evaluation Kit Suitable for following products

EVK-5H LEA-5A, LEA-5H, LEA-5S, TIM-5H


EVK-5H-0 u-blox 5 Evaluation Kit

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NEO-5 Module Series u-blox 5 ROM-Based GPS Receivers

Preliminary Data

Overview

The NEO-5 module series brings the high performance of theu-blox 5 positioning engine to the miniature NEO form factor.These receivers combine a high level of integration capability withflexible connectivity options in a small package. This makes themperfectly suited for mass-market end products with strict size andcost requirements.

Highlights



• -160 dBm SuperSense®acquisition and tracking sensitivity

• Accelerated startup at weak signals for modules with KickStart feature

• Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services; OMA SUPL compliant



• Miniature 16.0 x 12.2mm package

Features

Power Size Memory Function Antenna Input / Output

Voltage

Rang

e(V)

Thickn

ess(m

m)

Prog

rammab

le(Flash)

FWUpd

ate

KickStart

Dea

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ing

Raw

Data

PrecisionTiming

Anten

naSu

pply

Anten

naSu

pervisor

UART

USB SPI

DDC(I2 C

compliant)

ResetInpu

t

Con

figurationPin

NEO-5M 1 1 1

NEO-5Q 2.7-3.6 2.1

1 1 1 1

16.0 x 12.2mm


Vol

tage

Ran

ge (V

)

Thic

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s (m

m)

Prog

ram

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lash

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NEO-5Q 2.7-3.6 2.1

1 1 1 1

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Mechanical Data

NEO-5Top View

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

24

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

23

GND Reserved

SS_N/Reserved

TIMEPULSE

EXTINT0

USB_DM

USB_DP

VDDUSB

Reserved

VCC_RF

GND

GND

RF_IN

GND

VCC

V_BCKP

RxD1

TxD1

SCL2

SDA2

SCS1_N/Reserved

SCK/Reserved

MISO/Reserved

MOSI/Reserved

Dimensions 16.0mm x 12.2mm

Weight 1.6 g


Receiver Type 50-channel u-blox 5 engineGPS L1 C/A codeSBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN

Max. Update Rate

4 Hz







Operational Limits



Interfaces

Serial Interfaces

1 UART1 USB V2.0 Full Speed 12 Mbit/s1 DDC (I2C compliant)1 SPI (NEO-5Q)

Digital I/O Configurable time pulse1 EXTINT input

Serial and I/O Voltages

3V levels

Protocols NMEA, UBX binary

Electrical Data

Power Supply 2.7 to 3.6 V

Power Consumption

<80 mW @ 1.8V120 mW @ 3.0V

Backup Power 1.3 V to 4.8 V, 30 A


Environmental Data

Operating Temp.

-40°C to 85°C

Storage Temp. -40°C to 85°C

Support Products

EVK-5H u-blox 5 Evaluation KitAn easy-to-use kit to get familiar withu-blox 5 positioning technology, and toevaluate functionality and visualizeGPS performance.


NEO-5M-0

NEO-5Q-0

NEO-5M – u-blox5 GPS Module

NEO-5Q – u-blox5 GPS Module

Available as samples and tape on reel(250 pieces)

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LEA-5 Module Series u-blox 5 GPS and GALILEO Receivers

Preliminary Data

Overview

The LEA-5 module series brings the high performance of theu-blox 5 positioning engine to the industry standard LEA formfactor. These versatile, stand-alone receivers combine an extensivearray of features with flexible connectivity options. Their ease ofintegration results in fast times-to-market for a wide range ofautomotive, consumer and industrial applications with strict sizeand cost requirements.

Highlights



• -160dBm SuperSense®acquisition and tracking sensitivity


• Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services; OMA SUPL complaint




• Easy migration from LEA-4 modules

Features


Voltage

Rang

e(V)

Thickn

ess(m

m)

Prog

rammab

le(Flash)

FWUpd

ate

KickStart

Dea

dRe

ckon

ing

Raw

Data

PrecisionTiming

Anten

naSu

pply

Anten

naSu

pervisor

USB SPI

DDC(I2 C

compliant)

ResetInpu

t

Con

figurationPin

LEA-5H 1 1 1

LEA-5S 1 1 1 1

LEA-5A

2.7-3.6 3.0

1 1 1 1

22.4 x 17.0mm


Vol

tage

Ran

ge (V

)

Prog

ram

mab

le (F

lash

) FW

Upd

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Kic

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Dea

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Raw

Dat

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Prec

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n Ti

min

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Ant

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Sup

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Ant

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Sup

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USB

SPI

UA

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LEA-5H 1 1 1

LEA-5S 1 1 1 1

LEA-5A

2.7-3.6 3.0

1 1 1 1

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Mechanical Data

1SDA2

SCL2

TxD1

RxD1

NC

VCC

GND

VCC_OUT

CFG_COM1/Reserved

RESET_N

V_BCKP

Reserved

GND

GND

RF_IN

VCC_RF

V_ANT

NC

NC

NC

VDDUSB

USB_DM

USB_DP

EXTINT0

TIMEPULSE

GND

GND

AADET0_N

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

LEA-5Top View


Weight 2.1 g



Max. Update Rate

4 Hz







Operational Limits



Interfaces

Serial Interfaces

1 UART1 USB V2.0 Full Speed 12 Mbit/s1 DDC (I2C compliant)1 SPI

Digital I/O Configurable time pulse1 EXTINT input1 Reset1 Configuration Pin (LEA-5A, LEA-5S)


3 V levels


Electrical Data


Power Consumption

120 mW @ 3.0V



Antenna Power External or Internal VCC_RF

Antenna Supervision

Integrated short-circuit detection andantenna shutdown, open circuitdetection is supported with AADET_Ninput and little external circuitry

Environmental Data

Operating Temp.

-40°C to 85°C


Support Products



LEA-5H-0 LEA-5H – u-blox 5 GPS/GALILEO Module

LEA-5S-0 LEA-5S – u-blox5 GPS Module

LEA-5A-0 LEA-5A – u-blox5 GPS Module


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TIM-5H Module u-blox 5 GPS and GALILEO Receiver

Preliminary Data

Overview

The TIM-5H module brings the high performance of the u-blox 5positioning engine to the popular and proven TIM form factor. Thisfull-feature and highly flexible GPS and GALILEO receiver is ideal forupgrading existing designs based on this industry standard formfactor.

Highlights



• -160dBm SuperSense®acquisition and tracking sensitivity


• Supports AssistNow Online and Offline A-GPS services; OMA SUPL complaint




• Easy migration from TIM-4 modules

Features


Voltage

Rang

e(V)

Thickn

ess(m

m)

Prog

rammab

le(Flash)

FWUpd

ate

KickStart

Dea

dRe

ckon

ing

Raw

Data

PrecisionTiming

Anten

naSu

pply

Anten

naSu

pervisor

UART

USB SPI

DDC(I2 C

compliant)

ResetInpu

t

Con

figurationPin

TIM-5H 2.7-3.6 3.0 2

25.4 x 25.4mm

your position


Vol

tage

Ran

ge (V

)

Thic

knes

s (m

m)

Prog

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mab

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) FW

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Raw

Dat

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Ant

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TIM-5H 2.7-3.6 3.0 2

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Mechanical Data

TIM-5HTop View

GND

RF_IN

GND

V_ANT

VCC_RF

V_BCKP

RESET_N

EXTINT0

Reserved

Reserved

AADET_N

Reserved

Reserved

TIMEPULSE

Reserved

16

17

18

19

20

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

15

14

13

12

11

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10VCC_OUT

Reserved

Reserved

RxD2

TxD2

TxD1

RxD1

Reserved

GND

VCC

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND


Weight 3 g

Receiver Performance Data Receiver Type 50-channel u-blox 5 engine

GPS L1 C/A codeGALILEO L1 Open Service (with upgrade)SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN

Max. Update Rate

4 Hz






A-GPS Supports AssistNow Online andAssistNow Offline;OMA SUPL compliant

Operational Limits



Interfaces Serial Ports 2 UARTs

Digital I/O Configurable time pulse1 EXTINT input


3 V levels


Electrical Data Power Supply 2.7 to 3.6 V

Power Consumption

120 mW @ 3.0V




Antenna Supervision


Environmental Data Operating Temp.

-40°C to 85°C


Support Products

EVK-5H u-blox 5 GPS Evaluation Kit: An easy-to-use kit to get familiar withu-blox 5 positioning technology, and toevaluate functionality and visualizeGPS performance.


TIM-5H-0

TIM-5H – u-blox5 GPS/GALILEO Module


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CDK-5X

u-blox 5 Chipset Development Kit

Overview

GPS chipset designs require careful focus on alltechnical aspects such as RF, analog/digital design andlayout. GPS designs are particularly challenging, asthe end products must be attractive, offer high qualityperformance and the latest functionalities at acompetitive price in order to be successful in highlycompetitive mobile, automotive and professionalmarkets.

Customer

Expertise

Services

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The CDK-5X u-blox-5 Chipset Development Kit is acomplete tool designed to help you meet demandingtechnical goals within strict time and costrequirements. The kit consists of all necessaryhardware and software elements required for a fulldesign project. Additionally, u-blox providesconsulting services that include active design andtesting support. In short, the Chipset Development Kitsupports you during all stages of a Chipsetdevelopment project, from initial product specificationto mass production.

Chipset Project Phases

Benefits

• Faster time to market

• Minimized design risks – fewer redesigns

• Lower NRE costs

• Better control of project design costs and schedules

Content and Scope of Kit

• Professional consultancy through all projectstages: From specification to mass production.

• u-blox 5 Evaluation Kit

• Professional design-in support

• Reference Design

• Documentation: Data Sheet and Manuals

• Protocol specification for testing and designperformance analysis

• Extended u-center evaluation software functions

Related Products

CSK-5X u-blox 5 Component Sampling Kit

The CSK-5X is a valuable resource forquickly producing small numbers ofu-blox-5 design prototypes. The kitincludes 10 examples of each of themost critical prototype componentsincluding: TCXO, XTAL, SAW Filter, RTCXTAL, Ferrite Bead, 4 Mbit Flash andRF-Shields


CDK-5X-0 u-blox 5 Chipset Development Kit1

1 NDArequired

SpecificationSpecification SourcingSourcing

Product DefinitionRequirementSpecification

Defining key partsSourcing

DesignDesign PrototypesPrototypes

SchemaLayout

Assembly and testPCB / Layout analysis

TypeTesting

TypeTesting

Performance Tests

SerialProduction

SerialProduction

Production testQuality monitoring

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CSK-5X

u-blox 5 Component Sampling Kit

Overview

The CSK-5X u-blox-5 Component Sampling Kit is theideal resource for the fast production of u-blox-5GPS and GALILEO prototypes in small numbers.

This kit is a support tool for the production ofprototypes based on u-blox-5 Reference Designs.The CSK-5X includes ten samples of each of themost critical components required to build aprototype, which are usually difficult to source insmall quantities. Their availability saves crucial timefor the sourcing phase and helps accelerateprototyping and serial production stages, ultimatelyresulting in a faster time to market.

All of the components meet or exceed u-blox-5specification requirements. u-blox supply partnersare chosen for the high level of quality, availabilityand reliability of their components.

Benefits

• Faster prototyping and time to market

• Components available in small volumes

• High quality components that meet u-blox-5 specification requirements

• u-blox supply partners ensure high quality, availability and reliability of critical components

• Enables sourcing to be conducted in parallel with other phases of the chipset project

Chipset Project Phases with CSK-5X

Kit Includes

10 pieces each of:

• 26 MHz TCXO: IT5305BE (5.0 x 3.2mm) fromRakon

• 26 MHz Crystal: IEC19RSX-8 from Rakon

• SAW filter: SAFEB1G57FM0F00 from Murata

• RTC XTAL: CC7V-T1A (+/-100ppm) fromMicro Crystal

• Ferrite Bead: BLM15HD102SN1 from Murata

• 4 Mbit Flash: SST39VF400A-70-4I-B3KE fromSST

• RF Shield 23.6 x 10.6 x 1.8mm

• RF Shield 23.6 x 12.6 x 1.8mm

Related Products

CDK-5X u-blox 5 Chipset Development Kit

This tool is required for doing au-blox-5 chipset design. The CDK-5Xincludes:

- Evaluation Kit- Datasheet- Manuals- Reference Design- Guidelines for setting up aproduction test


CSK-5X-0 u-blox 5 Component Sampling Kit

Serial ProductionTestingPrototypesDesignSpecification

Sourcing

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Mechanical Data

1SDA2

SCL2

TxD1

RxD1

NC

VCC

GND

VCC_OUT

CFG_COM1/Reserved

RESET_N

V_BCKP

Reserved

GND

GND

RF_IN

VCC_RF

V_ANT

NC

NC

NC

VDDUSB

USB_DM

USB_DP

EXTINT0

TIMEPULSE

GND

GND

AADET0_N

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

LEA-5Top View


Weight 2.1 g



Max. Update Rate

4 Hz







Operational Limits



Interfaces

Serial Interfaces




3 V levels


Electrical Data


Power Consumption

120 mW @ 3.0V




Antenna Supervision


Environmental Data

Operating Temp.

-40°C to 85°C


Support Products







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AEK-4

ANTARIS® 4 Evaluation Kits

Overview The AEK-4P ANTARIS-4 Evaluation Kit, the AEK-4H ANTARIS-4 SuperSense® Evaluation Kit, theAEK-4R ANTARIS-4 Evaluation Kit with Dead Reckoning and the AEK-4T ANTARIS-4 Precision TimingEvaluation Kit enable instant evaluation of the 16-channel GPS performance of ANTARIS-4 products.

Highlights

• 16-channel ANTARIS-4 positioning engine

• Easy to use

• Extensive visualization and evaluation features

• Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline1 A-GPS services1 Requires Firmware upgrade, contact u-blox for information.

AEK-4P, AEK-4H, AEK-4T

The small size of these kits, combined with their easy-to-use interface and power supply, make them ideallysuited for use in laboratories, vehicles and outdoorlocations. A built-in USB interface is used for bothpower supply and high-speed data transfer,eliminating the need for an external power supply.These kits can be used in combination with a PDA or anotebook PC, making them perfect companionsthrough all stages of the design-in project.

Three easy steps suffice to start evaluating ANTARIS 4GPS technology:

Step 1: Connect the GPS antenna

Step 2: Connect the USB to the evaluation kitand to a PC

Step 3: Install the CD and start u-center software

Kit Includes

• Compact 74 x 54 x 24mm unit


• USB cable

• CD-ROM containing:u-center softwareu-center mobile softwareUSB driver softwareReference Design informationExtensive documentation

AEK-4R

Dead Reckoning (DR) GPS receivers supplement GPSinformation with additional signals from a gyroscope(turn rate sensor) and an odometer to establish thetraveled route during periods of poor GPS reception orGPS outage. Depending on the quality of theavailable GPS signals, the innovative Enhanced KalmanFilter (EKF) algorithm from u-blox accurately computesthe next positions by using an automatically weightedmix of GPS and sensor inputs.

The AEK-4R includes an input connector for theodometer signal and a 12V power adapter that fitsinto any in-car cigarette lighter outlet. This makesroad testing a simple task.

Kit Includes

• Evaluation box containing: LEA-4R Module,XV-8000CB Gyroscope, RS-232 serial linetransceiver


• Serial cable

• 100-240 VAC and 12V power adapters

• CD-ROM containing:u-center softwareu-center mobile softwareUSB driver softwareReference Design informationExtensive documentation

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System Requirements

PC with USB interface

Operating system: Windows XP/2000, Linux

USB drivers are provided in the evaluation kit CD.

u-center GPS Evaluation Software

u-center is an interactive tool for configuration,testing, visualization and data analysis of GPSreceivers. It provides useful assistance during allphases of a system integration project.

Configuration

u-center provides convenient means to configure theGPS receiver, store customized configuration settingsin the GPS receiver and restore factory settings.

Visualization

u-center allows you to visualize GPS traces on top ofpicture files of maps of any scale. A quick look at atrace on a map reveals a lot about the GPS receiver'sperformance. Simply open a picture file and entermap calibration information with few mouse clicks tostart visualization.

Testing and Analysis

Cockpit type instruments, a wide range of tabular andgraphical viewing features as well as statisticsfunctions are there to make testing and analysisfunctions easy to accomplish.

Available Products

Evaluation Kit Suitable for following products

AEK-4P LEA-4A, TIM-4A, LEA-4M,LEA-4P, TIM-4P

AEK-4H LEA-4H, TIM-4H, RCB-4H,LEA-4S, TIM-4S, NEO-4S

AEK-4R LEA-4R, TIM-4R

AEK-4T LEA-4T


AEK-4P-0-000-0 ANTARIS®4 GPS Evaluation Kit

AEK-4H-0-000-0 ANTARIS®4 SuperSense® Evaluation Kit

AEK-4R-0-000-0 ANTARIS®4 Eval. Kit with Dead Reckoning

AEK-4T-0-000-0 ANTARIS®4 Precision Timing Eval. Kit

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Mechanical Data

1SDA2

SCL2

TxD1

RxD1

NC

VCC

GND

VCC_OUT

CFG_COM1/Reserved

RESET_N

V_BCKP

Reserved

GND

GND

RF_IN

VCC_RF

V_ANT

NC

NC

NC

VDDUSB

USB_DM

USB_DP

EXTINT0

TIMEPULSE

GND

GND

AADET0_N

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

LEA-5Top View


Weight 2.1 g



Max. Update Rate

4 Hz







Operational Limits



Interfaces

Serial Interfaces




3 V levels


Electrical Data


Power Consumption

120 mW @ 3.0V




Antenna Supervision


Environmental Data

Operating Temp.

-40°C to 85°C


Support Products







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LEA-4 Module Series ANTARIS®4 GPS Receivers

Overview

The LEA-4 module series consists of low power GPS receiversfeaturing the 16-channel ANTARIS 4 positioning engine. Thesereliable modules offer excellent navigation performance even inthe most challenging environments and are suitable for a broadspectrum of GPS products whose key requirements include highperformance, low power consumption and small size.

Highlights

• 16-channel ANTARIS 4 positioning engine

• Ultra low 34-39 mA power consumption


• USB and UART ports

• Power saving modes

• -158dBm SuperSense® Indoor GPS sensitivity1

• Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline2 A-GPS services

• Supports SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS

• Industry standard LEA form factor allows for easy migration1 Available with selected models2 A special firmware is required for AssistNow Offline

Features


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Anten

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UART

USB SPI

ResetInpu

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Con

figurationPin

LEA-4A 2 1

LEA-4H 1 1

LEA-4M 2 1

LEA-4P 1 1

LEA-4S

2.7-3.3 3.0

2 1

22.4 x 17.0mm

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LEA-4A 2 1

LEA-4H 1 1

LEA-4M 2 1

LEA-4P 1 1

LEA-4S

2.7-3.3 3.0

2 1

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Mechanical Data

LEA-4Top View

1TxD2/(Reserved)/MOSI

RxD2/(Reserved)/MISO

TxD1

RxD1

VDDIO

VCC

GND

VDD18OUT

(Reserved)/GPSMODE6/PCS0_N

RESET_N

V_BAT

BOOT_INT

GND

GND

RF_IN

VCC_RF

V_ANT

EXTINT1/GPSMODE5/FWDNC/GPSMODE2/GPSMODE23/PCS2_NNC/GPSMODE7/SCK

VDDUSB

USB_DM

USB_DP

EXTINT0/SPEED

TIMEPULSE

GND

GND

AADET_N/(Reserved)

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

Dimensions 22.4 x 17.0 X 3mm

Weight 2.1 g

Receiver Performance Data Receiver Type 16 channel,

L1 frequency, C/A code

Max. Update Rate 4 Hz

Accuracy Position 2.5 m CEPDGPS / SBAS 2.0 m CEP 3

Start-up Times4 Hot start <3.5 secWarm start 33 secCold start 34 secAided start 5 secReacquisition < 1 s

Sensitivity LEA-4A/4M/4P LEA-4H/4SCold starts -140 dBm -142 dBmAcquisition -140 dBm -148 dBmTracking -150 dBm -158 dBm

Timing Accuracy RMS 50 ns99% <100 ns

Operational Limits

Velocity 515 m/s (1000 knots)

3 Depends on aiding data connection speed and latency4 Measured with good visibility and –125 dBm signal strength

Environmental Data Operating Temp. LEA-4M: -30° to 70°C

LEA-4H/4P/4S/4A: -40° to 85°C

Storage Temp. LEA-4S/4H: -40° to 85°CLEA-4A/4M/4P: -40° to 125°C

Vibration 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 5g (IEC 68-2-6)

Shock Half sine 30g / 11ms(IEC 68-2-27)

Interfaces USB V1.1 (V2.0 compatible)

Serial Ports 1 UART

Digital I/O Configurable time pulse2 EXTINTs for receiver wake-up,optional A-GPS time synchronization


Configurable output levels between1.65 and 3.6V5V tolerant inputs

Protocols NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM

Supports protocol mixing over sameserial and USB ports


[email protected] [email protected]

LEA-4A:LEA-4M:LEA-4P:LEA-4S:LEA-4H:

35 mA35 mA36 mA38 mA39 mA

34 mA34 mA35 mA37 mA38 mA

Power Consumption

Sleepmode

typ. 65 A

Backup Power 1.5 V to 3.6 V, typ. 5 A


Antenna Supervision5

Integrated short-circuit detection andantenna shutdown, open circuit detectionis supported with AADET_N input andlittle external circuitry

Support Products AEK-4P

AEK-4H

ANTARIS® 4 GPS Evaluation Kit

ANTARIS® 4 SuperSense®Evaluation Kit


LEA-4M-0-000-0 LEA-4M – ANTARIS® 4 ROM-BasedGPS Module

LEA-4A-0-000-0 LEA-4A – ANTARIS® 4 ROM-BasedGPS Module

LEA-4S-0-000-0 LEA-4S – ANTARIS® 4 ROM-BasedGPS Module

LEA-4H-0-000-0 LEA-4H – ANTARIS® 4 ProgrammableGPS Module

LEA-4P-0-000-0 LEA-4P – ANTARIS® 4 ProgrammableGPS Module

Delivery Packing0 = single samples1 = Tape on reel 100 pieces5

2 = Tape on reel 250 pieces6

5 Not available with LEA-4M6 Not available with LEA-4H/4P

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NEO-4S

ANTARIS® 4 GPS Receiver Module with SuperSense®

Overview

The NEO-4S module packs high sensitivity, exceptionally lowpower consumption and a USB port into a miniature12.2 x 16 mm package. Its -158 dBm tracking sensitivity extendspositioning coverage to weak signal environments such as urbancanyons, enabling solutions that use smaller or covert antennas.Its small form factor and SMT pads allow for fully automaticassembly processes with standard pick-and-place equipment andreflow soldering, enabling cost-efficient, high-volume production.This makes NEO-4S modules perfectly suited for mass-market endproducts with strict size, power consumption and costsrequirements.

Highlights


• Ultra low 38 mA power consumption


• 1 USB and 1 UART port


• -158dBm SuperSense Indoor GPS sensitivity

• Supports AssistNow Online A-GPS service


• Interface to optional serial E2PROM for configuration settings

Features

1 Requires external EPROM


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m)

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FWUpd

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Dea

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Raw

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PrecisionTiming

Anten

naSu

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Anten

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UART

USB SPI

ResetInpu

t

Con

figurationPin

NEO-4S 2.7-3.3 2.8 1 1 1 1

12.2 x 16 x 2.8 mm

Voltage

Rang

e(V)

1 Requires external EPROM


Thic

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Start-up Times Hot start <3.5 secWarm start 33 secCold start 34 secAided start 5 secReacquisition < 1 s

Sensitivity 3 Tracking -158 dBmAcquisition &Reacquisition: -148 dBmCold starts: -142 dBm


Operational Limits


2 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency

3 Applicable with active antennas. Sensitivity reduces by 2 dBwhen using passive antennas.


Serial Ports 1 UART

Digital I/O Configurable time pulseEXTINT0 for receiver wake-up andoptional A-GPS time synchronization


3 V levels, 5 V tolerant inputs

Configuration SPI interface for optional serial E2PROM



Electrical Data


Power Consumption

typ. 38 mA @ 3.0 V

Sleep mode: typ. 1.5 mA


Antenna Power External (VCC_RF available)

Environmental Data Operating Temp. -40°C to 85°C


Mechanical Data

NEO-4STop View

12.2 ± 0.1 mm [480.3 ± 4 mil]

1

16±0.1mm

[630

±4mil]

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

24

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

14

13

23

GND BOOT_INT

SELECT

TIMEPULSE

EXTINT0

USB_DM

USB_DP

VDDUSB

Reserved

VCC_RF

GND

GND

RF_IN

GND

VCC

V_BAT

RxD1

TxD1

Reserved

Reserved

NCS

SCK/CFG_USB

MISO

MOSI

Support Products AEK-4H

ANTARIS 4SuperSenseEvaluation Kit

An easy-to-use kit to get familiarwith the SuperSense technology onANTARIS 4 platforms and to evaluatefunctionality and to visualize GPSperformance.


NEO-4S-0-000-0 NEO-4S – ROM-Based GPS Modulewith SuperSense

Delivery Packing0 = Single samples2 = Tape on reel (250 pieces)

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LEA-4R / TIM-4R ANTARIS® 4 GPS Receiver Modules with Dead Reckoning

Overview

The LEA-4R and TIM-4R are dead reckoning GPS modulespowered by the 16-channel ANTARIS 4 engine. Dead reckoningworks by combining GPS satellite position data, gyroscope data(measuring angle turns) and odometer data (measuring distancecovered) to calculate a position. This enables accurate navigationeven in locations with poor or absent GPS signals such as tunnels,indoor parking facilities and deep urban canyons. This makesthese modules ideal for applications requiring 100% roadcoverage.

Highlights

• 100% coverage: Continuous position fixes even in tunnels

• Highly accurate and reliable navigation performance

• Automatic sensor calibration and temperature compensation


• 40 Hz Dead Reckoning calculation rate

Block Diagram

Features


Thickn

ess(m

m)

Prog

rammab

le(Flash)

FWUpd

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Supe

rSen

se

Dea

dRe

ckon

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Raw

Data

PrecisionTiming

Anten

naSu

pply

Anten

naSu

pervisor

UART

USB SPI

ResetInpu

t

Con

figurationPin

LEA-4R 1 1 1

TIM-4R2.7-3.3 3.0

2 1

25.4 x 25.4 x 3 mm

Direction

DigitalTemp.Sensor

AntennaSupervisor

RF_IN

Odometer

GPS Receiver Module

TIMEPULSE

AD

Gyro

USB

UART

RESET_N

LEA-4RTIM-4R

22.4 x 17.0 x 3mm

Voltage

Rang

e(V)


Thic

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s

Vol

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Ran

ge (V

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(mm

)

Prog

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mab

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LEA-4R 1 1 1

TIM-4R 2.7-3.3 3.0

2 1

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Mechanical Data

Receiver Performance Data Receiver Type 16 channel, L1 frequency, C/A code


GPS Accuracy Position 2.5 m CEPDGPS 2.0 m CEP 1

Start-up Times Hot start <3.5 secWarm start 33 secCold start 34 secAided start 5 secReacquisition < 1 s

Sensitivity Acquisition -140 dBmTracking -150 dBm


Operation Limits Velocity 515 m/s (1000 knots)

Dead Reckoning Calculation Rate: 40 Hz 2

Wheel tick input Range: 1 to 5000 Hz

1 Depends on accuracy of DGPS correction data

2 Internal calculation rate for high accuracy in DR calculation.


Power Consumption

typ. 48 mA @ 3.0 Vtyp. 47 mA @ 2.7 V



Antenna Supervision






Interfaces Serial Interfaces

LEA-4R 1 USB V1.1 (V2.0 compatible)1 UART1 SPI3

TIM-4R 2 UARTs1 SPI3

Digital Input Ports

SPEED Wheel pulse inputFWD Direction indicator

Digital Output Ports

TIMEPULSE Configurable timepulse signal (1PPS)

Serial, SPI and I/OVoltages

LEA-4R : Configurable output levelsbetween 1.65 and 3.6V5V tolerant inputs

TIM-4R: 3V levels, 5V tolerant inputs


Supports protocol mixing over sameserial port

3 Configured for specified A/D converters to receive gyroscopeand temperature. Refer to the Data Sheets for informationabout supported gyroscopes, A/D converters andtemperature sensors.

Support Products AEK-4R

ANTARIS 4GPS Dead ReckoningEvaluation Kit

An easy-to-use kit to get familiarizedwith the ANTARIS 4 positioning tech-nology and to evaluate functionalityand to visualize GPS and deadreckoning performance. Gyroscopeis included.


LEA-4R-0-000-0

TIM-4R-0-000-0

LEA-4R – GPS Module with DeadReckoning

TIM-4R – GPS Module with DeadReckoning


TIM-4RTop View

GND

RF_IN

GND

V_ANT

VCC_RF

V_BAT

RESET_N

SPEED

PCS1_N

PCS0_N

MISO

MOSI

SCK

TIMEPULSE

AADET_N

16

17

18

19

20

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

15

14

13

12

11

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10VDD18OUT

EXTINT1

FWD

RxD2

TxD2

TxD1

RxD1

BOOT_INT

GND

VCC

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND

25.4 ± 0.1 mm [1000 ± 4 mil]

25.4

±0.1mm

[100

0±4mil]

SPI

LEA-4RTop View

17.0 ± 0.1 mm [669 ± 4 mil]

1

22.4

±0.1mm

[881

.9±4mil]

SPI MOSI

SPI MISO

TxD1

RxD1

VDDIO

VCC

GND

VDD18OUT

SPI PCS0_N

RESET_N

V_BAT

BOOT_INT

GND

GND

RF_IN

VCC_RF

V_ANT

FWD

SPI PCS2_N

SPI SCK

VDDUSB

USB_DM

USB_DP

SPEED

TIMEPULSE

GND

GND

AADET_N

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

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Mechanical Data

TIM-4Top View

GND

RF_IN

GND

V_ANT

VCC_RF

V_BAT

RESET_N

EXTINT0/P9

P27/GPSMODE2

P26/GPSMODE6

AADET_N/P14

Reserved/P24

Reserved/P23

TIMEPULSE/SCK2

P29

16

17

18

19

20

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

15

14

13

12

11

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10VDD18OUT

EXTINT1/P13/GPSMODE3

SCK1/P17/GPSMODE5

RxD2

TxD2

TxD1

RxD1

BOOT_INT

GND

VCC

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND


Weight 3g






Sensitivity TIM-4A/4P TIM-4H/4SCold starts -140 dBm -142 dBmAcquisition -140 dBm -148 dBmTracking -150 dBm -158 dBm


Operational Limits



Environmental Data Operating Temp. -40° to 85°C

Storage Temp. TIM-4H/4S: -40° to 85°CTIM-4A/4P: -40° to 125°C


Shock Half sine 30g / 11ms (IEC 68-2-27)


Digital I/O Configurable time pulse1 (TIM-4A/4S) or 2 (TIM-4H/4P) ExternalInterrupts for receiver wake-up,optional A-GPS time synchronization




Supports protocol mixing over same serialport



TIM-4A:TIM-4P:TIM-4S:TIM-4H:

35 mA36 mA38 mA39 mA


Power Consumption

Sleepmode

typ. 65 A



Antenna Supervision



AEK-4H




TIM-4A-0-000-0 TIM-4A – ANTARIS® 4 ROM-BasedGPS Module

TIM-4S-0-000-0 TIM-4S – ANTARIS® 4 ROM-BasedGPS Module

TIM-4H-0-000-0 TIM-4H – ANTARIS® 4 ProgrammableGPS Module

TIM-4P-0-000-0 TIM-4P – ANTARIS® 4 ProgrammableGPS Module

Delivery Packing0 = single samples1 = Tape on reel 100 pieces

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LEA-4T

ANTARIS® 4 GPS Receiver Module with Precision Timing

Overview

The LEA-4T supports precision GPS timing and raw measurementdata for demanding positioning applications. It features a TimeMode function whereby the GPS receiver assumes a stationary 3Dposition, whether programmed manually or determined by aninitial self-survey. Stationary operation enables GPS timing withonly one visible satellite and eliminates timing errors whichotherwise result from positioning errors. The accuracy of the timepulse is as good as 50 ns, synchronized to GPS or UTC time. Anaccuracy of 15 ns is achievable by using the quantization errorinformation to compensate the granularity of the time pulse. Thebuilt-in 2-channel time mark and counter unit provides precisetime measurement of external interrupt signals.

The LEA-4T also supports raw measurement data (carrier phasewith half-cycle ambiguity resolved, code phase and Dopplermeasurements), which can be used in external applications thatoffer precision positioning, real-time kinematics (RTK) and attitudesensing.

Highlights


• Stationary Mode for GPS timing operation

• 15 ns timing accuracy (error compensated)

• Single Satellite GPS timing

• 10 Hz raw measurement data output

• Ultra low 39 mA power consumption

• -158dBm SuperSense® Indoor GPS sensitivity



Features


Thickn

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m)

Prog

rammab

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FWUpd

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Supe

rSen

se

Dea

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Raw

Data

PrecisionTiming

Anten

naSu

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Anten

naSu

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UART

USB SPI

ResetInpu

t

Con

figurationPin

LEA-4T 2.7-3.3 3.0 1 1

22.4 x 17.0 X 3mm

Voltage

Rang

e(V)


Thic

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Vol

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Ran

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(mm

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Prog

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Start-up Times 2 Hot start <3.5 secWarm start 33 secCold start 34 secAided start 5 secReacquisition < 1 s

Sensitivity Tracking -158 dBmAcquisition &Reacquisition -148 dBmCold starts -142 dBm

Raw Measurement Data

Carrier Phase [L1 cycles]Code Phase [m]Doppler Measurements [Hz]Update rate: 10 Hz

Operational Limits


1 Depends on accuracy of correction data provided by the DGPSor SBAS service

2 Measured with good visibility and –125 dBm signal strength

Timer Performance Data Timing Accuracy RMS 50 ns

99% <100 nsGranularity 43 nsCompensated 15 ns 3

Time pulse Configurable 0.1 ... 1000 Hz

Time Mark / Counter

# of Inputs 2Granularity 43 ns

3 Quantization error information can be used to compensate thegranularity related error of the time pulse signal


Serial Ports 1 UART

Digital I/O Configurable time pulse2 EXTINT inputs fortime mark / counter, receiver wake-upand A-GPS time synchronization


Configurable output levels between1.65 and 3.6V5V tolerant inputs

Protocols NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM.



Power Consumption

typ. 39 mA @ 3.0 VSleep mode: typ. 65 A



Antenna Supervision






Mechanical Data

LEA-4TTop View

17.0 ± 0.1 mm [669 ± 4 mil]

1

22.4

±0.1mm

[881

.9±4mil]

Reserved

Reserved

TxD1

RxD1

VDDIO

VCC

GND

VDD18OUT

Reserved

RESET_N

V_BAT

BOOT_INT

GND

GND

RF_IN

VCC_RF

V_ANT

EXTINT1

Reserved

Reserved

VDDUSB

USB_DM

USB_DP

EXTINT0

TIMEPULSE

GND

GND

AADET_N

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

Support Products AEK-4T

ANTARIS 4GPS TimingEvaluation Kit

An easy-to-use kit to get familiarwith the GPS Timing and raw datafeatures on ANTARIS 4 platforms,and to evaluate functionality and tovisualize GPS performance.


LEA-4T-0-000-0 LEA-4T – Programmable GPS Modulewith Precision Timing


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TIM-4 Module Series ANTARIS®4 GPS Receivers

Overview

The TIM-4 module series consists of low power GPS receiversfeaturing the 16-channel ANTARIS 4 positioning engine. Thesehighly accurate and reliable modules offer excellent navigationperformance even in the most challenging environments and aresuitable for a broad spectrum of GPS products whose keyrequirements include high performance and low powerconsumption.

Highlights


• Ultra low 34-39 mA power consumption


• 2 UART ports


• -158dBm SuperSense® Indoor GPS sensitivity1

• Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline2 A-GPS services


• Industry standard TIM form factor allows for easy migration1 Available with selected models2 A special firmware is required for AssistNow Offline

Features


Thickn

ess(m

m)

Prog

rammab

le(Flash)

FWUpd

ate

Supe

rSen

se

Dea

dRe

ckon

ing

Raw

Data

PrecisionTiming

Anten

naSu

pply

Anten

naSu

pervisor

UART

USB SPI

ResetInpu

t

Con

figurationPin

TIM-4A 2

TIM-4H 2

TIM-4P 2

TIM-4S 2

25.4 x 25.4 x 3.0mm

3.02.7-3.3

Voltage

Rang

e(V)


Thic

knes

s

Vol

tage

Ran

ge (V

)

(mm

)

Prog

ram

mab

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lash

) FW

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TIM-4H 2

TIM-4P 2

TIM-4S

2

3.0 2.7-3.3

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Mechanical Data

TIM-4Top View

GND

RF_IN

GND

V_ANT

VCC_RF

V_BAT

RESET_N

EXTINT0/P9

P27/GPSMODE2

P26/GPSMODE6

AADET_N/P14

Reserved/P24

Reserved/P23

TIMEPULSE/SCK2

P29

16

17

18

19

20

30

29

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

15

14

13

12

11

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10VDD18OUT

EXTINT1/P13/GPSMODE3

SCK1/P17/GPSMODE5

RxD2

TxD2

TxD1

RxD1

BOOT_INT

GND

VCC

GND

GND

GND

GND

GND


Weight 3g






Sensitivity TIM-4A/4P TIM-4H/4SCold starts -140 dBm -142 dBmAcquisition -140 dBm -148 dBmTracking -150 dBm -158 dBm


Operational Limits



Environmental Data Operating Temp. -40° to 85°C

Storage Temp. TIM-4H/4S: -40° to 85°CTIM-4A/4P: -40° to 125°C


Shock Half sine 30g / 11ms (IEC 68-2-27)


Digital I/O Configurable time pulse1 (TIM-4A/4S) or 2 (TIM-4H/4P) ExternalInterrupts for receiver wake-up,optional A-GPS time synchronization




Supports protocol mixing over same serialport



TIM-4A:TIM-4P:TIM-4S:TIM-4H:



Power Consumption

Sleepmode

typ. 65 A



Antenna Supervision



AEK-4H




TIM-4A-0-000-0 TIM-4A – ANTARIS® 4 ROM-BasedGPS Module

TIM-4S-0-000-0 TIM-4S – ANTARIS® 4 ROM-BasedGPS Module

TIM-4H-0-000-0 TIM-4H – ANTARIS® 4 ProgrammableGPS Module

TIM-4P-0-000-0 TIM-4P – ANTARIS® 4 ProgrammableGPS Module

Delivery Packing0 = single samples1 = Tape on reel 100 pieces

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Performance characteristics shown in this document are estimates only and do not constitute a warranty or guarantee of product performance. u-blox does not support any applications in connection with weapon systems. Since u-blox’products are not designed for use in life-support and commercial aviation applications they shall not be used in such products. In devices or systems whereby malfunction of these products can be expected to result in personal injury andcasualties, u-blox customers using or selling these products do so at their own risk and agree to keep u-blox harmless from any consequences. u-blox reserves the right to make changes to this product, including its circuits and software,in order to improve its design and/or performance, without prior notice.

u-blox makes no warranties, neither expressed nor implied, regarding the information and specifications contained in this document. u-blox assumes no responsibility for any claims or damages arising from information contained in thisdocument, or from the use of products and services detailed therein. This includes, but is not limited to, claims or damages based on the infringement of patents, copyrights, mask work and/or other intellectual property rights.

u-blox integrated circuits, software and designs are protected by intellectual property laws in Switzerland and abroad. u-blox, the u-blox logo, the TIM-type GPS module, Antaris, SuperSense, "your position is our focus", NavLox, u-center, AssistNow, AlmanacPlus, FixNow and EKF are (registered) trademarks of u-blox AG. This product may in whole or in part be subject to intellectual property rights protection. Please contact u-blox for any additional information.

GPS.G4-CS-07021 23-02-2007


C04-4H

GPS Smart Antenna LEA-4H Demo Design

The C04-4H GPS Smart Antenna design demonstratesthe integration of a LEA-4H GPS module with aceramic patch antenna, USB and UART interfaces andon-board backup battery. The SuperSense® IndoorGPS, which provides –158 dBm tracking sensitivity,enables navigation in weak signal environments.

Demo Designs are intended as means to help systemintegrators to develop their own GPS-enabled endproducts. Upon request, u-blox providescomprehensive technical documentation includingschematics, layouts and design recommendations.

Demo Designs are sold in sample quantities only.u-blox assumes no design services for this purpose,nor warranties regarding functionality andperformance.

GPS Receiver Performance

Please refer to the documentations of LEA-4H.

Electrical Data

Power Supply Via USB or 3.3 to 5.0 V

Power Consumption

V_IN=5.0V: 40 mA

Backup Power On-board lithium battery,5.0 mAh

Interfaces

Serial Ports 1 UARTs @ 3 V levels1 USB

Antenna Characteristics

Antenna Type Ceramic Patch Antenna

Size 25 x 25 x 4.6 mm

Environmental Data


Mechanical Data

Dimensions 37 x 37 x 9.0 mm

Connector THT holes for 10 pin headerPitch: 2.54 mm

Mounting 4 tooling holes, M1.6

Block Diagram

Pin Assignment 1 TxD1 6 NC (Leave open)

2 RxD1 7 V_IN (3.3 to 5 V) 1

3 V_IN (3.3 to 5 V) 1 8 USB_DM (Data -)

4 GND 9 USB_DP (Data +)

5 GND 10 GND1 Pin 3 is internally connected with pin 7


C04-4H-0 C04-4H GPS Smart Antenna LEA-4HDemo Design

Sold in sample quantities only.

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Performance characteristics shown in this document are estimates only and do not constitute a warranty or guarantee of product performance. u-blox does not support any applications in connection with weapon systems. Since u-blox’products are not designed for use in life-support and commercial aviation applications they shall not be used in such products. In devices or systems whereby malfunction of these products can be expected to result in personal injury andcasualties, u-blox customers using or selling these products do so at their own risk and agree to keep u-blox harmless from any consequences. u-blox reserves the right to make changes to this product, including its circuits and software,in order to improve its design and/or performance, without prior notice.

u-blox makes no warranties, neither expressed nor implied, regarding the information and specifications contained in this document. u-blox assumes no responsibility for any claims or damages arising from information contained in thisdocument, or from the use of products and services detailed therein. This includes, but is not limited to, claims or damages based on the infringement of patents, copyrights, mask work and/or other intellectual property rights.

u-blox integrated circuits, software and designs are protected by intellectual property laws in Switzerland and abroad. u-blox, the u-blox logo, the TIM-type GPS module, Antaris, SuperSense, "your position is our focus", NavLox, u-center, AssistNow, AlmanacPlus, FixNow and EKF are (registered) trademarks of u-blox AG. This product may in whole or in part be subject to intellectual property rights protection. Please contact u-blox for any additional information.

Copyright © 2007, u-blox AG GPS.G4-CS-07022-A 05-04-2007


C05-4H

GPS GeoHelix P2 LEA-4H Demo Design

The C05-4H GPS Smart Antenna design demonstratesthe integration of a LEA-4H GPS module with aSarantel GeoHelix® P2 antenna, USB and UARTinterfaces and on-board backup battery. TheSuperSense® Indoor GPS, which provides –158 dBmtracking sensitivity, enables navigation in weak signalenvironments.

Demo Designs are intended as means to help systemintegrators to develop their own GPS-enabled endproducts. Upon request, u-blox providescomprehensive technical documentation includingschematics, layouts and design recommendations.

Demo Designs are sold in sample quantities only.u-blox assumes no design services for this purpose,nor warranties regarding functionality andperformance.

GPS Receiver Performance

Please refer to the documentations of LEA-4H.

Electrical Data

Power Supply Via USB or 3.3 to 5.0 V

Power Consumption

V_IN=5.0V: 40 mA

Backup Power On-board lithium battery, 5.0mAh

Interfaces

Serial Ports 1 UARTs @ 3 V levels1 USB

Antenna Characteristics

Antenna Type Sarantel GeoHelix® P2 Antenna,tuned for free space (see 1)

1 Sarantel also offers a differrent antenna tuned forembedded use. Please contact Sarantel for details.

Environmental Data


Mechanical Data

Dimensions Board: 40 x 27.5 x 1.0 mmAntenna: 10 x 19 mm

Connector 9 pin connector, right anglePitch: 2.54 mm

Mounting 4 tooling holes, M1.6

Block Diagram

Pin Assignment 1 RxD1 6 V_IN (3.3 to 5 V) 2

2 TxD1 7 USB_DM (Data -)

3 GND 8 USB_DP (Data +)

4 V_IN (3.3 to 5 V) 2 9 GND

5 NC (Leave open) 2 Pin 4 is internally connected with pin 6

Integration Guidelines

The GeoHelix-P2 antenna is designed to be embeddedin a device and is supplied with a plastic tuning sleeveto ensure on-frequency performance. Ground planeswithin 5mm of the antenna radiating section canaffect the performance of the antenna. Additionalmechanical supports should be provided to hold theantenna in place. Please contact Sarantel Ltd. forfurther information on embedding the antenna.


C05-4H-0 C05-4H GPS GeoHelix P2 LEA-4HDemo Design

Sold in sample quantities only.

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Mechanical Data

1SDA2

SCL2

TxD1

RxD1

NC

VCC

GND

VCC_OUT

CFG_COM1/Reserved

RESET_N

V_BCKP

Reserved

GND

GND

RF_IN

VCC_RF

V_ANT

NC

NC

NC

VDDUSB

USB_DM

USB_DP

EXTINT0

TIMEPULSE

GND

GND

AADET0_N

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

LEA-5Top View


Weight 2.1 g



Max. Update Rate

4 Hz







Operational Limits



Interfaces

Serial Interfaces




3 V levels


Electrical Data


Power Consumption

120 mW @ 3.0V




Antenna Supervision


Environmental Data

Operating Temp.

-40°C to 85°C


Support Products







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RCB-4H

ANTARIS® 4 Programmable GPS Receiver Board with SuperSense® Automotive Applications

Overview

The RCB-4H is an ultra-low power GPS receiver boardfeaturing the ANTARIS 4 positioning engine withSuperSense Indoor GPS. It is the pin-compatiblesuccessor product of the RCB-LJ. The RCB-4H isequipped with a MCX/OSX RF connector and a 20-pinconnector for power and digital I/O.

Highlights

• SuperSense Indoor GPS

• Ultra low power consumption

• Supports A-GPS services including AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline 1

• Flash EPROM: programmable and configurable


• 2 UART ports

Features

• 16 channel ANTARIS 4 positioning engine

• Supports DGPS, WAAS, EGNOS and MSAS


• Supports passive and active antennas

• Antenna short and open circuit detection andprotection

• Wide supply voltage range: 3.15 to 5.25 V

• Battery voltage supply pin for internal backupmemory and real time clock

• Power brown-out protection:No external reset hardware needed

• Industry standard PCB form factor

• Operating temperature range: –40 to 85°C

• RoHS compliant (lead-free)

1 A special firmware is required for using AssistNow Offline.


See specifications of TIM-4H

Interfaces

RF Connector MCX / OSX, Right Angle

I/O Connector 20 pin 2mm pitch header

Serial Ports 2 UARTs

Digital I/O TIMEPULSE @ 3 V




Supports protocol mixing over sameserial port

Electrical Data


Power Consumption

typ. 39 mA

Sleep mode: typ. 170 A


Antenna Power External

Antenna Bias current

Typ. 2 mA

Antenna Supervision

Integrated open and short-circuitdetection and antenna shutdown

Environmental Data



Support Products

AEK-4H

ANTARIS 4SuperSenseEvaluation Kit

An easy-to-use kit to get familiarwith the SuperSense technology onANTARIS 4 platforms, to evaluatefunctionality and to visualize GPSperformance.


RCB-4H-0-000-0 RCB-4H – Programmable GPSReceiver Board with SuperSense

Delivery Packing0 = Single samples1 = Packing unit (100 pieces)

Semiconductor technology provided by ATMEL.

71 x 41 x 11 mm

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ANN-MS

High Performance Active GPS Antenna Accessory

The high performance ANN-MS active GPS antennawith integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) is theperfect match to the u-blox GPS receivers where highsensitivity and optimum sky coverage are essential.

Patch Antenna Characteristics

Frequency 1575 ± 3 MHz

VSWR Max. 2

Bandwidth Min. 10 MHz

Impedance 50 Ω

Peak Gain Min. 4 dBic(over 7 x 7 cm ground plane)

Gain Coverage ≥ - 4 dBicat -90° ≤ θ ≤+90° (over 75% volume)

Power Handling 1 Watt

Polarization RHCP(Right-Handed Circular Polarization)

Amplifier Characteristics

Gain Typ. 27 dB (without cable)

Noise Figure Max. 1.5 dB

Output VWSR Max. 2.0

Filtering -30 dB (± 100 MHz)

DC Voltage 2.7 to 6 V

DC Current Max. 22 mA

Mechanical Data

Cable 5m RG174 standard

Connector Choice of SMA, SMB, MCX, FAKRA

Mounting Magnetic base

Housing Color Black

Environmental Data



Humidity 95% ~ 100% RH

Vibration Sine Sweep 1G (0-Peak),10-150-10Hz each axis

CE Approval

Applicable Standards

ETSI EN 301 489-19V1.1.1:2002

Electromagnetic compatibility andRadio spectrum Matters (ERM)

Part 19: Specific conditions for Receive-Only Mobile Earth Stations (ROMES)operating in the 1,5 GHz bandproviding data communication.


ANN-MS-0-005-0 ANN – High Performance Active GPSAntenna

Delivery Packing0 = SMA connector1 = SMB connector2 = MCX connector3 = FAKRA connector, type C (blue)

All active antennas are RoHS compliant (lead-free).

48 x 40 x 13 mm

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Mechanical Data

1SDA2

SCL2

TxD1

RxD1

NC

VCC

GND

VCC_OUT

CFG_COM1/Reserved

RESET_N

V_BCKP

Reserved

GND

GND

RF_IN

VCC_RF

V_ANT

NC

NC

NC

VDDUSB

USB_DM

USB_DP

EXTINT0

TIMEPULSE

GND

GND

AADET0_N

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

28

27

26

25

24

23

22

21

20

19

18

17

16

15

LEA-5Top View


Weight 2.1 g



Max. Update Rate

4 Hz







Operational Limits



Interfaces

Serial Interfaces




3 V levels


Electrical Data


Power Consumption

120 mW @ 3.0V




Antenna Supervision


Environmental Data

Operating Temp.

-40°C to 85°C


Support Products







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