Tyco Electronics A1037-A User Manual
GPS Receivers A1037-A
A description of Tyco Electronics’
GPS module A1037-A
User’s Manual
Version 2.0
Hardware Revision 01
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Revision History
Revision History
Rev. Date Description
1.0 11-10-06 Initial Draft.
1.1 08-09-06 Final product specification implemented
1.2 09-22-06 Minor changes (storage temperature, spell check)
Packaging details added
1.3 11-28-06 Additional info “Connection of RF Signal”
1.4 12-08-06 Application not antenna current limiter
1.6 03-14-07 Some minor changes
2.0 03-20-07 New design
mm-dd-yy
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................7
1.1 Label ................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Characteristics ..................................................................................................8
1.3 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................8
2 Ordering Information.........................................................................................9
2.1 GPS Receiver A1037-A ....................................................................................9
2.2 Packing ............................................................................................................. 9
2.2.1 Packaging of the A1037-A.......................................................................................... 9
2.3 Additional Equipment ...................................................................................... 10
3 Quick Start........................................................................................................11
3.1 Minimum Configuration ................................................................................... 11
3.2 Antenna........................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Serial Port Settings .........................................................................................12
3.4 Improved TTFF ...............................................................................................12
4 Mechanical Outline ..........................................................................................13
4.1 Details Component Side A1037-A................................................................... 13
4.2 Details Solder Side A1037-A........................................................................... 14
5 Pin-out Information..........................................................................................15
5.1 Layout A1037-A ..............................................................................................15
5.2 Description A1037-A Signals .......................................................................... 15
5.3 General Comments .........................................................................................16
6 Electrical Characteristics................................................................................17
6.1 Operating Conditions ......................................................................................17
6.1.1 Absolute maximum ratings ....................................................................................... 17
7 Mounting...........................................................................................................18
7.1 Proposed Footprint for Soldering ....................................................................18
7.2 Recommended Profile for Reflow Soldering ...................................................18
8 Use of Antenna.................................................................................................19
8.1 Connection of RF Signal ................................................................................. 19
8.2 Active Antenna................................................................................................ 20
9 Quality and Reliability......................................................................................21
9.1 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................... 21
9.2 Product Qualification .......................................................................................21
9.3 Production Test ............................................................................................... 21
10 Applications and Hints ..................................................................................22
10.1 Minimum Configuration ................................................................................. 22
10.2 Antenna Status Adaptation ...........................................................................22
10.2.1 Antennas with Different Current Draw .................................................................... 22
10.2.2 Antennas with Different Current Draw incl. Current Limiter.................................... 23
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10.3 VANT Pin (antenna voltage input pin) ...........................................................24
10.4 1PPS pin (1 pulse per second pin)................................................................ 25
10.5 Reset Signal.................................................................................................. 25
10.6 Battery Back-up............................................................................................. 25
11 Demonstration Kits........................................................................................26
11.1 Evaluation Kit A1037-A ................................................................................. 26
12 Related Information .......................................................................................27
12.1 Contact.......................................................................................................... 27
12.2 Related Documents....................................................................................... 27
13 List of Tables..................................................................................................29
14 List of Figures ................................................................................................29
GPS Receiver
A1037-A
1 Introduction
Tyco Electronics’ GPS module A1037-A is a highly integrated GPS receiver module
that can be used as an SMT component. It is capable to receive signals from up to
12 GPS satellites and transferring them into position and timing information that can
be read over a serial port. This new generation of GPS module combines small size
and high-end GPS functionality at low power consumption:
• Operable at 3.3V / 50mA (typ.) @ 1fix per second
• Small form factor of 19 x 16.2 mm (0.75” x 0.64”)
• Cost-effective antenna input
• Single-sided SMD component, for reflow soldering
• Tape & reel packaging
The A1037-A GPS receivers are available as off-the-shelf components, 100%
tested and shipped in standard tape-and-reel package.
1.1 Label
The A1037-A label holds the following information:
Figure 1: A1037-A label
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GPS Receiver
A1037-A
1.2 Characteristics
The modules are characterized by the following parameters.
Channels 12, parallel tracking
Frequency L1 (= 1575 MHz)
Position Accuracy Stand alone 3m CEP (SA off)
Obscuration recovery
(1)
1s
Hot start
(2)
< 3s
Warm
(3)
< 32s
Time To First Fix – TTFF
(theoretical minimum values;
values in real world may differ)
Autonomous / cold
(4) (5)
< 60s
Table 1: A1037 characteristics
(1) The calibrated clock of the receiver has not stopped, thus it knows precise time (to the µs level).
(2) The receiver has estimates of time/date/position and valid almanac and ephemeris data.
(3) The receiver has estimates of time/date/position and recent almanac.
(4) The receiver has no estimate of time/date/position, and no recent almanac.
(5) To improve TTFF, the receiver allows setting of time/date, position, almanac and ephemeris
A1037-A Mechanical dimensions
Length
Width
Height
19mm, 0.75”
16.24mm, 0.64”
2.4mm, 0.095”
A1037-A Weight 1g, < 0.05oz
Table 2: A1037-A dimensions and weight
1.3 Handling Precautions
The GPS receiver module A1037-A is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Please handle with appropriate care.
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GPS Receiver
A1037-A
2 Ordering Information
2.1 GPS Receiver A1037-A
The order number is built as follows:
• V23993A1037A
V23993 stands for Tyco Electronics wireless and communication products, A1037A
for the A1037-A module.
2.2 Packing
2.2.1 Packaging of the A1037-A
The A1037-A GPS module comes in a tape and reel package suitable for pick and
place machines.
Figure 2: A1037-A tape specifications (1)
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