EB-5365RE GPS module features high sensitivity, low power and ultra small form factor. This GPS
module is powered by SiRF Star IV, it can provide you with superior sensitivity and performance
even in urban canyon and dense foliage environment. With SiRF CGEE (Client Generated
Extended Ephemeris) technology, it predicts satellite positions for up to 3 days and delivers
CGEE-start time of less than 15 seconds under most conditions, without any network assistance.
Besides, MicroPower Mode allows GPS module to stay in a hot-start condition nearly continuously
while consuming very little power. EB-5365RE is suitable for the following applications:
Automotive navigation
Personal positioning
Fleet management
Mobile phone navigation
Marine navigation
Product Features
SiRF Star IV high performance GPS Chipset
Very high sensitivity (Tracking Sensitivity: -163 dBm)
Extremely fast TTFF (Time To First Fix) at low signal level
Support UART/I2C interface( Default UART)
Built-in LNA(with in CHIP)
Compact size (16.2mm X 12.2mm X 2.7mm) suitable for space-sensitive application
One size component, easy to mount on another PCB board
Support NMEA 0183 V3.0 (GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL, ZDA)
Support OSP protocol
MEMS Support : 3-axis Magnetometer for compass heading for “Point and Tell” feature
MicroPower Mode(MPM) : Reduce MPM current consumption from <500 uA to < 125 uA
Support SBAS (WASS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN)
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PIN Number(s)
Name
Type
Description
Note
1,2,7,8,14,15,16,
17
NC
Reverse PIN, just NC
3
TIMEMARK
O
One pulse per second output.(1PPS)
4
GPIO
I/O
User can use this I/O pin for special
functions. (For example, control LED)
1
5
WAKE_UP
O
System power on, 1.8V output.
3
6
ON_OFF
I
ON_OFF pin is used to command the
EB-5365RE to turn on or off
2
9
VCC_RF
P
Supply Antenna Bias voltage (V=VCC)
10,12,13,24
GND
P
Ground.
11
RF IN
RF
GPS antenna input
18
DR_I2C_DIO
I/O
DR I2C Interface.
Support MEMS Sensor , 1.8V Level
4
19
DR_I2C_CLK
I/O
20
TXD
O
This is the main transmits channel for
outputting navigation and measurement
data to user’s navigation software or user
written software. Output TTL level.
21
RXD
I
This is the main receive channel for
receiving software commands to the engine
board from SiRFDemo software or from user
written software.
1
22
VBAT
P
This is the battery backup power input for
the SRAM and RTC when main power is
removed.
23
VCC
P
This is the main power supply to the engine
board. (3.1Vdc to 3.5Vdc)
Product Pin Description
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Parameter
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Conditions
Unit
POWER Supply
Main power supply(VCC)
3.1
3.3
3.5
V Backup battery supply
2.0
3.5
V Main power supply Current
45
50
55
GPS is not 3D Fixed.
mA
Main power supply Current
35
38
45
GPS is 3D Fixed.
mA
RF POWER Supply
VCC
V RF Input
Input Impedance
50
Ω Operating Frequency
1.575
GHz
Parameter
Symbol
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Conditions
Units
VI H
0.7*VCC
3.6
V
VI L
-0.4
0.45
V
VOH
0.75*Vgcc
Vgcc
V
VOL
0.4
V
IOH
2
mA
IOL
2
mA
<Note>
1. GPIO is 1.8V Level
2. The ON_OFF pin commands the EB-5365RE ON or OFF. The turn ON command is a
hardware feature of the Power Control FSM when sensing a rising edge on the pin. The turn
OFF command is a software feature based on interrupts related to rising and/or falling edges
and/or sensing of pin levels.
3. The WAKE_UP pin is an output from the EB-5365RE used to enable an external PMIC. A low
on this output indicates that the EB-5365RE is in one of its low-power states (KA-only,
Hibernate, or Standby mode) and requires no more than 60μA of current on the VIO_18 input.
A high on this output indicates that the EB-5365RE is in operational mode requiring an
external regulator to provide enough current on both the VIO_18 and VREG_18 inputs to
handle the peak current requirements of the EB-5365RE.
4. The DR mode I2C interface provides support for dead reckoning (DR) and code upload. The
port has 2 pins, DR_DIO and DR_CLK, both pins are pseudo open-drain and require pull-up
resistors on the external bus.
Electrical Specification
Absolute Maximums Ratings
DC Electrical characteristics
Vgcc is SiRF Star IV Chip power input, 1.8V Vin.
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Sensitivity
Tracking :
Autonomous acquisition :
-163dBm
-160 dBm
Time-To-First-Fix
1
Cold Start – Autonomous
< 35s
<15s (with CGEE)
Warm Start – Autonomous
2
< 35s
< 15s(with CGEE)
Hot Start – Autonomous
3
< 1s
Horizontal Position Accuracy
4
Autonomous
< 2.5m
Velocity Accuracy
5
Speed
Heading
< 0.01 m/s
< 0.01 degrees
Reacquisition
0.1 second, average
Update Rate
1 Hz
Maximum Altitude
< 18,000 meter
Maximum Velocity
< 515 meter/ second
Maximum Acceleration
< 4G
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
Humidity Range
5 95
% non-condensing
Operation Temperature
-40
85
℃
Storage Temperature
-40
85
℃
Receiver Performance
<Note>
1. 50% -130dBm Fu 0.5ppm Tu ±2s Pu 30Km
2. Commanded Warm START
3. Commanded Hot START
4. 50% 24hr static, -130dBm
5. 50% @ 30m/s
Environmental Characteristics
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Type
24-pin stamp holes
Dimensions
16.2mm X 12.2mm X 2.7mm (±0.2mm)
Package Dimensions
Unit: mm
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M1
EB-5365RE
NC
1
NC
2
TIMEMARK
3
GPIO
4
WAKE_UP
5
ON_OFF
6
NC
7
NC
8
VCC_RF
9
GND
10
RF_IN
11
GND
12
GND
13
NC
14
NC
15
NC
16
NC
17
DR_I2C_DIO
18
DR_I2C_CLK
19
TXD
20
RXD
21
VBAT
22
VCC
23
GND
24
R3
2K2/NCR42K2/NC
1V81V8
DR_I2C_DIO
RD_I2C_CLKON_OFF
WAKE_UP
GPIO
L2
CHOKE RF
GPS_3V3
R1
10K
1PPS OUTPUT
VBAT
GPS_ANTENNA
1
C9
CAP NP
C8
CAP NP
C10
10UF
C7
10UF
3V3
50ohm LINE
TXA
RXA
R2
10K/NC
12
L5
33N/NC
Frequency:
1575.42 + 2MHz
Amplifier Gain:
18~22dB Typical
Axial Ratio:
3 dB Typical
Output VSWR:
2.0 Max.
Output Impedance:
50Ω
Noise Figure:
2.0 dB Max
Polarization:
RHCP
Antenna Input Voltage:
3.3V (Typ.)
Application
Application Circuit
GPS Active Antenna Specifications (Recommendation)
NOTE
1. TIMEMARK: One pulse per second output. When EB-5365RE is 3D Fixed, this pin will output
1uS Hi level pulse. If don’t use this, just NC.
2. GPIO: User can use this I/O pin for special functions. For example, control LED, and can be
used External Interrupts. If don’t use this, just NC.
3. WAKE_UP: EB-5365RE power on, WAKE_UP will output 1.8V.
4. ON_OFF: This pin is controlled EB-5365RE power on. If EB-5365RE want to EB-365 pin to pin
compactable, please ON_OFF connect to WAKE_UP. If don’t use this, just NC.
5. DR I2C interface: The I2C interface supports required sensor instruments such as gyros,
accelerometers, compasses or other sensors that can operate with an I2C bus. If don’t use
this, just NC.
6. VBAT: This is the battery backup power input for the SRAM and RTC when main power is
removed. VBAT is 2V ~ 3.5V.
7. EB-5365RE RF is has 3.3V external POWER to active ANTENNA use.
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OPERATING Description
NC
EB-5365RE reserves pin, Just NC.
TIMEMARK
This pin provides one pulse-per-second
output from the board, which is synchronized
to GPS time. This is not available in Trickle
Power mode
. If do not use it, Just NC.
GPIO
User can use this I/O pin for special functions.
(For example, control LED)
Wake Up
System power controller, when EB-5365RE
Power ON, this pin will output 1.8Vdc.
ON_OFF
The ON_OFF pin commands the EB-5365RE
ON or OFF. There are multiple methods of
connecting this pin for different applications
in order to minimize host resource
requirements.
The ON_OFF pin is used to command the
EB-5365RE to turn on or off:
The turn on command is a hardware
feature of the Power Control FSM based
on sensing a rising edge on the pin.
The turn off command is a software
feature based on interrupts related to
rising and/or falling edges and/ or
sensing of pin levels. (Not currently
can poll the status or set-up an interrupt.
VCC_RF
VCC_RF can supply Active Antenna Bias
voltage (3.3V). This pin will supply Active
Antenna. If do not use it, Just NC.
GND
This is Ground pin for the baseband circuit.
RF_IN
This pin receives signal of GPS analog via
external active antenna. It has to be a
controlled impedance trace at 50ohm. Do not
have RF traces closed the other signal path
and routing it on the top layer. Keep the RF
traces as short as possible.
DR I2C Interface
The I²C host port interface supports:
Operation up to 400kbps
Individual transmit and receive FIFO lengths of
64B
■ The default I
2
C address values are:
Rx: 0x60
Tx: 0x62
Multi-master I²C mode is supported by default.
Dead reckoning applications support the DR
I²C interface. The I²C interface supports
required sensor instruments such as gyros,
accelerometers, compasses or other sensors
that can operate with an I²C bus.
supported.)
The ON_OFF pin processing is carried out by
the Power Control FSM. The ON_OFF rising
edge event during low power modes is
recorded in a status register that is
subsequently read by the processor once it is
running. When the processor is running at
the time of an ON_OFF event, the processor
DR I²C interface supports:
Typical data lengths (command + in/data out)
of several bytes
Standard I²C bus maximum data rate 400kbps
Minimum data rate 100kbps
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TXD
VBAT
This is the main transmits channel for
outputting navigation and measurement data
to user’s navigation software or user written
software. Output is TTL level, 0V ~ 2.85V.
RXD
This is the main channel for receiving
software commands from SiRFDemo
software or from your proprietary software.
This is the battery backup power input for the
SRAM and RTC when main power is off.
Without the external backup battery, EB-365
will always execute a cold star after turning
on. To achieve the faster start-up offered by
a hot or warm start, a battery backup must be
connected. The battery voltage should be
between 2.0V and 3.5V.
VCC
This is the main power supply to the engine
board. (3.1Vdc to 3.5Vdc)
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Note – Fields marked in italic red apply only to NMEA version 2.3 (and later) in this NMEA
message description
Note – Fields marked in italic red apply only to NMEA version 2.3 (and later) in this NMEA
message description
Name
Example
Units
Description
Message ID
$GPGLL
GLL protocol header
Latitude
3723.2475
ddmm.mmmm
N/S Indicator
n N=north or S=south
Longitude
12158.3416
dddmm.mmmm
E/W Indicator
W E=east or W=west
UTC Position
161229.487
hhmmss.sss
Status
A A=data valid or V=data not valid
Mode
A A=Autonomous, D=DGPS,
E=DR
N=Output Data Not Valid
R= Coarse Position
1
S=Simulator
Checksum
*41
<CR><LF>
End of message termination
Note:
A valid status is derived from all the parameters set in the software. This includes the minimum number of satellites
required, any DOP mask setting, presence of DGPS corrections, etc. If the default or current software setting requires
that a factor is met, then if that factor is not met the solution will be marked as invalid.
GLL - Geographic Position-Latitude/Longitude
Table B-4 contains the values for the following example:
$GPGLL,3723.2475,N,12158.3416,W,161229.487,A,A*41
Table B-4 GLL Data Format
1. Position was calculated based on one or more of the SVs having their states derived from
almanac parameters, as opposed to ephemerides.
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Name
Example
Units
Description
Message ID
$GPGSA
GSA protocol header
Mode 1
A See Table B-6
Mode 2
3 See Table B-7
Satellite Used1
07 Sv on Channel 1
Satellite Used1
02 Sv on Channel 2
…..
Satellite Used1
Sv on Channel 12
PDOP2
1.8
Position dilution of Precision
HDOP2
1.0
Horizontal dilution of Precision
VDOP2
1.5
Vertical dilution of Precision
Checksum
*33
<CR><LF>
End of message termination
Value
Description
M
Manual-forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode
A
2Dautomatic-allowed to automatically switch 2D/3D
Value
Description
1
Fix Not Available
2
2D (<4 SVs used)
3
3D (>3 SVs used)
GSA - GNSS DOP and Active Satellites
Table B-5 contains the values for the following example:
1. A valid status is derived from all the parameters set in the software. This includes the minimum
number of satellites required, any DOP mask setting, presence of DGPS corrections, etc. If the
default or current software setting requires that a factor is met, then if that factor is not met the
solution will be marked as invalid.
2. SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All “course over ground” data are
geodetic WGS84 directions relative to true North.
3. Position was calculated based on one or more of the SVs having their states derived from
almanac parameters, as opposed to ephemerides.
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Note – Fields marked in italic red apply only to NMEA version 2.3 (and later) in this NMEA
message description
Name
Example
Units
Description
Message ID
$GPVTG
VTG protocol header
Course
309.62
degrees
Measured heading
Reference
T True
Course
degrees
Measured heading
Reference
M Magnetic1
Speed
0.13
knots
Measured horizontal speed
Units
N Knots
Speed
0.2
Km/hr
Measured horizontal speed
Units
K Kilometers per hour
Mode
A A=Autonomous, D=DGPS,
E=DR
N=Output Data Not Valid
R= Coarse Position
2
S=Simulator
Checksum
*23
<CR><LF>
End of message termination
VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
Table B-10 contains the values for the following example:
$GPVTG,309.62,T,,M,0.13,N,0.2,K,A*23
Table B-10 VTG Data Format
1. SiRF Technology Inc. does not support magnetic declination. All “course over ground” data are
geodetic WGS84 directions.
2. Position was calculated based on one or more of the SVs having their states derived from
almanac parameters, as opposed to ephemerides.
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Name
Example
Unit
Description
Message ID
$GPZDA
ZDA protocol header
UTC Time
181813
hhmmss
The UTC time units are:
hh=UTC hours from 00 to 23 mm=UTC minutes
from 00 to 59 ss=UTC seconds from 00 to 59 Either
using valid IONO/UTC or estimated from default
leap seconds
Day
14 Day of the month, range 1 to 31
Month
10 Month of the year, range 1 to 12
Year
2003
Year
Local zone hour
1
hour
Offset from UTC (set to 00)
Local zone minutes
1
minute
Offset from UTC (set to 00)
Checksum
*4F
<CR><LF>
End of message termination
ZDA - Time and Date
This message is included only with systems which support a time-mark output pulse identified as
"1PPS". Outputs the time associated with the current 1PPS pulse. Each message is output within
a few hundred ms after the 1PPS pulse is output and tells the time of the pulse that just occurred.
Table B-11 contains the values for the following example:
$GPZDA,181813,14,10,2003,,*4F<CR><LF>
Table B-11: ZDA Data Format
1. Not supported by CSR, reported as 00.
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<protocol>
0=SiRF Binary, 1=NMEA, 4=USER1
<baud>
1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400
<DataBits>
8,7. Note that SiRF protocol is only valid f8 Data bits
<StopBits>
0,1
<Parity>
0=None, 1=Odd, 2=Even
NMEA Input Command
A). Set Serial Port ID: 100 Set PORTA parameters and protocol
This command message is used to set the protocol (SiRF Binary, NMEA, or USER1) and/or the
communication parameters (baud, data bits, stop bits, parity). Generally, this command would be
used to switch the module back to SiRF Binary protocol mode where a more extensive command
message set is available. For example, to change navigation parameters. When a valid message
is received, the parameters will be stored in battery backed SRAM and then the receiver will
restart using the saved parameters.
Example 1: Switch to SiRF Binary protocol at 9600,8,N,1
$PSRF100,0,9600,8,1,0*0C<CR><LF>
Example 2: Switch to User1 protocol at 38400,8,N,1
$PSRF100,4,38400,8,1,0*38<CR><LF>
**Checksum Field: The absolute value calculated by exclusive-OR the 8 data bits of each
character in the Sentence, between, but excluding “$” and “*”. The hexadecimal value of the most
significant and least significant 4 bits of the result are converted to two ASCII characters (0-9, A-F)
for transmission. The most significant character is transmitted first.
**<CR><LF> : Hex 0D 0A
B). Navigation lnitialization ID:101 Parameters required for start
This command is used to initialize the module for a warm start, by providing current position (in X,
Y, Z coordinates),clock offset, and time. This enables the receiver to search for the correct
satellite signals at the correct signal parameters. Correct initialization parameters will enable the
receiver to acquire signals more quickly, and thus, produce a faster navigational solution.
When a valid Navigation Initialization command is received, the receiver will restart using the input
parameters as a basis for satellite selection and acquisition.
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<X>
X coordinate position
INT32
<Y>
Y coordinate position
INT32
<Z>
Z coordinate position
INT32
<ClkOffset>
Clock offset of the receiver in Hz, Use 0 for last saved value if available. If
this is unavailable, a default value of 75000 for GSP1, 95000 for GSP 1/LX
will be used.
INT32
<TimeOf Week>
GPS Time Of Week
UINT32
<WeekNo>
GPS Week Number
UINT16
( Week No and Time Of Week calculation from UTC time)
<chnlCount>
Number of channels to use.1-12. If your CPU throughput is not high enough,
you could decrease needed throughput by reducing the number of active
channels
UBYTE
C). Set DGPS Port ID: 102 Set PORT B parameters for DGPS input
This command is used to control Serial Port B that is an input only serial port used to receive
RTCM differential corrections.
Differential receivers may output corrections using different communication parameters.
The default communication parameters for PORT B are 9600Baud, 8data bits, 0 stop bits, and no
parity. If a DGPS receiver is used which has different communication parameters, use this
command to allow the receiver to correctly decode the data. When a valid message is received,
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<baud>
1200,2400,4800,9600,19200,38400
<DataBits>
8
<StopBits>
0,1
<Parity>
0=None, Odd=1,Even=2
<msg>
0=GGA,
1=GLL,
2=GSA,
3=GSV,
4=RMC,
5=VTG
6=MSS(if internal beacon is supported)
7=Not defined
8=ZDA(if 1PPS output supported)
9=Not defined
<mode>
0=SetRate
1=Query
2=ABP On
3=ABP Off
<rate>
Output every <rate>seconds, off=0,max=255
<cksumEnable>
0=disable Checksum,1=Enable checksum for specified message
the parameters will be stored in battery backed SRAM and then the receiver will restart using the
saved parameters.
Example: Set DGPS Port to be 9600,8,N,1
$PSRF102,9600,8,1.0*12
D). Query/Rate Control ID: 103 Query standard NMEA message and/or set output rate
This command is used to control the output of standard NMEA message GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV,
RMC, VTG. Using this command message, standard NMEA message may be polled once, or
setup for periodic output. Checksums may also be enabled or disabled depending on the needs of
the receiving program. NMEA message settings are saved in battery backed memory for each
entry when the message is accepted.
Format:
Latitude position, assumed positive north of equator and negative south of
equator float, possibly signed
<Lon>
Longitude position, it is assumed positive east of Greenwich and negative
west of Greenwich Float, possibly signed
<Alt>
Altitude position float, possibly signed
<ClkOffset>
Clock Offset of the receiver in Hz, use 0 for last saved value if available. If
this is unavailable, a default value of 75000 for GSP1, 95000 for GSP1/LX
will be used.
INT32
Example 1: Query the GGA message with checksum enabled
$PSRF103,00,01,00,01*25
Example 2: Enable VTG message for a 1Hz constant output with checksum enabled
$PSRF103,05,00,01,01*20
Example 3: Disable VTG message
$PSRF103,05,00,00,01*21
E). LLA Navigation lnitialization ID: 104 Parameters required to start using Lat/Lon/Alt
This command is used to initialize the module for a warm start, by providing current position (in
Latitude, Longitude, Altitude coordinates), clock offset, and time. This enables the receiver to
search for the correct satellite signals at the correct signal parameters. Correct initialization
parameters will enable the receiver to acquire signals more quickly, and thus, will produce a faster
navigational solution.
When a valid LLA Navigation Initialization command is received, the receiver will restart using the
input parameters as a basis for satellite selection and acquisition.
Format:
F). Development Data On/Off ID: 105 Switch Development Data Messages On/Off
Use this command to enable development debug information if you are having trouble getting
commands accepted. Invalid commands will generate debug information that should enable the
user to determine the source of the command rejection. Common reasons for input command
rejection are invalid checksum or parameter out of specified range. This setting is not preserved
across a module reset.
Format: $PSRF105,<debug>*CKSUM<CR><LF>
G). Select Datum ID: 106 Selection of datum to be used for coordinate Transformations
GPS receivers perform initial position and velocity calculations using an earth-centered earth-fixed
(ECEF) coordinate system. Results may be converted to an earth model (geoid) defined by the
selected datum. The default datum is WGS 84 (World Geodetic System 1984) which provides a
worldwide common grid system that may be translated into local coordinate systems or map
datums. (Local map datums are a best fit to the local shape of the earth and not valid worldwide.)
Examples:
Datum select TOKYO_MEAN
$PSRF106,178*32
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Unit: mm
Tolerance: 0.1mm
PCB Layout Recommend
Recommended Layout PAD
PCB Layout Recommendations
Do not routing the other signal or power trace under the engine board.
RF:
This pin receives signal of GPS analog via external active antenna .It has to be a controlled
impedance trace at 50ohm.
Do not place the RF traces close to the other signal path and not routing it on the top layer.
Keep the RF traces as short as possible.
Antenna:
Keep the active antenna on the top of your system and confirm the antenna radiation pattern、axial
ratio、power gain、noise figure、VSWR are correct when you Setup the antenna in your case.
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Pre heating temperature:
150±10[℃]
Pre heating time:
90±30[sec.]
Heating temperature:
235±5[℃]
Heating time:
10±1[sec.]
Recommended Reflow Profile:
Peak temperature must not exceed 240℃ and the duration of over 200℃ should be 30±10
Seconds.