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EB-230
EB-230 Data Sheet
EB-230 is an ultra miniature 12 x 12 mm2
GPS engine board. It provides superior
navigation performance under dynamic
conditions in areas with limited sky view like
urban canyons. High sensitivity up to
-158dBm for weak signal operation without
compromising accuracy. EB-230 is your best
choice for embedded applications.
Key Features :
• Small form factor: 12 x 12 x 3 mm
• Lead-Free – RoHS/WEEE compliant
• High sensitivity -158dBm
• Tracks 32-Channel of satellites
• Fast Position Fix
• Low power consumption
PIN Definition :
Applications :
• Handheld devices
• Automotive and Marine Navigation
• Automotive Navigator Tracking
• Emergency Locator
• Geographic Surveying
• Personal Positioning
• Sporting and Recreation
• Embedded applications : PDA, DSC,
Smart phone, UMPC, PND, MP4
PIN Coordinates
X
Pin #
Y
0.00
0.00
1
0.00
1.27
2
0.00
3
2.54
0.00
3.81
4
0.00
5.08
5
0.00
6.35
6
0.00
7
7.62
4.06 10.06
8
9
9.71 10.06
Pin # X
12.50
10
12.50
11
12
12.50
12.50
13
12.50
14
12.50
15
16
12.50
9.71
17
18
2.79
Unit:mm
Y
7.62
6.35
5.08
3.81
2.54
1.27
0.00
-2.44
-2.44
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EB-230 Specifications
EB-230 Data Sheet
Specification
Description
General
Sensitivity
Update Rate
Accuracy
L1 frequcney, C/A code (SPS)
32 independent tracking channels
-158dBm /Tracking; -146dBm /Acquisition
Up to 5Hz
Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS
<3m CEP (50%) without SA (horizontal)
DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, RTCM): 2.5m
Acquisition (open sky)
Reacquisition
Dynamics
Supply Voltage
Power Consumption
Backup Battery
NMEA Message
Cold Start: 36sec
Warm Start: 33sec
Hot Start: 1sec
< 1sec
Altitude: 18000m (max.)
Velocity: 515m/sec (max.)
Vibration: 4G (max.)
DC 3.0V
< 30mA @ 3.0V (w/o Active ANT) / Tracking
DC 1.2V ( RTC Vcc )
NMEA0183 v3.1 baud rate 4800/9600/…/57600, default 9600
Protocol: 3V CMOS/TTL
Selectable Output: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, and VTG
Datum
Antenna
Serial Interface
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Operating Humidity
Mounting
Dimension
Default WGS-84
External Active Antenna
Output Voltage: 3.0 VDC
RS-232, SPI
-30 to 85℃
℃
-40 to℃ 125℃
95%, non condensing
≦
SMT Type, 18 Pin
12 x 12 x 3(H) mm
*Specifications subject to change without prior notice.
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Table of Contents
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EB-230 Data Sheet
Introduction ............................................................................................... 4
1.1 Key Features ................................................................................... 4
1.2 Applications ..................................................................................... 4
1.3 Look & Feel ..................................................................................... 4
2 Technical Description................................................................................ 5
2.1 Block Diagram ................................................................................. 5
2.2 Pin Definition ................................................................................... 5
2.3 Specification .................................................................................... 6
3 User Interface ........................................................................................... 7
3.1 Protocol ........................................................................................... 7
3.1.1 NMEA Protocol ....................................................................... 7
3.1.2 MTK NMEA Packet Format .................................................... 8
3.1.3 MTK NMEA Packet Protocol .................................................. 8
3.1.4 MTK NMEA Packet List .......................................................... 8
4 Dimension and Package......................................................................... 13
4.1 Mechanical Dimension .................................................................. 13
4.2 Recommend Layout Pattern.......................................................... 13
4.3 Package......................................................................................... 13
5 Application Information ........................................................................... 14
5.1 GPS Antenna Recommendations.................................................. 14
5.2 Application Circuit.......................................................................... 14
5.3 General GPS Receiver User’s Tips ............................................... 15
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EB-230 Data Sheet
Introduction
EB-230 is an ultra miniature 12 x12mm2 GPS engine board. It provides superior
navigation performance under dynamic conditions in areas with limited sky view like
urban canyons. High sensitivity up to -158dBm for weak signal operation without
compromising accuracy. EB-230 is your best choice for embedded applications.
1.1 Key Features
1.2 Applications
1.3 Look & Feel
• Small form factor: 12 x 12 x 3 mm
• Lead-Free – RoHS/WEEE compliant
• High sensitivity -158dBm
• Tracks 32-Channel of satellites
• Fast Position Fix, 36/ 33/ 1s for Cold/ Warm/ Hot start
• Low power consumption
• Handheld devices
• Automotive and Marine Navigation
• Automotive Navigator Tracking
• Emergency Locator
• Geographic Surveying
• Personal Positioning
• Sporting and Recreation
• Embedded applications such as: PDA, DSC, Smart phone, UMPC, PND, MP4
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2 Technical Description
2.1 Block Diagram
EB-230 Data Sheet
2.2 Pin Definition
Pin# Signal Name Type
Description
RF Input
1
2 GND
3
V30D
4 GPS status/
Antenna port, L1, 1575.42MHz, 50 ohm
I
P Ground
P
O GPS status, blink when GPS has position fix
Digital power supply, 3.0V±10%
General input/ output
1Hz pulse 10% duty cycle when GPS has position fix
3V CMOS level, data output from EB-230
3V CMOS level, data into EB-230
GPIO0
1PPS
5
TXD
6
RXD
7
8 GND
9 GND
10 GPIO6/SO
11 GPIO4/SCS1
12 GPIO5/SCS0
13 GPIO7/SIN
14 GPIO8/SCK
15 V12RTC
16 V30A
17 GND
18 GND
P: Power I: Input O: Output I/O*: Input or Output, Open if not used
O
O
I
P Ground
P Ground
I/O* General input/ output, SPI data output
I/O* General input/ output, SPI chip select 1
I/O* General input/ output, SPI chip select 0
I/O* General input/ output, SPI data input
I/O* General input/ output, SPI clock
P
P
P Ground
P Ground
RTC power 1.0~1.5Vdc, 500uA max
Analog power supply, 3.0V±10%
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2.3 Specification
General
EB-230 Data Sheet
GPS technology
MTK GPS chipset
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code
Channels
Sensitivity
1.023 MHz chip rate
32 channels all in view tracking
Better than -158dBm
Without aid: 3.0 m 2D-RMS
Position
Receiver Accuracy
Datum
Time to First Fix
Velocity Without aid: 0.1 m/s
Time
Datum
Hot start
Warm start
Cold start
100 ns RMS
WGS84(Default) total 219 datums
1 sec, average
33 sec, average
36 sec, average
DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, RTCM): 2.5 m
Reacquisition <1sec
Protocol
GPS Output Data
Update Rate
NMEA 0183 (V3.01) - GGA, GLL ,GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG
Baud rate 9600 bps, Data bit: 8, Stop bit: 1 (default)
1HZ(default)
Enable (1Hz pulse 10% duty cycle)
<4G
<18,000 meters
<515 meters/sec.
20 m/sec.
Acquisition: 55 mA
Tracking: <30 mA (w/o Active ANT)
VCC 3.0Vdc ±10%
VBAT 1.0~1.5Vdc
-30℃ ~ +85℃
-40℃ ~ +125℃
12 x 12 x 3mm
5% to 95% non-condensing
50Ω
Build-in Short circuit and Over current protection
3.0VDC
18Pin
1PPS
Limitations
Acceleration Limit
Altitude Limit
Velocity Limit
Jerk Limit
Operation Current
DC Input Range
Power
Physical
Temperature
Dimension
Operating
Storage
Humidity
Antenna
Mounting
Impedance
Protection
Output Voltage
SMT Type
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EB-230 Data Sheet
EB-230 provides 2- wire digital UART port for communication of GPS position data
using NMEA protocol or MTK extension protocol. UART port is capable of 4800 to
115200 baud rate. Additional 5-pin SPI port is provided for connection with external
sensors such as compass, gyro…etc. SPI port share same pin location with general
purpose input / output pins (pin #10 ~14).
3 User Interface
3.1 Protocol
EB-230 is default to support standard NMEA-0183 protocol. In addition, a series of
MTK extensions (PMTK messages) have been developed that can be used to
provide extended capabilities common to many applications.
To achieve optimal compatibility it is intended to implement 100% compatible
operating modes to existing protocols since these protocols are largely symmetrical
and designed to provide a bi-directional exchange of data between GPS equipments.
3.1.1 NMEA Protocol
EB-230 is capable of supporting following NMEA formats:
NMEA Prefix Format
$GPGGA
$GPGLL
$GPGSA
$GPGSV
$GPRMC
$GPVTG
$GPZDA
GPS fix data
Geographic position Latitude / Longitude
GNSS DOP and active satellites
Satellites in view
Recommended minimum specific GNSS data
Velocity and track over ground
Date and time
Direction
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
Out
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Preamble TalkerID PktType DataField
Maximum packet length is restricted to 255 bytes.
* CHK1 CHK2 CR
LF
Field
Preamble
TalkerID
Type
Length
1 byte
4 byte Character string “PMTK”
Character
“$”
Description
PktType
3 byte Character string
DataField
Variable
From “000” to “999”, an identifier used
to tell the decoder how to decode the
packet
A “,” must be inserted before each data
filed to help decoder process the
DataField
The star symbol is used to mark the end
of DataField
*
CHK1,
CHK2
CR, LF
Character
1 byte
2 byte Character string Checksum of the data between
2 byte
preamble “,” and “*”
Used to identify the end of a packet
Binary data
Sample Packet: $PMTK000*32
3.1.3 MTK NMEA Packet Protocol
In order to inform the sender whether the receiver has received the packet, an
acknowledge packet PMTK_ACK should return after the receiver receives a packet.
3.1.2 MTK NMEA Packet Format
EB-230 Data Sheet
3.1.4 MTK NMEA Packet List
Abbreviation /
Syntax
Pkt
Type
000 PMTK_TEST
001 PMTK_ACK
PMTK001,Cmd,Flag
010 PMTK_SYS_MSG
PMTK001,Msg
Data
Field
None
Cmd: Command / packet
type the acknowledge
responds
Flag:
0 = Invalid command /
packet
1 = Unsupported command
/ packet type
2 = Valid command /
packet, but action failed
3 = Valid command /
packet, and action
succeeded
Msg: System message.
0 : Unknown
1: Startup
Meaning /
Example /
Return
Test Packet
$PMTK000*32
Acknowledge of PMTK command
$PMTK001,604,3*32
Output system message
$PMTK010,001*2E
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