SkyNav SKG16A1
Datasheets
GPS Module DataSheet
Name: Ultra High Sensitivity and Low Power GPS Receiver Module
Model NO.: SKG16A1
Revision: 001
Revision History:
Revision
001
Description
Initial Release to 001
Approved
Neil
Date
20100110
Skylab M&C Technology Co., Ltd.
Address: Room.801, Bldg.211, Terra Industrial Park, Futian District, Shenzhen
Phone: 86-755 8340 8210(Sales Support)
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The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
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General Description
The SkyNav SKG16A1 is a complete GPS engine
module that features super sensitivity, ultra low power
and small form factor. The GPS signal is applied to the
antenna input of module, and a complete serial data
message with position, velocity and time information is
presented at the serial interface with NMEA protocol or
custom protocol.
technology. Its –160dBm
It is based on the high performance features of the
Atheros AR1511 single-chip architecture, Atheros
newest chipset
tracking
sensitivity extends positioning coverage into place like
urban canyons and dense foliage environment where the
GPS was not possible before. The small form factor and
low power consumption make the module easy to
integrate into portable device like PNDs, mobile phones,
cameras and vehicle navigation systems.
Applications
LBS (Location Based Service)
PND (Portable Navigation Device)
Vehicle navigation system
Mobile phone
Pin Assignment
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Figure 1: SKG16A1 Top View
Features
Ultra high sensitivity: -160dBm
Extremely fast TTFF at low signal level
Built in high gain LNA
Low power consumption: Typical 40mA@3.3V
NMEA-0183 compliant protocol or custom protocol
Operating voltage: 3.0V to 3.6V
Operating temperature range: -40 to 85℃
SMD type with stamp holes
Small form factor: 13.1x15.9x2.7mm
RoHS compliant (Lead-free)
E
K
A
W
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
N
G
C
N
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
N
G
S
P
P
D
N
G
TXD0
RXD0
RXD1
GND
TXD1
GND
GND
33
36
1
24
GPIO3
GND
NC
TOP VIEW
15
GND
GND
RESET
GND
6
T
N
A
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
N
G
T
A
B
V
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
N
G
D
D
V
T
O
O
B
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Performance Specification
Parameter
Receiver Type
Sensitivity
Accuracy
Acquisition Time
Power Consumption
Navigation Data Update Rate
Operational Limits
Figure 2: SKG16A1 Pin Package
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Specification
L1 frequency band, C/A code, 20-channels
Tracking
Acquisition
Position
Velocity
Timing (PPS)
Cold Start
Warm Start
Hot Start
Re-Acquisition
Tracking
Acquisition
1Hz
Altitude
Velocity
Acceleration
-160dBm
-144dBm
3.0m CEP50 without SA(Typical Open Sky)
0.1m/s without SA
60ns RMS
36s(Typical Open Sky)
30s
2s
<1s
35mA @3.3V Vcc(Typical)
40mA
Max 18,000m
Max 515m/s
Less than 4g
Interfaces Configuration
Power Supply: Regulated power for the SKG16A1 is
required. The input voltage Vcc should be 3.0V ±10%,
maximum, current is no less than 100mA. Suitable
decoupling must be provided by external decoupling
circuitry(10uF and 1uF). It can reduce the Noise from
power supply and increase power stability.
Antenna: The SKG16A1 GPS receiver is designed for
supporting
the active antenna or passive antenna
connected with pin RF_IN. The gain of active antenna
should be no more than 20dB (18~20dB Typical). The
maximum noise figure should be no more than 1.5dB
and output impedance is at 50 Ohm.
UART Ports: The module supports two full duplex
serial channels UART0 and UART1. All serial
connections are at 3V CMOS logic levels, if need
different voltage levels, use appropriate level shifters.
The baud rate of both serial ports are fully programmable,
the data format is however fixed: X, N, 8, 1, i.e. X baud
rate, no parity, eight data bits and one stop bit, no other
data formats are supported, LSB is sent first. The
modules default baud rate is set up 4800bps, however,
the user can change the default baud rate to any value
from 4800 bps to 115kbps. UART0 is used e.g. for
booting and NMEA interface. UART1 can be utilized for
UBP protocol.
Boot Mode Select: The pin Boot is used to set the
boot mode of the SKG16A1 GPS Receiver. By default
the receiver will boot in normal GPS mode. If there are
corrupted data in FLASH, it may be necessary to boot
the receiver in test mode by pulling Boot pin low during
a power cycle or hardware reset to update the firmware.
Backup Battery Power: In case of a power failure on
pin Vcc, real-time clock are supplied through pin
V_BCKP. It enables the SKG16A1 GPS Receiver to
recover from power failure with either a hot start or a
warm start. Please be noted that module could not work
if V_BCKP do not connect with backup battery or power
supply(2.0~3.6V), and still need to add a bypassing
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and increase the stability.
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capacitor (1uF) to V_BCKP pin, then can reduce noise
Pin Description
Pin No. Pin name
RF_IN
GND
GND
GND
I/O Description
I Antenna Input
G Ground
G Ground
G Ground
I
RTC Battery Input
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
V_BCKP
GND
BOOT
GND
GND
GND
VIN
GND
RESET
GND
GND
GPIO7
GND
GPIO3
GND
PPS
GND
GND
GND
GND
GPIO8
GND
WAKE
GND
GND
TXD0
RXD0
RXD1
GND
TXD1
GND
Boot Mode
G Ground
I
G Ground
G Ground
G Ground
I Module Power Supply
G Ground
I Module Reset (Active Low Status)
G Ground
G Ground
I/O General purpose I/O
G Ground
I/O General purpose I/O
G Ground
O Time pulse Signal (100ms)
G Ground
G Ground
G Ground
G Ground
I/O General purpose I/O
G Ground
I WAKE Control Input Pin
G Ground
G Ground
O UART Serial Data Output 0
I UART Serial Data Input 0
O UART Serial Data Output 1
G Ground
I UART Serial Data Input 1
G Ground
Remark
50Ω@1.57542GHz
This pin must be connect to Battery or Power
Supply(2.0~3.6V)
Leave Open in not used
Leave open if not used
Leave Open in not used
Leave Open in not used
Leave Open in not used
Leave Open in not used
Leave Open in not used
Leave Open in not used
Pull up (10KΩ) if not used
Not Open
Not Open
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GND
G Ground
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Electrical Characteristics
Absolute Maximum Rating
Symbol
VCC
RESET
Max
Units
RXD0, RXD1
Min
-0.3
Parameter
Power Supply
Power Supply Volt.
Input Pins
Input Pin Voltage I/O
Input Pin Voltage I/O
Input Pin Voltage I/O
Antenna Bias DC Voltage
Backup Battery
Environment
Storage Temperature
Peak Reflow Soldering Temperature <10s
Humidity
Note: Absolute maximum ratings are stress ratings only, and functional operation at the maxims is not guaranteed.
Stress beyond the limits specified in this table may affect device reliability or cause permanent damage to the device.
For functional operating conditions, refer to the operating conditions tables as follow.
BOOT
V_ANT
V_BCKP
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
-0.3
2.0
V
V
V
V
V
V
3.6
3.6
3.6
3.6
5.0
3.6
Tstg
Tpeak
125
260
95
-40
°C
°C
%
Operating Conditions
Parameter
Power supply voltage
Power supply voltage ripple
Consumption current
Input high voltage
Input low voltage
Output high voltage
Output low voltage
Operating temperature
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Symbol
Vcc
Vcc_PP
Icc
IH
V
V
IL
V
OH
V
OL
Topr
Condition
Vcc=3.3V
Vcc=3.3V
Min
3.0
0.7xVcc
-0.3
0.8xVcc
0
-40
Typ
3.3
40
Max
3.6
30
45
Vcc
0.3xVcc
Vcc
0.2xVcc
85
Units
V
mV
mA
V
V
V
V
°C
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Mechanical Specification
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Recommend Layout
Figure 3: SKG16A1 Dimensions
Unit:mm
Unit:mm
Figure 4: SKG16A1 Footprint
Packaging Specification
SKG16A1 modules are shipped in tray and with 90 units per tray. Each tray is ‘dry’ package.
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900
90
Figure 5: SKG16A1 Packaging
PACKING
Manufacturing Process Recommendations
Figure 6: SKG16A1 Typical Leadfree Soldering Profile
Note:The final soldering temperature chosen at the factory depends on additional external factors like choice of
soldering paste,size,thickness and properties of the baseboard,etc. Exceeding the maximum soldering temperature
in the recommended soldering profile may permanently damage the module.
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Reference design schematic
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Figure 7: SKG16A1 Typical Reference design schematic
Software Protocol
NMEA 0183 Protocol
The NMEA protocol is an ASCII-based protocol,
Records start with a $ and with carriage return/line feed.
GPS specific messages all start with $GPxxx where xxx
is a three-letter identifier of the message data that
follows. NMEA messages have a checksum, which
allows detection of corrupted data transfers.
Table 1: NMEA-0183 Output Messages
The SkyNav SKG16A1 module supports
the
following NMEA-0183 messages: GGA, GLL, GSA,
GSV, RMC VTG, ZDA and DTM. The module default
NMEA-0183 output is set up GGA, GSA ,GSV, RMC
and default baud rate is set up 9600bps.
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