LEADTEK GPS MODULE 
 
 
 
GPS 9548SLP 
Specifications Sheet 
Features: 
 
 SiRF StarIII  low power  
chipset 
  Compact module size for easy 
integration : 24 x 20 x 2.9 mm
  Multiple I/O pins reserved for 
customizing special user 
applications 
  RoHS compliance (lead-free) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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LR9548SLP Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Introduction 
The Leadtek LR9548SLP GPS module is a high sensitivity, low power, Surface Mount Device (SMD). 
This 20-channel global positioning system (GPS) receiver is designed for a wide range of OEM 
applications and is based on the GPS signal search capabilities of the SiRFstarIII™ low power single 
chipset, SiRF’s newest chipset technology. The LR9548SLP is also pin-to-pin compatible with the 
LR9805-III (LR9548) for easier and faster transition. 
 
The LR9548SLP is designed to allow quick and easy integration into GPS-related applications such 
as: 
 
  PDA, Pocket PC, and other computing devices 
  Car and Marine Navigation   
  Fleet Management /Asset Tracking  
  AVL and Location-Based Services 
  Hand-Held Device for Personal Positioning and Navigation 
Features 
Hardware and Software 
  Based on the high performance features of  the SiRFstarIII low power single chipset 
  Compact module size for easy integration: 24x20x2.9 mm (0.94x0.79x0.11 in) 
  Fully automatic assembly: reflow solder assembly ready 
  Hardware compatible with SiRF GSW3 v3.2.2 software  
  Multiple I/O pins reserved for customizing special user applications  
  RoHS compliance 
Performance 
  Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 42/38/1 sec. at open sky and stationary environments. 
  Reacquisition Time: 0.1 second 
  RF Metal Shield for best performance in noisy environments 
  Multi-path Mitigation Hardware 
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Interface 
 
 
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  TTL level serial port for GPS communications interface 
  Protocol: NMEA-0183/SiRF Binary (default NMEA) 
  Baud Rate: 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 or 57600 bps (default 4800) 
Ideal for high volume mass production(Taping reel package) 
Advantages 
 
  Cost saving through elimination of RF and board to board digital connectors 
  Flexible and cost effective hardware design for different application needs 
  Secure SMD PCB mounting method 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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LR9548SLP Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Specifications 
Technical Specifications 
 
Feature 
Chipset 
General 
Accuracy 
Datum 
Time to First Fix 
(TTFF) 
(Open Sky & 
Stationary 
Requirements) 
Dynamic 
Conditions 
Power 
Serial Port 
Time-1PPS  
Pulse 
Item 
GSC3f 
Frequency 
C/A code 
Channels 
Position 
Description 
SiRFstarIII low power single chipset 
L1, 1575.42 MHz 
1.023 MHz chip rate 
20 
10 meters, 2D RMS 
5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected 
<5meters(50%) 
0.1 meters/second 
1 microsecond synchronized to GPS time 
WGS-84 
selectable for other Datum 
0.1 sec., average 
1 sec., average  
1 sec., average typical TTFF 
38 sec., average typical TTFF 
42 sec., average typical TTFF 
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max. 
515 meters/second (1000 knots) max. 
4g, max. 
20 meters/second3, max. 
3.3 ~ 5.0 VDC input 
Velocity 
Time 
Default 
Other 
Reacquisition 
Snap start 
Hot start 
Warm start 
Cold start 
Altitude 
Velocity 
Acceleration 
Jerk 
Main power input 
Power consumption ≈165 mW (continuous mode) 
Supply Current 
Backup Power 
Electrical interface  Two full duplex serial TTL interface. 
Protocol messages  NMEA-0183@4800 bps (Default)  
Level 
Pulse duration 
≈49 mA 
1.65 ~ 5.0 VDC input. 
TTL 
The 1PPS pulse width is 1 µs, this 1PPS is 
NOT suited  to  steer  various  oscillators 
(timing 
telecommunications 
system, etc). 
At the pulse positive edge. 
Aligned to GPS second, ±1 microsecond 
receivers, 
Time reference 
Measurement 
 
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Environmental Characteristics 
 
Items 
Operating temperature range 
Storage temperature range 
 
Description 
-40 deg. C to +85 deg. C 
-55 deg. C to +100 deg. C 
Physical Characteristics 
 
Items 
Length 
Width 
Height 
Weight 
 
Description 
24 mm ± 0.1mm (0.94in) 
20 mm ± 0.1mm (0.79 in) 
2.9 mm ± 0.1mm (0.11 in) 
2.5g 
Interface Specifications 
 
Items 
I/O  
 
Description 
28 pin SMD micro package 
      
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Reference Design 
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  All ground pads attach directly to ground plane by way of via. 
  All components are reference only.  
 
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LR9548SLP Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.1
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Software  
The Leadtek LR9548SLP module includes GSW3.2.2, the SiRF standard GPS software for 
SiRFstarIII low power single chipset receivers. Features include: 
 
  Excellent sensitivity 
  High configurability 
 
  Supports use of satellite-based augmentation systems like the US WAAS or European EGNOS 
I Hz position update rate 
system (Option) 
  Real-time Operating System (RTOS) friendly 
  Capable of outputting either NMEA(default) or SiRF proprietary binary protocols 
  Designed to accept custom user tasks executed on the integrated ARM7TDM1 
processor(Option) 
  Runs in full power operation (default) or optional power saving modes  
  Default configuration is as follows:  
 
Item 
Core of firmware 
Baud rate 
Code type 
Datum 
Protocol message 
Output frequency 
Description 
SiRF GSW3.2.2 
4800, 9600, 19200, 38400 or 57600 bps (default 4800) 
NMEA-0183 ASCII 
WGS-84 
GGA(1sec), GSA(5sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec),VTG(1sec) 
1 Hz 
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Electrical Specifications 
Block Diagram 
 Antenna
A
N
L
bandpass
filter
RFIN
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9548SLP Block Diagram 
9548S Block Diagram
16.369MHz
TCXO
32.768KHz
Crystal
 
SiRF GSC3f/LP    
SiRF GSC3f
serial
   IO
 
2.85 VDC
regulator
voltage
detector
1.50 VDC
regulator
antenna
 power
+ power in
+ backup battery
 
 
Interface Specification 
Photos and Pin Positions 
 
 
 
Pin 28
 
 
 
 
Model Number 
Model: LR9548SLP
Pin 1
Pin 14 
Pin 15
 
Serial Number 
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