L76K Hardware Design
GNSS Module Series
Version: 1.0
Date: 2021-10-20
Status: Released
GNSS Module Series
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About the Document
Document Information
Title
L76K Hardware Design
Subtitle
GNSS Module Series
Document Type
Hardware Design
Document Status
Released
Revision History
Version Date
Description
-
2021-10-20 Creation of the document
1.0
2021-10-20
First official release
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Contents
Safety Information ....................................................................................................................................... 3
About the Document ................................................................................................................................... 4
Contents ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
Table Index ................................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure Index ................................................................................................................................................. 8
1 Product Description ............................................................................................................................. 9
1.1. Overview.................................................................................................................................... 9
1.2.
1.3.
1.4.
Features .................................................................................................................................... 9
Performance ............................................................................................................................ 11
Block Diagram ......................................................................................................................... 12
1.5. GNSS Constellations .............................................................................................................. 12
1.5.1. GPS ................................................................................................................................ 13
1.5.2. GLONASS ...................................................................................................................... 13
1.5.3. BeiDou ............................................................................................................................ 13
1.5.4. QZSS .............................................................................................................................. 13
1.6.
AGNSS .................................................................................................................................... 13
2 Pin Assignment .................................................................................................................................. 14
3 Power Management ........................................................................................................................... 17
3.1.
3.2.
Power Unit ............................................................................................................................... 17
Power Supply .......................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.1. VCC ................................................................................................................................ 18
3.2.2. V_BCKP ......................................................................................................................... 18
3.3.
Power Mode ............................................................................................................................ 19
3.3.1. Feature Comparison ...................................................................................................... 19
3.3.2. Continuous Mode ........................................................................................................... 20
3.3.3. Standby Mode ................................................................................................................ 20
3.3.4. Backup Mode ................................................................................................................. 20
3.4.
3.5.
Power-Up Sequence ............................................................................................................... 21
Power-Down Sequence .......................................................................................................... 22
4 Application Interfaces ....................................................................................................................... 23
4.1.
IO ............................................................................................................................................. 23
4.1.1. Communication Interfaces ............................................................................................. 23
4.1.1.1. UART Interface ...................................................................................................... 23
4.1.2. SET................................................................................................................................. 24
4.1.3.
1PPS .............................................................................................................................. 24
4.2.
System Pins ............................................................................................................................ 24
4.2.1. RESET_N ....................................................................................................................... 24
4.2.2. WAKEUP ........................................................................................................................ 25
5 Design ................................................................................................................................................. 26
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5.1.
5.2.
Recommended Footprint ......................................................................................................... 26
Antenna Reference Design ..................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1. Antenna Specifications................................................................................................... 27
5.2.2. Antenna Selection Guide ............................................................................................... 27
5.2.3. Active Antenna Reference Design ................................................................................. 28
5.2.3.1. Active Antenna Reference Design with Antenna Detection .................................. 28
5.2.3.2. Active Antenna Reference Design without Antenna Detection ............................. 29
5.2.4. Passive Antenna Reference Design .............................................................................. 30
5.3.
Coexistence with Cellular Systems ......................................................................................... 30
5.3.1.
In-Band Interference ...................................................................................................... 31
5.3.2. Out-of-Band Interference ............................................................................................... 32
5.3.3. Ensuring Interference Immunity ..................................................................................... 32
6 Electrical Specification ...................................................................................................................... 34
6.1.
6.2.
6.3.
Absolute Maximum Ratings .................................................................................................... 34
Recommended Operating Conditions ..................................................................................... 35
ESD Protection ........................................................................................................................ 36
7 Mechanical Dimensions .................................................................................................................... 37
7.1.
7.2.
Top, Side and Bottom View Dimensions ................................................................................ 37
Top and Bottom Views ............................................................................................................ 38
8 Product Handling ............................................................................................................................... 39
8.1.
Packaging ................................................................................................................................ 39
8.1.1. Carrier Tape ................................................................................................................... 39
8.1.2. Plastic Reel .................................................................................................................... 40
8.1.3. Packaging Process ........................................................................................................ 40
8.2.
Storage .................................................................................................................................... 41
8.3. Manufacturing and Soldering .................................................................................................. 42
9 Labelling Information ........................................................................................................................ 45
10 Appendix References ........................................................................................................................ 46
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Table Index
Table 1: Product Features ............................................................................................................................ 9
Table 2: Product Performance ................................................................................................................... 11
Table 3: I/O Parameter Definition .............................................................................................................. 14
Table 4: Pinout ........................................................................................................................................... 15
Table 5: Feature Comparison in Different Power Modes .......................................................................... 20
Table 6: Recommended Antenna Specifications ....................................................................................... 27
Table 7: Intermodulation Distortion (IMD) Products................................................................................... 31
Table 8: Absolute Maximum Ratings ......................................................................................................... 34
Table 9: Recommended Operating Conditions .......................................................................................... 35
Table 10: Carrier Tape Dimension Table (Unit: mm) ................................................................................. 39
Table 11: Plastic Reel Dimension Table (Unit: mm) .................................................................................. 40
Table 12: Recommended Thermal Profile Parameters ............................................................................. 43
Table 13: Related Documents .................................................................................................................... 46
Table 14: Terms and Abbreviations ........................................................................................................... 46
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