L76K Hardware Design 
  GNSS Module Series 
  Version: 1.0 
  Date: 2021-10-20   
  Status: Released 
                                                                                     
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conform to security precautions and fire prevention regulations.   
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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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