LR9101
GPS Module
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1.
3.7.1.
3.7.2.
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................1
1.1.
FEATURES.........................................................................................................................1
1.2. ADVANTAGES...................................................................................................................2
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................2
2.1. MODULE ARCHITECTURE ..................................................................................................2
2.2. HARDWARE FEATURES .....................................................................................................3
SOFTWARE FEATURES ......................................................................................................3
2.3.
2.4. MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION ...........................................................................................3
RECOMMENDED GPS ANTENNA SPECIFICATION ..............................................................4
2.5.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATION.....................................................................................4
2.6.
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE.....................................................................................................5
2.7.
REFERENCE DESIGN ..........................................................................................................7
2.8.
3. PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS...........................................................................8
POSITION AND VELOCITY ACCURACY................................................................................8
3.1.
3.2. DYNAMIC CONSTRAINS.....................................................................................................8
3.3. ACQUISITION TIME 1..........................................................................................................8
TIMING 1PPS OUTPUT.......................................................................................................9
3.4.
SENSITIVITY .....................................................................................................................9
3.5.
BATTERY BACKUP (SRAM/RTC BACKUP) .......................................................................9
3.6.
3.7. DIFFERENTIAL AIDING ......................................................................................................9
Differential GPS (DGPS): Option............................................................................9
Satellite Based augmentation System (WASS/EGONS): Option..............................9
4. HARDWARE INTERFACE POWER SUPPLY...............................................................10
SPECIFICATIONS..............................................................................................................10
Pin Positions ..........................................................................................................10
Pin Assignment.......................................................................................................11
5. SOFTWARE INTERFACE.................................................................................................12
5.1. NMEA OUTPUT MESSAGES.............................................................................................12
SIRF BINARY ..................................................................................................................12
5.2.
6. MECHANICAL DRAWING AND FOOTPRINT ............................................................13
6.1. OUTLINE DRAWING ........................................................................................................13
RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT (BOTTOM VIEW) .................................................................14
6.2.
7. AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS ..................................................15
REEL AND TAPING SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................15
POLYSTYRENE ALLOY TAPING SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................16
POLYSTYRENE ALLOY TAPING DRAWING ......................................................................16
8. ROHS COMPLIANT INFORMATION............................................................................17
ROHS SOLDERING PROFILE.............................................................................................17
Reflow Profile.........................................................................................................................17
GLOSSARY..................................................................................................................................18
7.1.
7.2.
7.3.
4.1.
4.1.1.
4.1.2.
8.1.
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1. Introduction
LR9101 Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.6
The Leadtek GPS 9101 module (LR9101) is a high sensitivity, high gain, low power and very
compact Surface Mount Device (SMD). This 20-channel global positioning system (GPS)
receiver is designed for a broad spectrum of OEM applications and is based on the fast and deep
GPS signal search capabilities of SiRF StarIII™ single chip architecture. Leadtek GPS 9101 is
designed to allow quick and easy integration into GPS-related applications, especially for
compact size devices, such as:
PDA, Pocket PC and other computing devices
Fleet Management / Asset Tracking
AVL and Location-Based Services
Hand-held Device for Personal Positioning and Navigation
1.1. Features
Hardware and Software
Based on the high performance features of the SiRF Star III single chip
Built-in high gain amplifier and band pass filter
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Compact module size for easy integration: 15x14x2.8 mm (590.6x551.2x110.2 mil).
SMT pads allow for fully automatic assembly processes equipment and reflow soldering
SiRFLocTM Client AGPS support
Performance
Cold/Warm/Hot Start Time: 42 / 38 / 1 sec.
Reacquisition Time: 0.1 second
RF Metal Shield for best performance in noisy environments
Multi-path Mitigation Hardware
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Interface
LR9101 Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.6
TTL level serial port for GPS communications interface
Protocol: NMEA-0183/SiRF Binary (default NMEA)
Baud Rate: 9600, 19200 bps (default 9600)
1.2. Advantages
Ideal for compact size devices
Data / Power / RF through surface mount pads
Cost saving through elimination of RF and board to board digital connectors
Flexible and cost effective hardware design for different application requirements
Secure SMD PCB mounting method
2. Technical specifications
2.1. Module architecture
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2.2. Hardware Features
LR9101 Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.6
Based on the high performance features of the SiRF StarIII single chip
Built-in high gain amplifier and band pass filter
Compact module size for easy integration: 15x14x2.8 mm (590.6x551.2x110.2 mil)
SMT pads allow for fully automatic assembly processes equipment and reflow soldering
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
2.3. Software Features
The firmware used on Leadtek 9101 module is GSW3, the software for SiRF StarIII receivers,
and the default configuration is as following description:
Item
Core of firmware
Baud rate
Code type
Datum
Protocol message
Output frequency
Description
SiRF GSW3
9600, 19200 bps (default 9600)
NMEA-0183 ASCII
WGS-84
GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC,VTG
1 Hz
2.4. Mechanical specification
The Physical dimensions of the Leadtek 9101 GPS Module are as follow:
Items
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Description
15.0 ± 0.1 mm (590.6 ± 4 mil)
14.0 ± 0.1 mm (551.2 ± 4 mil)
2.80 ± 0.3 mm (110.2 ± 12 mil)
1g
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LR9101 Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.6
2.5. Recommended GPS Antenna Specification
This GPS 9101 receiver is designed for use with passive antenna.
Parameter
Antenna Type
Frequency Range
Specification
Right-hand circular polarized passive antenna
1575.42 ± 1.023 MHz
2.6. Environmental Specification
Item
Operating temperature rang
Storage temperature range
Humidity
Altitude
Velocity
Jerk
Acceleration
Description
-40 deg. C to +85 deg. C
-55 deg. C to +100 deg. C
Up to 95% non-condensing or a wet
bulb temperature of +35 deg. C
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
515 meters/second (1000 knots)
max.
20 meters/second3, max.
4g, max.
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2.7. Product compliance
LR9101 Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.6
RoHS: Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive will come into force on 1st
July 2006; all electronic products sold in the EU must be free of hazardous materials, such as
lead. Leadtek is fully committed to being one of the first to introduce lead-free GPS products
while maintaining backwards compatibility and focusing on a continuously high level of
product and manufacturing quality.
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LR9101 Specifications Sheet Rev. 0.6
FCC/CE: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United
States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC is charged with
regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite
and cable. The FCC’s jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S.
possessions.
Please note that the compliances of this device are for this SMD module itself only.
The complete system compliance must be examined and certified whenever you
put this SMD inside.
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