LR9548S 
   LR9548S 
GPS Module 
   GPS Module 
 
 
 
 
 
                      
 
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Contents 
FEATURES.....................................................................................................................................1 
HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE.........................................................................................................1 
PERFORMANCE ..............................................................................................................................2 
INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................2 
ADVANTAGES..............................................................................................................................2 
SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................................................3 
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .........................................................................................................3 
ENVIRONMENTAL CHARACTERISTICS............................................................................................4 
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS........................................................................................................4 
INTERFACE SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................4 
REFERENCE DESIGN ......................................................................................................................5 
SOFTWARE ....................................................................................................................................6 
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................7 
BLOCK DIAGRAM ..........................................................................................................................7 
INTERFACE SPECIFICATION..................................................................................................7 
PHOTOS AND PIN POSITIONS..........................................................................................................7 
PIN SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................8 
MECHANICAL DIMENSIONS...................................................................................................9 
OUTLINE DRAWING.......................................................................................................................9 
(Bottom view) .........................................................................................................................10 
RECOMMENDED FOOTPRINT..............................................................................................11 
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING COMPONENTS ..........................................................12 
REEL TAPING SPECIFICATION......................................................................................................12 
Tape Reel Drawing.................................................................................................................12 
Polystyrene Alloy Taping Specifications................................................................................13 
Polystyrene Alloy Taping Drawing........................................................................................13 
REFLOW PROFILE ...................................................................................................................14 
ROHS COMPLIANCE................................................................................................................15 
ORDERING INFORMATION ...................................................................................................15 
ORDERING INFORMATION ...................................................................................................16 
GLOSSARY..................................................................................................................................17 
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Introduction 
The Leadtek LR9548S 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™ single chip 
architecture, SiRF’s newest chipset technology. The LR9548S is also pin-to-pin compatible with the 
LR9805-III (LR9548) for easier and faster transition. 
 
The LR9548S 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 single chip 
  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 GSW3.2.0 software  
  Multiple I/O pins reserved for customizing special user applications  
  RoHS compliance 
 
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Performance 
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  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 
Interface 
  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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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 single chip 
L1, 1575.42 MHz 
1.023 MHz chip rate 
20 
10 meters, 2D RMS 
5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected 
<5meters(50%), DGPS corrected 
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. 
3.2 ~ 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 ≈230 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 
Time reference 
Measurement 
TTL 
1 µs 
At the pulse positive edge. 
Aligned to GPS second, ±1 microsecond 
≈70 mA 
1.65 ~ 5.0 VDC input. 
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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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