A2200-A Maestro Wireless Solutions, A2200-A Datasheet
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... GPS Receivers A2200-A A Description of Maestro’s GPS Receiver Module A2200-A User Manual Version 1.0 ...
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... Revision History Rev. Date 0.1 07-11-11 1.0 12-12-11 mm-dd-yy Written by Checked by Approval by V1.0 – Feb-12 Description First draft, based on A2200 Updated photo ,Pin out Information,Packing Name Happy wen Sam Law, Wallace Lee Frank Tang, Calvin Yau User’s Manual Date Signature 12-12- 12-12-11 S L,W L 12-12-11 F T,C Y Page ...
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Disclaimer THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS PROPRIETARY INFORMATION OF MAESTRO WIRELESS SOLUTIONS LIMITED. IT MAY NOT BE COPIED OR TRANSMITTED BY ANY MEANS, PASSED TO OTHERS, OR STORED IN ANY RETRIEVAL SYSTEM OR MEDIA, WITHOUT PRIOR CONSENT OF MAESTRO OR ITS AUTHORIZED ...
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... Minimum Configuration ................................................................................... 14 3.2 Antennas ......................................................................................................... 15 3.2.1 Passive Antennas ................................................................................................... 15 3.2.2 Active Antennas ...................................................................................................... 15 3.3 Serial Port Settings ......................................................................................... 16 3.4 Improved TTFF ............................................................................................... 16 4 Mechanical Outline .......................................................................................... 17 4.1 Details Component Side A2200-A................................................................... 17 4.2 Details Solder Side A2200-A ........................................................................... 18 5 Pin-out Information .......................................................................................... 19 5.1 Layout A2200-A .............................................................................................. 19 5.2 Description A2200-A Signals .......................................................................... 20 6 Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................ 21 6.1 Operating Conditions ...................................................................................... 21 6.2 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................ 21 6.3 DC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................... 22 7 Mounting ...
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... Support ................................................................................... 28 10.4 Push-to-Fix Mode .......................................................................................... 28 10.5 Hibernate Mode............................................................................................. 29 10.6 Extended Ephemeris ..................................................................................... 29 10.7 Antenna Status Adaptation ........................................................................... 30 10.7.1 Antenna Sensor .................................................................................................... 30 10.7.2 Antenna Sensor with Current Limiter .................................................................... 31 10.8 VANT Pin ...................................................................................................... 32 11 Evaluation Kit EVA2200-A ............................................................................. 33 12 Related Information ....................................................................................... 34 12.1 Contact .......................................................................................................... 34 12.2 Related Documents ....................................................................................... 34 12.3 Related Tools ................................................................................................ 34 13 List of Figures ................................................................................................ 35 14 List of Tables .................................................................................................. 35 V1.0 – Feb-12 User’s Manual ...
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... Introduction The GPS module A2200-A is Maestro’s first implementation of CSR’s SiRFstarIV ROM chip on GPS module. This is highly integrated GPS receivers that can be used as SMT components. A very easy implementation (power, serial, ON_OFF, and antenna) allows receiving position, velocity and time information. ...
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... Supported temperature range: -40°C to +85°C Single-sided SMT component, for reflow soldering Tape & reel packaging The A2200-A receiver module is available as off-the-shelf components, 100% tested and shipped in standard tape-and-reel package. 1.3 RoHS and Lead-Free Information Maestro’s products marked with the lead-free symbol either on the module or the packaging comply with the " ...
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... Label The A2200-A labels hold the following information: The label is placed on the shield of the module. The data matrix code holds the product type, part number, software release, hardware release, factory code, year & week of assembly and a 6-digit serial number. Representing Factory ...
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... The receiver has no estimate of time/date/position, and no recent almanac. Note: Performance (sensitivity and TTFF) might slightly decrease below -30°C. 1.5.2 Mechanical Characteristics A2200-A Mechanical dimensions A2200-A Weight 1.6 Handling Precautions The GPS receiver module A2200-A is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please handle with appropriate care. V1.0 – Feb-12 (1) Stand alone Obscuration recovery (3) ...
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... A2200-Axxxx A2200-A is the model name. The “xxxx” refers to the current part number on the module. 2.2 Packing of the A2200-A The A2200-A GPS module come in a tape and reel package suitable for pick and place machines. V1.0 – Feb-12 Figure 2: A2200-A tape specifications (1) User’ ...
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... One complete reel holds 1300 pcs A2200-A modules. There are 2 kinds of packaging for shipment: A: One box holds 1 reel Reel diameter Inner box dimensions: 36(W) x 36(L) x 4.5 (H) cm Box dimensions: 38.8 (W) x 38.8 (L) x 5.7 (H) cm Gross weight: 2.58 Kg Net weight: 0. One box holds 3 reels Reel diameter V1.0 – ...
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Inner box dimensions (L) x 4.5 (H) cm Outer box dimensions (H) cm Gross weight: 4.92 Kg Net weight: 2.34 Kg V1.0 – Feb-12 User’s Manual Page 12 of ...
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... Additional Equipment EVA2200-A A detailed description of the EVA2200-A Evaluation Kit can be found in the appro- priate manual. V1.0 – Feb-12 Evaluation Kit (including one module A2200-A) Table 3: Additional equipment User’s Manual Page ...
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... Quick Start In order to allow an easy and quick start with the A2200-A module, this chapter pro- vides a short overview on the important steps to be taken to receive NMEA mes- sages with position information on a serial port (UART). NOTE 1: The A2200-A needs an external pull-up resistor to be configured for UART operation ...
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... The A2200-A supports passive antennas via an integrated LNA directly. 3.2.2 Active Antennas The A2200-A also supports active antennas directly, i.e. by offering an antenna voltage feed pin (VANT – pin 9 recommended to use an active antenna with a supply voltage VDC and a maximum current draw of 50 mA. The antenna should have a gain ≥ ...
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The noise figure should be ≤ 1.5dB. 3.3 Serial Port Settings In UART operation (defined by the external pull-up resistor as outlined in Minimum Configuration) the default settings are: ...
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... Mechanical Outline 4.1 Details Component Side A2200-A Figure 7: Mechanical outline component side A2200-A V1.0 – Feb-12 All dimensions in [mm, (inch)] User’s Manual Page ...
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... Details Solder Side A2200-A Solder pad size (outer pads): 1.0 x 0.8 Solder pad size (inner pads): 1.2 x 1.2 All dimensions in [mm] Figure 8: Mechanical outline solder side A2200-A V1.0 – Feb-12 User’s Manual Page ...
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... Pin-out Information 5.1 Layout A2200-A Figure 9: Pin-out information (bottom view) A2200-A Center Ground pins are for shock / vibration resistance purpose. V1.0 – Feb-12 User’s Manual “Pin 1” marker Page ...
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... Status of digital section, Push-Pull output Low = OFF, KA (Keep Alive)-only, Hibernate, or Standby mode High = ON, operational mode 3.0 – 3.6 VDC (power supply) Leave open Reset input (open / HIGH – no reset, LOW - reset) Connect to open collector / open drain output! Table 4: Pin description A2200-A User’s Manual Page ...
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... Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. V1.0 – Feb-12 Table 5: A2200-A electrical characteristics Table 6: Absolute maximum ratings User’s Manual Min ...
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... DC Electrical Characteristics Symbol TX0, WAKEUP RX0 nRST ON_OFF BOOTSEL Table 7: DC electrical characteristic A2200-A V1.0 – Feb-12 Parameter Voh @ 4mA Vol @ 4mA Vih Vil for safe reset Vih Vil Vih User’s Manual Min Max Unit 2.6 Vcc V 0.45 V 2.0 Vcc V 0.8 V 0.2 V 1.35 Vcc V -0.3 0.45 V 1.35 2.2 V ...
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... Mounting This chapter describes the suggested mounting process for the A2200-A receiver module RoHS compliant product with a RoHS compliant process it is recom- mended to use chemical tin as the counter-part to the module’s pins. This will guarantee highest resistance against shocks. 7.1 Proposed Footprint for Soldering Following soldering footprint parameters are recommended: ...
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... ANT_GND Vias to Top Layer GPS receiver solder pads Figure 10: Antenna connector strip line A2200-A In order to achieve the impedance of 50 , the width of the strip line needs to be calculated. It depends on the thickness or height of the PCB layer (both parameters are shown in following drawing). For the calculation assumed that the PCB material is FR4. V1.0 – ...
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In this case, the width should be about 1.8 times the height of the PCB: In the example, one would get a width 1 1.44 mm. V1.0 – Feb- 1.8 x ...
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... Antenna Connections 8.2.1 Passive Antennas A passive antenna connected to ANT_IN input (pin 11) should be placed as close as possible to the GPS receiver. The signal power lost by the antenna cable or lost by the strip line on the PCB can not be recovered by the LNA (Low Noise Amplifier) integrated in the GPS receiver. ...
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... Operating temperature Operating humidity MSL JEDEC (Moisture Sensitivity Level) 3 Storage 9.2 Product Qualification Prior to product qualification the GPS receiver is preconditioned according to EIA/JEDEC standard JESD22-A113-B / Level 3. Basic qualification tests: MSL Classification according to J-STD-020C (MSL3 @ 245°C) MSL Rework Compatibility according to J-STD-020C ...
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... Abrupt removal or drop of main power while the system is running has risks ranging from minor impact on TTFF to fatal, permanent corruption of EEPROM code area on the module. A controlled and orderly shutdown while the A2200-A is running in full power mode can be initiated by A 100ms pulse on the ON_OFF pin, or ...
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ON_OFF pin. Toggling is done by pulling the signal to HIGH for about 100ms. 10.5 Hibernate Mode In order to enter Hibernate Mode it is necessary to send a shutdown command or ...
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... The thresholds defined in this circuit are quite close to the ones described above. Their value is determined by resistors R4, R5, and R3. We strongly recommend simulating and testing the GPS receiver integrated in your product design before implementing the finalized product in the appropriate market application. ...
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... This proposal is similar to the first one, but includes a current limiter. Comments and notes as above apply. We strongly recommend simulating and testing the GPS receiver integrated in your product design before implementing the finalized product in the appropriate market ap- plication. In any case it is the responsibility of the designer to test and verify the implementation ...
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... Vant pin. The easiest way to do that is to connect Vcc to VANT. The maximum cur- rent is 50 mA. Note: Shortcut between ANT and GND may damage the A2200-A GPS receiver module. This should be avoided by using an antenna current limiter. The circuit (chapter “10.7.2 Antenna Sensor with Current Limiter”) works for Vcc from ...
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... Evaluation Kit EVA2200-A For demonstration and easy evaluation of GPS performance Maestro offers an evaluation kit (including one GPS A2200-A module). It contains a USB interface with according drivers to connect easily to a PC. The USB interface is an extension of the serial port 0, therefore sending NMEA sentences or binary information and accepting commands ...
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... Address:Unit 3603-09,36/F.,118 Connaught Road West,HK Main Line: (852) 28690688 Fax: (852)25254701 support-gps@maestro-wireless.com www.maestro-wireless.com 12.2 Related Documents GPS Evaluation Kit EVA2200-A (Maestro) GSD4e NMEA Manual (SiRF) GSD4e OSP Manual (SiRF) 12.3 Related Tools GPS Cockpit (Maestro) SiRFLive (SiRF) V1.0 – ...
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... Figure 4: A2200-A tape specifications (3) ...............................................................11 Figure 5: Minimum configuration A2200-A ..............................................................14 Figure 6: RS232 level shifter ...................................................................................15 Figure 7: Mechanical outline component side A2200-A ..........................................17 Figure 8: Mechanical outline solder side A2200-A ..................................................18 Figure 9: Pin-out information (bottom view) A2200-A .............................................19 Figure 10: Antenna connector strip line A2200-A ....................................................24 Figure 11: Strip line parameters A2200-A ...............................................................24 Figure 12: Application note: Antenna sensor adaptation ...