EVA2200-A Maestro Wireless Solutions, EVA2200-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 ...

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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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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6 1.1 Feature Overview .............................................................................................. 6 1.2 Characteristics Overview .................................................................................. 7 1.3 RoHS and Lead-Free Information ..................................................................... 7 1.4 Label ................................................................................................................. 8 1.5 Characteristics .................................................................................................. 9 1.5.1 GPS Characteristics ................................................................................................. 9 1.5.2 Mechanical Characteristics ...

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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) ...

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Characteristics Overview The module’s most important characteristics are:  A2200-A o Operable at 3.3V / 41mA @ 1 fix per second o UART interface at 3.3V CMOS level o Prepared for SPI Slave support at 3.3V CMOS  Direct ...

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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 ...

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Characteristics The module are characterized by the following parameters. 1.5.1 GPS Characteristics Channels Correlators Frequency Tracking Sensitivity Horizontal Position Accuracy Time To First Fix – TTFF (theoretical minimum values; values in real world may differ) (1) Typical with good ...

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Ordering Information 2.1 GPS Receivers A2200-A The order number is built as follows:  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 ...

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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) ...

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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 ...

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NOTE recommended to supply Vcc continuously! Use SiRFaware other low power modes to reduce power consumption of the module while no position information is required. RS232 Out RS232 Out ...

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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 18 of ...

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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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Description A2200-A Signals Pin Symbol Function 1 GPIO2 Input/Output 2 Vout Voltage output 3 TX0 Output SPI DO 4 RX0 Input SPI DI 5 ExtInt Input 2/GPIO8 6 ON_OFF Input 7 GND Power Supply 8 GND Power Supply 9 ...

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Electrical Characteristics 6.1 Operating Conditions Pin Description 3 Vcc Full power mode (Searching) Peak Current (1) Full power mode (Searching) Average Current (2) Full power mode (Tracking) Average Current (3) TricklePower™ Mode Push-to-Fix Mode Micro Power Mode（SiRFawareTM） Hibernate Status ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Use of GPS Antennas 8.1 Connecting a GPS antenna to the GPS receiver The ANT pin is used to connect a GPS antenna to the receiver. The design of the antenna connection has to be done strictly according to ...

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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 ...

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Quality and Reliability 9.1 Environmental Conditions 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 ...

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Applications and Hints 10.1 Initial Module Start After initially applying power to the module necessary to start the internal firm- ware by toggling the ON_OFF pin. Toggling is done by pulling the signal to HIGH for about ...

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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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Antenna Status Adaptation This chapter shall give assistance in designing a circuit for detecting if an active antenna is connected to the module. The information about the antenna status can be derived from the ANTSTAT signal generated by this ...

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Antenna Sensor with Current Limiter 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 ...

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VANT Pin The VANT pin is an input pin. The supply voltage for an active GPS antenna on the ANT input has to be fed into the Vant pin. The easiest way to do that is to connect Vcc ...

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... For the development of new software and applications the Evaluation Kit also provides NMEA and binary messages on CMOS level via a terminal plug. For further information please contact Maestro. V1.0 – Feb-12 Figure 14: Evaluation kit EVA2200-A User’s Manual Page ...

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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 10: Antenna connector strip line A2200-A ....................................................24 Figure 11: Strip line parameters A2200-A ...............................................................24 Figure 12: Application note: Antenna sensor adaptation .........................................30 Figure 13: Application note: Antenna sensor adaptation with current limiter ...........31 Figure 14: Evaluation kit EVA2200-A ......................................................................33 14 List of Tables Table 1: A2200-A GPS characteristics ..................................................................... 9 Table 2: A2200-A dimensions and weight ................................................................ 9 Table 3: Additional equipment ...