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    GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide Part Number PMD-00033 Revision A November 2019
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    Warranty For details on the Lantronix warranty policy, please go to our web site at www.lantronix.com/support/warranty/ Contacts Lantronix, Inc. 7535 Irvine Center Drive, Suite 100 Irvine, CA 92618, USA Toll Free to change without notice. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 2
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    number, Lantronix logo, branding, contact information, and links. For the latest revision of this product document, please check our online documentation at www.lantronix.com/support/documentation. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User
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    Side A5100-A 21 4.2 Details Solder Side A5100-A 22 5 Pin-out Information 23 5.1 Layout A5100-A 23 5.2 Description A5100-A Signals 24 GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 4
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    Test 34 10 Applications and Hints 35 10.1 Initial Module Start 35 10.2 Proper Shutdown 35 10.3 SiRFawareTM Support 35 10.4 Push-to-Fix Mode 35 10.5 Hibernate Mode 35 10.6 Battery Back-up 37 10.7 Related Documents 44 12.2 Related Tools 44 GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 5
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    : Antenna sensor adaptation with current limiter 40 Figure 19: 1PPS waveform (reference 42 Figure 20: Evaluation kit EVA5100-A 43 GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 6
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    ratings 27 Table 8: DC electrical characteristic A5100-A 28 Table 9: Reflow soldering profile A5100-A 30 Table 10: Environmental conditions 34 GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 7
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    CSR's latest SiRFstarV technology into a single and easy to integrate SMT device. By supporting simultaneous GLONASS, GPS, QZSS and SBAS measurements with the industry's best sensitivity engine, ™ extended ephemeris aiding - CGEE and SGEE GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 8
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    Multi-master operation at 3.3V CMOS level • Internal 4 Mb SPI Flash • Direct passive antenna support • Switched antenna voltage for active antenna support • Small form factor of 10.2 mm x 15.0 mm (0.40" x 0.59"), 1mm longer units are RoHS compliant. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 9
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    with 01. A hardware revision above 50 shows the module was produced before the product was fully qualified (Engineering Samples). GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 10
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    1.6 Handling Precautions The GPS/GLONASS receiver module A5100-A is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Please handle with appropriate care. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 11
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    -A GPS/GLONASS module comes in a tape and reel package suitable for pick and place machines. Figure 2: A5100-A tape specifications (1) GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 12
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    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: 0.78 Kg GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 13
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    Evaluation Kit (including one module A5100-A) Table 3: Additional equipment A detailed description of the EVA5100-A Evaluation Kit can be found in the appropriate manual. The evaluation boards are always shipped with latest ROM version and patch loaded. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User
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    as close as possible. • Supply Vcc continuously, use toggling of ON_OFF to switch between normal operation and hibernate mode GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 15
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    RTC (Real Time Clock) should be considered (see chapter: "Error! Reference source not found. Error! Reference source not found.") GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 16
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    be compensated afterwards! 3.2.1 Passive Antennas The A5100-A supports passive antennas via an integrated LNA directly. 3.2.2 Active Antennas The A5100-A also supports active antennas directly, i.e. by offering an antenna voltage should be ≤ 1.5dB. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 17
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    power consumption, customers can take advantage of the many sophisticated low power mode features available in the SiRFstarV chipset. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 18
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    A5100-A Remarks: • For self-start mode, full power operation will be activated once Vcc applied. No power save mode (PTF / MPM / TP) will be supported. If customer accidentally configuring A5100-A into hibernation mode, Vcc has to be disconnected and re-plugged so as to operate the module in full
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    source not found.") • For self-start mode, full power operation will be activated once Vcc applied. No power save mode (PTF / MPM / TP) will be supported. Customer can toggle the ON_OFF pin so as to put the module into hibernation and then remove the Vcc. A5100-A will be self-started again
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    4 Mechanical Outline 4.1 Details Component Side A5100-A All dimensions in [mm, (inch)] Figure 10: Mechanical outline component side A5100-A GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 21
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    4.2 Details Solder Side A5100-A 4: Mechanical Outline 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 11: Mechanical outline solder side A5100-A GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 22
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    5 Pin-out Information 5.1 Layout A5100-A "Pin 1" marker Figure 12: Pin-out information (bottom view) A5100-A Center Ground pins are for shock / vibration resistance purpose. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 23
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    ON_OFF pin for self-start mode 3.0 - 3.6 VDC (power supply) Back - up pin of module for "super cap" or battery GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 24
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    5: Pin-out Information 22 nRST Input Reset input, active low Table 5: Pin description A5100-A GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 25
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    and the post searching portion of TTFF (4) During standby state: RTC block and core powered on and clock off. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 26
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    of this specification is not implied. Exposure to absolute maximum rating conditions for extended periods may affect device reliability. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 27
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    for safe reset Vih Vil 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 Table 8: DC electrical characteristic A5100-A GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 28
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    x 1.2 mm • Pad-shape / -size, outer pads: 1.5 mm x 0.8 mm • Stencil thickness of 120 - 150 µm Figure 13: Recommended Solder PAD Layout GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 29
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    density and types of components on board, the values above should be considered as a starting point for further optimization. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 30
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    drawing). For the calculation, it is assumed that the PCB material is FR4. Figure 15: Strip line parameters A5100-A GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 31
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    8: Use of GPS & GLONASS Antennas In this case, the width should be about 1.8 times the height of the PCB: W = 1.8 x H In the example, one would get a width of W = 1.8 x 0.8 mm = 1.44 mm. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 32
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    be provided through the VANT pin. VANT is switched by the module, so current is only drawn when required. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 33
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    electrically tested prior to packing and shipping to ensure state of the art GPS&GLONASS receiver performance and accuracy. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 34
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    was initiated. 10.3 SiRFawareTM Support SiRFawareTM is a low-power Protocol. Please refer to the appropriate manual. In order to request a fix . Please refer to the appropriate manual, paying particular attention to the supported in NMEA and SiRF Binary mode. After GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module
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    20 μA drawn from Vcc. To wake the module up again, toggling the ON_OFF pin is necessary (200ms pulse width). GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 36
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    to the Vbak pin. Care needs to be taken that there is no voltage outage during the switchover phase! GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 37
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    version is the internal extrapolation of available "natural" Ephemeris data. This is done automatically and no external support is required. The internally calculated EE data are valid for up to 3 days. The receiver firmware in SiRFawareTM mode. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 38
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    product design before implementing the finalized product in the appropriate market application. Figure 17: Application note: Antenna sensor adaptation GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 39
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    designer to test and verify the implementation. Current Limiter Figure 18: Application note: Antenna sensor adaptation with current limiter GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 40
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    the A5100-A GPS&GLONASS receiver module. This should be avoided by using an antenna current limiter. The circuit (chapter "0 GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 41
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    on a "as is" basis with no accuracy specification. It's NOT recommended to use 1PPS signal for accurate timing application. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 42
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    Hz Navigation Update Rate User can select 1Hz or 5Hz output rate of navigation computation and message, it supports rapid change of direction and improves accuracy on sport-related applications.1Hz is the default Navigation Update Rate 00 9D B0 B3) GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 43
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    binary messages on CMOS level via a terminal plug. Figure 20: Evaluation kit EVA5100-A For further information please contact Lantronix. GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 44
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    12 Related Information 12.1 Related Documents • GPS Evaluation Kit EVA5100-A (Lantronix) • SSV NMEA Reference Guide (SiRF) • One Socket Protocol Interface Control Document (SiRF) 12.2 Related Tools • GPS Cockpit (Lantronix) • SiRFLive (SiRF) GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A User Guide 45
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GPS/GLONASS Receiver Module A5100-A
User Guide
Part Number PMD-00033
Revision A November 2019