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Abstract
This document describes the features and specifications of the
TIM-LAmodulesuitableforactiveandpassiveantennas.Basedon
theANTARIS®GPStechnology,itoffersbestGPSperformancea
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verylowpowerconsumption.
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TIM-LA
GPS Receiver Module
Data Sheet
Data Sheet
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Title TIM-LA
Subtitle GPSReceiverModule
Doc Type DataSheet
Doc Id GPS.G3-MS3-04022
Revision
Index Date Name Status / Comments
P1 6.July04 GzB Preliminaryrelease
P2 6.Aug04 GzB ModifiedTable10:lowertyp.Sustainedsupplycurrent,section6.1(serialport2specs)
InitialRelease 15.Sep04 GzB Modifiedsection1.8
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Data Sheet
Revisions Identification of applicable hardware Comments
P1,P2,Init.Release TIM-LA,alldatacodes ANTARISChipsetwithROM3.0
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Contents
1 Functional Description .................................................................................................4
1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 BlockDiagram................................................................................................................................. 4
1.3 Benefits .......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Features.......................................................................................................................................... 5
1.5 OperatingModes ............................................................................................................................ 6
1.6 Protocols ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.7 Boot-TimeGPSMODEConfiguration.................................................................................................7
1.8 Antenna ......................................................................................................................................... 8
2 Performance Specification ...........................................................................................9
3 Mechanical Specification ...........................................................................................10
3.1 Dimensions ....................................................................................................................................10
3.2 Specification ..................................................................................................................................10
3.3 Pinout............................................................................................................................................11
4 Electrical Specification ...............................................................................................12
4.1 AbsoluteMaximumRatings ............................................................................................................12
4.2 OperatingConditions .....................................................................................................................12
5 Environmental Specification......................................................................................14
6 Product Lineup............................................................................................................15
6.1 DefaultSettings .............................................................................................................................15
6.2 OrderingInformation......................................................................................................................15
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1 Functional Description
1.1 Overview
TheTIM-LAis an ultra-low powerOEMGPSmodule withbuilt-in low noise amplifier suitable for passive and
active antennas. It provides two 3V (5V TTL input compatible) serial ports and easy-to-use boot time
configurationpins.Thecombinationoflowpowerconsumption,cost-optimizedarchitecture(noFlashEPROM
inside) and applicability for passive antennas makes the TIM-LA suitable for high-volume applications where
smallsize,lowcostandsimplicityarekeyissues.
The leading ANTARIS® GPS Engine, jointly developed by Atmel and u-blox, provides excellent navigation
performance under dynamicconditions in areas with limited sky view like urbancanyons, high sensitivity for
weaksignaloperationwithoutcompromising accuracy,and supportofDGPS and multipleSBAS systems like
WAAS and EGNOS. The 16 parallel channels and 8192 search bins provide fast start-up times. The aiding
functionalityacceleratesstart-uptimesevenfurther.ThelowpowerconsumptionandFixNow™powersaving
modemakethisproductsuitableforhandheldandbattery-operateddevices.
InnovativepackagingtechnologiesenablehighintegrationofaGPSreceiverinasmallmodulemeasuringjust
25.4x25.4mmandallowingstraightforwardintegrationinparticularlysmallendproductsandnewapplication
fields.ThesmallformfactorandtheSMTpadsallowafullyautomaticassemblyprocesswithstandardpick-and-
placeequipmentandreflowsoldering,enablingcost-efficienthigh-volumeproduction.
1.2 Block Diagram
ATR0600
AT R 06 2 0
Battery
backed
RAM (
BBR
)
4kB
[32 Bit]
RESET ARM7
CPU
SRAM
128 kB
[32 Bit]
ROM
288 kB
[32 Bit]
GPS
Chan nels
32.768 kH z
Digital IF & Clock
1.8V
LDO
VBAT
LDO
RTC
23.104 MHz
I/Os
XTO
VCC
GND
BOOT_INT
RxD1
TxD1
GPSMODE5 [PD]
GPSMODE3 [PD]
VDD18_OUT
GND
GND
GND
GND
GNDGND
RF_IN
GND
V_ANT
VCC_RF
V_BAT
RESET_N (O.D. @ 1.8 V)
EXTINT0
GPSMODE2 [PU]
TIMEPULSE (@ 1.8 V)
5
4
3
2
6
7
8
9
10
13
14
15
12
11
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
20
19
18
17
16
P0 RF_ON SLEEP_N
21
1
SAW-Filter
A
D
VCC
I/Os
1.8V
P15
GPSMODE6 [PU]
GPSMODE7 [PU]
AADET_N [PD]
GPSMODE8 [PU]
GPSMODE12 [PU]
All GPSMODE
pins on this side
have internal
pull-up to 1.8V
All GPSMODE
pins on this side
have internal
pull-down to GND
ATR0610
TxD2
RxD2
VCC
Figure 1: Block Diagram
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1.3 Benefits
• Highacquisitionandtrackingsensitivity
• Ultra-lowpowerconsumption
• ExcellentGPSperformance
• Excellentnavigationaccuracy,evenatlowsignallevels
• Activemultipathdetectionandremoval
• FastTime-To-First-Fix(TTFF)
• AcceleratedTTFFwithaidingfunctionality
• NoFlashEPROMinside
• Independencefrommemorymarketandpricefluctuations
• HighlyintegratedGPSmodule
• Automaticpickandplaceassembly
• Reflowsolderable
• Maximumflexibility
• Extensivelyconfigurable
• Boot-timeconfigurationpins
• FullyEMIshielded
• Passiveandactiveantennasupport
1.4 Features
• 16channelGPSreceiver
• 8192simultaneoustime-frequencysearchbins
• 4Hzpositionupdaterate
• ANTARISPositioningEngine
• ATR0600RFfront-endIC
• ATR0620BasebandICwithARM7TDMIinside
• ATR0610LownoiseamplifierIC
• DGPSandSBAS(WAAS,EGNOS)support
• FixNOW™powersavingmode
• Operatingvoltage2.7to3.3V
• Batterysupplypinforinternalbackupmemoryandrealtimeclock
• Industrialoperatingtemperaturerange–40to85°C
• Smallsize
• Size 25.4mmx25.4mm
• Height 3mm
• Weight 3g
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1.5 Operating Modes
TheANTARISGPSTechnologydefinesthefollowingOperatingModes:
Operating Modes Description
Continuous Tracking Mode (CTM) TheContinuousTrackingMode isconfiguredforoptimalpositionaccuracy.This
modeisoptimizedforpowerconsumptionbasedontheANTARISAutonomous
PowerManagement(APM)savingaspartsofthereceiverareswitchedoffwhenthey
arenotrequired;alsotheCPUclockspeedisreducedwhentheCPUisnotloaded.
Thereisnoneedforausertoconfigurethismodeasitisbuiltintothearchitectureof
themodule.
Power Saving Modes
FixNOW™ (FXN) FixNOW™Modeallowsanapplicationanavigationsolutiononrequest.Itincludes
additionalPowerSavingFunctionsandisthebestmodeforanyMobile,TrackingUnit
applicationwherelowpowerconsumptionrequirementsareprimaryconsideration.
Thismodecanbeconfiguredtomeetapplicationrequirements.
Table 1: Operating Modes
FormoreinformationseetheANTARIS System Integration Manual[1].
1.6 Protocols
TheTIM-LAsupportsdifferentserialprotocols.
Protocol Type Runs on
NMEA Input/output,ASCII,0183,2.3(compatibleto3.0) AllSerialports
UBX Input/output,binary,u-bloxproprietary AllSerialports
RTCM Input,message1,2,3,9 AllSerialports
Table 2: Available Protocols
ForspecificationofthevariousprotocolsseetheProtocol Specification[2].
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1.7 Boot-Time GPSMODE Configuration
The TIM-LA provides seven GPSMODE pins which provide boot-time configuration capabilities. These
configuration settings will be effective immediately after start-up. Once the TIM-LA has started, the
configuration settings may be modified with UBX configuration messages. The modified settings remain
effectiveuntilpower-downorreset.Ifthesesettingshavebeenstoredinbattery-backupRAM(withCFG-CFG
message),thenthemodifiedconfigurationwillberetainedaslongbackupbatterysupplyisnotinterrupted.
GPSMODE GPSMODE
3 2 GPS sensitivity settings 8 7 Navigation rate settings
0 0 Reserved 0 0 CTM2Hz
0 1 Fast acquisition mode (default) 0 1 CTM0.5Hz
1 0 Normalsensitivitymode 1 0 CTM4Hzupdaterate
1 1 Highsensitivitymode 1 1 CTM 1 Hz update rate (default)
Table 3: Supported GPSMODE settings (Default settings apply if not connected)
GPSMODE
12 6 5 Baud Rate Output Message Set
0 0 0 57.6Kbaud,UBX NAV-SOL,NAV-SVINFO
NAV-POSECEF,NAV-POSLLH,NAV-STATUS,NAV-DOP,NAV-VELECEF,
NAV-VELNED,NAV-TIMEGPS,NAV-TIMEUTC,NAV-CLOCK
MON-SCHD,MON-IO,MON-IPC
0 0 1 38.4Kbaud,UBX NAV-SOL,NAV-SVINFO
NAV-POSECEF,NAV-POSLLH,NAV-STATUS,NAV-DOP,NAV-VELECEF,
NAV-VELNED,NAV-TIMEGPS,NAV-TIMEUTC,NAV-CLOCK
0 1 0 19.2Kbaud,UBX NAV-SOL,NAV-SVINFO
0 1 1 Autobauding None.MustbeactivatedexplicitlywithCFG-PRT/CFG-MSGmessages
1 0 0 19.2Kbaud,NMEA GGA,RMC,GSA,GSV,GLL,VTG,ZDA,GRS,GST,TXT
PUBX00,PUBX03,PUBX04
1 0 1 4.8Kbaud,NMMA GGA,RMC,TXT
1 1 0 9.6 Kbaud, NMEA (default) GGA, RMC, GSA, GSV, GLL, VTG, ZDA, TXT
1 1 1 115.2Kbaud,UBX NAV-SOL,NAV-SVINFO
NAV-POSECEF,NAV-POSLLH,NAV-STATUS,NAV-DOP,NAV-VELECEF,
NAV-VELNED,NAV-TIMEGPS,NAV-TIMEUTC,NAV-CLOCK
MON-SCHD,MON-IO,MON-IPC
RXM-RAW
Table 4: Supported GPSMODE settings (Default settings apply if not connected)
FormoreinformationseetheANTARIS System Integration Manual[1].
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1.8 Antenna
ThisGPSreceiverisdesignedforusewithpassiveandactiveantennas.Anantennasupervisorisprovided.If
activated, the GPS receiver is capable of detecting short circuits to the active antenna by checking the bias
voltagelevelandcanshutdownthevoltagebiasimmediately.AseriesresistorisneededinfrontoftheV_ANT
input. UBX and NMEA messages are provided to report the condition of the antenna supply. Open circuit
detection can also be supported withan additional external circuit. For details, please refer to the ANTARIS
System Integration Manual[1].
Parameter Specification
AntennaType Passiveandactiveantenna
ActiveAntenna
Recommendations
Minimumgain
Maximumnoisefigure
Maximumgain
10-15dB(tocompensatesignallossinRFcable)
1.5dB
45dB
Built-inLNA AtmelATR0610
AntennaSupply UsingVCC_RF
orexternal
AntennaSupervisor Shortcircuitdetection
Opencircuitdetection
Built-in
Enabledwithexternalcircuit
Table 5: Antenna Specification
! Note When using active antennas, it is important to recognize the voltage drop of the bias voltage
throughthecoaxialcable.Atoolowvoltagehasanegativeimpactonthegainthepre-amplifierin
theantennacanachieve. In addition, the coaxial cable, connector and layout structures on the
printedcircuitboardcontributetosignalattenuation.
GPSReceiverModule
V_ANT
RF_IN
GND
PrintedCircuitBoard
ActiveAntenna Activeantenna
voltagesupply
GND
VCC
Coaxial cable RF Connector On-board micro strip
Bias voltage drop over cable
RF Signal attenuation
Gain
Biasvoltage
typ. 10-15 dBm for 5m RG174 coaxial cable
Figure 2: Active Antenna: Bias Voltage Drop and Signal Attenuation
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2 Performance Specification
Parameter Specification
ReceiverType L1frequency,C/ACode,
16-Channels
8192searchbins
MaxUpdateRate 4Hz
Accuracy
(SelectiveAvailabilityoff)
Position
PositionDGPS/SBAS1
2.5mCEP2 5.0mSEP3
2.0mCEP 3.0mSEP
Acquisition4
ColdStart5
WarmStart
HotStart
AidedStart6
FastAcquisition Normal HighSensitivity
Mode Mode Mode
34s 36s 41s
33s
<3.5s
5s
SignalReacquisition <1s
Sensitivity7
Acquisition
Tracking
FastAcquisition Normal HighSensitivity
Mode Mode Mode
-134dBm -138dBm -140dBm
-143dBm -146dBm -149dBm
TimepulseAccuracy RMS
99%
Granularity
50ns
<100ns
43ns
Dynamics ≤4g
OperationalLimits COCOMrestrictions
Table 6: Performance Specification

1DependsonaccuracyofcorrectiondataofDGPSorSBASservice
2CEP=CircularErrorProbability:Theradiusofahorizontalcircle,centeredattheantenna’strueposition,containing50%ofthefixes.
3SEP=SphericalErrorProbability.Theradiusofthesphere,centeredatthetrueposition,contains50%ofthefixes.
4Thedifferentstart-upmodeslikecold,warmandhotstartaredescribedintheSystemIntegrationManual[1]
5Measuredwithgoodvisibilityand-125dBmsignalstrength
6Timesynch.signalfromaidingsourcemustbesuppliedtoEXTINT0pin,havingaccuracyofbetterthan200µs
7Demonstratedwithagoodactiveantenna
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3 Mechanical Specification
3.1 Dimensions
TIM-LA
Top View
GND
RF_IN
GND
V_ANT
VCC_RF
V_BAT
RESET_N
EXTINT0
GPSMODE2 [PU]
GPSMODE6 [PU]
AADET_N [PD]
GPSMODE8 [PU]
GPSMODE7 [PU]
TIMEPULSE
GPSMODE12 [PU]
16
17
18
19
20
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
15
14
13
12
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
VDD18_OUT
GPSMODE3 [PD]
GPSMODE5 [PD]
RxD2
TxD2
TxD1
RxD1
BOOT_INT
GND
VCC
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
25.4±0.1mm[1000±4mil]
25.4±0.1mm[1000±4mil]
1.9±0.1mm
[75±4mil]
2.8±0.1mm
[110±4mil]
1.277±0.1mm
[50.27±4mil]
1.5±0.1mm
[59±4mil]
3.0±0.3mm
[118±12mil]
Figure 3: TIM-LA Dimensions
3.2 Specification
ParameterSpecificationTolerance Unit
Length 25.4 ±0.1 mm
Width 25.4 ±0.1 mm
Thickness 3.0 ±0.3 mm
PitchRFpins 1.9 ±0.1 mm
PitchDigitalpins 1.277 ±0.1 mm
Weight 3 g
Table 7: Mechanical Specification
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3.3 Pinout
Standard Function Remarks
Pin Name I/O Description
1 VCC I Supplyvoltage
2 GND I Ground
3 BOOT_INT I Bootmode Leaveopenifnotused(normaloperation)
4 RxD1 I SerialPort1 Pullupifnotused
5 TxD1 O SerialPort1 Leaveopenifnotused
6 TxD2 O SerialPort2 Leaveopenifnotused
7 RxD2 I SerialPort2 Pullupifnotused
8 GPSMODE5 I Boottimeconfigurationpin Internalpull-down,leaveopenifnotused
9 GPSMODE3 I Boottimeconfigurationpin Internalpull-down,leaveopenifnotused
10 VDD18_Out O 1.8Vsupplyoutput SuitableforsettingGPSMODEpinshigh
Suitableasreferenceforexternallevelshifter
11
–
16
GND I Ground
17 RF_IN I GPSsignalinput ApplynoDCthroughthispin
18 GND I Ground
19 V_ANT I AntennaBiasvoltage ConnecttoGNDifnotused
20 VCC_RF O OutputVoltageRFsection MaybeconnectedtoV_ANT
21 V_BAT I Backupvoltagesupply ConnecttoGNDifnotused
22 RESET_N I/O Reset(Activelow) Leaveopenifnotused
23 EXTINT0 I ExternalInterruptPin Internalpull-up,leaveopenifnotused
24 GPSMODE2 I Boottimeconfigurationpin Internalpull-up,leaveopenifnotused
25 GPSMODE6 I Boottimeconfigurationpin Internalpull-up,leaveopenifnotused
26 GPSMODE7 I Boottimeconfigurationpin Internalpull-up,leaveopenifnotused
27 AADET_N I ActiveAntennaDetect Internalpull-down,leaveopenifnotused
28 GPSMODE8 I Boottimeconfigurationpin Internalpull-up,leaveopenifnotused
29 TIMEPULSE O Timepulsesignal Leaveopenifnotused
30 GPSMODE12 I Boottimeconfigurationpin Internalpull-up,leaveopenifnotused
Shadedpinsoperatewith1.8Vsignallevels
Table 8: Signals and Module Interface
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4 Electrical Specification
4.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter Symbol Min Max Units
Power Supply (VCC and V_BAT)
Powersupplyvoltage Vcc -0.3 3.6 V
Input Pins
Inputpinvoltage(1.8Vinputs,RESET_N) Vio -0.3 1.95 V
Inputpinvoltage(RxD1,RxD2) Vrxd -0.3 8 V
BOOT_INTpin Vboot -0.3 3.3 V
Voltage Supply output for Active Antenna and RF Section
VCC_RFoutputcurrent Iccrf 50 mA
RF Input
Antennabiasvoltage(appliedviaV_ANT Vant 0 8 V
Antennabiascurrent(appliedviaV_ANT) Iant 100 mA
InputpoweratRF_IN
(sourceimpedance50Ω,continuouswave)
Prfin -17 dBm
Environment
Storagetemperature Tstg -40 125 °C
Table 9: Absolute Maximum Ratings
! Warning Stressing the device beyond the “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage.
Thesearestressratingsonly.Theproductisnotprotectedagainstovervoltageorreversedvoltages.
Ifnecessary,voltagespikesexceedingthepowersupplyvoltagespecification,givenintableabove,
mustbelimitedtovalueswithinthespecifiedboundariesbyusingappropriateprotectiondiodes.
4.2 Operating Conditions
Parameter8 Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Units
Power Supply
Powersupplyvoltage Vcc 2.7 3.3 V
Powersupplyvoltageripple Vcc_PP 50 mV
Sustainedsupplycurrent9 Icc Vcc=3.0V 50 mA
Peaksupplycurrent10 Iccp Vcc=3.3V 125 mA
Sleepmodecurrent Iccs Vcc=3.0V 100 µA
Backupbatteryvoltage Vbat 1.95 3.6 V
Backupbatterycurrent Ibat Vbat=3.3V 15 40(prelim.) µA
1.8Voutputvoltage(VDD18_Outpin) Vdd18out 1.65 1.8 1.95 V
1.8Voutputcurrent(VDD18_Outpin) Idd18out 20 mA
Table 10: Operating Conditions

8Allspecificationareatanambienttemperatureof25°C.
9Averagecurrentdrawn duringContinuousTracking Modewith 1Hzupdaterate,using6satellitesfortrackingandnavigation. Usethis
figuretodeterminerequiredbatterycapacity
10Peakcurrentdrawnduringinitialacquisitionphase.Usethisfiguretodimensionmaximumcurrentcapabilityofpowersupply
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Parameter11 Symbol Condition Min Typ Max Units
1.8V Digital I/Os and RESET_N
Inputpinvoltagerange Vin18 0V Vdd18out V
Inputpinlowvoltage Vin_low18 0.45 V
Inputpinhighvoltage Vin_high18 1.4 V
Inputpinvoltagerange Vout18 0V Vdd18out V
Outputpinlowvoltage Vout_low18 Iout<0.3mA
(sink) 0.1 V
Outputpinhighvoltage Vout_high18 Iout<0.3mA
(source) 1.55 V
Outputpincurrentatlowvoltage Iout_low18 Vout_low18
=0.28V 2 mA
Outputpincurrentathighvoltage Iout_high18 Vout_high18
=1.35V 2 mA
Inputleakagecurrent Iin_leak18 1 µA
TxD1, TxD2 Pins
OutputPinvoltagerange VoutT 0V Vcc V
Vout_lowT Iout<100µA
(sink) 0.1 V
Outputpinlowvoltage
Vout_lowT Iout<16mA
(sink) 0.4 V
Vout_highT Iout<10µA
(source) Vcc-0.2 V
Outputpinhighvoltage
Vout_highT Iout<40µA
(source) Vcc-0.5 V
Outputpincurrentatlowvoltage Iout_lowT Vout_lowT
=0.24V 4 mA
Outputpincurrentathighvoltage Iout_highT Vout_highT
=Vcc-0.5V 40 µA
RxD1, RxD2 Pins
InputPinvoltagerange VinR 0 5.5 V
Inputpinlowvoltage Vin_lowR 0.4 V
Inputpinhighvoltage Vin_highR 1.5 Vcc V
BOOT_INT Pin
InputPinvoltagerange VinB 0 Vcc V
Inputpinlowvoltage Vin_lowB 0.4 V
Inputpinhighvoltage Vin_highB 2.7 Vcc V
RF input
Inputpower Prfin -61 dBm
V_ANTantennabiasvoltage
(mustconnecttogroundifnotused)Vant 1.8 8 V
Antennabiasvoltagedrop Vant_drop Iant=10mA 50 mV
VCC_RFvoltage Vccrf Vcc–0.1 V
Environment
Operatingtemperature Topr -40 85 °C
Table 10: Operating Conditions (continued)
Operation beyond the "Operating Conditions" is not recommended and extended exposure beyond the
"OperatingConditions"mayaffectdevicereliability.

11Allspecificationareatanambienttemperatureof25°C.
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5 Environmental Specification
Detaileddescriptionofthetestseries:
Test Standard
Visualinspection IPC-A-610“Acceptabilityofelectronicassemblies”
I.T.R.I.PublicationNo.700
IPC-SM-840BClass2.
Thermalshock -40°C...+125°C,100cycles IEC68-2-14
Functionatvarious
temperatures
-40°C/2hours;RT/2hours;
+85°C/2hours;functiontestsatstabletemperature
IEC68-2-1andIEC68-2-2
Lifespantest +85°C/1000hours,infunction IEC68-2-2
Dampheat,cyclic +25°C...+55°C;>90%rH IEC68-2-30
Vibration 10-500Hz;2hours/axis;5g IEC68-2-6
Shock 30g/11ms(halfsine);3Shock/axis;nofunction IEC68-2-27
Metallographic
investigations
IPC-QE-650
Note: Thisspecificationispreliminaryandyetsubjecttoconfirmation.
Table 11: Environmental Specification
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6 Product Lineup
6.1 Default Settings
FollowingdefaultsettingsapplyiftheGPSMODEpinsareleftunconnected:
Interface Settings
SerialPort1Output 9600Baud,8bits,noparitybit,1stopbit
ConfiguredtotransmitbothNMEA andUBXprotocols,butonly followingNMEAand
noUBXmessageshavebeenactivatedatstart-up:
GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, ZDA, TXT
Additional messages can be activated with appropriate input messages or with
GPSMODEpins.
SerialPort1Input 9600Baud,8bits,noparitybit,1stopbit,Autobaudingdisabled
Automaticallyacceptsfollowingprotocolswithoutneedofexplicitconfiguration:
UBX, NMEA, RTCM
TheGPSreceiversupportsinterleavedUBXandNMEAmessages.
SerialPort2Output 38400Baud,8bits,noparitybit,1stopbit
ConfiguredtotransmitbothNMEAandUBXprotocols,butonlyfollowingUBXandno
NMEAmessageshavebeenactivatedatstart-up:
NAV-POSLLH, NAV-SOL, NAV-SVINFO, NAV-STATUS, NAV-POSECEF
NAV-DOP, NAV-VELECEF, NAV-VELNED, NAV-TIMEGPS, NAV-TIMEUTC, NAV-
CLOCK
MON-IO,MON-SCHD,MON-IPC,INF-Warning,INF-Error,INF-Notice
Additionalmessagescanbeactivatedwithappropriateinputmessages.
SerialPort2Input 38400Baud,8bits,noparitybit,1stopbit,Autobaudingdisabled
Automaticallyacceptsfollowingprotocolswithoutneedofexplicitconfiguration:
UBX, NMEA, RTCM
TheGPSreceiversupportsinterleavedUBXandNMEAmessages.
TIMEPULSE 1pulsepersecond,synchronizedatrisingedge,pulselength100ms
Table 12: Available Protocols
6.2 Ordering Information
Ordering No. Product
TIM-LA-0-000-0 TIM-LA GPSReceiverModule
DeliveryPacking
0=Singlesamples
1=Tapeonreel(100pieces)
5=Tapeonreel(500pieces)
Table 13: Ordering Information
Partsofthisproductarepatentprotected.
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