GPS RADIONOVA RF Antenna Module

Part No. M10372 Product Specification

Applications
Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) Portable Media Players (PMPs) Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) Feature phones / Smart phones Ultra Mobile Devices (UMDs) Asset Tracking / Personal Safety

Features
Low cost single package GPS RF antenna module CSRs SiRFstarIV GPS Chipset Architecture Low 5mm height for thin devices Low current consumption Easy to use drop-in solution Optional external antenna support Resistant to de-tuning

Functional Block Diagram

Product Description
GPS RADIONOVA M10372 is a highly integrated GPS RF Antenna Module suitable for L1-band GPS and A-GPS systems. The device is based on the high performance SiRFstarIV GPS architecture combined with Antenovas high efficiency antenna technology designed to provide an optimal radiation pattern for GPS reception. All RF front-end and baseband components are contained in a single package laminate base module providing a complete GPS receiver for optimum performance. M10372 operates on a single 1.8V positive bias supply with low power consumption and available low power modes for further power savings. M10372 is a complete GPS system solution with a stand-alone GPS engine that can generate a PVT solution without relying upon host-device processing power and is compatible with UART, SPI and I2C host processor interfaces. Custom versions of the M10372 can also incorporate an antenna switch for optional active antenna connection. Custom versions are subject to minimum order quantities.
Version with External Antenna Option

Package Style
28 x 13mm RF Antenna Module Top View

Component side view (w/o shielding can)

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol VCC VIO ESD RFIN TSTG VON-OFF Parameter Main Supply Voltage Input Pin Voltage Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (HBM) Maximum RF Input Power Storage Temperature ON/Off Pin Voltage Min -0.2 -0.2 -2.0 N/A -40 -0.2 Max 2.2 3.6 +2.0 10 +85 2.2 Unit V V kV dBm C V

* Exposure to absolute ratings may adversely affect reliability and may cause permanent damage.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Symbol VCC VIH TOP
.

Parameter Main Supply Voltage High Level Input Voltage Operating Temperature

Min 1.7 0.7 x VCC -40

Max 1.89 3.6 +85

Unit V V C

DC Electrical Characteristics
Conditions: VCC = 1.8V, TOP = 25 C Symbol ICC(PK) ICC(AVG) ICC(TRK) ICC(HIB) Parameter Peak Acquisition Supply Current Average Tracking Supply Current 1Hz Trickle Power Supply Current Hibernate Mode Supply Current Typ 47 37 4 20 Unit mA mA mA A

Note: Power Management modes above are automatically accessed and/or managed through ON/Off pin/software commands.

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External Antenna (for version M10372-A1X only)

Symbol Parameter Insertion loss from modules connector to external antenna switch Insersion loss of external antenna switch External antenna LNA gain (including cable loss) VCnt External Antenna Connected Internal Antenna Connected 15 1.35 Min Typ 0.7 Max Unit dB

0.35 20 Vcc 0.5

dB dB V V

RF Specifications
Conditions: VCC = 1.8V, TA = 1.8V, Freq = 1575.42MHz Symbol P1dB RLANT BWANT EFFANT_T EFFANT_R Parameter 1dB Compression Point Antenna Return Loss Antenna Bandwidth at -10dB Total Antenna Efficiency RHCP Antenna Efficiency Typ -62 -15 30 70 45 Unit dBm dB MHz % %

Band Rejection
Frequency 824-849 869-894 880-915 1710-1785 1850-1910 1920-1980 2400-2492 Standard Cellular CDMA GSM850 GSM900 DCS PCS WCDMA WLAN, BT and WiMAX Typ 43 43 44 44 48 51 60 Unit dB dB dB dB dB dB dB

*Excluding Antenna Rejection

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Mechanical Specifications
Parameter Module exterior dimensions Electrical connector Module support Module mass (excluding host PCB connectors) Total module mass (including host PCB connector) Typ 28.0(L) x 13.0(W) x 5.1(H) 30-way, Hirose DF12 30-way connector and plastic frame with adhesive tape 1.4 1.7 Unit mm g g

System Performance
Communication Data Output Protocol Host Interfaces1 Baud Rate1 GPS Engine Chip Channels Position Accuracy2 Autonomous 2D Position Accuracy Maximum Position Update Rate Sensitivity Autonomous Acquisition Navigation Tracking TTFF Hot Start Warm Start Cold Start General Maximum Altitude Maximum Speed Active Jammer Remover Additional Features
1 2

Specification NMEA 0183 (Default) or OSP (SiRF Binary) UART, SPI and I2C - CMOS 1.8V 1200 bps - 1.8432 Mbps (4800 bps default) SiRFstarIV GSD4e-9302 WLSCP Up to 48 Track Verification Channels 2.5m 1 Hz -148dBm -160dBm -163dBm <1s <35s <35s 18.288 km 514 m/s Removes in-band jammers up to 80 dB-Hz Tracks up to 8 CW jammers SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS) Support Embedded Extended Ephemeris Support

UART is the standard interface for the M10372. 50% CEP, Open-Sky, 24hr Static, -130dBm

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Pin out Description

Pin 1, 2, 3 4, 8, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 26, 27, 29, 30 5 6 7 9 10 12 20 21 22 24 25 28
1

Name

I/O

Pull

Description

GND

Ground connections

TM CTS RTS Ext RST VAnt Wakeup On/Off Vcc VCnt RX TX Ext Ant

1PPS Time Mark Output UART Clear to Send. Used for Host port strap UART Request to Send. Used for Host port strap External Reset. Leave input floating and ground to reset External Antenna Supply. Connect to GND if not used.1 Notifies the host when M10372 is in Hibernate mode. Bypass to GND with 22pF if not used. Run/Sleep Hardware Control. Connect to GND if not used. 1.8V Main Module Power Supply External Antenna Switch Control Voltage. Connect to GND if not used.1 UART Receive Data line UART Transmit Data line 50W External Antenna RF and bias voltage connection. Leave floating or bypass to GND if not used.

Or using M10372-A1.

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Product Specification 10MD-0034-3-PS

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Recommended Application Schematic for M10372-A1 without external antenna support

The following schematic shows the recommended connection for the module (without external antenna support) for stand alone applications. Please contact Antenova for A-GPS applications.

L1-4 and C1,2,3 and 5 are LC filters to prevent in-band GPS noise being conducted into the module. In the event that CTS and RTS are also connected to the host processor, then similar filters should be used on these lines. Filter components should be placed as close to the M10372 connector as possible. A large capacitor should also be included on the VCC line in order to keep the input voltage ripple to a minimum. R1 and R2 are hardware straps to set the host port configuration on startup.

Bill of Material
Ref. Designator L1, L2, L3, L4 C1, C2, C3, C5 C4 J1 Values 47nH 22pF 2.2uF Connector 30 ways QTY. 4 4 1 1 Hirose DF12 (4.0) - 30DP-0.5V (86) Description/Comments Murata LQG15HN47NJ02 or equivalent with Self Resonant Frequency (SRF) of 1600MHz. Do not use wire wound inductors. Place as close as possible to the connector

Host Port Selection Straps

Port Type SPI UART IC
2

R1 DNP 10KW DNP

R2 DNP DNP 10KW

Note: Hardware control flow lines CTS and RTS are optional in UART mode.

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Recommended Circuit Schematic for M10372-A1X modules to Support External Antenna

To support an external antenna the module includes an on board RF switch. The host device can control this switch via the Pin 22 voltage (Vcnt). When this pin is high, the RF switch disconnects the embedded internal antenna, and routes the signal from pin 28 to the RF front end. In order to provide this control voltage, a current detector circuit is suggested. Optional over-voltage protection can also be provided, to protect the power supply in the event of a short circuit in the antenna connection. A suggestion for such a circuit is given in the figure below:

U1 and Q1 provide a current sense function, amplifying the voltage drop across sense resistor R1. This current sense voltage is used to control the output of the window comparator U2. When the current through the antenna bias circuit is between 5 and 50mA, then the comparator asserts high, and the RF switch selects the external antenna. Outside of this range, the comparator detects either a DC short or open circuit in the bias circuit and asserts low, selecting the internal antenna. Additionally, the current sense voltage is fed to the gate of Q2, increasing the resistance in the bias circuit as the voltage rises, and choking off the antenna supply current when it rises above 100mA.

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Module Communication - UART

The default UART communication setting for the M10372 is NMEA-0183 protocol at 4800 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no flow control. After boot-up, the host can select a different data rate from 1200 baud up to 1.8432 Mbaud. There is also the option to use hardware flow control. UART Interface Logic Levels Symbol VIL VIH VOL VOH Description Low Level Input Voltage High Level Input Voltage Low Level Output Voltage High Level Output Voltage Min -0.4 0.7 x VCC 0.75 x VCC Max 0.45 3.6 0.4 Unit V V V V

Note: SPI and I2C interfaces are available, please contact Antenova for further information.

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Typical Chamber Performance

Measurement set-up

Note: Radiation pattern measured on Antenovas standard test board.

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Typical RF Antenna Module Placement

Note: Module placement locations and orientations are critical for achieving optimal system performance. It is strongly recommended to contact Antenova for design recommendations.

Front View

Back View

Side View

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Mechanical Drawing
Side View with Antenna Side on top and Connector & Component side underneath

Adhesive Pad

Botton View (Connector & Component Side) Side View

Side View (Mated with Male Connector)

Notes: Units = mm

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Product Specification 10MD-0034-3-PS Release Date 14 April 2011