
GNSS Module Series
LC79D Hardware Design
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Contents
About the Document.................................................................................................................................. 2
Contents...................................................................................................................................................... 3
Table Index.................................................................................................................................................. 5
Figure Index................................................................................................................................................ 6
1Introduction......................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. Safety Information...................................................................................................................... 7
2Product Concept................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1. General Description................................................................................................................... 8
2.2. Product Variants......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2.1. UDR Technology.............................................................................................................9
2.3. Key Features............................................................................................................................ 10
2.4. Block Diagram.......................................................................................................................... 11
2.5. Evaluation Board...................................................................................................................... 12
2.6. Supported Protocols ................................................................................................................ 12
3Application Interfaces ...................................................................................................................... 14
3.1. Pin Assignment........................................................................................................................ 14
3.2. Pin Description......................................................................................................................... 15
3.3. Power Supply........................................................................................................................... 18
3.4. Operation Modes...................................................................................................................... 19
3.4.1. Full on Mode..................................................................................................................19
3.4.2. Sleep Mode...................................................................................................................20
3.4.3. Standby Mode...............................................................................................................20
3.5. UART Interface ........................................................................................................................ 21
3.6. SPI Interface ............................................................................................................................ 22
3.7. I2C Interface*........................................................................................................................... 23
3.8. Boot Interface........................................................................................................................... 24
4Antenna Interfaces............................................................................................................................ 26
4.1. Antenna Specifications ............................................................................................................ 26
4.2. Recommended Antenna Reference Designs.......................................................................... 27
4.2.1. Antenna Selection Guide..............................................................................................27
4.2.1. Active Antenna Reference Design................................................................................ 27
4.2.2. Passive Antenna Reference Design............................................................................. 28
5Electrical, Reliability and Radio Characteristics........................................................................... 30
5.1. Absolute Maximum Ratings..................................................................................................... 30
5.2. Operating Conditions............................................................................................................... 31
5.3. Current Consumption............................................................................................................... 31
5.4. ESD Protection......................................................................................................................... 31
6Mechanical Dimensions................................................................................................................... 33