Telit Wireless Solutions SL869-V2 Specification sheet

SL869-V2 Family
Product User Guide
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SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE
NOTICES
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use of the information obtained herein. The information in this document has been carefully
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or omissions. Telit reserves the right to make changes to any products described herein and
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USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS
I. License Agreements
The software described in this document is the property of Telit and its licensors. It is furnished
by express license agreement only and may be used only in accordance with the terms of
such an agreement.
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prohibited by law. No part of the software or documentation may be reproduced, transmitted,
transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer
language, in any form or by any means, without prior written permission of Telit
III. High Risk Materials
Components, units, or third-party products used inthe product described herein are NOT fault-
tolerant and are NOT designed, manufactured, or intended for use as on-line control
equipment in the following hazardous environments requiring fail-safe controls: the operation
of Nuclear Facilities, Aircraft Navigation or Aircraft Communication Systems, Air Traffic
Control, Life Support, or Weapons Systems (High Risk Activities"). Telit and its supplier(s)
specifically disclaim any expressed or implied warranty of fitness for such High Risk Activities.
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The software may include Third Party Right software. In this case you agree to comply with all
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Party Terms, the disclaimer of warranty and limitation of liability provisions in this License shall
apply to the Third Party Right software.
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PRODUCT APPLICABILITY
PRODUCT
SL869-V2
SL869L-V2
SL869-V2S
SL869L-V2S
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CONTENTS
NOTICES........................................................................................................2
COPYRIGHTS................................................................................................2
COMPUTER SOFTWARE COPYRIGHTS...................................................... 2
USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS............................................... 3
PRODUCT APPLICABILITY .......................................................................... 4
CONTENTS.................................................................................................... 5
FIGURES........................................................................................................ 9
TABLES ....................................................................................................... 10
1. INTRODUCTION............................................................................... 11
Purpose......................................................................................11
Contact and Support Information ................................................ 11
Text Conventions........................................................................12
Related Documents .................................................................... 13
Related Documents Requiring a Non-Disclosure Agreement...... 13
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ............................................................... 14
Product Overview ....................................................................... 14
Product Naming..........................................................................15
Product Variants......................................................................... 16
SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S Features....................................... 16
SL869-V2 Family Product Features Table .................................. 17
Block Diagrams........................................................................... 18
SL869-V2 Block Diagram............................................................ 18
SL869L-V2 Block Diagram.......................................................... 18
SL869-V2S Block Diagram ......................................................... 19
SL869L-V2S Block Diagram ....................................................... 19
Module Photos............................................................................ 20
3. EVALUATION KIT (EVK).................................................................. 22
Evaluation Unit............................................................................ 23
4. PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................................... 24
Multi-Constellation Navigation..................................................... 24
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)........................................ 24
Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) ........................... 24
SBAS Corrections....................................................................... 24
SBAS Ranging............................................................................24
Assisted GPS (AGPS) ................................................................ 24
Locally-generated AGPS - Embedded Assist System (EASY) .... 24
Server-generated AGPS - Extended Prediction Orbit (EPO)....... 25
Host EPO (SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S only)......................... 25
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Differential GPS (DGPS) (SL869L-V2 and SL869L–V2S only).... 25
Elevation Mask Angle ................................................................. 25
Static Navigation......................................................................... 25
Jamming Rejection – Active Interference Cancellation (AIC) ...... 25
Internal LNA (SL869L-V2 and SL869L-V2S only) ....................... 26
10 Hz Navigation ........................................................................ 26
1PPS ..........................................................................................26
Serial I/O Ports ...........................................................................26
UART..........................................................................................26
I2C (SL869L-V2 only)................................................................. 26
Power Management Modes........................................................ 27
Full Power Continuous Mode...................................................... 27
Standby Mode............................................................................. 27
Backup Mode.............................................................................. 27
Periodic Mode............................................................................. 28
AlwaysLocate™ Mode................................................................ 28
5. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE............................................................ 29
Performance - SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2................................... 29
Horizontal Position Accuracy - SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2.......... 29
Time to First Fix - SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2.............................. 30
Sensitivity - SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2....................................... 31
Jamming Mitigation Performance................................................ 32
Performance - SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S.............................. 34
Horizontal Position Accuracy - SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S ..... 34
Time to First Fix - SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S......................... 34
Sensitivity - SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S .................................. 35
6. SOFTWARE INTERFACE................................................................. 36
NMEA Output Messages ............................................................ 36
Standard Messages.................................................................... 36
Proprietary Output Messages ..................................................... 37
NMEA Input Commands............................................................. 38
NMEA Commands List................................................................ 39
7. FLASH UPGRADABILITY ................................................................ 40
8. ELECTRICAL INTERFACE .............................................................. 41
Pin-out Diagrams and Tables...................................................... 41
SL869-V2 Pin-out diagram.......................................................... 41
SL869-V2 Pin-out table............................................................... 42
SL869L-V2 Pin-out diagram........................................................ 43
SL869L-V2 Pin-out table............................................................. 44
SL869-V2S Pin-out diagram ....................................................... 45
SL869-V2S Pin-out table ............................................................ 46
SL869L-V2S Pin-out diagram ..................................................... 47
SL869L-V2S Pin-out table........................................................... 48
Power Supply..............................................................................49
VCC............................................................................................ 49
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VBATT........................................................................................49
VCC_RF.....................................................................................49
DC Power Requirements ............................................................ 49
DC Power Consumption: SL869-V2............................................ 50
DC Power Consumption: SL869L-V2.......................................... 51
DC Power Consumption: SL869-V2S ......................................... 52
DC Power Consumption: SL869L-V2S........................................ 52
Antenna RF Interface.................................................................. 53
RF-IN..........................................................................................53
Frequency Plan........................................................................... 53
Burnout Protection...................................................................... 54
Jamming Rejection – Active Interference Cancellation................ 54
Digital Interface Signals .............................................................. 54
Antenna Related......................................................................... 54
Control Signals ........................................................................... 55
Output Signals............................................................................55
I/O Ports .....................................................................................56
Signal Levels ..............................................................................58
9. REFERENCE DESIGNS ................................................................... 59
10. RF FRONT END DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ................................ 61
RF Signal Requirements............................................................. 61
GNSS Antenna Polarization........................................................ 62
Active versus Passive Antenna................................................... 62
GNSS Antenna Gain................................................................... 62
RF Trace Losses ........................................................................ 63
PCB Stack and Trace Impedance............................................... 63
Input to the Pre-select SAW Filter............................................... 64
Input to the LNA (SL869L-V2 AND SL869L-V2S only)............... 64
Powering an External LNA (or active antenna)............................ 64
RF Interference...........................................................................65
Shielding.....................................................................................65
11. MECHANICAL DRAWING................................................................ 66
12. PCB FOOTPRINT............................................................................. 67
13. PRODUCT PACKAGING AND HANDLING...................................... 68
Product Marking and Serialization............................................... 68
Product Packaging...................................................................... 69
Moisture Sensitivity..................................................................... 72
ESD Sensitivity........................................................................... 73
Reflow.........................................................................................73
Assembly Considerations............................................................ 73
Washing Considerations............................................................. 73
Disposal...................................................................................... 74
Safety ......................................................................................... 74
14. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS.............................................. 75
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Operating Environmental Limits.................................................. 75
Storage Environmental Limits..................................................... 75
15. COMPLIANCES................................................................................ 76
CE Declarations of Conformity.................................................... 76
SL869-V2 Declaration of Conformity........................................... 76
SL869-V2S Declaration of Conformity ........................................ 77
SL869L-V2 Declaration of Conformity......................................... 78
SL869L-V2S Declaration of Conformity....................................... 79
RoHS Compliance ...................................................................... 80
16. GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS........................................................ 81
17. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................... 85
Electrical and Fire Safety............................................................ 86
18. DOCUMENT HISTORY..................................................................... 87
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FIGURES
Figure 2-1 SL869-V2 Block diagram ............................................................. 18
Figure 2-2 SL869L-V2 Block diagram ........................................................... 18
Figure 2-3 SL869-V2S - Block diagram......................................................... 19
Figure 2-4 SL869L-V2S - Block diagram....................................................... 19
Figure 2-5 SL869-V2 Photo.......................................................................... 20
Figure 2-6 SL869L-V2 Module Photo........................................................... 20
Figure 2-7 SL869-V2S Photo....................................................................... 21
Figure 2-8 SL869L-V2S Module Photo.......................................................... 21
Figure 3-1 EVK contents............................................................................... 22
Figure 3-2 Evaluation unit ............................................................................. 23
Figure 5-1 Jamming with AIC Disabled......................................................... 32
Figure 5-2 Jamming with AIC Enabled.......................................................... 33
Figure 8-1 SL869-V2 Pin-out diagram........................................................... 41
Figure 8-2 SL869L-V2 Pin-out diagram......................................................... 43
Figure 8-3 SL869-V2S Pin-out diagram ........................................................ 45
Figure 8-4 SL869L-V2S Pin-out diagram....................................................... 47
Figure 9-1 SL869-V2 Family Reference Design............................................ 59
Figure 9-2 SL869L-V2 Antenna Detection Reference Design........................ 60
Figure 10-1 RF Trace Examples................................................................... 63
Figure 11-1 SL869-V2 Family Mechanical Drawing....................................... 66
Figure 12-1 SL869-V2 Family PCB Footprint ................................................ 67
Figure 13-1 Product Label............................................................................68
Figure 13-2 Tape and Reel Packaging.......................................................... 69
Figure 13-3 Tape and Reel - Tape Detail...................................................... 70
Figure 13-4 Tray Packaging......................................................................... 71
Figure 13-5 Moisture Sensitive Devices Label............................................... 72
Figure 15-1 SL869-V2 Declaration of Conformity.......................................... 76
Figure 15-2 SL869-V2S Declaration of Conformity....................................... 77
Figure 15-3 SL869L-V2 Declaration of Conformity....................................... 78
Figure 15-4 SL869L-V2S Declaration of Conformity..................................... 79
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TABLES
Table 2-1 SL869-V2 Product Features.......................................................... 17
Table 2-2 ROM Features (-S modules only)................................................. 17
Table 5-1 SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 Horizontal Position Accuracy............... 29
Table 5-2 SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 Time to First Fix.................................. 30
Table 5-3 SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 Receiver Sensitivity............................. 31
Table 5-4 SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S Position Accuracy........................... 34
Table 5-5 SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S Time to First Fix ............................. 34
Table 5-6 SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S Sensitivity....................................... 35
Table 6-1 Default NMEA output messages ................................................... 36
Table 6-2 Available Messages...................................................................... 37
Table 6-3 NMEA Talker IDs ..........................................................................37
Table 6-4 NMEA Input commands ................................................................ 39
Table 8-1 SL869-V2 Pinout Table................................................................. 42
Table 8-2 SL869L-V2 Pinout Table............................................................... 44
Table 8-3 SL869-V2S Pin-out table............................................................... 46
Table 8-4 SL869L-V2S Pin-out table............................................................. 48
Table 8-5 DC Supply Voltage........................................................................49
Table 8-6 SL869-V2 Power Consumption..................................................... 50
Table 8-7 SL869L-V2 Power Consumption................................................... 51
Table 8-8 SL869-V2S Power Consumption................................................... 52
Table 8-9 SL869L-V2S Power Consumption................................................. 52
Table 8-10 Frequency Plan........................................................................... 53
Table 8-11 Input Logic Levels: RX and Reset-N, & Ant Sense...................... 58
Table 8-12 Output Logic Levels: TX and 1PPS............................................. 58
Table 8-13 Output Logic Levels: ANT_ON.................................................... 58
Table 10-1 Inductor Loss .............................................................................. 65
Table 13-1 Product Marking Description ....................................................... 68
Table 14-1 Operating Environmental Limits .................................................. 75
Table 14-2 Storage Environmental Limits...................................................... 75
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1. INTRODUCTION
Purpose
This document provides information about hardware and software features for the SL869-V2
family of GPS/GNSS receiver modules.
Contact and Support Information
For general contact, technical support services, technical questions and report documentation errors
contact Telit Technical Support at:
•[e-mail]
•[e-mail]
•TS-[email protected]
Alternatively, use:
http://www.telit.com/support
For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for recommendations
on accessories and components visit:
http://www.telit.com
Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments and
suggestions for improvements.
Telit appreciates feedback from the users of our information.
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Text Conventions
Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment
failure or bodily injury may occur.
Caution orWarning –Alerts the user to important points about integrating
the module, if these points are not followed, the module and end user
equipment may fail or malfunction.
Tip or Information – Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful
when integrating the module.
All dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.
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Related Documents
•SL869-V2 Data Sheet
•SL869L-V2 Data Sheet
•SL869-V2S Data Sheet
•SL869L-V2S Data Sheet
•SL871 & SL869-V2 Families Evaluation Kit User Guide
•Telit MT GNSS Software User Guide
•MediaTek MT3339/MT3333 I2C Application Note
Related Documents Requiring a Non-Disclosure Agreement
•SL871 & SL869-V2 Families Authorized Software User Guide
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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SL869-V2 Family of GPS/GNSS receivers provide a navigation solution using either the
GPS constellation only (SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S) or multiple GNSS constellations
(SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2).
The modules are complete position, velocity, and time (PVT) engines featuring high
performance and low power consumption.
Product Overview
•Complete GNSS receiver modules including memory, TCXO, and RTC
•SL869-V2L and SL869L-V2S also include a built-in LNA and DC blocking cap
•SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2: based on the MediaTek MT3333
•SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S: based on the MediaTek MT3337
•Constellations:
•SL869x-V2: GPS (L1), QZSS, and either Glonass (L1) or BeiDou (B1) signals,
Galileo ready
•SL869x-V2S: Only GPS (L1) and QZSS
•SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2: SBAS capable (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN)
including ranging
•DGPS capable using the RTCM SC-104 protocol
•AGPS support for extended ephemeris using local or server-based solutions: -
•Local: Embedded Assist System (EASY) See Note 1.
•Server: Extended Prediction Orbit (EPO) See Note 1.
•Jamming Rejection - Active Interference Cancellation (AIC)
•Supports active or passive antenna
•1PPS output
•Configurable fix reporting, Default: 1Hz, Max: 10 Hz
•NMEA command input and data output
•1 or 2 serial ports for input commands and output messages (see I/O Ports)
•SL869L-V2: Second serial port is configured for I2C interface
•Memory -
•SL869x-V2: 8 Megabit built-in flash.
•SL869x-V2S: ROM
•Low power consumption
•Power management modes for extended battery life
•SL869x-V2: 99 search channels and 33 simultaneous tracking channels
•SL869x-V2S: 66 search and 22 simultaneous tracking channels
•Supported by evaluation kits
•Industrial temperature range: -40°C to +85°C
•Surface mountable by standard SMT equipment
•24-pad 16.0 x 12.2 x 2.4 mm Industry Standard LLC castellated edge package
•RoHS compliant design
Note 1: See
Table 2-1 SL869-V2 Product Features for EASY/EPO support.
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Product Naming
SL869-V2: Product Family naming
L -V2 SSL869
Base Product Name
L = External LNA and Blocking Cap
(Blank) = Standard
V2 = MediaTek MT333x Based
S = Single Constellation
(Blank) = Multi-Constellation
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Product Variants
The SL869-V2 Family includes the following variants:
•SL869-V2: Flash memory based, Multi-constellation
•SL869L-V2: Switching Mode Power Supply, Added LNA and DC blocking capacitor,
Antenna On and Antenna Sense pins, 2nd serial port
•SL869-V2S: ROM based, GPS-only
•SL869L-V2S: Switching Mode Power Supply, Added LNA and DC blocking
capacitor, Added 2nd UART port for RTCM input.
SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S Features
•GPS-only
•ROM-based (Firmware cannot be updated)
•Locally generated AGPS (EASY - Embedded Assist System) on SL869-V2S and
SL869L-V2S is supported only on MT3337E ROM (version 2.3) after Oct. 2015.
•Earlier ROM versions did not support EASY.
•Server-generated AGPS (EPO - Extended Prediction Orbit) is supported via a host
system (e.g. a microprocessor) for the SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S.
•Please refer to the MT333x Host EPO Application Note.
•SL869L-V2S only: The 2nd serial port is UART only and does not support I2C.
2.3.1.1. ROM versions
The current SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S have the MT3337E (enhanced) ROM with the
following changes -
Added features:
•Improved TTFF and Position
•EASY
•PPS sync with NMEA
Deleted features:
•SBAS
•Always Locate
•LOCUS
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SL869-V2 Family Product Features Table
Feature SL869-V2 SL869L-V2 SL869-V2S SL869L-V2S
Constellations
Supported
GPS
QZSS
Glonass
BeiDou
Galileo ready
GPS
QZSS
Memory
Flash
ROM
Power Supply
Linear
Switching
Linear
Switching
Internal LNA
No
Yes
No
Yes
DC blocking cap
No
Yes
No
Yes
2nd Port
No
Yes (I2C)
No
Yes
(UART only)
Antenna Sense
No
Yes
No
Antenna On
No
Yes
No
Yes
Software Upgradable
Yes No
EPO
Yes
Yes (host)
Table 2-1 SL869-V2 Product Features
Feature SL869-V2S
(early production) SL869L-V2S
ROM version 3337 3337E (enhanced)
EASY No Yes
SBAS Yes No
AlwaysLocate Yes No
LOCUS Yes No
Table 2-2 ROM Features (-S modules only)
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Block Diagrams
SL869-V2 Block Diagram
Figure 2-1 SL869-V2 Block diagram
SL869L-V2 Block Diagram
Figure 2-2 SL869L-V2 Block diagram
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SL869-V2S Block Diagram
Figure 2-3 SL869-V2S - Block diagram
SL869L-V2S Block Diagram
Figure 2-4 SL869L-V2S - Block diagram
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Module Photos
Figure 2-5 SL869-V2 Photo
Figure 2-6 SL869L-V2 Module Photo
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