Telit Wireless Solutions SL869-V3 EVK Specification sheet

SL869-V3
Product User Guide
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APPLICABILITY TABLE
PRODUCTS
SL869-V3

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CONTENTS
APPLICABILITY TABLE 2
CONTENTS 3
1. INTRODUCTION 8
1.1. Scope 8
1.2. Audience 8
1.3. Contact Information, Support 8
1.4. Symbol Conventions 9
1.5. Related Documents 9
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10
2.1. Product Overview 10
2.2. Block Diagram 11
2.3. Module Photo 12
3. EVALUATION KIT (EVK) 13
4. PRODUCT FEATURES 14
4.1. Multi-Constellation Navigation 14
4.2. Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) Support 14
4.3. Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) 14
4.3.1. SBAS Corrections 14
4.3.2. SBAS Ranging 14
4.4. Assisted GPS (AGPS) 14
4.4.1. Locally generated AGPS (ST-AGPS) 15
4.4.2. Server-generated AGPS (PGPS/PGLO) 15
4.5. Differential GPS (DGPS) 16
4.6. Static Navigation 16
4.7. Elevation Mask Angle 16
4.8. 10 Hz Navigation 16
4.9. Internal LNA 16
4.10. 1PPS 17
4.11. Antenna Enable 17

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4.12. Antenna Sense 17
4.13. Serial I/O Ports 17
4.13.1. UART 17
4.13.2. I2C 17
5. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE 18
5.1. Horizontal Position Accuracy 18
5.2. Time to First Fix 18
5.3. Sensitivity 19
6. MESSAGE INTERFACE 20
6.1. NMEA Output Messages 20
6.1.1. NMEA Standard Messages 20
6.1.2. Proprietary Messages 21
6.2. NMEA Input Commands 21
7. FLASH UPGRADABILITY 22
8. ELECTRICAL INTERFACE 23
8.1. SL869-V3 Pin-out Diagram 23
8.2. SL869-V3 Pin-out Table 24
8.3. DC Characteristics 25
8.4. Absolute Maximum Ratings 25
8.5. Power Supply 25
8.5.1. VCC 25
8.5.2. VBATT 26
8.5.3. DC Power Requirements 26
8.5.4. DC Power Consumption 27
8.6. Control and Status signals 27
8.6.1. Startup Requirements 27
8.6.2. nRESET 27
8.6.3. Boot Select 27
8.6.4. 1PPS 28
8.7. Antenna Power and Status 28
8.7.1. Active Antenna Voltage 28

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8.7.2. Antenna Enable 28
8.7.3. Antenna Sense 28
8.8. I/O Port Operation 28
8.8.1. UART Port Operation 28
8.8.1.1. UART0 (TX/RX): Pins 20 and 21 29
8.8.1.2. UART1 (UART1_TX & RX): Pins 6 & 5. 29
8.8.1.3. UART2 (UART2_TX &/RX): Pins 14 & 15. 29
8.8.2. I2C Port Operation 29
8.9. RF Interface 30
8.9.1. RF IN 30
8.9.2. Burnout Protection 31
8.9.3. Frequency Plan 31
8.9.4. Local Oscillator Leakage 31
9. RF FRONT END DESIGN 32
9.1. RF Signal Requirements 32
9.2. GNSS Antenna Polarization 33
9.3. Active versus Passive Antenna 34
9.4. GNSS Antenna Gain 34
9.5. System Noise Floor 35
9.6. PCB stack and Trace Impedance 36
9.7. RF Trace Losses 36
9.8. RF Interference 37
9.9. Shielding 37
9.10. Powering an External LNA (active antenna) 37
10. REFERENCE DESIGNS 39
10.1. SL869-V3 Reference Design 39
10.2. SL869-V3 Reference Design with Antenna Enable and Antenna Sense 40
11. MECHANICAL DRAWING 41
12. PCB FOOTPRINT 42
13. PRODUCT PACKAGING AND HANDLING 43
13.1. Product Marking and Serialization 43

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13.2. Product Packaging 43
13.3. Moisture Sensitivity 45
13.4. ESD Sensitivity 48
13.5. Reflow 48
13.6. Assembly Considerations 48
13.7. Washing Considerations 48
13.8. Safety 49
13.9. Disposal 49
14. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 50
14.1. Operating Environmental Limits 50
14.2. Storage Environmental Limits 50
15. COMPLIANCES 51
15.1. ISO 9000 Accredited 51
15.2. RoHS Compliance 51
15.3. EU RED Certification 51
15.4. eCall Compliance 51
15.5. GOST R-55534 Certification 51
15.6. RED Declaration of Conformity 52
16. PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION 53
16.1. Copyrights and Other Notices 53
16.1.1. Copyrights 53
16.1.2. Computer Software Copyrights 53
16.2. Usage and Disclosure Restrictions 54
16.2.1. License Agreements 54
16.2.2. Copyrighted Materials 54
16.2.3. High Risk Materials 54
16.2.4. Trademarks 55
16.2.5. Third Party Rights 55
16.2.6. Waiwer of Liability 55
16.3. Safety Recommendations 56
17. GLOSSARY 57

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18. DOCUMENT HISTORY 61

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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Scope
This document provides product information for the SL869-V3 GNSS module.
1.2. Audience
This document is intended for Telit customers, especially system integrators, about to
implement their applications using the SL869-V3 GNSS module.
1.3. Contact Information, Support
For general contact, technical support services, technical questions and report of
documentation errors contact Telit Technical Support at:
• TS[email protected]
• TS[email protected]
• TS[email protected]
• TS[email protected]
• TS[email protected]
Alternatively, use:
https://www.telit.com/contact-us
For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for
recommendations on accessories and components visit:
https://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 the user feedback on our information.

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1.4. Symbol Conventions
Danger: This information MUST be followed or catastrophic
equipment failure or personal injury may occur.
Warning: Alerts the user on important steps about the module
integration.
Note/Tip: Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when
integrating the module.
Electro-static Discharge: Notifies the user to take proper grounding
precautions before handling the product.
Table 1: Symbol Conventions
All dates are in ISO 8601 format, that is YYYY-MM-DD.
1.5. Related Documents
•SL869-V3 Data Sheet (Not Subjected to NDA)
•SL869-V3 Evaluation Kit User Guide (Not Subjected to NDA)
•V33 Software User Guide (Not Subjected to NDA)
•ST Antenna Sense App Note
•V33 Software Authorized User Guide

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SL869-V3 is a 12.2mm x 16.0 mm x 2.55 mm fully integrated GNSS module which
includes an ST Micro Teseo III GNSS engine with an ARM-9 core processor, flash memory,
TCXO, RTC, LNA and SAW filter.
These modules are capable of excellent performance in harsh environments. The
inclusion of the GLONASS and BeiDou constellations yields better coverage, greater
accuracy, and improved availability.
Special Features
•Antenna on (output signal)
•Antenna sense (input signal)
2.1. Product Overview
•Complete GNSS receiver module including memory, TCXO, SAW Filter, LNA, RTC
and DC blocking capacitor
•Based on the Teseo III GNSS engine
•Constellations supported: GPS, QZSS, Galileo, and either Glonass or BeiDou
•SBAS capable (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) including ranging
•Assisted GPS (AGPS) support for extended ephemeris using local or server-based
solutions:
oLocal: ST-AGPS
oServer: PGPS, PGLO
•Differential GPS (DGPS) capable using the RTCM SC-104 protocol
•Supports active or passive antenna
•1PPS output
•3 UART ports
•1 I2C port
•Antenna on (output signal)
•Antenna sense (input signal)
•NMEA-0183 command input and data output
•Configurable fix reporting. Default: 1Hz, Max: 10 Hz
•Power management modes for extended battery life