Telit Wireless Solutions SL869-V2 Specification sheet

SL869x-V2 Family
Product User Guide
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APPLICABILITY TABLE
PRODUCTS
SL869-V2
SL869-V2S
SL869L-V2
SL869L-V2S

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CONTENTS
APPLICABILITY TABLE 2
CONTENTS 3
1. INTRODUCTION 8
Scope 8
Audience 8
Contact Information, Support 8
Symbol Conventions 9
Related Documents 9
2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10
Product Overview 10
Product Naming 11
Product Variants 11
2.3.1. SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S Features 12
2.3.1.1. ROM versions 12
2.3.2. SL869-V2 Family Product Features Table 13
Block Diagrams 14
2.4.1. SL869-V2 Block Diagram 14
2.4.2. SL869L-V2 Block Diagram 14
2.4.3. SL869-V2S Block Diagram 15
2.4.4. SL869L-V2S Block Diagram 15
Module Photos 16
3. EVALUATION KIT (EVK) 18
Evaluation Unit 19
4. PRODUCT FEATURES 20
Multi-Constellation Navigation (SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 only) 20
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) 20
Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) 20
4.3.1. SBAS Corrections 21
Differential GPS (DGPS) (SL869L-V2 and SL869L–V2S only) 21

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Assisted GPS (AGPS) 21
4.5.1. Locally generated AGPS - Embedded Assist System (EASY) 21
4.5.2. Server-generated AGPS - Extended Prediction Orbit (EPO) 22
4.5.3. Host EPO 22
10 Hz Navigation 22
Elevation Mask Angle 22
Static Navigation 23
Jamming Rejection –Active Interference Cancellation (AIC)23
Internal LNA (SL869L-V2 and SL869L-V2S only) 24
1PPS 24
Power Management Modes 24
4.12.1. Full Power Continuous Mode 24
4.12.2. Standby Modes 25
4.12.3. GLP Mode (SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 only) 25
4.12.4. Periodic Modes (SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 only) 26
4.12.5. AlwaysLocate™ Modes 28
5. DATA RETENTION 29
6. PRODUCT PERFORMANCE 30
Performance - SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 30
6.1.1. Horizontal Position Accuracy - SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 30
6.1.2. Time to First Fix - SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 30
6.1.3. Sensitivity - SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2 31
Performance - SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S 31
6.2.1. Horizontal Position Accuracy - SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S 31
6.2.2. Time to First Fix - SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S 31
6.2.3. Sensitivity - SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S 32
6.2.4. Jamming Mitigation Performance 32
7. MESSAGE INTERFACE 34
NMEA Output Messages 34
7.1.1. Standard Messages 34
7.1.2. Proprietary Output Messages 35

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NMEA Input Commands 35
7.2.1. NMEA Commands List 36
8. FLASH UPGRADABILITY 37
9. ELECTRICAL INTERFACE 38
Pin-out Diagrams and Tables 38
9.1.1. SL869-V2 Pin-out Diagram 38
9.1.2. SL869-V2 Pin-out Table 39
9.1.3. SL869L-V2 Pin-out Diagram 40
9.1.4. SL869L-V2 Pin-out Table 41
9.1.5. SL869-V2S Pin-out Diagram 42
9.1.6. SL869-V2S Pin-out Table 43
9.1.7. SL869L-V2S Pin-out Diagram 44
9.1.8. SL869L-V2S Pin-out Table 45
DC Power Supply 46
9.2.1. VCC 46
9.2.2. VBATT 46
9.2.3. VCC_RF 47
9.2.4. DC Power Requirements 47
9.2.5. DC Power Consumption: SL869-V2 47
9.2.6. DC Power Consumption: SL869L-V2 48
9.2.7. DC Power Consumption: SL869-V2S 48
9.2.8. DC Power Consumption: SL869L-V2S 49
Digital Interface Signals 49
9.3.1. Logic Levels - Inputs 49
9.3.2. Logic Levels - Outputs 50
9.3.3. Antenna Related Signals 50
9.3.3.1. VCC-RF (Active Antenna Supply Voltage) 50
9.3.3.2. ANT-ON (SL869L-V2 and SL869L-V2S only) 50
9.3.3.3. ANT-OC (SL869L-V2 only) 51
9.3.3.4. ANT-SC-N (SL869L-V2 only) 51
9.3.4. Control (Input) Signals 51
9.3.4.1. RESET-N (SL869L-V2 and SL869L-V2S only) 51

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9.3.5. Output Signals 51
9.3.5.1. 1PPS 51
Serial I/O Ports 52
9.4.1. Serial Port Usage 53
9.4.1.1. Primary Port Usage 53
9.4.1.2. Secondary Port Usage 53
9.4.2. UART Port Operation 53
9.4.3. I2C Port Operation (SL869L-V2 only) 53
Antenna RF Interface 55
9.5.1. RF-IN 55
9.5.2. Frequency Plan 56
9.5.3. Burnout Protection 56
9.5.4. Jamming Rejection –Active Interference Cancellation 56
10. RF FRONT END DESIGN 57
RF Signal Requirements 57
GNSS Antenna Polarization 58
Active versus Passive Antenna 59
GNSS Antenna Gain 59
System Noise Floor 60
RF Trace Losses 60
PCB Stack and Trace Impedance 61
Input to the Pre-select SAW Filter (SL869-V2 and SL869-V2S only) 61
Input to the LNA (SL869L-V2 AND SL869L-V2S only) 62
Powering an External LNA (or active antenna) 62
RF Interference 63
Shielding 64
11. REFERENCE DESIGNS 65
12. MECHANICAL DRAWING 67
13. PCB FOOTPRINT 68
14. PRODUCT PACKAGING AND HANDLING 69
Product Marking and Serialization 69

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Product Packaging 70
Moisture Sensitivity 72
ESD Sensitivity 73
Assembly Considerations 74
Washing Considerations 74
Reflow 74
Disposal 75
Safety 76
15. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 77
Operating Environmental Limits 77
Storage Environmental Limits 77
16. COMPLIANCES 78
EU (RED) Declarations of Conformity 79
17. PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION 83
Copyrights and Other Notices 83
17.1.1. Copyrights 83
17.1.2. Computer Software Copyrights 83
Usage and Disclosure Restrictions 84
17.2.1. License Agreements 84
17.2.2. Copyrighted Materials 84
17.2.3. High Risk Materials 84
17.2.4. Trademarks 85
17.2.5. Third Party Rights 85
17.2.6. Waiver of Liability 85
Safety Recommendations 86
18. GLOSSARY 87
19. DOCUMENT HISTORY 91

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1. INTRODUCTION
Scope
TThe purpose of this document is to provide information regarding the function, features,
and usage of the Telit products listed under Applicability Table.
Please refer to chapter 2. Product Description for details of product features and product
variants.
Audience
This document is intended for Telit customers, especially system integrators, about to
implement their applications using the Telit SL869x-V2 family.
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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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.
Related Documents
•Datasheets
•Product User Guides
•EVK User Guides
•Software User Guides
•Application Notes
•TelitView installation and documentation
•Authorized Software User Guides
•Product firmware

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The SL869-V2 family of GNSS receiver modules provides complete position, velocity, and
time (PVT) engines featuring high performance, high sensitivity, and low power
consumption.
All modules compute a navigation solution using GPS signals. Multi-constellation
modules add GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo signals to yield better coverage, greater
accuracy, and improved availability.
Multi-constellation (MT3333): SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2.
GPS only (MT3337E): SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S.
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
•Constellations:
oSL869x-V2: GPS (L1), QZSS, and either Glonass (L1) or BeiDou (B1)
simultaneous ranging with 99 search and 33 tracking channels. Galileo
ready.
oSBAS corrections capable (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN)
oSL869x-V2S: Only GPS (L1) and QZSS with 66 search and 22 tracking
channels.
•DGPS capable using the RTCM SC-104 protocol.
•AGPS support for extended ephemeris using local or server-based solutions:
oLocal: Embedded Assist System (EASY) Please refer to Note 1.
oServer: Extended Prediction Orbit (EPO) Please refer to Note 1.
•Jamming Rejection - Active Interference Cancellation (AIC)
•Supports active or passive antenna
•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 (Please refer to I/O
Ports)

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oSL869L-V2: Second serial port is I2C interface, configurable for UART via
command
•1PPS output
•Memory -
oSL869x-V2: 8 Megabit built-in flash.
oSL869x-V2S: ROM
•Low power consumption
•Power management modes for extended battery life
•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: Please see Table 2: SL869x-V2 Family Product Features for EASY/EPO support.
Product Naming
Figure 1: Product Naming
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
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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•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.
2.3.1. SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S Features
•GPS-only
•ROM-based (Firmware cannot be updated)
•The second port is UART only (I2C is not supported)
•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.
oEarlier 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.
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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2.3.2. 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
(default: I2C)
No
Yes
(UART only)
Antenna Sense
No
Yes
No
Antenna On
No
Yes
No
Yes
Software Upgradable
Yes
No
EPO
Yes
Yes (host)
ROM version
Not applicable
3337E
(Note 1)
3337E
Note 1: Early production SL869-V2S used the original 3337 (non-enhanced) ROM
Table 2: SL869x-V2 Family Product Features
Feature
SL869-V2S
(Early production)
SL869L-V2S
ROM version
3337
3337E (enhanced)
EASY
No
Yes
SBAS
Yes
No
Always Locate
Yes
No
LOCUS
Yes
No
Table 3 ROM Features (-S modules only)

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Block Diagrams
2.4.1. SL869-V2 Block Diagram
2.4.2. SL869L-V2 Block Diagram
Figure 2: SL869-V2 Block Diagram
Figure 3: SL869L-V2 - Block Diagram

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2.4.3. SL869-V2S Block Diagram
2.4.4. SL869L-V2S Block Diagram
Figure 4: SL869-V2S - Block Diagram
Figure 5:SL869L-V2S - Block Diagram

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Module Photos
Figure 6: SL869-V2 Module Photo
Figure 7: SL869L-V2 Module Photo

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Figure 8: SL869-V2S Module Photo
Figure 9: SL869L-V2S Module Photo

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3. EVALUATION KIT (EVK)
Figure 10: EVK Contents

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Evaluation Unit
Figure 11: Evaluation Unit

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4. PRODUCT FEATURES
Multi-Constellation Navigation (SL869-V2 and SL869L-V2
only)
GPS and GLONASS constellations are enabled by default. Enabling BeiDou disables
GLONASS and Galileo.
The user may enable or disable constellations via the $PMTK353 command
The SL869-V2S and SL869L-V2S support GPS only.
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)
The satellites of the Japanese regional SBAS are in a highly inclined, elliptical
geosynchronous orbit, allowing continuous high-elevation coverage over Japan using
only three satellites plus one geostationary satellite. PRNs 193, 194, and 195 are
supported. They provide ranging signals for augmentation of the GPS system.
QZSS constellation usage is controlled by the $PMTK352 command and is disabled by
default.
NMEA reporting for QZSS may be enabled/disabled by the $PMTK351 command.
Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS)
SBAS is not supported on the current production SL869L-V2S and SL869-V2S modules
(with the enhanced ROM).
The receiver is capable of using SBAS satellites as a source of differential corrections.
These systems (WAAS, EGNOS, GAGAN and MSAS) use geostationary satellites to
transmit signals similar to those of GPS in the same L1 band.
Enabling the SBAS feature limits the maximum fix rate to 5 Hz. If disabled, the maximum
is 10 Hz.
The module is enabled for SBAS by default but can be disabled by command PTMK313.
Either SBAS or DGPS corrections can be used and are selected by the PMTK301
command.
SBAS is not supported on the SL869L-V2S or the SL869-V2S with enhanced ROM (from
Oct 2015).