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Product Description
Ordering Information
Typical Applications
Features
Functional Block Diagram
RF Micro Devices, Inc.
7628 Thorndike Road
Greensboro, NC 27409, USA
Tel (336) 664 1233
Fax (336) 664 0454
http://www.rfmd.com
Optimum Technology Matching Applied
Si BJT
GaAs MESFET
GaAs HBT
Si Bi-CMOS
SiGe HBT
Si CMOS
InGaP/HBT
GaN HEMT
SiGe Bi-CMOS
GPS Antenna
(26 dB Gain)
L1 BP Filter
Gain
Digital
ASIC
Filter
ADC
Temp.
Sensor
RTC
FLASH
Supervisor
+2.5 V
Reg.
Osc.
1. +3.3 V
2. GND
3. TX1
4. RX1
5. T-Mark
6. V_Antenna
7. +2.5 V Battery
8. RX2
9. TX2
10. GPIO20
I/O
Connector
LNA
RTC Crystal
(32 kHz)
GPS Crystal
(43 kHz)
Low Noise Amplifier
RF ASIC
Digital ASIC
RF8009
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER
Automotive Navigation
Asset Tracking
Fleet Management
Telematics
Marine Navigation
The RFMD Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver is
a plug-n-play module designed for OEM use. The 12-par-
allel-channel GPS receiver works in a wide variety of end
products including: marine navigation, telematics, auto-
motive navigation, and asset tracking. The GPS receiver
processes signals from all the visible GPS satellites
broadcasting RF navigation information. "All-in-view" sat-
ellite tracking produces highly accurate, smoothed navi-
gation data. The data is relatively immune to the position
jumps that occur when fewer satellites are monitored.
Designed to withstand harsh industrial environments, the
GPS receiver performs robustly in situations where
extreme vehicle movement or high signal blockage are
concerns (such as dense urban areas).
Fast satellite time-to-first-fix (TTFF) with
a Rapid Acquisition Module
Small footprint: 38mmx38mm
Supports 3D and 2D navigation modes
Automatic Cold Start Acquisition Process
RF8009-1
Global Positioning System Receiver (with straight I/O
connector and right angle MCX RF connector)
RF8009-2
GPS Receiver (with straight I/O connector and
straight MCX RF connector)
DK8009
Global Positioning System Receiver Evaluation Kit
0
Rev A0 030723
Package Style: 38mmx38mm
Preliminary
Preliminary
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RF8009
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Absolute Maximum Ratings
Parameter
Rating
Unit
Supply Current
210
mA
RF Input Level
-20
dBm
Operating Ambient Temperature
-40 to +85
C
Storage Temperature
-40 to +85
C
Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
External Power
Requirements
1
Voltage
3.17
3.3
3.43
V
DC
Operate
mode
1.65
2.5
2.7
V
DC
Battery backup mode
Power Consumption
410
mW
1 second updates
145
mW
1 minute updates
2
40
mW
5 minute updates
2
6
A
Battery backup mode
Ripple Peak-to-Peak
100
mV
Operate mode
N/A
Battery backup mode
Signal Acquisition
Performance
Accuracy
Horizontal
5.8
m
2d RMS
Vertical
9.7
m
2d RMS
Velocity
0.06
m/s
1 Sigma
DGPS
<1
m
2d RMS
Solution Update Rate
1
sec
Time Mark
1
sec
1s100ns (
1Sigma)
Serial Data Output Protocol
Binary, NMEA-0183
Serial Ports
Primary Port
19,200
bps
Binary, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit
Auxiliary Port
9600
bps
RTCM SC-104, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 stop
bit
Antenna Requirements
Frequency
1575
MHz
Antenna Gain
3
dBic
At 90 elevation
Amplifier Gain
26
dB
Including cable loss
Amplifier Filter Noise Bandwidth
20
MHz
At the 3dB points
Noise Figure
2.5
dB
Connector Type
MCX
Amplifier Voltage, 3V
DC
to 5V
DC
50
mA
Supplied by OEM
RF Signal Environment
RF Input Frequency
1575.42
MHz
L1 frequency band
RF Input Power
31
dB-Hz
Sensitivity
-113
dBm
Costas threshold
1
Power must be within the specified limits within 40ms after power turn-on.
2
Results with Power Management software using external hardware control.
This datasheet is for Software version 4.7.0 or later.
Caution! ESD sensitive device.
RF Micro Devices believes the furnished information is correct and accurate
at the time of this printing. However, RF Micro Devices reserves the right to
make changes to its products without notice. RF Micro Devices does not
assume responsibility for the use of the described product(s).
Preliminary
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RF8009
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Parameter
Specification
Unit
Condition
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Environmental
Requirements
Cooling
(Operating/Storage)
Free air
convection
Temperature
(Operating/Storage)
-40
+85
C
Humidity
95
%
Relative humidity up to 95% non-condensing
or a wet-bulb temperature of +35C, which-
ever is less.
Altitude
-1000
+60,000
ft
Maximum Vehicle Dynamic
515
m/s
Acquisition and navigation
(meters per second)
Jerk
5
m/s
3
Acceleration
4
G
Preliminary
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RF8009
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Package Style
Module - 38mmx38mm
RF8009-1 (right angle MCX RF connector configuration)
RF8009-2 (straight MCX RF connector configuration)
4.11
1.57
5.74
5.20
2.00
1
10
2.79
28.32
20.38
38.00
32.42
4.56
38.00
32.42
24.55
2.20
0.22
2.79
O 2.54
4 PLACES
4.11
6.22
1.57
1
10
28.32
20.38
2.79
1.93
38.00
38.00
32.42
32.42
24.55
2.79
O 2.54
4 PLACES
Preliminary
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RF8009
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I/O Connector Detail
(Samtec part number: TMMH-104-01-F-D)
C
B
A
(2,00)
0.0787
LEAD
STYLE
-01
A
C
B
(7,67)
0.302
(2,46)
0.097
(3,20)
0.126
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