Telit Wireless Solutions SL869T3-I Product User Manual

SL869T3-I

Product User Guide

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2019-01-10

SL869T3-I Product User Guide Notices

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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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Components, units, or third-party products used in the product described herein are NOT fault-

tolerant and are NOT designed, manuf actured, or intended for use as on-line control equipment in

the following hazardous env ironments requiring fail-s af e controls: the operation of Nuclear Facilities,

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PRODUCT APPLICABILITY TABLE

Product

SL869T3-I

Table 0-1 Product Applicability Table

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CONTENTS

NOTICES .............................................................................................................. 2

P R O D U C T AP P L I C AB I L I T Y T AB L E ............................................................................ 4

CON TEN TS ........................................................................................................... 5

IN TR ODUC TI ON ............................................................................................ 10

Purpose .................................................................................................... 10

Contact and Support Inf ormation ..................................................................... 10

Related Documents ..................................................................................... 10

Related Documents requiring a Non-Disclosure Agreement ................................ 10

Related Products ........................................................................................ 10

Text Conv entions ........................................................................................ 11

PRODUC T D ESC RI PTION ................................................................................ 12

Product Ov erv iew ........................................................................................ 12

Block Diagram ............................................................................................ 13

Module Photo ............................................................................................. 14

EVALU ATION KIT (EVK).................................................................................. 15

PRODUCT FEATURES .................................................................................... 16

GPS (L1 C/A) and NavIC (L5) Nav igation .......................................................... 16

Satellite Based Augmentation Sy stem (SBAS) .................................................... 16

SBAS Corrections .................................................................................... 16

Assisted GPS (AGPS) .................................................................................. 16

Loc ally -generated AGPS (ST-AGPS) ............................................................ 16

Serv er-generated AGPS (PGPS) ................................................................. 16

Static Nav igation ......................................................................................... 17

Elev ation Mask Angle ................................................................................... 17

Internal LNA .............................................................................................. 17

1PPS ....................................................................................................... 17

Antenna Enable .......................................................................................... 17

Antenna Sense ........................................................................................... 17

Serial I/O Ports ........................................................................................... 17

UART ................................................................................................... 17

I

2

C ....................................................................................................... 18

PRODUCT PERFORMANCE ............................................................................. 19

Horizontal Position Accuracy .......................................................................... 19

Time to First Fix .......................................................................................... 19

Sensitiv ity.................................................................................................. 20

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MESSAGE INTERFACE ................................................................................... 21

NMEA Output Messages ............................................................................... 21

NMEA Standard Messages ........................................................................ 21

Proprietary Messages ............................................................................... 22

NMEA Input Commands................................................................................ 22

F L AS H U P G R AD AB I L I T Y ................................................................................ 23

ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ............................................................................... 24

SL869T3-I Pin-out Diagram............................................................................ 24

SL869T3-I Pin-out Table ............................................................................... 25

DC Characteristics....................................................................................... 26

Absolute Maximum Ratings............................................................................ 26

Power Supply ............................................................................................. 27

VCC ..................................................................................................... 27

VBATT .................................................................................................. 27

DC Power Requirements ........................................................................... 28

DC Power Consumption ............................................................................ 28

Control and Status signals ............................................................................. 29

Startup Requirements ............................................................................... 29

nRESET ................................................................................................ 29

Boot Select ............................................................................................ 29

1PPS .................................................................................................... 29

Antenna Power and Status ............................................................................ 29

External Activ e Antenna Voltage .................................................................. 29

Antenna Enable....................................................................................... 29

Antenna Sense ....................................................................................... 29

I/O Port Operation ....................................................................................... 30

UART Port Operation ................................................................................ 30

I

2

C Port Operation .................................................................................... 30

RF int erf ac e ............................................................................................... 31

RF IN ................................................................................................... 31

Burnout Protection ................................................................................... 31

Frequency Plan ....................................................................................... 31

Antenna Selection ....................................................................................... 31

RF FRONT END DESIGN ................................................................................. 32

RF Signal Requirements ............................................................................... 32

GNSS Antenna Polarization ........................................................................... 33

Activ e v ersus Passiv e Antenna ....................................................................... 33

GNSS Antenna Gain .................................................................................... 34

Sy stem Noise Floor ..................................................................................... 34

PCB stack and Trace Impedance .................................................................... 35

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RF Trace Losses ......................................................................................... 35

RF Interf erence........................................................................................... 35

Shielding ................................................................................................... 36

Powering an External LNA (activ e antenna) ....................................................... 36

REFERENCE DESIGNS ................................................................................... 37

SL869T3-I Ref erence Design ......................................................................... 37

SL869T3-I ref erence design with Antenna enable & antenna sense .......................... 38

M E C H AN I C AL D R AW I N G ................................................................................ 39

PCB F OOTPRIN T ........................................................................................... 40

PRODUCT PACKAGING AND HANDLING ........................................................... 41

Product Marking and Serialization .................................................................... 41

Product Packaging ...................................................................................... 42

Moisture Sensitiv ity ...................................................................................... 44

ESD Sensitiv ity ........................................................................................... 46

R ef low ...................................................................................................... 46

Assembly Considerations .............................................................................. 46

Washing Considerations ............................................................................... 46

Saf ety ...................................................................................................... 47

Disposal ................................................................................................... 47

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 48

Operating Env ironmental Limits ...................................................................... 48

Storage Env ironmental Limits ......................................................................... 48

COMPLIANCES ............................................................................................. 49

ISO 9000 Accredited .................................................................................... 49

RoHS Compliance ....................................................................................... 49

GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS .......................................................................... 50

S AFETY RECOMMEND ATIONS ........................................................................ 54

READ CAREFULLY ..................................................................................... 54

Electrical and Fire Saf ety ............................................................................... 55

DOCUMENT HISTORY .................................................................................... 56

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FIGURES

Figure 2-1 SL869T3-I Block Diagram ........................................................................... 13

Figure 2-2 SL869T3-I Module Photo ............................................................................ 14

Figure 3-1 Ev aluation Board (EVB) contents .................................................................. 15

Figure 8-1 SL869T3-I Pin-out Diagram ......................................................................... 24

Figure 9-1 RF Trace Examples................................................................................... 35

Figure 10-1 SL869T3-I Ref erence Design ..................................................................... 37

Figure 10-2 SL869T3-I Reference Design with Antenna enable & antenna sense .................... 38

Figure 11-1 SL869T3-I Mechanical Drawing .................................................................. 39

Figure 11-2 3-D Mechanical Drawing .......................................................................... 39

Figure 12-1 SL869T3-I PCB Footprint .......................................................................... 40

Figure 13-1 Product Label......................................................................................... 41

Figure 13-2 Tape and Reel Packaging ......................................................................... 42

Figure 13-3 Tape and Reel – Tape detail ...................................................................... 42

Figure 13-4 Tray Packaging ...................................................................................... 43

Figure 13-5 Moisture-Sensitiv e Dev ice Label ................................................................. 45

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TABLES

Table 0-1 Product Applicability Table ............................................................................ 4

Table 5-1 SL869T3-I Horizontal Position Accuracy .......................................................... 19

Table 5-2 SL869T3-I Tim e To First F ix ......................................................................... 19

Table 5-3 SL869T3-I Sens it iv ity .................................................................................. 20

Table 6-1 Def ault NMEA Output Messages ................................................................... 21

Table 6-2 Av ailable Messages ................................................................................... 21

Table 6-3 NMEA Talker IDs ....................................................................................... 22

Table 8-1 SL869T3-I Pin-out Table.............................................................................. 25

Table 8-2 DC Characteristics ..................................................................................... 26

Table 8-3 Absolute Maximum Ratings .......................................................................... 26

Table 8-4 DC Supply Voltage..................................................................................... 28

Table 8-5 Power Consumption ................................................................................... 28

Table 8-6 Frequency Plan ......................................................................................... 31

Table 9-1 Inductor Loss ............................................................................................ 36

Table 13-1 Product Label Description .......................................................................... 41

Table 14-1 Operating Env ironmental Limits ................................................................... 48

Table 14-2 Storage Env ironmental Limits ...................................................................... 48

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INTRODUCTION

Purpose

The purpose of this document is to prov ide product inf ormation f or the SL869T3-I module.

See Table 0-1 Product Applicability Table.

Contact and Support Information

For general contact, technical support services, technical questions and report documentation errors contact

Telit Technical Support at:

• TS-EMEA@telit.com

• TS-AMERICAS@telit.com

• TS-APAC@telit.com

Alternativ ely , use:

http://www.telit.com/support

For detailed inf ormation about where y ou can buy the Telit modules or f or recommendations on

accessories and components v isit:

http://www.telit.com

For GNSS product inf ormation v isit:

http://www.telit.com/gnss

Our aim is to make this guide as helpf ul as possible. Keep us inf ormed of y our comments and

suggestions f or improv ements.

Telit appreciates feedback f rom the users of our information.

Related Products

• SL869-V3: The SL869-V3 module is similar to the SL869T3-I but supports the four

Global systems (GNSS) instead of NavIC.

• SL869-ADR: The SL869-ADR module is similar to the SL869-V3 (GNSS) module

but includes embedded MEMS hardware and DR firmware

See http://www.telit.com/gnss/

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Text Conventions

• Dates are in ISO 8601 f ormat, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD.

Symbol Description

Danger – This inf ormation MUST be f ollowed or catastrophic equipment f ailure

and/or bodily injury may occur.

Caution or Warning – This is an important point about integrating the product

into a system. If this inf ormation is disregarded, the product or system may

malfunction or fail.

Tip – This is adv ice or suggestion that may be usef ul when integrating the

product.

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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The SL869T3-I is a 12. 2mm x 16. 0 mm x 2.55 mm fully integrated GNSS module which rec eiv es

GPS (L1) and Nav IC (L5) signals. It is based on the ST Micro Teseo III GNSS engine with an

ARM-9 core processor, f lash memory , TCXO, RTC cry stal, LNA and SAW filter.

Special Features

• N av IC (f orm erly IRN SS) (L5) constellation in addition to GPS (L1)

• AIS-140 compliant

• Antenna on (output signal)

• Antenna sense (input signal)

Product Overview

• Complete GPS and NavIC receiv er module including memory , TCXO, R TC, LNA, SAW

Filters, and DC blocking capacitor

• Based on the ST Micro Teseo III engine

• Constellations supported: GPS (L1 C/A), N av IC (L5 )

• SBAS (GAGAN) capable

• Assisted GPS (AGPS) support for extended ephemeris

o Local: ST-AGPS

o Serv er: PGPS

• N MEA-0183 command input and data output

• 3 UAR T ports (see I/O Ports)

• 1 I

2

C port (see I/O Ports)

• 1PPS output

• Supports activ e or passiv e antenna

• Antenna on (output) signal

• Antenna sense (input) signal

• Memory -

o 256 Kbyte embedded SRAM

o 16 Megabit built-in SQI f lash

• Low power consumption

• 48 tracking channels + 2 fast acquisition channels

• Supported by ev aluation kits

• -40°C to +85°C industrial temperature range

• Surf ace mountable by standard SMT equipment

• 24-pad 16.0 x 12.2 x 2.4 mm Industry Standard LCC castellated edge package

• AIS-140 compliant

• RoHS compliant

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Block Diagram

Figure 2-1 SL869T3-I Block Diagram

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Module Photo

Figure 2-2 SL869T3-I Module Photo

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EVALUATION KIT (EVK)

The Ev aluation Kit (EVK) contains the necessary items to assist the customer in ev aluating the

module f or inclusion in a design.

Figure 3-1 Evaluation Board (EVB) contents

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PRODUCT FEATURES

GPS (L1 C/A) and NavIC (L5) Navigation

GPS and N av IC (f orm erly IRN SS) constellations are enabled by def ault.

Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS)

The receiv er is capable of using SBAS (GAGAN) satellites as a source of diff erential corrections.

These systems use geostationary satellites to transmit regional corrections v ia a GNSS-compatible

signal.

SBAS Corrections

The SBAS satellites transmit a set of diff erential corrections to their respectiv e regions. The use of

SBAS corrections can improv e positioning accuracy .

Assisted GPS (AGPS)

A GNSS receiv er requires ephemeris data to calculate the precise position in space of each satellite

to be used in the nav igation solution. Since the satellites mov e at a speed of 3874 km/s along their

orbits and are subject to grav itational perturbations f rom all masses in the solar system, this data

must be both current and accurate. Each GPS satellite transmits a complete set of its ephemeris

coefficients (called the broadcast ephemeris or BE) ev ery 30 seconds. This is theref ore the minimum

time required f or a cold start Time to First Fix (TTFF). The BE data is usually ref reshed ev ery 2 hours.

The minimum cold start TTFF can be reduced f rom 30 seconds to just a f ew seconds by

implementing AGPS, which can prov ide Extended Ephemeris (EE) data by two methods -

1. Locally -generated: The receiv er includes software to project the f uture positions of the

satellites. This data may be calculated out to 14 day s or ev en longer, depending on the

resources av ailable in the receiv er, e.g. computation ability and memory .

2. Serv er-generated: A serv er calculates the f uture position projections and makes them

av ailable to a receiv er, ty pically ov er the internet. This data may be good f or 30 day s,

depending on av ailable resources, e.g. communication links and storage.

This Extended Ephemeris (EE) data is then stored for use at the next restart, and can reduce cold

start times to a f ew seconds.

If serv er-generated EE data is receiv ed and processed, locally -generated data is not used.

AGPS is enabled by def ault, but can be disabled by command.

Locally-generated AGPS (ST-AGPS)

Proprietary algorithms within the module perform GPS ephemeris prediction locally from stored

broadcast ephemeris data (receiv ed from tracked satellites). The algorithms predict orbital

parameters f or up to 5 day s. The module must operate in Full Power mode f or at least 5 minutes to

collect ephemeris data f rom v isible satellites, or 12 hours f or the f ull constellation.

Server-generated AGPS (PGPS)

Telit AGPS serv ers maintain calculated extended ephemeris data. The predicted ephemeris f ile is

obtained f rom the AGPS serv er and is transmitted to the module ov er serial port 1 (RX). These

predictions do not require collection of broadcast ephemeris, and are v alid f or up to 14 day s.

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Serv er-based AGPS is supported as a standard f eature.

An Application Note and example source code are av ailable under NDA.

Contact TELIT f or support regarding this serv ice.

Static Navigation

Static Nav igation is an operating mode in which the receiv er will f reeze the position f ix when the

speed f alls below a set threshold (indicating that the receiv er is stationary ).

The course and altitude are also f rozen, and the speed is reported as “0”.

The nav igation solution is updated ev ery 40 seconds while the receiv er is in the Static Nav igation

mode.

The nav igation solution is unf rozen when the speed increases abov e a threshold or when the

computed position exceeds a set distance f rom the f rozen position (indicating that the receiv er is

again in motion).

This f eature is usef ul f or applications in which very low dy namics are not expected, the classic

example being an automotiv e application.

Static Nav igation is disabled by def ault but can be enabled by command.

Elevation Mask Angle

The def ault elev ation mask angle is 5°. It can be changed by command.

Internal LNA

The module includes a built-in LNA t o improv e sensitiv ity .

1PPS

The module prov ides a 1PPS output signal whenever the receiv er has a v alid f ix (2D or 3D).

Antenna Enable

The Antenna Enable output can be used to control an external power supply to an activ e antenna

(or external LNA). It will be high when the receiver is operating, or low when it is in a low-power

(standby ) mode.

Antenna Sense

The Antenna Sense f eature measures the current consumed by the external LNA or activ e antenna

and reports its status as NORMAL, SHORT, or OPEN in an NMEA proprietary message.

Serial I/O Ports

The module includes three serial ports and an I

2

C port.

UART

The UART ports can be used f or sending data and receiv ing commands.

See section 8.8.1 UART Port Operation

.

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I

2

C

The I

2

C port is not assigned an I/O f unction by default.

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PRODUCT PERFORMANCE

Horizontal Position Accuracy

Constellation Typical CEP (m)

GPS 1.3

N av IC

3.2 (simulator)

Test Conditions: Open Sky, Full Power mode

Table 5-1 SL869T3-I Horizontal Position Accuracy

Time to First Fix

Constellations(s) Start Type Typical TTFF (seconds)

GPS

Hot

1

Warm 26

Cold 34

N av IC

Hot 2

Warm 42

Cold

50

Test Conditions: Static scenario, -130 dBm, Full Power mode

Table 5-2 SL869T3-I Time To First Fix

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Sensitivity

Constellation(s) State

Minimum Signal

Level (dBm)

GPS+Nav IC

Acquisition -145 (target)

Tracking -161

N av IC

Acquisition -140 (target)

Tracking -159

Test Conditions: Static Scenario, Full Power mode

Table 5-3 SL869T3-I Sensitivity

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