GPS RADIONOVA RF Antenna Module

Part No. M10300

Product Specification

Applications
Ultra Small Personal Trackers GPS Watches Bluetooth GPS Receivers Miniature Asset Tracking Devices

Features
Low cost single package GPS RF antenna module MStar single-chip MSB2122 Poseidon IC Compact module suitable for small ground plane devices Patented external antenna matching circuit Intended for SMD mounting Low 6mm height for thin devices Low current consumption Easy to use drop-in solution Resistant to de-tuning

RF Antenna Module Block Diagram

Product Description
GPS RADIONOVA M10300 is a flash based highly integrated GPS RF Antenna Module suitable for L1-band GPS and A-GPS systems. The device is based on the high performance MStar Poseidon IC combined with Antenovas high efficiency antenna technology designed to provide an optimal radiation pattern for GPS reception on a small, typically 40x40mm or smaller, boards. M10300 is a small compact module comprising of a surface mount RF module and a passive antenna. All the front-end components are contained in the RF module, providing a complete GPS receiver with maximum design flexibility in multiple platforms. The M10300 also includes Antenovas patented external antenna matching which allows the antenna to be optimized for a specific product without having to change the antenna or the module. M10300 supports stand alone autonomous and assisted (AGPS) operation through MStars proprietary long-term ephemeris data network, and operates on a single 3.6V positive bias supply with low power consumption and available low power modes for further power savings.

Package Style
25 x 8mm RF Antenna Module

Top View - Antenna Side

PCB Part - Component View (w/o shielding can)

Typical Mount (side view)

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Absolute Maximum Ratings

Symbol Vin VRTC_IN RFin ESD TSTG Parameter Main Supply Voltage RTC LDO Voltage Supply RF Input Power Electrostatic Discharge Immunity (HBM) Storage Temperature -2 -40 Min -0.2 -0.2 Max 5.5 5.5 -10 +2 +85 Unit V V dBm KV C

* Exposure to absolute ratings may adversely affect reliability and may cause permanent damage.

Recommended Operating Conditions

Symbol Ta VIN VRTC_IN Parameter Ambient Temperature Main Supply Voltage RTC LDO Voltage Supply Min -30 3.2 2.2 Typ 25 3.6 3.6 Max +85 5.0 5.0 Unit C V V

DC Electrical Characteristics
Conditions: Vin = 3.6V, Ta = 25 C Symbol Icc Icc(RTC) Parameter Total Supply Current (RUN mode) Power down current (RTC_IN only) Typ 40 40 Unit mA A

RF Specifications
Conditions: VIN = 3.6V, Ta = 25 C, on 27x27mm host PCB. Symbol GLNA NFLNA IP3 ANTRL ANTBW ANTEFF ANTEFF RHCP Parameter LNA Gain LNA Noise Figure IP3 at external antenna port Antenna Return Loss Antenna Bandwidth at -10dB Antenna Total Efficiency Antenna RHCP Efficiency Typ 18 1.1 -27 <-15 >30 60 40 Unit dB dB dBm dB MHz % %

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Band Rejection
Rejection with respect to the input signal level. Conditions: VIN = 3.6V, Ta = 25 C Frequency 824-849 869-894 880-915 1710-1785 1850-1910 1920-1980 2400-2492
*

Standard Cellular CDMA GSM850 GSM900 DCS PCS WCDMA WLAN, BT and WiMAX

Typ 70 70 70 60 55 52 45

Unit dB dB dB dB dB dB dB

Does not include antenna rejection. Rejection is specified with respect to the carrier.

System Performance
Communication Data Output Protocol1 Host Interface Baud Rate1 GPS Engine Chip Channels Position Accuracy Autonomous Maximum Position Update Rate Velocity Accuracy Max Velocity / Altitude 1PPS Timing Output Sensitivity Acquisition Tracking TTFF Hot Start Warm Start Cold Start
1 2

Specification NMEA 0183 Ver. 3 - MStar Binary UART - CMOS 2.9V 9600 bps MStar Poseidon MSB2122 48 Acquisition and 12 Tracking channels 2m CEP2 1 Hz 0.1m/s 515 m/s, 18000m <20ns resolution -142dBm -161dBm <1.5s <32s <35s

Standard output protocol and baud rate - please contact Antenova for specific requirements. Circular Error Probability

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UART Interface
Symbol VDD30 Parameter Internal IO Regulator Output Voltage Logic High Input Voltage Logic Low Input Voltage Logic High Input Current Logic Low Iinput Current Input Capacitance VOH VOL Logic High Output Voltage Logic Low Output Voltage VDD30-0.1 0.1 5 2.5 0.8 1.0 1.0 Min Typ 2.9 +/- 5% Max Unit V

CMOS Interface Logic Levels VIH VIL VIH VIL V V A A pF V V

Note: Voltage level shifter circuit may be needed if different from above table.

Pin out Description

Pin 2, 3, 9, 12 1 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 Name GND 1PPS RX1 TX1 RTC_IN TAID VIN RF_OUT RF_IN O I O I I I O I I/O Pull Description Ground connections. Connect directly to solid ground with the shortest possible path. 1PPS timing output. Do not connect if not used. UART Receive Input (2.9V) UART Transmit Output (2.9v) RTC LDO Voltage Supply, 2.2V - 5.0V Timing Aiding Input for AGPS applications. Do not connect if not used. Main Power Supply, 3.2V - 5.0V RF signal from antenna to matching circuit on host PCB RF signal from matching circuit on host PCB to module.

(Host Device PCB - underside)

Pin definition for host PCB pads (not for the module itself)

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Recommended Application Schematic

The following schematic shows the recommended connection for the module for stand alone applications. Please contact Antenova for A-GPS applications.

External Antenna Matching

The values of C1, L1, and L2 must be chosen in order to match the antenna impedance (RF_OUT port) to 50W (RF_IN port). The specific values depend on the environment around the antenna (plastic case, host PCB size, large components near the antenna). PCB trace that connects C1,L1 and L2 must also be kept short as possible to RF_OUT and RF_IN pins. Gerber files showing an example layout for the matching circuit are available from Antenova. Please contact Antenova to get support on defining the optimal matching components values and PCB layout recommendations for your specific device.

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Typical Chamber Performance

Note: Typical RHCP radiation patterns on a small PCB (27x27mm)

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Typical RF Antenna Module Placement

Note: Module placement locations and orientations are critical for achieving optimal system performance. The preferred orientation is for the module antenna to be facing the sky as show below. It is strongly recommended to contact Antenova for design recommendations.

Top View

Bottom View

Side View

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Mechanical Drawings
Outline of Module Assembly

Module PCB Pad Design

Notes: Units = mm

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Host PCB Pad Design

Part No. M10300

Antenova recommends two possible host PCB designs. The choice of which design adopted will depend on customer preference. Both designs interface with the standard M10300 RF Antenna Module. Drawings and gerbers are available for customers wishing to integrate these possible designs.

Design 1: Edge-plated

Design 2: SMT pads

Notes: Units = mm

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Module Assembly
GPS RADIONOVA M10300 module is a compact module comprising a PCB part and an antenna part. The PCB part is suface mountable. The antenna part is assembled to the module PCB part after all reflow processes have been completed, as the antenna part is not able to withstand the temperatures experienced during the reflow process. The M10300 module is RoHS compliant and has been design for lead-free solder reflow.

Bottom side of Host PCB Bottom side of Host PCB

Following all reflow processes of the host PCB, the antenna part of the module can be assembled by sliding the antenna and plastic carrier onto the front of the GPS module PCB. This is illustrated in the below pictures:

Top side of Host PCB

Top side of Host PCB

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Product Specification 09MD-0022-1-PS Release Date 26 August 2009