Product Catalog 11 GPS & Wireless Solutions 2010

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1 locate, communicate, accelerate Product Catalog 11 GPS & Wireless Solutions 2010

2 Content 2 Company 4 Products and services 6 Markets 7 Consumer 8 Industrial 9 Automotive 10 Products 12 GPS modules overview 14 AMY-5M 16 NEO-6 module series 18 LEA-6 module series 20 LEA-6T module 22 LEA-6R module 24 u-blox 5 / Antaris 4 generation modules 25 ANN-MS GPS antenna 26 GPS chips overview 28 u-blox 6 GPS receiver chips and chipsets 30 u-blox 5 GPS receiver chips and chipsets 32 u-blox RF front-end chip 34 GPS solutions overview 36 YUMA 38 AssistNow 40 Wireless modules overview 42 LEON-G100 / G LUCY-H100 / H Wireless solutions overview 48 N709Q 49 N N721 / N N Support 54 u-center GPS evaluation software 55 EVK-6 GPS evaluation kit 56 EVK-CK Capture & Process evaluation kit 57 EVK-G25H / EVK-H26H wireless evaluation kits 58 C16-G25Q GSM / GPS reference design 59 m-center wireless evaluation software 60 Technology and quality 62 u-blox 6 63 Anti-Jamming 64 Capture & Process 65 Converged GSM / GPS 66 Dead Reckoning 67 KickStart 68 SuperSense 69 Precision Timing 70 Quality 72 Contacts 73 Imprints & disclaimer

3 Thomas Seiler CEO u-blox Dear valued customers and partners, With the recent launch of our newest positioning technology platform u-blox 6, u-blox has passed a significant milestone in the evolution of its GPS receiver technology. We now provide many new and attractive features for your GPS designs based on the philosophy that less is more : Less power consumption: intelligent power management minimizes current consumption enabling even longer life for portable and battery powered devices Less time to deliver a fix: 3 db higher sensitivity means faster signal acquisition especially in very weak signal conditions Less risk: drop-in compatible u-blox 6 chips and modules are designed to support seamless migration from u-blox 5 u-blox 6 also incorporates our patented, breakthrough Capture & Process technology which delivers unbeatable ultra low-power location capture performance for both GPS loggers and consumer geotagging devices such as digital cameras. On the side of wireless communication products, u-blox has entered mass production with LEON, our 2G wireless module family, and launched LUCY, a 3.5G wireless module family based on UMTS. Our certified, highly integrated, small form-factor modules are a result of extensive in-house know-how and tight integration of semiconductor, software and packaging technologies. u-blox wireless center-of-competence based in Sgonico, Italy has also introduced several off-the-shelf reference designs available to our customers including the state-of-the-art 3.5G modem reference design N731 supporting full bidirectional HSPA wireless communications. With these wireless modules and designs, u-blox supports a wide range of embedded mobile communication applications, particularly in the Machine-to-Machine (M2M) markets. We support both voice and data functionality from stationary, lowbandwidth applications such as remote meter reading, to products demanding high-bandwidth, on-the-go 3.5G performance such as Mobile Internet Devices and in-car multimedia systems. u-blox dual-strategy approach leverages complementary technologies to put us at the forefront of innovation in many different application areas requiring positioning and mobile communications. Our interlocking GPS and Wireless products result in industry-leading solutions for fleet and asset management, location-based services, personal locators, road-pricing, vehicle recovery and emergency services. We also enable your products to deliver the highestpossible positioning performance by backing all our products with software and globally available online services supporting accelerated GPS, geotagging and reverse-geocoding. The results are clear: u-blox offers complete positioning and mobile communication components and solutions that let you design products that know where they are, where they were, and that can wirelessly communicate, quickly, cost-effectively and with minimum power consumption. I hope you enjoy reading about our latest products and services. All of us at u-blox look forward to helping you launch the next generation of exciting new products in Thomas Seiler CEO u-blox Editorial Page 1

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5 u-blox at a glance u-blox is a leading fabless semiconductor provider of embedded positioning and wireless communication solutions for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets. Our solutions enable people, devices, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and to wirelessly communicate via voice, text or video. With a broad portfolio of GPS modules, chips, and software solutions together with wireless modules and solutions, u-blox is uniquely positioned to enable OEMs to develop innovative solutions quickly and cost-effectively. Global presence Our global presence ensures that we can react quickly to changing customer demands. It also puts us in a very strong position to share knowledge and market requirements with our customers. With our staff of 180 people world wide, we are able to support our customers from the very beginning right through to product design and final production set-up. u-blox is headquartered in Switzerland and has offices in Italy, UK, the USA, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. Key facts Foundation Founded in 1997, Switzerland Stock exchange listing Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (UBXN) Employees Approximately 180 Sales 2008 revenue of CHF 74.5 million (approximately USD 68.4 million) H revenue of CHF 34.1 million (approximately USD 37.0 million) Markets served Consumer, Industrial and Automotive Market penetration More than customers worldwide benefit from our solutions More than types of devices rely on our solutions More than people and machines utilize our solutions Company Page 3

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7 Overview GPS receiver modules GPS chips GPS solutions Wireless modules Wireless solutions u-blox advanced, tested, off-the-shelf GPS & GALILEO receiver modules provide an easy-to-implement solution to add satellite navigation and positioning capability to end-products quickly and cost-effectively. u-blox surface-mount GPS receiver modules are ideal for consumer, industrial and automotive applications. All products are designed for maximum sensitivity, small size, low-power consumption, minimal external components and costeffectiveness. Read more on page 12 u-blox powerful range of GPS & GALILEO receiver chips and chipsets are ideal for consumer as well as automotive applications. Our products are designed for maximum sensitivity, extremely low power consumption, and cost-effectiveness as well as compatibility with both GPS and GALILEO satellite navigation standards. Read more on page 26 u-blox offers globally available GPS service platforms for both Assisted GPS (AssistNow) and geotagging/reverse geocoding (YUMA). Both highlyreliable online services are hosted by u-blox and available worldwide via the Internet or wireless connection. AssistNow provides precise, up-to-date satellite aiding data to accelerate GPS positioning down to 1 second. YUMA supports products focused on low-power positioning solutions for portable applications such as loggers and photo/data geotagging. Based on our patented Capture & Process technology, YUMA facilitates labeling of all kinds of digital content with the location where it was created. Read more on page 34 u-blox provides wireless surface-mount transceiver modules based on the GSM/GPRS (LEON) and UMTS/HSDPA (LUCY) mobile communications standards. As stand-alone wireless modems or in conjunction with u-blox GPS receivers, our 2G and 3.5G modules are optimized for mass market and professional GPS/wireless applications requiring mobile connectivity such as asset tracking, fleet management, vehicle recovery, mobile emergency and location-based services. Read more on page 40 u-blox licenses complete, tested and proven off-the-shelf reference designs for embedded wireless modems ready to be integrated into OEM endproducts and mass produced. The designs drastically reduce time-to-market by providing all necessary hardware and software information, PCB layout, certification test reports and production tools design. Product certification, training, production ramp-up and maintenance are also provided. u-blox wireless solutions support GSM/GPRS, EDGE and UMTS/HSPA standards. Read more on page 46 For more detailed information, please visit our website at or contact your local sales representative. Products and services Page 5

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9 Consumer Personal navigation Embedded in mobile phones, personal navigation devices (PNDs), ultra-mobile PCs and watches, our GPS and wireless solutions do much more than guide you to your destination; they can help you find your friends, your car, useful services and points of interest that are relevant to where you are, and where you are going. Geotagging photos and videos Our patented GPS Capture & Process technology gives camera manufacturers a quick and easy way to add point-and-shoot geotagging capabilities to cameras and accessories. Our geotagging solution enables photographers to easily find, manage and share their photos and videos based on where they were created. Portable GPS for tracking and recreational products Our products are used in a growing range of handheld tracking and recreational devices such as child and pet locators, golf range-finder, jogging, marine and fishing equipment. Whether for fun or for safety, u-blox highly-integrated, ultra-sensitive GPS and GSM/UMTS modules, chipsets, software and reference designs enable consumer devices to keep you aware of the world around you, no matter where you are. Bilora has a long history of providing innovative, high quality camera accessories to the global photography market. Through our partnership with u-blox, we are very proud to be on the cutting edge of photo geotagging technology. Thanks to Capture & Process, our photo-geotagger will help revolutionize the way consumers manage their photos and share them online. Carsten Reck, Head of Sales and Product Management at Bilora Consumer Markets Page 7

10 Industrial Fleet management and asset tracking Keeping accurate track of valuable assets via GPS and wireless streamlines your supply chain. Whether for fleet management, vehicle recovery, locating people or shipments, u-blox has the right embedded GPS and wireless modules and solutions combining high-sensitivity, small size and low power consumption with industrial temperature range. u-blox asset tracking solutions let you combine GPS positioning with the power to communicate over the world s largest mobile network. Machine-to-machine communications Our embedded GSM and UMTS solutions support a diverse range of machine-tomachine applications such as remote automation and control, remote metering, mobile web access, Internet and VoIP routers, security systems and vending equipment monitoring. Precision timing Our GPS technology provides a precision reference clock accurate to 15 billionth of a second to support time-critical applications such as synchronization of distributed computer systems and mobile base-stations. We chose u-blox because of their outstanding product performance, service, and reputation. The Taipei e-bus project was a good example; u-blox chips helped us create a solution that more than met requirements, leading to a very satisfied customer. u-blox offers the most compact, cost-effective, yet highly accurate positioning technology on the market today and this helps Advantech to continue delivering sophisticated and competitive fleet management solutions in a timely manner. Charles Lee, Director of Industrial Mobile Computers division at Advantech Industrial Page 8 Markets

11 Automotive GPS & wireless communications are at the heart of new in-vehicle services GPS navigation is a standard feature in today s cars. But getting you where you want to go is just the beginning. u-blox robust GPS and wireless technologies allow designers to put a whole new array of helpful, entertaining as well as critical emergency services at the driver s fingertips. Features such as automated trip advisor wirelessly downloads details about your surroundings to inform you of up-to-theminute traffic and parking conditions, special attractions, hotels, service stations and restaurants along your route. Assistance is automatically summoned in the event of an accident, emergency or breakdown. Vehicle recovery and automotive black-box based on GPS The ability to recover stolen vehicles is becoming a hot global issue. u-blox ultrasmall, yet highly sensitive GPS solutions combined with wireless connectivity provides the perfect solution to this growing problem. Additionally, in-vehicle GPS can also be used to record location, speeds, and acceleration for use in crashlogging. When chosen as an option, this feature can dramatically reduce insurance costs to the driver. We selected u-blox to be our GPS receiver partner because of their extensive support and experience in providing high quality and affordable single-chip solutions. u-blox offers the most compact, cost-efficient and yet highly accurate positioning technology on the market today, making it possible for us to deliver sophisticated multimedia navigation systems quickly to the market. Mr. Eric Kim, Global Marketing Team Manager, Thinkware Automotive Markets Page 9

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13 Overview Embedded products for global positioning and wireless communications u-blox provides highly integrated solutions for embedded GPS and wireless applications. Our market-proven products can be found in demanding automotive and industrial environments, as well as in mobile and handheld consumer devices where size and power consumption are critical. Combining industry-leading sensitivity with innovative features and packaging, u-blox products are designed to meet our customer s stringent requirements. Whether as chips, modules or complete reference designs, we offer the right products, software and solutions with the right performance to suit your design. Product family Product GPS modules AMY: World s smallest GPS module NEO: Small, easy to design-in GPS modules LEA: GPS & GALILEO modules with optional flash GPS chips GPS solutions 2G & 3.5G Wireless modules 2G & 3.5G Wireless solutions GPS single chip: Standard and automotive grades GPS chipset: Automotive grade YUMA: Online solution supporting low-power geotagging for cameras and loggers AssistNow: Assisted-GPS service for accelerated GPS positioning LEON: GSM/GPRS transceiver modules for telematics and telemetry applications LUCY: UMTS transceiver module for high-speed telemetry and streaming multimedia applications Reference designs: For embedded 2G & 3.5G wireless communications including hardware, software and support for training, testing and certification Products Page 11

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15 Overview Based on u-blox proprietary high-performance architecture with 50 parallel channels and over 2 million effective correlators, u-blox powerful range of GPS receiver modules is ideal for consumer and industrial applications. u-blox advanced, thoroughly qualified and 100% tested GPS receiver modules provide an easy-to-implement solution to add satellite navigation capability to end-products quickly and cost-effectively. Key benefits Small footprint for compact designs: ideal for applications with strict cost and space constraints Simple low-cost PCB mounting: Surface-mount pads are on only two sides of the package Ultra-fast acquisition time: Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) down to 1 second with KickStart High GPS sensitivity: down to 160 dbm based on u-blox industry leading SuperSense technology Flexible, low operating voltage Jamming immunity: Noise suppression architecture allows easy embedding in computers, mobile phones, PDAs, industrial and automotive electronics Built-in antenna supervisor supports external and active antennas GPS and GALILEO ready Fast time-to-market: off-the-shelf reference designs and evaluation tools minimize design-in time Series Power Size Technology Interface Features Voltage range [V] Dimension [mm] (l x w x h) 50 Channel engine KickStart incl. TCXO SuperSense Flash GALILEO UART USB SPI DDC [I²C] Raw data AssistNow Online AssistNow Offline Dead Reckoning Precision Timing Timepulse output Configuaration pin(s) Reset input Antenna supply GPS Antenna supervisor AMY-5M x 6.5 x E NEO-6G x 16.0 x NEO-6M x 16.0 x NEO-6Q x 16.0 x LEA-6A x 22.4 x LEA-6S x 22.4 x LEA-6H x 22.4 x 2.4 F LEA-6T x 22.4 x LEA-6R x 22.4 x 2.4 F 1 1 F = Firmware upgrade required once GALILEO system is fully operational E = Antenna supply with external circuitry, no short circuit protection For information about u-blox 5 or ANTARIS 4 products, see page 24. Products Page 13

16 AMY-5M u-blox 5 ROM-based GPS receiver Product description AMY-5M is the smallest standalone GPS receiver in the industry. This fully tested ROM-based solution features the high performance u-blox 5 positioning engine and has been specifically developed for easy implementation and high volume production. AMY-5M is fully autonomous and requires no host integration, facilitating a short time-to-market. AMY-5M offers three different serial interfaces. The receiver features an integrated GPS crystal, providing fast acquisition and excellent tracking performance at a competitive price. In addition, AMY-5M can be assembled on a 2-layer PCB, which saves production costs. AMY-5M is so small that it can be integrated into the smallest portable devices. Advanced jamming suppression mechanisms and innovative RF architecture ensure maximum performance even in hostile signal environments. 8 x 6.5 x 1.2 mm Note: AMY-6M available mid Highlights Industry s smallest GPS receiver module: 6.5 x 8 x 1.2 mm No host integration required 50-channel u-blox 5 engine with 1 million correlators Operates at 1.8 V and 3.0 V Variety of interfaces: 1 UART, 1 USB, 1 DDC (I 2 C compliant) Assisted GPS supported Block diagram Active or passive antenna AMY-5M SAW Filter RF Input Matching RF Front-End Baseband SPI Integrated LNA Digital IF Filter GPS / GALILEO Engine UART Battery Backup RF Front End SRAM ARM7TDMI-S Power MGM Backup RAM Interfaces USB V2.0 GPIO Main Power Fractional N Synthesizer ROM Code RTC DDC (l 2 C compatible) Crystal RTC (optional) Page 14 Products

17 Mechanical data Electrical data Supply voltages Single voltage supply: V or V Dual voltage supply: 1.4 V / 1.8 V Digital I/O Voltage level V Power consumption 64 mw (tracking & navigating) Backup supply Voltage range: 1.4 to 3.6 V Antenna supervision Short and open circuit detection supported with external circuit Housing LGA50 Antenna type Active and passive GPS Dimensions 8.0 x 6.5 x 1.2 mm Weight 0.15 g Receiver performance data Receiver type 50-channel u-blox 5 engine GPS L1 C/A code SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Max. update rate 4 Hz Accuracy 1 Position 2.5 m CEP SBAS 2.0 m CEP Acquisition 1 Cold starts 36 s Warm starts 36 s Aided starts 2 < 3 s Hot starts 1 s Sensitivity 3 Tracking 159 dbm Reacquisition 159 dbm Cold starts 141 dbm A-GPS Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline, OMA SUPL compliant Operational limits Velocity: 500 m/s (972 knots) Altitude: 50,000 m 1 All SV@ 130 dbm 2 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency 3 Demonstrated with a good active antenna Interfaces Serial interfaces Digital I/O Protocols 1 UART 1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s 1 DDC (I 2 C compliant) Configurable time pulse 2 EXTINT interrupt inputs 2 Configuration pins NMEA, UBX binary Environmental data Operating Temp. 40 C to 85 C Ordering information AMY-5M-0 ROM-based u-blox 5 GPS module with crystal Available either as samples or tape on reel (2000 pieces) RF data LNA RTC input Internal clock Built-in khz (optional) 26.0 MHz crystal For samples, contact the u-blox sales representative nearest you (see page 72). Products Page 15

18 NEO-6 module series u-blox 6 ROM-based GPS receiver Product description The NEO-6 module series brings the high performance of the u-blox 6 positioning engine to the miniature NEO form factor. These receivers combine a high level of integration capability with flexible connectivity options in a small package. This makes them perfectly suited for mass-market end products with strict size and cost requirements x 12.2 x 2.4 mm Highlights u-blox 6 positioning engine with over 2 million effective correlators featuring acquisition down to 1 s, 147 dbm coldstart sensitivity and 5 Hz update rate Intelligent, user configurable power management for radically lower power consumption Available in 3.0 V and 1.8 V versions UART, USB and DDC (I 2 C compliant) interfaces Supports u-blox AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services and is OMA SUPL compliant Miniature 16.0 x 12.2 x 2.4 mm package Pin compatible with NEO-5Q and NEO-5M RoHS compliant Features Series Power Memory Function Antenna Input / Output Voltage range [V] Programmable (Flash) FW update Power Save Mode KickStart incl. TCXO Dead Reckoning Raw data Precision Timing Antenna supply Antenna supervisor UART USB SPI DDC (I 2 C compliant) Reset input Configuration pin NEO-6G NEO-6M NEO-6Q Page 16 Products

19 Mechanical data Dimensions 16 x 12.2 x 2.4 mm Electrical data Power supply Power consumption Backup power Antenna type 2.7 to 3.6 V (NEO-6M/Q) 1.8 V (NEO-6G) V (continuous) V (continuous) V (PSM) V (PSM) (Power Save 1 Hz) 1.4 to 3.6 V, 25 μa Active and passive Weight 1.6 g GPS Receiver performance data Receiver type 50-channel u-blox 5 engine GPS L1 C/A code SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Max. update rate 5 Hz Accuracy 1 Position 2.5 m CEP SBAS 2.0 m CEP Acquisition 1 NEO-6G/Q NEO-6M Cold starts 28 s 32 s Warm starts 28 s 32 s Aided starts 2 1 s < 3 s Hot starts 1 s 1 s Sensitivity 3 NEO-6G/Q NEO-6M Tracking 160 dbm 160 dbm Reacquisition 160 dbm 160 dbm Cold starts 147 dbm 146 dbm Timing accuracy RMS 30 ns 99% < 60 s Granularity 21 ns Times pulse Configurable 0.25 Hz to 1 khz A-GPS Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline, OMA SUPL compliant Operational limits Velocity: 500 m/s (972 knots) Altitude: 50,000 m 1 All SV@ 130 dbm 2 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency 3 Demonstrated with a good active antenna Interfaces Serial interfaces Digital I/O 1 UART 1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s 1 DDC (I 2 C compliant) 1 SPI (NEO-6Q) Configurable time pulse 1 EXTINT inputs Serial- and I/O- NEO-6G NEO-6M/Q Voltages 1.8 V V Protocols NMEA, UBX binary Ordering information NEO-6G-0 ROM-based u-blox 6 GPS module 1.8 V with TCXO NEO-6M-0 ROM-based u-blox 6 GPS module with crystal NEO-6Q-0 ROM-based u-blox 6 GPS module with TCXO Available either as samples or tape on reel (250 pieces) Samples available via u-blox Online Shop at Products Page 17

20 LEA-6 module series u-blox 6 GPS and GALILEO receivers Product description The LEA-6 module series brings the high performance of the u-blox 6 positioning engine to the industry standard LEA form factor. These versatile, stand-alone receivers combine an extensive array of features with flexible connectivity options. Their ease of integration results in fast times-to-market for a wide range of automotive, consumer and industrial applications x 17 x 2.4 mm Highlights u-blox 6 positioning engine with over 2 million effective correlators featuring acquisition down to 1 s, 147 dbm coldstart sensitivity and 5 Hz update rate Intelligent, user configurable power management for radically lower power consumption UART, USB and DDC (I 2 C compliant) interfaces Supports u-blox AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services and is OMA SUPL compliant GALILEO ready (LEA-6H) Industry standard 22.4 x 17 mm form factor Pin compatible with LEA-5 family RoHS compliant Features Series Power Memory Function Antenna Input / Output Voltage range [V] Programmable (Flash) FW update Power Save Mode KickStart incl. TCXO Dead Reckoning Raw data Precision Timing Antenna supply Antenna supervisor UART USB SPI DDC (I 2 C compliant) Reset input Configuration pin LEA-6H LEA-6S LEA-6A Page 18 Products

21 Mechanical data Receiver performance data Receiver Type 50-channel u-blox 6 engine GPS L1 C/A code GALILEO L1 open service (w/ upgrade) SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Max. update rate 5 Hz (ROM version) 2 Hz (Flash version) Electrical data Power supply Power consumption Backup power Antenna power Dimensions 22.4 x 17 x 2.4 mm Weight 2.1 g 2.7 to 3.6 V V (continuous) V (PSM) (Power Save 1 Hz) 1.4 V to 3.6 V, 25 μa External or internal VCC_RF Antenna supervision Integrated short-circuit detection and antenna shutdown, open circuit detection is supported with AADET_N input and little external circuitry Accuracy 1 Position 2.5 m CEP SBAS 2.0 m CEP Acquisition 1 LEA-6H/S LEA-6A Cold starts 28 s 32 s Warm starts 28 s 32 s Aided starts 2 1 s < 3 s Hot starts 1 s 1 s Sensitivity 3 LEA-6H/S LEA-6A Cold starts 160 dbm 160 dbm Reacquisition 160 dbm 160 dbm Tracking 147 dbm 146 dbm Timing Accuracy RMS 30 ns 99% < 60 ns Granularity 21 ns Time Pulse LEA-6H/S/A 0.25 to 1 khz A-GPS Operational limits Operating temp. Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline, OMA SUPL compliant Velocity: 500 m/s (972 knots) Altitude: 50,000 m 40 C to 85 C GPS Interfaces Serial interfaces Digital I/O Serial and I/O voltages Protocols 1 UART 1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s 1 DDC (I 2 C compliant) Up to 2 configurable time pulse 1 EXTINT input 1 Reset 1 config. pin (LEA-6A, LEA-6S) 2.7 to 3.6 V NMEA, UBX binary Storage temp. 40 C to 85 C 1 All 130 dbm 2 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency 3 Demonstrated with a good active antenna Ordering information LEA-6H-0 Progr. u-blox 6 GPS module with TCXO LEA-6S-0 ROM-based u-blox 6 GPS module with TCXO LEA-6A-0 u-blox 6 ROM-based GPS module with crystal Support products EVK-6H-0 u-blox 6 evaluation kit with KickStart EVK-6P-0 u-blox 6 evaluation kit with SuperSense See page 55 for details. Available either as samples or tape on reel (250 pieces) Samples and eval kits available via u-blox Online Shop at Products Page 19

22 LEA-6T module u-blox 6 GPS receiver with Precision Timing Product description The LEA-6T supports precision GPS timing for demanding positioning applications such as femto cells and WiMAX basestations. It features a time mode function whereby the GPS receiver assumes a stationary 3D position, whether programmed manually or determined by an initial self-survey. Stationary operation enables GPS timing with only one visible satellite and eliminates timing errors which otherwise result in positioning errors. An accuracy of up to 15 ns is achievable by using the quantization error information to compensate the granularity of the time pulse. A built-in time mark and counter unit provide precise time measurement of external event inputs x 17 x 2.4 mm For more information about Precision Timing see page 69. Highlights u-blox 6 positioning engine with over 2 million effective correlators featuring acquisition down to 1 s, 147 dbm coldstart sensitivity and 5 Hz update rate UART, USB and DDC (I 2 C compliant) interfaces Supports u-blox AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services and is OMA SUPL compliant 1 timepulse (e.g. PPS) and 1 reference frequency output (up to 10 MHz) Pin compatible with LEA-5T Hybrid GPS and SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) engine Stationary mode for GPS timing operation Output timepulse with at least one satellite in view RoHS compliant Features Series Power Memory Function Antenna Input / Output Voltage range [V] Programmable (Flash) FW update Power Save Mode KickStart incl. TCXO Dead Reckoning Raw data Precision Timing Antenna supply Antenna supervisor UART USB SPI DDC (I 2 C compliant) Reset input Configuration pin LEA-6T Page 20 Products

23 Mechanical data Dimensions 22.4 x 17 x 2.4 mm Weight 2.1 g Electrical data Power supply 2.7 to 3.6 V Power consumption V (max. performance) Backup power 1.4 V to 3.6 V, 25µA Antenna power External or internal VCC_RF Antenna supervision Integrated short-circuit detection and antenna shutdown, open circuit detection is supported with AADET_N input and little external circuitry Receiver performance data Receiver type 50-channel u-blox 6 engine GPS L1 C/A code SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Max. update rate 2 Hz Accuracy 2 Position 2.5 m CEP SBAS 2.0 m CEP Acquisition 2 Cold starts: 28 s Warm starts: 28 s Aided starts 3 : 1 s Hot starts: 1 s Sensitivity 4 Tracking: 160 dbm Reacquisition: 160 dbm Cold starts: 147 dbm A-GPS Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline, OMA SUPL compliant Operational limits Velocity: 500 m/s (972 knots) Altitude: 50,000 m Operating temp. 40 C to 85 C Storage temp. 40 C to 85 C 2 All 130 dbm 3 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency 4 Demonstrated with a good active antenna GPS Interfaces Serial interfaces Digital I/O Serial and I/O voltages 2.7 to 3.6 V Protocols 1 UART 1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s 1 DDC (I 2 C compliant) 2 configurable time pulse 1 EXTINT input 1 reset NMEA, UBX binary Timer performance data Timing accuracy RMS 30 ns 99% < 60 ns Granularity 21 ns Compensated 15 ns 1 Time pulse outputs Configurable 1/60 Hz to 10 MHz Time mark / Counter # of Inputs 1 1 Quantization error information can be used to compensate the granularity related error of the time pulse signal Support products EVK-6T u-blox 6 evaluation kit with Precision Timing Ordering information LEA-6T-0 u-blox 6 Precision Timing GPS Module Available either as samples or tape on reel (250 pieces) Samples and eval kits available via u-blox Online Shop at Products Page 21

24 LEA-6R module u-blox 6 GPS receiver with Dead Reckoning Product description The LEA-6R provides 100% coverage, combining the high performance u-blox 6 positioning engine with Dead Reckoning (DR) technology. DR supplements GPS satellite position information with heading and distance data provided by additional sensors. When GPS satellites are out of sight, location is extrapolated using distance and angle information from the sensors. DR enables accurate navigation even in locations with poor or absent GPS signals such as tunnels, indoor parking facilities and deep urban canyons. In addition, DR effectively eliminates the impact of multipath effects in urban canyon environments. This makes the LEA-6R the ideal solution for applications requiring accurate, reliable positioning, all of the time x 17 x 2.4 mm For more information about Dead Reckoning see page 66. Traveled distance s from odometer pulses Highlights u-blox 6 positioning engine with over 2 million effective correlators featuring acquisition down to 1 s, 146 dbm coldstart sensitivity and 5 Hz update rate 100% coverage with continuous position fixes even in tunnels Highly accurate and reliable navigation performance Automatic sensor calibration and temperature compensation Features 1 Hz combined DR & GPS update rate Hybrid GPS, GALILEO and SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) engine UART, USB and SPI interfaces Supports u-blox AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services and is OMA SUPL compliant RoHS compliant Series Power Memory Function Antenna Input / Output δ Heading angle δ detected by gyroscope Actual position Absolute GPS position Calculated position with dead reckoning Voltage range [V] Programmable (Flash) FW update Power Save Mode KickStart incl. TCXO Dead Reckoning Raw data Precision Timing Antenna supply Antenna supervisor UART USB SPI DDC (I 2 C compliant) Reset input Configuration pin LEA-6R Page 22 Products

25 Mechanical data Dimensions 22.4 x 17 x 2.4 mm Weight 2.1 g Electrical data Power supply 2.7 to 3.6 V Power consumption V (max. performance) Backup power 1.4 V to 3.6 V, 25µA Antenna power External or internal VCC_RF Antenna supervision Integrated short-circuit detection and antenna shutdown, open circuit detection is supported with AADET_N input and little external circuitry Receiver performance data Receiver type 50-channel u-blox 6 engine GPS L1 C/A code GALILEO L1 open service (with upgrade) SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Update rate Combined DR & GPS: 1 Hz Accuracy 1 Position 2.5 m CEP SBAS 2.0 m CEP Acquisition 2 Cold starts: 32 s Warm starts: 32 s Aided starts 2 : < 3 s Hot starts: 1 s Sensitivity 3 Tracking: 160 dbm Reacquisition: 160 dbm Cold starts: 146 dbm A-GPS Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline, OMA SUPL compliant Operational limits Velocity: 500 m/s (972 knots) Altitude: 50,000 m Operating temp. 40 C to 85 C Storage temp. 40 C to 85 C 1 All 130 dbm 2 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency 3 Demonstrated with a good active antenna Block diagram GPS Interfaces Serial interfaces Digital I/O Serial and I/O voltages 2.7 to 3.6 V Protocols 1 UART 1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s 1 SPI for ADC (Gyro) and Temperature sensor only Configurable time pulse 1 EXTINT input 1 reset NMEA, UBX binary Antenna Supervisor Odometer RF_IN TIMEPULSE USB UART RESET_N LEA-6R SPI FWD/BCK Gyro A D Digital Temp. Support products EVK-6R u-blox 6 evaluation kit Dead Reckoning Ordering information LEA-6R-0 u-blox 6 GPS Module with Dead Reckoning Available as samples and tape on reel (250 pieces) Samples and eval kit available via u-blox Online Shop at Products Page 23

26 u-blox 5 generation modules We recommend the use of u-blox 6 modules for new designs, see overview on page 13. Series Power Size Technology Interface Features Voltage range [V] Thickness [mm] 50 Channel engine KickStart incl. TCXO SuperSense Flash GALILEO UART USB DDC [I²C] Raw data AssistNow Online AssistNow Offline Dead Reckoning Precision Timing Timepulse output Configuaration pin Reset input Antenna supply Antenna supervisor AMY-5M E NEO-5D NEO-5G NEO-5M NEO-5Q LEA-5M LEA-5Q LEA-5A LEA-5S LEA-5T LEA-5H F TIM-5H F 2 F = Firmware upgrade required once GALILEO system is fully operational P = Planned E = With external circuitry ANTARIS 4 generation modules We recommend the use of u-blox 6 modules for new designs, see overview on page 13. Series Power Size Technology Interface Features Voltage range [V] Thickness [mm] 50 Channel engine KickStart incl. TCXO SuperSense Flash GALILEO UART USB SPI DDC [I²C] Raw data AssistNow Online AssistNow Offline Dead Reckoning Precision Timing Timepulse output CFG pin Reset input Antenna supply Antenna supervisor NEO-4S LEA-4M LEA-4A LEA-4S LEA-4P LEA-4H LEA-4R LEA-4T TIM-4S TIM-4A TIM-4P TIM-4H TIM-4R Page 24 Products

27 ANN-MS High performance active GPS antenna Product description The high performance ANN-MS active GPS antenna with integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) is the perfect match to the u-blox GPS receivers where high sensitivity and optimum sky coverage are essential. GPS 48 x 40 x 13 mm Patch antenna characteristics Frequency 1575 ± 3 MHz VSWR Max. 2 Bandwidth Min. 10 MHz Impedance 50 Peak gain Min. 4 dbic (over 7 x 7 cm ground plane) Gain coverage Power handling Polarization (over 75% volume) 1 Watt RHCP (Right-handed circular polarization) Amplifier characteristics Gain without cable Typ. 27 db Noise figure Max. 1.8 db Output VWSR Max. 2.0 DC voltage 2.7 V 6 V DC current typ 8.5 ma, ± 4.5 ma Mechanical data Weight Size Cable Connectors (choice) Mounting Housing color 42 g (without cable) 48 x 40 x 13 mm 5 m RG174 standard SMA, SMB, MCX, FAKRA Magnetic base Black Environmental data Operating 40 C to 85 C temperature Storage 50 C to 85 C temperature Humidity 95% ~ 100% RH Vibration Sine sweep 1G (0-peak), Hz each axis CE approval Applicable standards ETSI EN V1.2.1:2002 Electromagnetic compatibility and radio spectrum matters (ERM) Part 19: Specific conditions for receive-only mobile earth stations (ROMES) operating in the 1,5 GHz band providing data communication. Ordering information ANN-MS Active GPS antenna Options 0 = SMA connector 1 = SMB connector 2 = MCX connector 3 = FAKRA connector Samples available via u-blox Online Shop at Products Page 25

28 GPS chips Page 26 Products

29 Overview Based on a proprietary high-performance architecture with 50 parallel channels and over 2 million effective correlators, u-blox powerful range of GPS receiver chips and chipsets is ideal for consumer as well as automotive applications. The UBX-G6010 single chip is the ideal solution for cost sensitive applications that don t require firmware update, while the UBX-G6000/UBX-G0010 chipset supports external memory for firmware updates. Key benefits include Ultra-fast acquisition time: Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) down to 1 second for hot and aided starts State of the art GPS sensitivity down to 160 dbm and 147 dbm during coldstart, based on u-blox industry-leading SuperSense technology Supports low power logging and geo-tagging applications based on u-blox patented Capture & Process technology Intelligent, user configurable power management for radically lower power consumption Configurable time pulse output Low cost solution requires only 19 passive external components and works with standard crystals Very small outline packages ideal for small end products with tight space and low cost requirements Low operating voltage options as low as 1.4 V Anti-Jamming architecture allows easy embedding in noisy electronics Consumer and Automotive grade qualified GPS and GALILEO compatible RoHS compliant GPS Product selector: u-blox 5 and u-blox 6 GPS receiver chips and chipsets Series Grade Size Package Technology000 Interfaces Features [mm] Package 50 Channel engine KickStart incl. TCXO SuperSense Flash 1 GALILEO 2 UART USB SPI DDC [I²C] AssistNow On-/Offline Capture & Process Dead Reckoning 1 Configuaration pin(s) Position fix update (Hz) 147 dbm coldstart sensitivity 3 Antenna supervisor UBX-G6010-ST Standard 8 x 8 x 0.85 MLF-56 (QFN) UBX-G6010-SA Automotive 8 x 8 x 0.85 MLF-56 (QFN) UBX-G6000-BA UBX-G0010-QA Automotive 9 x 9 x x 4 x 0.85 CVBGA-100 MLF-24 (QFN) UBX-G5010-ST Standard 8 x 8 x 0.85 MLF UBX-G5010-SA Automotive 8 x 8 x 0.85 MLF UBX-G5000-BT UBX-G0010-QT Standard 9 x 9 x x 4 x 0.85 CVBGA-100 MLF UBX-G5000-BA UBX-G0010-QA Automotive 9 x 9 x x 4 x 0.85 CVBGA-100 MLF Optional 2 Firmware upgrade required once GALILEO system is fully oporational 3 with TCXO Products Page 27

30 UBX-G6010, G6000 / G0010 u-blox 6 GPS receiver chips and chipsets Product description The UBX-G6010 and UBX-G6000/UBX-G0010 are the newest generation single chip and chipset GPS receivers from u-blox that demonstrate our continuing commitment to advancing GPS technology. Featuring the high performance u-blox-6 position engine, the UBX-G6010 and UBX G6000/UBX-G0010 provide even better sensitivity and acquisition times while requiring no external host. Sophisticated RF-architecture and interference suppression ensure maximum performance even in GPS-hostile environments. Although u-blox 6 technology delivers high performance GPS, it has been designed with low power consumption and low costs in mind. Support for u-blox Capture & Process technology and intelligent power management are breakthroughs for low-power applications. The minimal BOM requires as few as 19 passive components, an LDO and LNA are integrated and costly external memory is not needed. Lower price GPS crystals as well Highlights u-blox 6 positioning engine with over 2 million effective correlators featuring acquisition down to 1 s, 147 dbm coldstart sensitivity and 5 Hz update rate Supports ultra-low power logging and geo-tagging applications with Capture & Process technology 1 Intelligent, user configurable power management for radically lower power consumption as TCXOs are supported, and 2-layer PCB integration capability and small footprint ensure further cost savings. The UBX-G6010 is the ideal solution for cost sensitive applications that don t require firmware update capability, while the UBX G6000/UBX-G0010 supports external memory for firmware updates. GPS single chip: standard and automotive grade UBX-G x 9 x 0.91 mm GPS chipset: automotive grade UBX-G x 8 x 0.85 mm UBX-G x 4 x 0.85 mm Supports u-blox AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services and is OMA SUPL compliant GALILEO ready Automotive qualified Minimal BOM costs 1 Requires u-blox YUMA, available separately, see page 36. Block diagram Page 28 Products

31 Receiver performance data Receiver type 50-channel u-blox 6 engine GPS L1 C/A code GALILEO L1 open service (w/ upgrade) SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Max. update rate up to 5 Hz ROM / 2 Hz Flash Accuracy 1 Position 2.5 m CEP SBAS 2.0 m CEP Acquisition 1 TCXO Crystal Cold starts 28 s 32 s Warm starts 28 s 32 s Aided starts 2 1 s < 3 s Hot starts 1 s 1 s Sensitivity 3 TCXO Crystal Acquisition 160 dbm 160 dbm Tracking 160 dbm 160 dbm Cold starts 147 dbm 146 dbm A-GPS Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline, OMA SUPL compliant Operational limits Velocity: 500 m/s (972 knots) Altitude: 50,000 m 1 All SV@ 130 dbm 2 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency 3 Demonstrated with a good active antenna RF data LNA Overall noise figure RTC input Built-In (no external LNA required) 2.5 db (LNA + RF + digital part combined) khz (optional) Interfaces External memory Data width: 16 bits interfaces Address space: 3 x 4 M Bytes (CVBGA only) Serial interfaces Digital I/O Electrical data Supply Voltages Digital I/O Voltage Level Power Consumption Real-time GPS Backup Supply Antenna Supervision Antenna Type 1 UART (UBX-G6010) 2 UARTs (UBX-G6000) 1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s 1 DDC (I 2 C compliant) 1 SPI Configurable time pulse 2 EXTINT interrupt inputs 10 configuration pins (UBX-G6010) 12 configuration pins (UBX-G6000) Single voltage supply: 1.8 V or V Dual voltage supply: 1.4 V / 1.8 V or 1.4 V / V or 1.8 V / V V V (PSM) Power Save Mode (1 Hz) Voltage range: 1.4 to 3.6 V Short and open circuit detection supported with external circuit Active and passive GPS Environmental data Operating temp. 40 C to 85 C RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens) Packages UBX-G6010: UBX-G0010: UBX-G6000: 56 Pin MLF (QFN) 8 x 8 x 0.85 mm 24 Pin MLF (QFN) 4 x 4 x 0.85 mm 100 Pin CVBGA 9 x 9 x 0.91 mm Ordering information Standard type UBX-G6010-ST u-blox 6 single chip GPS receiver, 56 Pin MLF (QFN) Automotive types UBX-G6010-SA UBX-G6000-BA UBX-G0010-QA u-blox 6 single chip GPS receiver, 56 Pin MLF (QFN) u-blox 6 baseband processor, 100 pin CVBGA u-blox 6 RF front-end IC, 24 pin MLF (QFN) Products Page 29

32 UBX-G5010, G5000 / G0010 u-blox 5 GPS receiver chips and chipsets Product description The UBX-G5010 and UBX-G5000/UBX-G0010 are the single chip and chipset versions of the high performance u-blox 5 positioning engine. Featuring the fastest acquisition on the market, these chips were also developed with cost-effectiveness in mind. The minimal BOM requires as few as 19 passive components, the chips include an integrated LDO and LNA, there is no need for an external Flash memory and TCXOs as well as lower cost crystals are supported. The chips are designed to allow 2-layer PCB integration, and their small footprint enables cost-effective use of board area. The advanced jamming suppression mechanism and innovative RF architecture ensures maximum GPS and GALILEO performance even in hostile environments such as urban canyons and other areas with weak signal coverage. The UBX-G5010 is the ideal solution for cost sensitive applications that don t require firmware updates, while the UBX-G5000 and UBX-G0010 allow Flash memory for firmware updates. Note: UBX-G6010, G6000 / G0010 recommended for new designs. UBX-G x 4 x 0.85 mm UBX-G x 8 x 0.85 mm UBX-G x 9 x 0.91 mm Highlights 50-channel u-blox 5 engine with over 1 million effective correlators Down to 1 second Time-To-First-Fix for Hot and Aided Starts 160 dbm SuperSense tracking sensitivity Accelerated startup at weak signals with KickStart feature Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services; OMA SUPL compliant High immunity to jamming Hybrid GPS, GALILEO and SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) engine 4 Hz position update rate RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens) Block diagram Active or passive antenna SAW Filter Ext. Memory Interface (UBX-G5000) Optional Serial Flash EPROM RF Input Matching RF Front-End Baseband SPI Integrated LNA Digital IF Filter GPS / GALILEO Engine UART Battery Backup RF Front End SRAM ARM7TDMI-S Power MGM Backup RAM Interfaces USB V2.0 GPIO Main Power Fractional N Synthesizer ROM Code RTC DDC (l 2 C compatible) TCXO or Crystal Optional RTC Page 30 Products

33 Receiver performance data Receiver type 50-channel u-blox 5 engine GPS L1 C/A code GALILEO L1 open service (w/ upgrade) SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN Max. update rate 4 Hz (ROM version) 2 Hz (Flash version) Accuracy 1 Position 2.5 m CEP SBAS 2.0 m CEP Acquisition 1 TCXO Crystal Cold starts 29 s 33 s Warm starts 29 s 33 s Aided starts 2 1 s < 3 s Hot starts 1 s 1 s Sensitivity 3 TCXO Crystal Acquisition 160 dbm 160 dbm Tracking 160 dbm 160 dbm Cold starts 144 dbm 143 dbm A-GPS Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline, OMA SUPL compliant Operational limits Velocity: 500 m/s (972 knots) Altitude: 50,000 m 1 All SV@ 130 dbm 2 Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency 3 Demonstrated with a good active antenna RF data LNA Overall noise figure Architecture RTC input External ref. clock Environmental data Operating temp. 40 C to 85 C Built-In (no external LNA required) 2.5 db (LNA + RF + digital part combined) Low IF: 3 MHz I and Q khz (optional) 19.2, 26.0 (Crystal) 16.8, 19.2, 26.0, 33.6, 38.4 (TCXO) Packages Single package UBX-G5010: 56 Pin MLF (QFN) 8 x 8 x 0.85 mm Chipset UBX-G0010: 24 Pin MLF (QFN) 4 x 4 x 0.85 mm UBX-G5000: 100 Pin CVBGA 9 x 9 x 0.91 mm Interfaces External memory Data width: 16 bits interfaces Address space: 3 x 4 M Bytes (CVBGA only) Serial interfaces Digital I/O Electrical data Supply Voltages Digital I/O Voltage Level Power Consumption Backup Supply Antenna Supervision Antenna Type 1 UART (UBX-G5010) 2 UARTs (UBX-G5000) 1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s 1 DDC (I 2 C compliant) Configurable time pulse 2 EXTINT interrupt inputs 10 configuration pins (UBX-G5010) 12 configuration pins (UBX-G5000) Single voltage supply: 1.8 V or V Dual voltage supply: 1.4 V / 1.8 V or 1.4 V / V or 1.8 V / V V 64 mw (tracking & navigating) Voltage range: 1.4 to 3.6 V Short and open circuit detection supported with external circuit Active and passive Ordering information Standard types UBX-G5010-ST u-blox 5 single chip GPS receiver, 56 Pin MLF (QFN) UBX-G5000-BT u-blox 5 baseband processor, 100 pin CVBGA UBX-G0010-QT u-blox 5 RF front-end IC, 24 pin MLF(QFN) Automotive types UBX-G5010-SA u-blox 5 single chip GPS receiver, 56 Pin MLF (QFN) UBX-G5000-BA u-blox 5 baseband processor, 100 pin CVBGA UBX-G0010-QA u-blox 5 RF front-end IC, 24 pin MLF(QFN) GPS Products Page 31

34 UBX-G0011 u-blox RF front-end chip for Capture & Process Product description The UBX-G0011 is u-blox first choice RF chip when it comes to partner hardware for Capture & Process. Featuring high RF performance in terms of sensitivity and noise figure, the UBX-G0011 enables simple technical realisation of Capture & Process while keeping the cost of integration low. Cost is one of the main customer concerns and UBX-G0011 is an attractive product in that respect: its integrated LNA reduces BOM, as does the small 4x4mm footprint. Besides the RF performance UBX- G0011 adds value by saving battery resources with low current consumption in operational and in stand-by mode. In addition to the instantaneous GPS data capture, u-blox Capture & Process technology enables UBX- G0011 to be only operated during the short interval of GPS data capture, providing additional battery savings. Last but not least, the SPI interface makes integration and configuration of UBX-G0011 simple. For further details about u-blox patented Capture & Process technology, see page 64. UBX-G x 4 x 0.9 mm Highlights Excellent noise figure Standby operation available for minimal power consumption Supports u-blox Capture & Process technology for geotagging and logging Instantaneous GPS data capture Enables ultra low power GPS applications GPS RF reception Minimal BOM costs Simple host programming with SPI interface Interfaces Serial interface MSPS 2bit 1 1 CLK MHz Electrical data Supply Voltages Main supply V Digital I/O supply V Operating current 10 ma with internal LNA enabled Standby current 10 ua Antenna Type Active and passive Environmental data Operating temp. 40 C to 85 C Page 32 Products

35 Block diagram GPS RF data NF System noise figure Typ. 2.5 db S 11 Typ. -6 db S 21 Typ. 18 db 2 Package UBX-G0011: 24 Pin MLF (QFN) 4 x 4 x 0.9 mm f IF_ADC MHz P MAX, LNA_IN +3 dbm 3 f XTAL 2 LNA forward gain MHz Ordering information Standard type u-blox RF front-end IC, UBX-G0011-QT 24 pin MLF (QFN) 3 Absolute maximum rating value, exposure beyond this value may 3 cause permanent damage to the device Products Page 33

36 GPS solutions Page 34 Products

37 Overview Capture & Process solution for low-power location logging and instant geotagging u-blox unique, patented Capture & Process solution gives your products two market-leading advantages: the ability to capture GPS position data instantly, while supporting weeks or even months of battery operation. These features are especially attractive for GPS loggers that can record location information for extended periods of time without recharging Photo geotagging for digital cameras: instantly capture location data with each photo taken Products supporting Capture & Process UBX-G0011: Capture & Process RF frontend IC (page 32) UBX-G6010: Single chip GPS receiver with Capture & Process mode (page 28) YUMA PC/Mac software GPS engine and Internet based Historic Assistance Service for Capture & Process (page 36) Read about u-blox YUMA software and service based on Capture & Process on page 36. u-blox patented Capture & Process technology records your position anywhere, instantly GPS AssistNow global online service for accelerated GPS GPS users expect instant position information. During coldstart conditions, this is often not possible because at least four satellites must be identified, and their complete orbital position data, called Ephemeris, received. Due to the low data rate of satellite signals (only 50 baud!) together with adverse geographical or city conditions, downloads from satellites can take minutes, or even fail altogether. Assisted GPS (A GPS) accelerates calculation of position by instantly delivering the necessary satellite data such as Ephemeris, Almanac, accurate time and satellite status to GPS receivers via wireless networks or the Internet. The aiding data enables a GPS receiver to compute a position within seconds, even under poor signal conditions. Based on information gathered from its global network of satellite tracking stations, u-blox offers AssistNow service to its customers worldwide based on a highly reliable online AssistNow Root Server. Both online and offline option are available. Read about u-blox AssistNow service on page 38. u-blox AssistNow online service delivers global satellite position data 24/7 Products Page 35

38 YUMA Software and service for Capture & Process Objective Specification Product description Capture & Process is u-blox proprietary software GPS technology that solves the 2 main problems faced by real-time GPS. The solution is: Fast, position capture in 0.2 seconds Extremely low-power allowing weeks or months of battery life Capture & Process achieves these results in two steps: 1. Capture raw GPS signal data immediately 2. Process it for a position fix at a convenient later time (on a PC or Mac) YUMA is the software and service component of u-blox Capture & Process technology which enables this performance. A YUMA enabled device incorporates a u-blox GPS receiver and uses this to take a number of raw GPS data captures, each only a fraction of a second long. Later, the stored captures are passed to the YUMA Software GPS Engine which processes them to obtain position fixes. The process is enabled by accessing additional satellite ephemeris data supplied over the Internet by the YUMA Historic Assistance Service provided by u-blox. YUMA is particularly useful for camera equipment where instantaneous photo geotagging capability with low power consumption is critical. Highlights YUMA Software GPS Engine converts raw GPS data captures into position fixes Optimized multi-core software calculates a fix in a fraction of a second and is available for PC and Mac Satellite ephemeris data is provided by u-blox YUMA Historic Assistance Service, which is highly reliable and accessible worldwide via the Internet YUMA Software Development Kit (SDK) is available with a simple API to allow customers to integrate the YUMA functionality into their own applicaton software Optionally, the YUMA Reverse Geocoding Service is available for converting a position fix into a street/ town/country as well as nearby Points of Interest (POIs) Capture Device Transfer of raw GPS Captures YUMA Software GPS Engine Flash Memory Antenna GPS Receiver local CPU YUMA Historic Assistance Server YUMA Historic Assistance Service u-blox online YUMA Historic Assistance Service provides satellite ephemeris data for any time after August The service provides an historical record of GPS satellite locations to support accelerated assisted- GPS positioning. u-blox provides an optional YUMA Reverse Geocoding Service that translates position fixes (latitude/longitude coordinates) into more recognizable, street, town, region and country names. The highlyreliable service is available from u-blox worldwide via the internet. Supported platforms The YUMA software and SDK are available for Microsoft Windows XP 32 bit (SP2), Vista 32/64 bit (SP1) and Mac OS-X (Intel). Windows 7 support is in preparation. Page 36 Products

39 Performance data The following data is based on the YUMA software GPS positioning engine processing 191 ms of 2-bit GPS data captured from a GPS RF frontend running at a rate of MHz. YUMA applications Accuracy m Average time to calculate a fix s Sensitivity (no estimate) 144 dbm Sensitivity (with estimate 3 ) 147 dbm Server Availability 99.9 % Photo or video geotagging Photo geotagging accessory 1 50% CEP with all 130 dbm 2 Running on a GHz Core 2 Duo with Windows XP 32 bit 3 Estimate within 100 km and 5 minutes Portable location loggers for people, assets or pets Battery-powered black boxes for vehicle insurance GPS Snappr technical evaluation software Support products u-blox provides support products to allow customers to evaluate YUMA and develop their own YUMA-based application software. Additional support products are available to help customers design and manufacture YUMA-enabled devices. EVK-CK YUMA evaluation kit Sample capture device USB cable Technical evaluation software (Snappr) Photo tagging application software (Taggr) Comprehensive documentation Snappr is an interactive PC application for processing the raw GPS data captures and visualising the results. Position fixes are shown on a map and related GPS information is displayed e.g. satellite constellation, C/N levels, DOP etc. KATO capture device can be used stand-alone as an ultra low-power GPS logger or connected via hot-shoe to a digital SLR camera for photo geotagging. Sony/Konica/Minolta cameras require an adapter (included). Ordering information For further information about licensing YUMA software and services components,contact the u-blox sales representative nearest you. Please visit the Capture & Process section of our website at for further technical details. YUMA-SDK YUMA Software Development Kit YUMA Software GPS Engine API (C libraries and header files) API documentation Raw GPS capture debug tool YUMA-MSK YUMA manufacturing support kit Signal level monitoring and calibration utility Java API for RF testing & device registration API documentation and example code Products Page 37

40 AssistNow u-blox Assisted-GPS services The challenge of stand-alone GPS GPS users expect instant position information. With standard GPS this is often not possible because at least four satellites must be identified, and their complete orbital position data, called Ephemeris, received. Due to the low speed of satellite signals (only 50 baud!) and adverse city or geographical conditions, downloads from satellites can take minutes, or even fail altogether. With AssistNow Offline, GPS users can benefit from A-GPS while offline. Simply download differential almanac correction data in advance from the Internet or wireless network when convenient and store it in local memory. Based on extrapolation of satellite position, the service requires no connectivity at subsequent system start-up. Users can enjoy instant positioning, even when no mobile network is available. AssistNow A-GPS AssistNow is u-blox end-to-end A GPS service which boosts acquisition performance for GPS end products with or without network connectivity. AssistNow is available in Online and Offline versions which can either be used alone or in combination. AssistNow requires no additional hardware and generates virtually no CPU load. The system is very easy to integrate: it can be installed and operational within a day. u-blox provides data files with corrections valid from 1 to 14 days. The size of these files, from 3 kb up to 90 kb, increases with the length of the prediction period. Regular updates help to ensure a high level of position accuracy. Standard and guaranteed QoS options AssistNow data is maintained in real-time on u-blox AssistNow servers accessible via the Internet. For besteffort applications, u-blox provides AssistNow Standard free-of-charge to its customers. For applications requiring a guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS), u-blox provides AssistNow Premium which provides guaranteed service availability 24/7 based on a service level agreement. With AssistNow Online, a GPS device with fixed or mobile network connectivity accesses and downloads assistance data from u-blox Global Reference Network at system start-up via the Internet. The system runs on standard mobile networks, no special arrangements with mobile network operators are needed. The service works on all standard mobile communication networks that support Internet access, including GPRS, UMTS and Wireless LAN. u-blox only sends ephemeris data for those satellites currently visible to the mobile device requesting the data, thus minimizing the amount of data transferred. Benefits of AssistNow Fast Time-To-First-Fix, even under poor signal conditions Global coverage, network operator independent No additional hardware required Free best-effort service Guaranteed QoS option for premium customers Low CPU load Available for all u-blox GPS receivers Easy to install and use AssistNow client firmware pre-embedded in u-blox wireless transceiver modules LEON and LUCY Page 38 Products

41 The AssistNow framework consists of the following elements: The AssistNow Global Reference Network is u-blox worldwide network of GPS receivers. They gather satellite information such as ephemeris, almanac, satellite health and status and forward the data to u-blox AssistNow Root Server. The AssistNow Root Server collects the data from the Global Reference Network, calculates the assistance data and handles data requests originating from mobile terminals or other devices. On request, the root server generates the data packets and transmits them either directly to the customer s terminal, mobile device or to a Proxy Server. An optional Proxy Server set-up (implemented by the customer) enables individual requests from mobile terminals to be locally handled by the customer s Proxy Server. This server receives regular aiding data information updates from the u-blox AssistNow Root Server, ensuring that up-to-date information is available to user terminals when requested. This solution is scalable and gives the customer full control and data privacy. Customers can use their communication link of choice for the communication between the user terminals and the server. In the Mobile Terminal microcontroller resides a very simple piece of software. This provides communication with the root or proxy server over a network and transfers data to the GPS receiver via UART, USB, SPI or I 2 C interfaces. GPS TCP / IP AssistNow Online AssistNow Offline Data download frequency At every startup Once every 14 days Data retrieval at start-up Data downloaded from server Pre-downloaded data from local memory Aiding data type Ephemeris, almanac, time, health Differential almanac correction data Data validity period 2-4 hours 14 days Size of downloaded data 1-3 kb 10 kb (1 day) kb (14 days) Acquisition (TTFF) performance As low as 1 second As low as 5 seconds Standard service Best-effort Best effort Premium service Guaranteed availability based on service level agreement Guaranteed availability based on service level agreement Products Page 39

42 Wireless modules Page 40 Products

43 Overview u-blox offers wireless transceiver modules based on the GSM and UMTS mobile communications standards. Our LEON and LUCY module families provide embedded GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSDPA/EDGE modem functionality in small formfactor modules. For telematics applications, both module families communicate with u-blox standard GPS modules via a 2-wire I 2 C interface allowing for simple control of both modules via a single UART. LEON 29.5 x 18.9 x 2.8 mm LUCY LEON and LUCY are optimized for low-cost, mass market GPS/wireless applications requiring mobile connectivity such as asset tracking, fleet management 45 x 37.5 x 4 mm and vehicle recovery. LUCY also provides high-speed (7.2 Mb/s) HSDPA download capabilities to support applications such as mobile Internet/VoIP routers and remote video surveillance. Stand-alone the modules provide embedded wireless communications for machineto-machine applications such as Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Remote Monitoring Automation and Control (RMAC), security, and Point of Sales (PoS) terminals. Key benefits include Off-the-shelf GSM/GPRS and UMTS/HSDPA connectivity Embedded TCP/IP stack, multiple socket & multiple IP addresses Small footprint for compact designs ideal for applications with strict space constraints Simple low-cost mounting Low idle mode current for long battery life Easy integration with u-blox GPS modules Embedded Assisted GPS client supports accelerated GPS Analog and digital voice interfaces Fast time-to-market: reference designs and evaluation tools minimize design-in time and effort Approved and certified solutions WIRELESS Products Page 41

44 LEON-G100/G200 Quad-band GSM/GPRS data and voice module Product description The LEON-G100/G200 modules from u-blox are cost efficient solutions bringing full feature quad-band GSM/GPRS data and voice transmission technology in a compact form factor. Featuring low power consumption and GSM/GPRS class 10 data transmission with voice capability, the LEON-G100/G200 combine baseband, RF transceiver, power management unit, and power amplifier in a single, easy-to-integrate solution. The LEON-G100/G200 are complete, fully qualified and certified solutions enabling reduced costs and short time to market. These modules are ideally suited for M2M and automotive applications such as: Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Remote Monitoring Automation and Control (RMAC), surveillance and security, road pricing, asset tracking, fleet management, anti theft systems and Point of Sales (PoS) terminals. Highlights Full feature quad-band GSM/GPRS, class 10 Embedded TCP/IP and UDP/IP stack Lowest standby current: < 1.6 ma 29.5 x 18.9 x 2.8 mm The LEON-G100/G200 support full access to u-blox GPS via the GSM modem. Thus GSM and GPS can be controlled through a single serial port from any host processor. The LEON-G100/G200 s compact form factor and SMT pads enable fully automatic assembly processes with standard pick-and-place equipment and reflow soldering, permitting costefficient, high-volume production. Simple integration of u-blox GPS and A-GPS Extended operating temperature range: 30 C to +85 C SMT mountable for automatic assembly Features Serie Interface Voice Functions UART DDC (I 2 C) for u-blox GPS GPIO ADC Analog Audio Digital Audio Battery Charging Antenna Supervisor Jamming Detection TCIP/IP and UDP/IP FTP, HTTP, SMTP GPS via GSM Modem Embedded AssistNow Client FW update over UART FW update over-the-air LEON-G LEON-G Page 42 Products

45 GSM features Quad-band GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz class 4 (2 W) for 850/900 bands class 1 (1 W) for 1800/1900 bands GPRS Class 10 (4 downlink, 2 uplink, max. 5) Mobile Station Class B PBCCH supported CS 1 CS 4 supported CSD (circuit switch data) max. 9.6 kb/s user data Voice HR / FR / EFR / AMR Echo cancellation Noise reduction AT Commands 3GPP , 3GPP u-blox AT command extension 3GPP MUX protocol SMS PDU / Text mode FAX Group 3, Class 1 Sensitivity (25 C) 110 dbm 850/ dbm 1800/1900 Interfaces A/D converter Antenna Audio lines GPIO RTC SIM card Serial Port 1 LEON-G100 only 1 ADC 1 accessible over AT 50 ohm GSM Antenna supervisor available 2 Audio Analog 1 Audio Digital (I2S/PCM) interface 2 GPIOs: controllable over AT commands Internal Supports 1.8 V and 3 V, SIM toolkit 1 UART: ITU V.24 [E.1] 1 DDC (I 2 C) for communication with u-blox GPS Electrical data Voltage supply 3.35 V to 4.2 V Power Power Off < 90 μa consumption Idle mode 3 < 1.6 ma Telephony GSM < 300 ma GPRS class 10 < 410 ma 3 GSM and GPRS attach Mechanical data Software features TCP/IP and UDP/IP internal stack Internet (FTP, HTTP, SMTP) Firewall Multiple socket & multiple IP addresses Jamming indication (GSM) Firmware update through UART Firmware update over-the-air 2 Access to u-blox GPS via GSM modem AssistNow client for fastest GPS Time-To-First-Fix 2 LEON-G200 only Approvals R&TTE, CE, FCC, PTCRB, Anatel, IC, GCF-complaint, AT&T, China SRRC, S. Africa, Mexico, Russia, etc. RoHS compliant Ordering information LEON-G100-xxS Quad-band GSM/GPRS module LEON-G200-xxS Quad-band GSM/GPRS module with extended feature set xx represents Firmware version. Delivery packing Tape on reel (250 pieces) Samples available via u-blox Online Shop at Dimensions 29.5 x 18.9 x 2.8 mm SMD 50 pins Weight < 5 g Operating temp. 30 C to 85 C Storage temp. 40 C to 85 C Support products EVK-G25H An easy-to-use kit to test u-blox GSM/GPRS the GSM/GPRS performance evaluation kit of the LEON-G100 / G200 WIRELESS Products Page 43

46 LUCY-H100/H G tri-band HSDPA wireless modules Product description LUCY-H100/H200 wireless modules provide full tri-band HSDPA and quad-band GSM/GPRS data and voice communication in a compact form factor. Featuring HSDPA data-rates of up to 7.2 Mb/s, GPRS/ EDGE class 12 data transmission, voice, SMS and Fax capabilities, LUCY modules cover a wide range of data and voice applications. A rich set of Internet protocols is supported. LUCY modules come in a compact form-factor and have very low power consumption. LUCY-H100/H200 modules are fully qualified and certified solutions, reducing cost and enabling short time-to-market. Modules are ideally suited for all M2M, mobile broadband and automotive applications such as: Automatic Meter Reading (AMR), Remote Monitoring Automation and Control (RMAC), surveillance and security, mobile Internet and VoIP routers, road pricing, asset tracking, fleet management, anti theft systems and Point of Sales (PoS) terminals. Highlights UMTS HSDPA tri-band 2100 MHz (Band I), 1900 MHz (Band II), 850 MHz (Band V), 7.2 Mb/s downlink GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band, class 12 Embedded TCP/IP stack SSL client (HTTPS, FTPS) 45 x 37.5 x 4 mm For telematics applications, LUCY-H100/H200 offer fully integrated access to u-blox GPS receivers via the module. Wireless and GPS are controlled through a single serial port from any host processor, and A-GPS (AssistNow Online and Offline) functionality is integrated in the wireless module. Lowest idle mode current: < 2 ma Simple integration of u-blox GPS and A-GPS Operating temperature range: 20 C to +70 C Board to board 60-pins connector USB and serial ports Features Module Bands Interface Voice Functions UMTS/HSDPA tri-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE quad-band UART DDC (I 2 C) for u-blox GPS GPIO ADC SPI USB SIM Analog Audio Digital Audio Network Activity Indication Antenna Supervisor Jamming Detection TCIP/IP, UDP/IP FTP, HTTP, SMTP, HTTPS, FTPS GPS via GSM Modem Embedded AssistNow Client FW update over UART LUCY-H LUCY-H Page 44 Products

47 UMTS/GSM features UMTS/HSDPA 2100 MHz (Band I), 1900 MHz (Band II), 850 MHz (Band V) 3GPP Release 5, Dec Mb/s down, 384 kb/s up GSM/GPRS/EDGE GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz GSM 3GPP release 99 PBCCH support GPRS Class 12 Coding Schemes CS1 CS4 EDGE MCS1-MCS9 CSD GSM max. 9.6 kb/s UMTS max. 64 kb/s Voice HR/FR/EFR/AMR Echo cancellation Noise reduction SMS MT/MO PDU / Text mode AT Commands 3GPP , 3GPP u-blox AT command extension 3GPP MUX protocol Connectors Antenna Main Connector U.FL 50 Ohm 60 pins board-to-board Interfaces A/D converter 1 ADC Audio (LUCY-H200 only) 1 Audio Analog (handset, headset, hand-free) software profile 1 at a time 1 Audio Digital GPIO 5 GPIOs, configurable SIM 1.8 V, 3 V, SIM toolkit Serial Port 1 UART: ITU V.24 [E.1] compliant 1 UART (Rx, Tx) 1 DDC (I 2 C) for GPS communication USB 1 USB 2.0 SPI 1 SPI (high speed data communication) Electrical data Power supply 3.2 V to 4.2 V Power consumption Power Off < 65 µa Idle (GSM DRX5/UMTS) < 2 ma GSM Voice (900 MHz) < 300 ma UMTS Voice < 600 ma GPRS data < 500 ma EDGE Data < 600 ma HSDPA < 650 ma Mechanical data 1 30 Dimensions 45 x 37.5 x 4 mm Weight < 9 g Operating temp. 20 C to + 70 C Storage temp. 40 C to + 85 C Software features TCP/IP, UDP/IP (multiple sockets) Internet (FTP, HTTP, SMTP) Firewall SSL (HTTPS, FTPS) Jamming indication Antenna supervision Firmware update through UART Access to u-blox GPS modules via LUCY AssistNow client for fastest GPS Time-To-First-Fix Network activity indication via dedicated pin Approvals R&TTE, FCC, PTCRB, IC, AT&T, GCF compliant China (SRRC), Brazil (Anatel) RoHS compliant Support products EVK-H26H Ordering information LUCY-H100-00S LUCY-H200-00S u-blox evaluation kit for LUCY-H100 / H200 Tri-band HSDPA, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE module with data-only capabilities Tri-band HSDPA, quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE module, voice and data capabilities Samples available via u-blox Online Shop at WIRELESS Products Page 45

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49 Overview u-blox licenses complete, tested, off-the-shelf reference designs for embedded wireless 2G and 3.5G modems ready to be integrated into consumer, industrial and automotive OEM designs, suitable for mass-production. The designs provide all necessary hardware specifications, software binaries including protocol stack, certification test reports and production tools design. u-blox also supports customers in product certification, training, production ramp-up and maintenance. Reference designs are available for the following communication standards: N709Q: GSM/GPRS modem The N709Q modem design supports quad-band GSM/GPRS functionality including voice, data and SMS capabilities. N711: GSM/GPRS/EDGE modem The N711 supports quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE functionality including voice, enhanced data and SMS capabilities. N721: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA modem The N721 supports tri-band HSDPA/UMTS (HSDPA 7.2 Mb/s) and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM functionality including voice, high-speed data and SMS capabilities. WIRELESS N725: PCI express mini card The N725 is a high-speed 3.5G wireless PCI express mini card design supporting GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA wireless data communications.. N731: GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA modem The N731 modem design supports quad-band HSPA/UMTS (HSUPA 5.8 Mb/s / HSDPA 7.2 Mb/s) and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM functionality including high speed data, voice and SMS capabilities in an extremely compact form factor. Products Page 47

50 N709Q GSM/GPRS modem reference design Product description u-blox N709Q is a proven GSM/GPRS modem reference design available for license to OEM customers for high volume applications. The N709Q design is based on a single chip solution which combines baseband processor, RF transceiver and power management components. It supports quad-band GSM/GPRS functionality including voice, data and SMS capabilities in a small form factor at a competitive BOM. The solution dramatically shortens time-to-market, and includes all hardware information, PCB layout, software binaries including stack, production test bench design and test software, certification, training and documentation. The result is a wireless, ultra-compact, low power communications solution which is easily integrated into consumer, industrial and automotive OEM designs, ready for mass-production. Highlights Tested, off-the-shelf GSM/GPRS class 10 solution including hardware design, PCB layout, software binaries, training, documentation and production support Supports quad-band GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz solutions Supports data, voice (incl. handsfree) and SMS Mature, proven design Output power: class 4 (2 W) for EGSM 850 / 900 class 1 (1 W) for GSM 1800 / 1900 Supply voltage range: 3.5 to 4.2 V (Nom.: 3.8 V) Operating temperature: 30 ºC to +85 ºC RoHS compliant Typical N709Q Applications Point of sales terminals (PoS) Automatic meter reading (AMR) Remote monitoring automation and control (RMAC) Surveillance and security systems Ultra-compact design with optimized layout: x x 3.25 mm Ordering information For further details about licensing u-blox GSM/GPRS modem reference design, please contact the u-blox office nearest you (listed on page 72). Block diagram I 2 C N709Q simplified block diagram Page 48 Products

51 N711 GSM/GPRS/EDGE modem reference design Product description u-blox N711 is a proven GSM/GPRS/EDGE modem reference design available for license to OEM customers for high volume applications. The N711 design combines baseband processor, RF transceiver, antenna switch and power management components to support quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE functionality including voice, enhanced data and SMS capabilities. The solution dramatically shortens time-to-market, and includes all hardware information, PCB layout, software binaries including stack, production test bench design and test software, certification, training and documentation. The result is a wireless, ultra-compact, low power communications solution which is easily integrated into consumer, industrial and automotive OEM designs, ready for mass-production. Typical N711 Applications Smartphones Remote monitoring automation and control (RMAC) Wireless data transmission Mobile internet devices Surveillance and security systems Highlights Tested, off-the-shelf GSM/GPRS/EDGE class 12 solution including hardware design, PCB layout, software binaries, training, documentation and production support Supports quad-band GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz Supports data, voice (incl. handsfree), and SMS Output power: class 4 (2 W) for EGSM 850 / 900 class 1 (1 W) for GSM 1800 / 1900 class ES2 (26 / 27 dbm) for 8-PSK modulation (EDGE) Supply voltage range: 3.5 V to 4.2 V (Nom.: 3.8 V) Operating temperature: 20 ºC to +85 ºC Mature, proven design RoHS compliant N711 reference design (example) Required PCB area: 36.5 mm x 38.6 mm x 5.6 mm (with SIM Holder), 36.5 mm x 38.6 mm x 3.3 mm (without SIM Holder) Ordering information For further details about licensing u-blox GSM/GPRS/ EDGE modem reference design, please contact the u-blox office nearest you (listed on page 72). WIRELESS Block diagram I 2 C N711 simplified block diagram Products Page 49

52 N721 GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA modem reference design Product description u-blox N721 is a proven GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA modem reference design available for license to OEM customers for high volume applications. The N721 design combines a powerful baseband processor, RF transceiver, antenna multiplexer and power amplifier components to support seven band GSM/GPRS/EDGE/ HSDPA functionality including high-speed data, voice, and SMS capabilities. The N721 is an extremely flexible and powerful solution that meets the huge market demand for devices requiring embedded high-speed wireless communications. The solution dramatically shortens time-to-market, and includes all hardware information, PCB layout, software binaries including stack, production test bench design and test software, certification, training and documentation. The result is a wireless, ultra-compact, low power communications solution which is easily integrated into consumer, industrial and automotive OEM designs, ready for mass production. N725 Highlights Tested, off-the-shelf GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA solution including hardware design, PCB layout, software binaries, training, documentation and production support Supports quad-band GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz and three WCDMA FDD bands HSDPA category 8 (7.2 Mb/s) Supports data, voice (incl. handsfree), and SMS Operating temperature: 20 ºC to +70 ºC Operating voltage 3.5 V to 4.2 V (Nom.: 3.8 V) Ultra-compact, mature design N721 reference design (example) Required PCB area: 45 mm x 37.5 mm x 3.2 mm 7.2 Mbps HSDPA Mini PCI express card reference design Product description u-blox N725 is a proven GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA 7.2 Mb/s HSDPA PCI express mini card reference design. Based on the N721, the N725 is designed for the global HSDPA network and supports three bands of UMTS and four bands of EDGE frequencies enabling OEM customers to sell final products based on the design all over the world. Deliverables includes all hardware information (PCB layout, LoM, ecc,) software binaries including protocol stack, production test bench design, test software, documentation and training. Highlights Tested, off-the-shelf GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSDPA PCI form factor solution including hardware design, PCB layout, software binaries, training, documentation and production support Supports quad-band GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz and tri-band WCDMA FDD I, II and V HSDPA category 8 (7.2 Mb/s) Mature, proven design Typical N725 Applications High-speed wireless data cards Mobile internet devices N725 reference design (example) Required PCB area: 51.0 mm x 30.0 mm x 2.8 mm Ordering information For further details about licensing u-blox reference designs, contact the u-blox office nearest you (page 72). Page 50 Products

53 N731 GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA modem reference design Product description u-blox N731 is a proven GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA data modem reference design available for license to OEM customers for high volume applications. The N731 modem design combines baseband processor, RF and power management units to support quad-band HSPA/UMTS (HSUPA 5.8 Mb/s / HSDPA 7.2 Mb/s) and quad-band EDGE/GPRS/GSM functionality including high speed data, voice and SMS capabilities in an extremely compact form factor. The N731 is an extremely flexible and powerful solution that meets the huge market demand for wireless high speed data rate devices. The solution dramatically shortens time-to-market, and includes all hardware information, PCB layout, software binaries including stack, production test bench design and test software, certification, training and documentation. The result is a wireless, ultra-compact, low power communications solution which is easily integrated into consumer, industrial and automotive OEM designs, ready for mass-production. Typical N731 Applications Smartphones High-speed wireless data cards Mobile internet devices Block diagram Highlights Tested, off-the-shelf GSM/GPRS/EDGE/HSPA solution including hardware design, PCB layout, software binaries, training, documentation and production support Supports quad-band GSM bands and quad WCDMA FDD bands HSDPA category 8 (7.2 Mb/s) HSUPA category 6 (5.8 Mb/s) Supports data, voice (incl. hands free), and SMS Ultra-compact design with optimized layout: 35.7 x 24.0 mm x 2.5 mm (without SIM Holder) Mature, proven design N731 reference design (example) Required PCB area: 35.7 mm x 24.0 mm x 2.5 mm Ordering information For further details about licensing u-blox reference designs, please contact the u-blox office nearest you (listed on page 72). WIRELESS N731 simplified block diagram Products Page 51

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55 Overview Support and evaluation tools u-blox worldwide offices provide you with GPS and wireless technology experts to ensure the success of your designs (see list of our global locations on page 72). u-blox also gives you comprehensive interactive support software for evaluation, design-in, testing and performance visualization of all its wireless and GPS products. Based on a sophisticated graphical user interface, the u-center and m-center PC software supports our GPS and wireless modules and may be downloaded free-of-charge from our website. See pages 54 and 59 for details. u-blox also supports you with easy to use evaluation kits which make testing of our KickStart acquisition and SuperSense tracking technologies as well as precision timing and patented Capture & Process technology quick and simple, see pages Evaluation kits for u-blox family of 2G and 3.5G modems plus complete reference designs for GPS and combined Wireless/GPS applications are also available, read about our GSM/GPS and UMTS/GPS evaluation kits EVK-G25H and EVK-H26H on page 57. A GSM/GPS Telematics reference design C16-G25Q can be found on page 58. Further reference designs can be found on our website at Evaluation kits and samples can be ordered via our Online Shop or ordered directly from u-blox. Visit our Online Shop at C13-5Q GPS Smart Antenna Reference Design Global online services u-blox also provides globally accessible, highly-reliable Internet-based online services for Assisted GPS (AssistNow, see page 38). AssistNow provides optional support to all u-blox GPS receivers worldwide with accurate satellite position aiding data to dramatically reduce GPS Time-To-First-Fix, especially during cold start and weak signal conditions. Another valuable online service from u-blox is YUMA. Based on u-blox global array of satellite tracking stations, YUMA is an Internet accessible service that enables geotagging as well as reverse-geocoding for ultra low-power GPS loggers and geotagging devices. See page 36 for details. Complete documentation u-blox provides our customers with a complete set of technical documentation and support firmware supporting all u-blox based products including: Datasheets Application notes System integration manuals Protocol specifications Module firmware and USB device drivers, including for Windows 7 GPS tutorial Field test reports Product change notifications Documentation and software are available free-of-charge via our website. Our extensive archive of technical documents is searchable via the Search Documents field at the upper right of every page of our website, SUPPORT Support Page 53

56 u-center GPS evaluation software Product description u-center and u-center mobile GPS evaluation software provide a powerful platform for product evaluation, configuration, testing and real-time performance visualization of u-blox GPS receiver products. u-center also provides AssistNow client functionality for A-GPS services. Unique flexibility makes u-center the ideal evaluation tool through the entire system integration process. Highlights Supports NMEA and u-blox UBX binary protocol Integrated AssistNow A-GPS client functionality Extensive GPS configuration and control features Structured and graphical data visualization in realtime: Satellite summary view (SV) Navigation summary view Compass, speedometer, clock, altimeter Chart view of any two parameters of choice Data recording and playback functionality u-center mobile provides handheld GPS receiver analysis while providing multiple interfaces: Bluetooth, UART, USB, etc. u-center u-center mobile Configuration and control options u-center and u-center mobile for field use provide a convenient means to configure u-blox GPS receivers, display and analyze GPS satellite signals, save configuration settings and restore factory settings. Toolbar buttons are available to control settings such as to force cold, warm and hot starts. Hardware platforms u-center for PC: IBM compatible personal computers (PCs) running Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7 u-center mobile for PDAs: Microsoft Windows Mobile for Pocket PC Version 2002, 2003 or newer, Windows Mobile 5.0 Benefits Interactive and easy to use Extensive GPS configuration and control features Supports all u-blox GPS receivers Access to all controls and output messages Enables comparative performance analysis of GPS receivers that output NMEA messages Free of charge Ordering information u-center and u-center mobile are available free of charge and can be downloaded from our website Page 54 Support

57 EVK-6 u-blox 6 evaluation kits Product description The EVK-6H evaluation kit with KickStart, EVK-6P evaluation kit with SuperSense, EVK-6T Precision Timing evaluation kit and EVK-6R Dead Reckoning kit make evaluating the high performance of u-blox 6 positioning engines simple. The built-in USB interface provides both power supply and high-speed data transfer, and eliminates the need for an external power supply. u-blox 6 evaluation kits are compact, and their user friendly interface and power supply make them ideally suited for use in laboratories, vehicles and outdoor locations. Further more, they can be used with a PDA or a notebook PC, making them the perfect companion through all stages of design-in projects. u-center GPS evaluation software EVK-6 evaluation kits include u-center, an interactive tool for configuration, testing, visualization and data analysis of GPS receivers. It provides useful assistance during all phases of a system integration project. Highlights Easy to use Extensive visualization and evaluation features Supports AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services 1 USB port, 1 UART port Power supply and data transfer over USB (USB V2.0 compatible) System requirements PC with USB interface Operating system: Windows, Linux USB drivers are provided in the evaluation kit CD Experience u-blox 6 performance in 3 simple steps Step 1: Connect the GPS antenna Step 2: Use the USB cable to connect the evaluation kit to a PC Step 3: Install the u-center evaluation software Kit includes Compact 74 x 54 x 24 mm EVK-6 unit USB cable Active GPS antenna with 5 m cable CD-ROM containing: u-center and u-center mobile software USB driver software Extensive documentation Ordering information EVK-6H-0 u-blox 6 evaluation kit with KickStart EVK-6P-0 u-blox 6 evaluation kit with SuperSense EVK-6T-0 u-blox 6 evaluation kit with Precision Timing EVK-6R-0 u-blox 6 evaluation kit with Dead Reckoning Samples available via u-blox Online Shop at SUPPORT Support Page 55

58 EVK-CK Capture & Process evaluation kit Product description Capture & Process is u-blox market-proven software GPS technology that solves the 2 main problems faced by realtime GPS: the solution is ultra-fast, capturing a position in 0.2 seconds, and extremely low-power, allowing weeks or months of battery life. Capture & Process achieves these results in two simple steps: 1. Capture raw GPS signal data immediately, 2. Process it to obtain a position fix at a convenient later time (on a PC or Mac) The EVK-CK is a comprehensive kit designed to make evaluation of u-blox Capture & Process (C&P) technology simple and enjoyable. The kit includes a KATO capture device which is used to capture and store raw GPS data. KATO is particularly effective in photo geotagging applications and can be attached to a camera via a hotshoe connector, in which case a capture is taken automatically with every photograph. Alternatively, KATO can be used standalone as an ultra-low-power GPS logger. EVK-CK includes two software applications for processing the captures: Snappr: u-blox technical evaluation software for the PC which displays locations on a map and provides information about the received GPS satellite signals. Taggr: a photo geotagging application for PC or Mac which demonstrates how commercial applications can be built on top of Capture & Process. Both applications are based on u-blox YUMA API. This is the interface to the YUMA software GPS processing engine and Historic Assistance Service, which are at the heart of Capture & Process. Highlights KATO capture device Can be used as a standalone data logger or attached to a camera hot-shoe for photo geotagging Captures locations in 0.2 s Stores up to 2000 captures Battery life of weeks/months Recharged via USB Snappr technical evaluation application (PC) Taggr photo geotagging application (PC or Mac) Experience Capture & Process in just 4 simple steps 1. Charge the KATO by connecting it to a PC via the USB cable 2. During charging, run the Snappr software to configure the device for initial use 3. Go outside and capture locations, either by pressing the Capture button or simply by taking photos with the KATO attached to a camera 4. Reconnect the KATO to the PC, run Snappr and press Process to see your captured locations KATO capture device works stand-alone as an ultra low-power GPS logger or with a digital camera for photo geotagging. Sony / Konica / Minolta adapters included. Snappr technical evaluation software Supported platforms Snappr: Windows XP (SP2), Vista (SP1) or Windows 7 Taggr: Windows XP (SP2), Vista (SP1), Windows 7 or (Intel) Mac OS X 10.4 and above. Internet connection required. For more details, please visit our website at Ordering information EVK-CK Capture & Process evaluation kit To order, please contact the u-blox sales representative nearest you, or visit our Online Shop at Page 56 Support

59 EVK-G25H / EVK-H26H Quad-band GSM/GPRS, tri-band HSDPA evaluation kits Product description The EVK-G25H and EVK-H26H evaluation kits provide a simple, flexible, and ready-to-use environment for evaluating u-blox LEON 2G and LUCY 3.5G wireless module families. They are also ideal for design and testing of wireless and GPS applications. The kits are very user-friendly, and have both USB and RS232 interfaces to be used for development, testing and tracing. The kits also come with a built-in u-blox GPS receiver module, giving designers the flexibility to either test GSM or UMTS functionality alone or to integrate them together with u-blox GPS technology for telematics applications. For evaluating Assisted-GPS (A-GPS) a u-blox AssistNow A-GPS client is embedded in the firmware stack of both kits, providing users with the option of integrating and testing u-blox A-GPS solutions (see page 38). The kits are suited for all stages of design-in projects. Highlights EVK-G25H: Full feature 2G quad-band GSM/GPRS, class 10 modem functionality with embedded TCP/IP stack EVK-H26H: Full feature 3.5G (UMTS/HSDPA) tri-band and 2G (GPRS/EDGE) modem functionality with embedded TCP/IP stack Supports voice and data Built-in u-blox GPS module for evaluating u-blox GPS and AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS solutions Access to GSM or UMTS via USB port (data communication and debug port) Access to all LEON / LUCY signals via 50-pin data connector (connector cable not included) Powerful evaluation and configuration tools System requirements PC with USB interface Operating system: Windows SIM card activated for data transfer (not included) 11 x 13 cm EVK-G25H LEON eval kit 11 x 13 cm EVK-H26H LUCY eval kit Kit includes Evaluation board LEON-G200 or LUCY-H200 wireless module Wireless (UMTS/GSM) antenna u-blox GPS module with SuperSense GPS antenna Power adaptor Audio headset CD-ROM containing evaluation software and USB-driver USB and RS-232 cable Documentation Evaluation software Both evaluation Kits include interactive tools for configuration, testing, visualization and data analysis of u-blox wireless and GPS modules. They provide useful assistance during all phases of a system integration project. Ordering information EVK-G25H quad-band GSM/GPRS evaluation kit EVK-H26H-00S tri-band HSDPA evaluation kit To order, please contact the u-blox sales representative nearest you, or visit our Online Shop at SUPPORT Support Page 57

60 C16-G25Q GPS and GSM solution with SMT antennas and SIM Product description The C16-G25Q GSM/GPS reference design is a complete and integrated solution for telematics applications such as fleet management, asset tracking, road pricing, and security/surveillance. It demonstrates the integration of u-blox NEO-5Q GPS receiver with a LEON-G200 GPRS/ GSM module. This 100% SMD solution uses SMT passive GPS and GSM antennas and an on-board SIM chip with activated phone number (SIM holder optional for mechanical SIM). This reference design supports full access to the NEO-5Q GPS module via the LEON-G200 module. Thus GSM and GPS can be controlled through a single serial port from any host processor. The LEON-G200 module features quad-band GSM/GPRS data, voice and class 10 data transmission. The high performance u-blox GPS engine enables navigation even in weak signal environments. C16-G25Q Telematics reference design Highlights Enables system integrators to develop their own end products quickly with fast time-to-market Available as evaluation kit or as complete reference design including schematics, layout, BOM and design recommendations Combines LEON-G200 GSM/GPRS modem module with NEO-5Q GPS receiver module Quad-band GSM/GPRS data, voice and class 10 data transmission 100% SMD solution including activated SIM chip with telephone number Embedded AssistNow client supports A-GPS GSM and GPS antenna included Features Low operating voltage: V Supply current: < 450 ma GPRS Class 10 & GPS Operating temperature: 20 C to 65 C Serial port: 1 UART to GSM/GPRS module GPS antenna: 25 x 25 mm ceramic patch SMT GSM/GPRS antenna: Hexaband Cellular SMT Dimensions: 78 x 55 x 6 mm (12 mm with connector) Connector: 2-Rows SMD-PCB 16pin. Pitch: 2.54 mm Documentation Ordering information C16-G25Q-00S LEON-G200 & NEO-5Q reference design with SMT antennas and SIM chip including 10 MB data and 50 SMS. Sold in sample quantities only. To order, please contact the u-blox sales representative nearest you, or visit our Online Shop at Page 58 Support

61 m-center Wireless evaluation software Product description The m-center GSM/GPRS evaluation software provides a powerful platform for evaluation, configuration and testing of u-blox GSM/GPRS LEON and LUCY modem products. Highlights AT Command terminal with user defined commands PIN management Call management SMS management GPRS context configuration Communication with u-blox GPS modules (EVK evaluation kit required, see page 55) Intelligent driver detection automatically starts the installation of the FTDI drivers if needed m-center Configuration and control options m-center provides a convenient means to configure u-blox GSM/GPRS modules, save configurations in the GSM/GPRS EPROM, and to restore factory default settings if needed. It is also possible to perform calls, send text messages and communicate with the u-blox GPS module on the evaluation kit in a very simple way. Visualization Very simple graphical user interface allows the user to perform common GSM/GPRS tasks and the embedded AT terminal shows all the AT commands trace in order to decrease the learning curve of the AT commands set. All the AT terminal activity can be saved to a text file. Enabling the trace feature allows users to save internal GSM/GPRS module activity to facilitate sending of binary data to u-blox customer support. Benefits Interactive and easy to use Supports all u-blox GSM/GPRS products (LEON and LUCY module families) Access to main functionality and configuration parameters Learn AT commands using the GUI interfaces thanks to the embedded AT Terminal Trace GSM/GPRS module activity Hardware platforms m-center for PC: IBM compatible personal computers (PC) running Windows 2000, Windows XP, Vista, and Windows 7. Ordering information m-center are available free of charge and can be downloaded from our website Support -> Evaluation tools section SUPPORT Support Page 59

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63 Overview At the core of our philosophy is our passion to deliver high-performance, small-profile, low power, and costeffective embedded wireless and GPS semiconductors and solutions to our OEM customers. Whether for professional applications such as fleet management or asset tracking, vehicle services such as ecall, anti-theft systems and road pricing, remote metering, security and surveillance systems or consumer devices such as cameras and smartphones, u-blox has the right technology to deliver the sensitivity, connectivity, noise immunity, low-power and compact size required by today s and tomorrow s demanding applications. u-blox 6 u-blox 6 is the next generation GPS platform from u-blox featuring extremely low power performance for both real-time and non-realtime GPS applications with increased sensitivity while maintaining the fastest acquisition time on the market. Read more on Page 62 Dead Reckoning When GPS signals are blocked (e.g. in tunnels or indoor car parks) u-blox Dead Reckoning (DR) technology allows uninterrupted vehicle navigation based on heading and distance data provided by external sensors. Read more on Page 66 Anti-Jamming Through advanced digital filtering algorithms, u-blox GPS receivers may be embedded in close proximity to RF noise sources: in mobile computers, mobile phones, PNDs, and automotive dashboards. Read more on Page 63 KickStart u-blox proprietary KickStart technology delivers the world s fastest acquisition of GPS satellite signals even in difficult environments such as indoor locations and deep urban canyons. Read more on Page 67 Capture & Process u-blox patented software GPS technology has resulted in extremely low-power, point-and-shoot geotagging products for portable consumer devices such as cameras as well as for ultra low-power location loggers. Read more on Page 64 Precision Timing u-blox GPS clock synchronization technology allows globally distributed computer and telecom systems to synchronize their clocks continuously and cost effectively. Read more on Page 68 Converged Wireless/GPS By offering embedded semiconductors, software, services and reference designs that support combined wireless and GPS applications, u-blox delivers complete solutions for a wide new range of location based services that capitalize on the converged technologies. Read more on Page 65 SuperSense u-blox SuperSense technology has become the world s de-facto standard for unbeatable GPS tracking performance. Combining high-sensitivity with low power consumption, SuperSense delivers a seamless GPS tracking experience in challenging environments where GPS signals are extremely weak. Read more on Page 69 Technology Page 61

64 u-blox 6 Redefining GPS performance u-blox 6 is the next generation GPS receiver platform from u-blox. It features extremely low power performance for both real-time and non-realtime GPS applications and increased sensitivity while maintaining the fastest acquisition time on the market. The advanced jamming suppression mechanism and innovative RF architecture of u-blox 6 ensures maximum GPS and GALILEO performance even in hostile environments. u-blox 6 provides integrated support for u-blox revolutionary Capture & Process technology for instant location capture. This feature allows the design of portable GPS products that can capture location data over weeks or months without recharging. UBX-G x 9 x 0.91 mm UBX-G x 8 x 0.85 mm UBX-G x 4 x 0.85 mm Chips and modules based on u-blox 6 are the ideal solution for high-performance, low-power, cost sensitive GPS applications such as automotive navigation systems, low-power loggers, geotagging cameras and Smartphones, fleet and asset management, and PNDs. Less risk Products based on u-blox 6 are drop-in compatible with existing u-blox 5 chips and modules, allowing for simple, seamless, risk-free design. u-blox 6 also supports the upcoming new European satellite system GALILEO, giving your products the best of two positioning worlds. Highlights u-blox 6 position engine with over 2 million effective correlators featuring <1 s acquisition 64% power savings as compared to u-blox 5 at 1 Hz update rate 147 dbm acquisition sensitivity (cold start) 160 dbm tracking sensitivity 5 Hz update rate Instant GPS data capture with revolutionary Capture & Process technology Supports ultra low-power logging and geo-tagging applications 1 Intelligent, user configurable power management and Power Save Mode for radically lower power consumption in realtime GPS applications Supports u-blox AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services OMA SUPL and 3GPP TS (GSM / UMTS) compliant GALILEO ready Automotive qualified Minimal BOM costs Available as single-chip, chipset, or complete modules (LEA and NEO families) Drop-in compatible with u-blox 5 modules 1 Requires u-blox YUMA software & service (see page 36) and 1 RF frontend (see UBX-G0011, page 32). Page 62 Technology

65 Anti-Jamming Advanced interference suppression A main reason that jamming is an issue with any GPS receiver is that the signals coming from GPS satellites are very weak. Satellites transmit with a power output of roughly 30 W and are 20,000 km above us. Just imagine: how much strength would the signal with the strength of a weak light bulb have after traveling that distance? In fact, a typical signal, when acquired outdoors with open sky, is in the range of 120 dbm (1 x W), and moving inside a normal residential building can add 20 or 30 db of attenuation. In addition to these weak signals, GPS receivers must also deal with unintentional jamming due to noise generated in the electrical world around them. Common sources of jamming signals are clock circuits or switching power supplies which are in many electronic devices you purchase today. Even displays generate noise due to their driver circuitry and scan rates. For example, a smartphone can generate noise from its display, WLAN port and Bluetooth interface. A mobile TV can also create heavy interference. There is also considerable potential for interference in cars not only from the electronic engine controls but also from dashboard electronics and entertainment systems. To ensure that their GPS systems provide the optimal functionality, engineers of any consumer appliances incorporating GPS capabilities should not only follow good engineering practices, they should also select components designed to mitigate these jamming effects. The proper antenna is certainly one aspect to keep in mind, but engineers should also be aware that the abilities of individual GPS receiver chipsets vary widely in their ability to counteract jamming signals. The u-blox solution All u-blox GPS receivers achieve best-in-class performance in noisy environments through an advanced, proprietary adaptive digital filtering technology which actively suppresses interference. This solution has been proven in overcoming interfering signals up to 25 dbm stronger than conventional GPS receivers can withstand. The result is the most sensitive and reliable GPS receiver technology on the market. In addition to extremely weak satellite signals, GPS receivers must deal with a wide range of jamming signals u-blox proprietary Anti-Jamming technology gives GPS equipment manufacturers the following benefits: Delivers consistent GPS operation in noisy urban environments and indoors, well past the point where conventional systems fail Compatible with small, low cost antennas Allows embedding of the GPS receiver in close proximity to RF noise sources: in mobile phones, mobile computers, PNDs, and automotive dashboards Small surface mount GPS receiver modules requiring little space Tested, off-the-shelf solutions Cost-effective For more information, please visit our website and download our Anti-Jamming Whitepaper from the Technology section. Technology Page 63

66 Capture & Process The ultimate geotagging solution Capture & Process for geotagging applications u-blox patented GPS Capture & Process technology enables mobile products to instantly capture a location using just a few millijoules of power. This is especially attractive for applications such as photo geotagging for cameras and camera accessories where users just want to point and shoot, and not waste precious time and battery power waiting for a conventional GPS position fix. The concept can easily be extended to ultra-low power position loggers that can record position data for months without recharging. How it works In contrast to real-time GPS receivers which can take an unacceptably long time to establish a position fix, GPS Capture & Process captures location data in a fraction of a second. It achieves this by separating the GPS signal capture and subsequent processing into two distinct steps: Capture the raw output of an embedded GPS front-end is digitally captured and stored locally, for example in a camera s memory each time a photo is taken. Process when photos are offloaded from the camera, so are the raw GPS data captures. u-blox YUMA software for PC or Mac software quickly processes the data to obtain position fixes. It is assisted in this task by the u-blox satellite orbit data Internet service. The benefits to camera and logger manufacturers are clear Ultra-fast location capture GPS signal data is captured on-demand in less than 200 ms no waiting for acquisition of satellite orbital data necessary. Point and shoot performance! Extremely low power solution the GPS radio is on for a small fraction of a second per capture resulting in a negligible impact on battery life. Fast time-to-market complete end-to-end, globally available and reliable online geotagging and reverse geocoding service is available now. Example of Capture & Process geotagging results displayed on Microsoft Virtual Earth Fast PC processing geotagging and reverse-geocoding software and online service is optimized for Windows (XP, Vista and 7) and Mac and can typically compute a position fix from a capture in 0.4 s per photo. Available geotagging products based on our breakthrough Capture & Process technology UBX-G6010: Single-chip GPS receiver with Capture & Process mode (see page 28). UBX-G0011: RF front-end chip supporting Capture & Process (see page 32). YUMA: geotagging software and service supporting low-power fast-capture devices such as geotagging photographic or video equipment, GPS loggers and vehicle black boxes (see page 38). Capture & Process evaluation kit EVK-CK (see page 56). Visit our website at to download our whitepaper: Instantaneous, low-power geotagging: Capture & Process is the next killer application for digital photography. Page 64 Technology

67 Wireless and GPS convergence Innovation through combined technologies u-blox offers embedded semiconductors, software, services and reference designs to support end-products that combine 2G/3.5G wireless and GPS technologies to capitalize on the converged technologies. Fleet and asset management systems As early adopters of converged wireless/gps applications, fleet management systems based on u-blox technology are deployed worldwide for tracking of vehicle fleets such as taxis, trucks and public transportation to report position, monitor vehicle status, routes as well as driver behavior. Accelerated positioning via assisted GPS (A-GPS) By pairing a parallel wireless communications channel with a GPS receiver, satellite positional data can be transmitted over wireless networks to significantly accelerate position fix. u-blox supports A-GPS through its globally available AssistNow online service (see page 38). Road pricing With the upcoming launch of the European Electronic Toll Service (EETS) throughout Europe, drivers will be able to easily pay tolls throughout the whole European Union (EU) based on road usage. Based on converged wireless and GPS technologies, EETS will be available on all infrastructures in the EU such as motorways, tunnels (requires dead-reckoning GPS, see page 66) and bridges where toll can be paid using on-board equipment. Personal locators The latest personal locators combine GPS and GSM connectivity to provide real-time tracking of palmsized devices anywhere in the world there is mobile phone coverage. The device s location can be viewed in real-time via an Internet dashboard to not only report where your children and pets are on-demand, but even how fast your teenagers are driving your car (velocity information is also available via GPS!). Location Based Services for notebooks/netbooks Location-awareness capability is built into Microsoft s Windows 7 operating system through a specially developed Sensor and Location Platform which is supported by u-blox. The platform enables new location based services such as: What is around me? (i.e. shops, restaurants, ATMs, public transportation, tourist information, police) How do I get there? Turn by turn directions Who is around me? (friends, family, proximity dating) u-blox GPS/wireless solutions Because of the exciting and numerous applications for converged GSM/UMTS/GPS technologies, u-blox has implemented special features in its wireless module families LEON and LUCY to ease the design effort required for the integration of GSM and UMTS technologies with GPS. This includes a single interface to communicate with both wireless and GPS modules as well as embedded A-GPS client to accelerate Time-To-First-Fix (seconds, not minutes). u-blox also offers complete evaluation kits and reference designs for converged wireless and GPS applications (see pages 57-59). For more details, download the whitepaper The Promising Marriage of Wireless and GPS Technologies from our website at: Technology Page 65

68 Dead Reckoning Never lose track of where you are GPS positioning works well when at least four satellites are within a GPS receiver s line-of-sight. However, in urban environments where the accuracy of GPS navigation is crucial, the view to the sky is often obstructed, or high-rise buildings reflect GPS signals causing severe multipath effects, degrading the quality of GPS. In tunnels or underground parking garages, GPS positioning may not work at all. 100% Coverage through dead reckoning The principles of Dead Reckoning (DR) navigation address this problem based on two pieces of information: Absolute GPS position fix is required as starting point Incremental calculation of future position can be extrapolated based on: Distance traveled since last known position Turn rate (angular change) DR using gyroscope and tachometer Using a gyroscope and odometer pulses from a tachometer make this solution independent of the vehicle data bus and therefore ideal for after-market applications. Depending on the quality of GPS signals available, the DR algorithm accurately computes the following positions by using an automatically weighted average of GPS, turn rates and distance information. The quality of the GPS signals and the confidence level of the DR information determines the weighting used. u-blox fully automatic calibration mechanism detects the scaling factor of the tachometer (pulses per kilometer traveled) and the gyroscope properties without the need for user intervention. Calibration is achieved with a short drive under good GPS reception conditions. Dead Reckoning (DR) enables 100 % road coverage in challenging city environments by supplementing GPS positioning with heading and distance data provided by sensors. Sensors can be directly connected to the GPS receiver or the sensor readings can be obtained through the vehicle data bus. When GPS satellites are out of sight, GPS location is extrapolated using distance and angle information from the sensors. This results in accurate positioning even when the GPS signal is impaired or absent. DR using gyroscope and tachometer solution is available with u-blox LEA-6R GPS receiver module (see page 22). DR using individual wheel speed information The individual wheel speed solution is ideal for firstmount navigation systems and emergency call boxes such as ecall because it uses information from the vehicle data bus (e.g. the ABS system). This solution requires a close collaboration between the car manufacturer and the automotive component suppliers to ensure the system identifies and accesses the relevant sensor data. The system is a custom solution that needs to be adapted to different car models as the type of sensors and configurations in each car model vary. Differences in individual wheel speeds are used to determine the vehicle s speed and heading. This eliminates the need for a costly gyroscope, resulting in significant cost savings. Using DR information in conjunction with GPS measurements not only extends coverage to areas without GPS reception, but also boosts position accuracy in areas with adverse signal conditions such as urban areas with heavy multipath effects. DR based on individual wheel speed information is available with selected u-blox 5 and 6 ICs and modules. Dead Reckoning technology can be evaluated with u-blox Dead Reckoning evaluation kit which can be ordered via our Online Shop at: en/online-shop.html Dead Reckoning evaluation kit Page 66 Technology

69 KickStart The world s fastest solution for satellite acquisition u-blox proprietary KickStart weak-signal acquisition technology delivers the world s fastest Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) with even the faintest GPS satellite signals. Based on a massively parallel search architecture, KickStart brings clear benefits to manufacturers of GPS products: Deliver GPS services faster and more reliably than competitors Demonstrate superior ability to find and lock onto GPS satellites, even in the most demanding environments: cities, and indoors Reliably operate with smaller antennas allowing sleeker and more compact designs (i.e. PNDs, Smartphones) Be suitable for covert installations (i.e. for security devices, asset tracking and vehicle recovery) Products with KickStart u-blox 5 and 6 single chips and chipsets NEO-5Q/6Q, NEO-5G/6G, LEA-5Q/6Q, LEA-5H/6H, LEA-5S/6S LEA-5T/6T modules Applications Car navigation systems Portable PNDs and Smartphones Asset tracking and Fleet Management Security devices for stolen vehicle recovery Products with covert/small antenna installation Benefits Ultra fast acquisition, even in weak signal environments High performance, even with smaller antennas Enables covert installations GPS navigation GPS acquisition of satellites P Parking exit F Position fix E Parking entrance F F E P E P Above, you see a KickStart GPS receiver in a car glovebox performing a cold start. Despite the weak signal conditions, the receiver s ultra-fast weak signal acquisition enables it to establish a position within a few seconds. A GPS receiver without KickStart is still able to establish a position but takes substantially longer to do so, due to the covert location of the GPS receiver, which undermines signal strength. KickStart performance: GPS in glove compartment Stolen vehicle recovery systems or asset tracking applications have GPS receivers typically fitted in covert locations such as inside the glove box or under car seats. These receivers typically require special technology to receive weaker signals and to calculate a position under these most challenging conditions. GPS receivers equipped with KickStart are able to calculate a first position fix within seconds, even in the harshest signal environments, as illustrated in the field-test above. KickStart evaluation kit EVK-5H Compare the performance of KickStart yourself with evaluation kits EVK-5H (with KickStart) and EVK-5P (without KickStart), orderable via u-blox online shop: Technology Page 67

70 SuperSense indoor GPS The ultimate in GPS tracking performance u-blox SuperSense technology has become the world s de-facto standard for unbeatable GPS tracking performance. Combining high-sensitivity with low power consumption, SuperSense delivers a seamless GPS experience in challenging environments where GPS signals are extremely weak, and with no direct view to satellites. Available on all u-blox GPS receivers, SuperSense empowers GPS devices with reliable and uninterrupted operation, and is especially suited for battery-operated applications and compact devices where small antenna and covert installation are critical. Typical SuperSense applications Handheld consumer devices Integrated car navigation devices Vehicle and asset tracking Recovery and anti-theft systems Location-aware notebooks/netbooks SuperSense provides these important benefits to manufacturers of GPS devices High performance in demanding environments: indoors, under bridges, and embedded in vehicles or containers High positioning accuracy Excellent dynamic navigation performance: Tracking and navigation: 160 dbm Acquisition: 147 dbm (cold start) Extended terrain coverage Reliable operation with small antennas allowing sleeker and more compact designs (i.e. PNDs, Smartphones) Enables applications with covert or embedded antenna (i.e. for security devices, fleet management, asset tracking and vehicle recovery) Industry-leading GPS sensitivity Low-power consumption for extended operation with smaller batteries Page 68 Technology

71 Precision Timing Low-cost, worldwide clock synchronization Using GPS synchronization to provide a low-cost precision reference clock has application in numerous distributed computer and telecom systems. PC clocks in particular are notoriously inaccurate due to variations in crystal tolerance, calibration and temperature effects resulting in clock drift of many seconds per day. For time-critical applications such as globally-linked financial systems, mobile base-station networks, and power switching equipment, clock error can have catastrophic results. Here is where GPS satellite synchronization provides a convenient and cost-effective solution for clock accuracy down to 15 billionths of a second. u-blox GPS clock synchronization technology allows globally distributed computer and telecom systems to synchronize their clocks continuously and costeffectively even in the remotest of locations: Achieves location-independent clock synchronization even when only 1 satellite is in view Delivers high and continuous accuracy to within 15 nanoseconds based on the highly-precise GPS atomicclock time defined and maintained by the US DoD Dual precision time pulse outputs (e.g. 1 PPS and 10 MHz) reduces requirement for external components allowing for significant BOM savings Fast satellite acquisition via u-blox proprietary KickStart and AssistNow technologies The histogram below shows the time accuracy frequency distribution of the LEA-6T, measured over 24 hours. Time offset (in nanoseconds) For this test, the GPS receiver was placed on a building rooftop and its accuracy was measured without compensating the quantization error. The graph illustrates the very low standard deviation and maximal error of u-blox timing receivers. u-blox products for precision timing: LEA-6T GPS receiver module with precision timing functionality (see page 20) Flexible GPS-synchronized time-pulse output: can be configured to update at user-defined frequencies Simple, small, low cost antenna can be placed indoors or within machinery thanks to u-blox SuperSense technology USB, UART and I 2 C interfaces EVK-6T precision timing evaluation kit for evaluation of LEA-5T (see page 55) Small surface mount GPS receiver module requires little space (LEA-6T: 22.4 x 17 x 3 mm) Very cost effective solution Technology Page 69

72 Quality Standards Production u-blox strives to achieve best-in-class quality and reliability performance in all products through a systematic approach that emphasizes quality at every phase of the product life cycle including development, prototyping, product qualification and manufacturing. u-blox modules u-blox develops high quality GPS and wireless modules, produced using world-renowned contract manufacturing partners with the highest commitment to quality. Manufactured in a fully automatic assembly line, every u-blox GPS and wireless module undergoes thorough production testing with maximum test coverage. This includes a full detection and processing path, from antenna input to data output. A subsequent x-ray examination, performed on every module using automatic image analysis, identifies and discards units with potentially faulty solder joints. Our module qualification process includes climatic tests such as temperature cycling and mechanical shock and vibration tests. These tests are performed as stipulated in the ISO standard: Road vehicles environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment standard. Extensive software tests with multi-satellite GPS & GSM simulators and challenging real-world environments around the world are effected to make sure that our products perform to the high level of quality we pride ourselves in. Our quality management system is ISO 9001 certified, which reflects u-blox process driven approach to innovation. u-blox has carefully selected strategic suppliers who meet the ISO/TS standard, which was developed by the automotive industry to ensure the highest level of quality in the automotive supply chain. u-blox 5 and u-blox 6 chips We work with world-class foundries that use the most innovative, marketleading technologies to manufacture chips. Our collaborative approach creates synergies, leveraging our GPS know-how and our partners manufacturing expertise. This allows us to optimize design and manufacturing processes and, ultimately, to achieve the best results in the manufacturing of our products. Our assembly and testing subcontractor provides turnkey solutions that include 100% wafer sorting, packaging, as well as 100% final testing and dropshipment services. This accelerates our products time-to-market substantially, allowing us to quickly enter the market with our latest innovations and offer our customers a competitive edge in their markets. Some types of the u-blox 5 and u-blox 6 GPS integrated circuits (ICs) are qualified according to AEC-Q100, the automotive standard that includes the requirements of the common JEDEC standard JESD47 for ICs. Page 70 Quality

73 Packaging Chips and modules are moisture-sensitive devices. When reflow soldering, these products must be moisture-free to avoid defects that can arise under the hot temperatures used by reflow soldering machines. When soldering by hand with a soldering iron, moisture levels are not an issue. Chips and chipsets u-blox delivers chips packed into reels which are, in turn, packed into ESD (Electrostatic Sensitive Device) and moisture-shielding bags. Sample deliveries are packed onto trays and are also packaged into ESD and moisture-shielding bags. Modules Modules come in 100 unit or 250 unit reels, depending on the module. The reels are dry-sealed into ESD and moisture-shielding bags that come with detailed care instructions about moisture sensitivity levels and maximum factory floor times. Sample quantities (of less than 100 or 250 units, typically soldered by hand) are shipped in ESD-protected cartons but are not moistureprotected as moisture levels are not an issue when hand-soldering. Baking instructions must be closely observed if reflow soldering is used. Shipping Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions: Samples are shipped from our headquarters in Switzerland and can be purchased directly from our online shop ( RoHS compliance The use and disposal of six environmentally hazardous materials including lead has been banned in Europe under the EU s Restrictions on Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive and the directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Since July 1, 2006, electronic components and systems must be lead-free to be traded in the EU. All u-blox ICs listed in this catalogue are Green, i.e. RoHS compliant and halogen-free. For further information, please visit our website at Modules are sent directly from our warehouse in Austria (an EU member country) and chipsets are sent from the Philippines. Americas: All shipments, regardless of quantity, are sent from our US headquarters in Reston, Virginia, USA. Quality Page 71

74 Contacts Europe, Middle East, Africa Headquarters u-blox AG, Switzerland Phone: Fax: Support: Americas Head Office West Coast Office, CA u-blox America, Inc. Phone: +1 (703) Phone: +1 (408) Fax: +1 (703) Fax: +1 (408) Support: Support: Asia, Australia, Pacific Singapore China u-blox Singapore Pte. Ltd. u-blox Beijing Rep. Office Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: Support: Support: Japan u-blox Japan KK, Tokyo Korea u-blox Korea Branch Office, Seoul Phone: Phone: Fax: Fax: [email protected] [email protected] Support: [email protected] Support: [email protected] Taiwan u-blox Taiwan Rep. Office, Taipei Phone: Fax: [email protected] Support: [email protected] Page 72 Contacts

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