Product Technical Specification
AirPrime XA1100
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Preface
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Contents
Function Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Potential Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Product Highlights and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Multi-tone Active Interference Canceller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1PPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
AGPS for faster TTFF (HOST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
EASY™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
PPS sync NMEA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Mechanical Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Recommended PCB Pad Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Pin Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pin Assignment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Description of I/O Pins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Absolute Maximum Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
NMEA Output Sentences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GGA—Time, Position and Related data of Navigation Fix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GSA—GPS DOP and Active Satellites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GSV— Satellites in View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
RMC—Recommended Minimum Navigation Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
VTG—Course and Speed information Relating to the Ground. . . . . . . . . . . 22
MTK NMEA Command Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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Reference Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Reference Schematic Design for Using the Active Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Packing and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Packaging and Handling (Tape Reel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Storage and Floor Life Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Moisture Color Coded Card & Caution Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Conditions for Pre-baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
ESD Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Reflow Soldering Temperature Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
SMT Reflow Soldering Temperature Profile (For Reference Only) . . . . . . . 29
Manual Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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1: Function Description
Overview
The XA1100 is a GPS module with an integrated patch antenna. It comes with an
external antenna interface with automatic antenna detection. It is one of the smallest
GPS Antenna modules in the world with an ultra-compact size of 12.5 x 12.5 x 6.8
mm in a QFN Package. This ultra-compact module provides a UART interface and its
unique design of SMPS is capable of reducing power consumption to a great extent.
The XA1100 is based on Chipset MT3337(E). It supports up to 210 PRN channels
with 66 search channels and 22 simultaneous tracking channels. With support of
QZSS and AGPS, The XA1100 can provide even more accurate positioning. Its Tone
Active Interference Canceller is capable of removing 12 active noise sources and
such feature enables more flexibility in system design.
The XA1100 is integrated along with power managements and many advanced
features, including EASY™, EPO™, PPS sync NMEA, and logger. It is ideally suitable
for power-sensitive devices especially for portable applications.
Potential Applications
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Handheld Devices
M2M applications
Asset management
Surveillance systems
Wearable products
Figure 1-1: XA1110
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Function Description
Product Highlights and Features
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22 tracking/ 66 acquisition-channel GPS receiver
Supports QZSS
Sensitivity: -165dBm
Update Rate: up to 10Hz
12 multi-tone active interference canceller
High accuracy 1-PPS timing (±20ns RMS) and the pulse width is 100ms
AGPS Support for Fast TTFF (Host Aiding EPO™)
EASY™: Self-Generated Orbit Prediction for instant positioning fix
PPS sync NMEA2
Consumption current (@3.3V):
Acquisition: 20mA/ 21mA / 22mA (min / typical / max)
Tracking: 19mA / 20mA / 25mA (min / typical / max)
RoHS compliant
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System Block Diagram
Figure 1-2: System Block Diagram
Multi-tone Active Interference Canceller
Navigation systems often integrate with variant applications that are not limited to
Wi-Fi, GSM/GPRS, 3G/4G, Bluetooth. Such systems often generate RF
harmonics which would influence the GPS reception and performance.
The embedded Multi-tone Active Interference Canceller (MTAIC) can reject
unwanted RF harmonics of the nearby on-board active components. MTAIC
improves the capacity of GPS reception, eliminating the need for hardware
integration engineering to make hardware changes. The XA1100 cancels up to 12
independent channels continuous interference wave.
1PPS
The XA1100 generates a-pulse-per-second signal (1 PPS). It is an electrical
signal which precisely indicates the start of a second with the accuracy of ±20ns
RMS (Root Mean Square). The PPS signal is provided through a designated
output pin for many external applications. The pulse is not only limited to being
active every second but is also allowed to set up the required duration, frequency,
and active high/low through a user-defined PMTK command setting.
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Function Description
AGPS for faster TTFF (HOST)
The AGPS (HOST EPO) provides predicated EPO (Extended Prediction Orbit)
data to speed up TTFF (Time To First Fix). Users can download EPO data to the
GPS engine from an FTP server via the Internet or through a wireless network.
The GPS engine of the module will adopt EPO data to assist with position
calculation when navigation information from satellites is insufficient due to a
weak signal.
EASY™
EASY™ (Embedded Assist System) is for quick positioning when information
received from the satellites is insufficient. With EASY™ technology, the GPS
engine is able to calculate and predict a single ephemeris automatically up to
three days when the power is on. It then saves the predicted information into
memory so the GPS engine can use this information for positioning later if
information received from the satellites is insufficient. This function is useful for
TTFF improvement to allow positioning even under weak signal conditions (e.g. in
dense urban areas). Backup power (VBACKUP) is required for this feature.
Figure 1-3: Operation of EASY™
Figure 1-3 shows that when the GPS device obtains information from GPS
satellites, the GPS engine will start to pre-calculate automatically in order to
predict orbits for three extended days.
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PPS sync NMEA
Pulse-Per-Second (PPS) VS. NMEA can be used in the time service. The latency
range of the beginning of UART Tx is between 170ms~180 ms at the MT3337(E)
platform and behind the rising edge of PPS.
The PPS sync NMEA only supports 1Hz NMEA output and baud rate at
115200~14400 bps. For baud rates at 9600 bps and 4800 bps, only the RMC
NMEA sentence is supported. If the NMEA sentence outputs are supported even
at the low baud rate, per-second transmission may exceed the threshold of one
second.
Figure 1-4: PPS sync NMEA
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2: Specifications
Mechanical Dimensions
Dimension: (Unit: mm, Tolerance: +/- 0.2mm)
Figure 2-1: Mechanical Dimensions
Recommended PCB Pad Layout
(Unit: mm, Tolerance: 0.1mm)
Figure 2-2: PCB Layout
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Pin Configuration
Figure 2-3: Pin Configuration
Pin Assignment
Table 2-1: Pin Assignment
Pin
Name
I/O
1
GND
P
2
EX_ANT
I
PO
3
GND
P
Ground
4
GND
P
Ground
5
GND
P
Ground
6
GND
P
Ground
7
VCC
PI
Main DC power input
8
VBACKUP
PI
Backup power input for RTC and navigation data keep
9
GND
P
Ground
10
GND
P
Ground
11
GND
P
Ground
12
NC
--
None Connect
13
RTCM(TX)
O
Serial Data Input (TTL) for RTCM data ACK (Acknowledge Character)
14
RTCM(RX)
I
Serial Data Input (TTL) for RTCM data streaming
15
NC
--
None Connect
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Description and Note
Ground
External active antenna RF input
DC power from VCC and provide for external active antenna
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Table 2-1: Pin Assignment
Pin
Name
I/O
Description and Note
16
BR
I
Baud Rate selection need to matchup BR
17
NC
--
None Connect
18
NC
--
None Connect
19
TX0
O
Serial Data Output for NMEA output (TTL)
20
RX0
I
Serial Data Input for Firmware update (TTL)
21
1PPS
O
1PPS Time Mark Output 2.8V CMOS Level
(PPS setting can be configure by PMTK command)a
22
NRESET
I
Reset Input, Low Active
23
NC
--
None Connect
24
GND
P
Ground
a. Please refer to PMTK Command 285.
Description of I/O Pins
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Pin1: GND (Ground)
Pin2: EX_ANT
· When a 4mA or higher current is detected, the detect circuit will
acknowledge the external antenna as being present and will use external
the antenna for reception. In the event of a short circuit occurring at the
external antenna, the module will limit the drawn current to a safe level. DC
power from VCC and will be provided for thte external active antenna
(Recommended voltage: 3.3V).
Pin3: GND (Ground)
Pin4: GND (Ground)
Pin5: GND (Ground)
Pin6: GND (Ground)
Pin7: VCC
· Main DC power supply (3.0V to 4.3V; typical: 3.3V). The ripple must be
controlled under 50mVpp.
Pin8: VBACKUP
· This connects to the backup power of the GPS module. A power source
(such as a battery) connected to this pin will help the GPS chipset in
keeping its internal RTC running when the main power source is turned off.
The voltage ranges from 2.0V~4.3V (typical: 3.0V).
· If VBACKUP power is not reserved, the GPS module will perform a lengthy
cold start each time whenever it is powered on, as previous satellite information is not retained and needs to be re-transmitted.
· If not used, keeps this pin floating.
Pin9: GND (Ground).
Pin10: GND (Ground).
Pin11: GND (Ground).
Pin12: NC (None Connect).
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Pin13: RTCM (TX). Can ack for the RTCM message by pin connecting. If not
used, keep it floating.
Pin14: RTCM (RX). Can ack for the RTCM function by pin connecting. If not
used, keep it floating.
Pin15: NC (None Connect)
Pin16: BR (Baud Rate selection is configurable through BR with combination
a grounded 10K ohm resistor).
Table 2-2: Baud Rate
Baud Rate
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BR (Pin16)
9600
No Connect
115200
10K Ohm
Pin17: NC (None Connect).
Pin18: NC (None Connect).
Pin19: TX0 (UART 0 transmitter; outputs GPS information for the application).
Pin20: RX0 (UART 0 receiver; to receive commands from the system).
Pin21: 1PPS
· This pin provides one pulse-per-second signal output.
· If not used, keep this pin floating.
Pin22: NRESET
· Active on Low will allow the module to reset.
· If not used, keep floating.
Table 2-3: NRESET
NRESET Level
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Min(V)
Typ(V)
Max(V)
Low
0
0
1.5
High
2
3.8
3.3
Pin23: NC (None Connect).
Pin24: GND (Ground).
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Specifications
Table 2-4: Specification Data
Description
GPS Solution
MTK MT3337(E)
Frequency
GPS L1, 1575.42MHz
Sensitivity
Acquisition: -148dBm, cold start
Reacquisition: -163dBm, Hot start
Tracking: -165dBm
SV Number
#1~32
TTFF
(GPS, No. of SVs>4, C/
N>40dB, PDopNorth or S->South
Longitude
12016.443
8
dddmm.mmmm
E/W Indicator
E
E->East or W->West
Position Fix
Indicator
1
See Table 3-3
Satellites Used
8
HDOP
0.95
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Table 3-2: GGA Data Format
Name
Example
Units
Description
MSL Altitude
39.9
meter
Antenna Altitude above/below mean-sea-level
Units
M
meter
Units of antenna altitude
Geoidal Separation 17.8
meter
Units
meter
M
Age of Diff. Corr.
Checksum
Units of geoids separation
Null fields when DGPS is not used
*65
End of message termination
Table 3-3: Position Fix Indicator
Value
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Description
0
Fix not available
1
GPS Fix
2
Differential GPS Fix
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Protocols
GSA—GPS DOP and Active Satellites
Table 3-4 explains the example NMEA sentence below:
$GPGSA,A,3,29,21,26,15,18,09,06,10,,,,,2.32,0.95,2.11*00
Table 3-4: GSA Data Format
Name
Example
Units
Description
Message ID
$GPGSA
GSA protocol header
Mode 1
A
See Table 3-5
Mode 2
3
See Table 3-6
Satellite Used
29
SV on Channel 1
Satellite Used
21
SV on Channel 2
....
….
….
Satellite Used
....
SV on Channel 12
PDOP
2.32
Position Dilution of Precision
HDOP
0.95
Horizontal Dilution of Precision
VDOP
2.11
Vertical Dilution of Precision
Checksum
*00
End of message termination
Table 3-5: Mode 1
Value
Description
M
Manual—forced to operate in 2D or 3D mode
A
2D Automatic—allowing to switch to 2D/3D mode automatically
Table 3-6: Mode 2
Value
Description
1
Fix not available
2
2D (=4 SVs used)
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GSV— Satellites in View
Table 3-7 explains the example NMEA sentence below:
$GPGSV,4,1,15,29,36,029,42,21,46,314,43,26,44,020,43,15,21,3
21,39*7D
$GPGSV,4,2,15,18,26,314,40,09,57,170,44,06,20,229,37,10,26,0
84,37*77
$GPGSV,4,3,15,07,,,26*73
Table 3-7: GSV Data Format
Name
Example
Units
Description
Message ID
$GPGSV
GSV protocol header
Number of
Messages
4
(Depending on the number of satellites tracked,
multiple messages of GSV data may be required) a
Message Number
1
Satellites in View
15
Satellite ID
29
Elevation
36
degrees
Channel 1 (Maximum 90)
Azimuth
029
degrees
Channel 1 (True, Range 0 to 359)
SNR (C/No)
42
dB-Hz
Range 0 to 99, (null when not tracking)
....
….
….
....
Satellite ID
15
Elevation
21
degrees
Channel 4 (Maximum 90)
Azimuth
321
degrees
Channel 4 (True, Range 0 to 359)
SNR (C/No)
39
dB-Hz
Range 0 to 99, (null when not tracking)
Checksum
*7D
Channel 1 (Range 1 to 32)
Channel 4 (Range 1 to 32)
End of message termination
a. One GSV sentence can only receive up to 4 SVs
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RMC—Recommended Minimum
Navigation Information
Table 3-8 explains the example sentence below:
$GPRMC,064951.000,A,2307.1256,N,12016.4438,E,0.03,165.48,260
406,3.05,W,A*2C
Table 3-8: RMC Data Format
Name
Example
Units
Description
Message ID
$GPRMC
RMC protocol header
UTC Time
064951.000
hhmmss.sss
Status
A
A: data valid
V: data not valid
Latitude
2307.1256
ddmm.mmmm
N/S Indicator
N
N: North
S: South
Longitude
12016.4438
dddmm.mmmm
E/W Indicator
E
E: East
W: West
Speed over
Ground
0.03
knots
Course over
Ground
165.48
degrees
Date
260406
ddmmyy
Mode
A
A: Autonomous mode
D: Differential mode
E: Estimated mode
Checksum
*2C
True
Magnetic Variation
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VTG—Course and Speed information
Relating to the Ground
Table 3-9 explains the example sentence below:
$GPVTG,165.48,T,,M,0.03,N,0.06,K,A*37
Table 3-9: VTG Data Format
Name
Example
Message ID
$GPVTG
Course
165.48
Reference
T
Course
Units
Description
VTG protocol header
degrees
Measured heading
TRUE
degrees
Measured heading
Reference
M
Speed
0.03
Units
N
Speed
0.06
Units
K
Kilometers per hour
Mode
A
A: Autonomous mode
D: Differential mode
E: Estimated mode
Checksum
*37
Magnetic Variation (By Customization)
Knots/hr
Measured horizontal speed
Knots
km/hr
Measured horizontal speed
End of message termination
MTK NMEA Command Protocols
Packet Type: 103 PMTK_CMD_COLD_START
Packet Meaning: Cold Start --- Discarding the data of Time, Position, Almanacs
and Ephemeris at re-start.
Example: $PMTK103*30
Note: Please refer to the PMTK command document for details.
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4: Reference Design
This section introduces the reference schematic design for best performance.
Additional tips and cautions on design are well documented in the related Application
Note that is available upon request.
Reference Schematic Design for Using the
Active Antenna
Connect the external antenna to RF_IN (Pin2):
Figure 4-1: Active Antenna Application
Notes:
1. Chock coil L1 is used in electrical circuits to pass direct current and attenuate
alternating current.
2. Ferrite bead L2 is added for power noise reduction. Use one with equivalent
impedance (600Ω at 100MHz; IDC 200mA).
3. Place C0, C1, C2 and C5 bypass-capacitors as close as possible to the module.
4. Damping resistors R1 and R2 can be modified based on system application for
EMI.
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5: Packing and Handling
The XA1100, like any other SMD devices, is sensitive to moisture, electrostatic
discharge and temperature. By following the standards of storage and handling
outlined in this document for GNSS modules, the chances of them being damaged
during production setup can be reduced. This section will walk you through the basics
on how Sierra Wireless packages the modules, to ensure that the modules arrive at
their destination without any damages or deterioration for performance quality.
Cautionary steps prior to the surface mount process are also included in the
cautionary notes.
Important: Please read the following sections carefully to avoid possible damage.
Important: GPS receiver modules are highly electrostatic-sensitive devices. Without ESD
protections or without proper handling may lead to permanent damage to the modules.
Packaging and Handling (Tape Reel)
350pcs/Reel
Figure 5-1: Reel Dimensions
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Specs:
H: 24.5±1.5,
T: 2.2±0.2,
D: 99±1.5
Note: 13” Reel;
Material: P.S
Unit: (mm)
Figure 5-2: Tape Dimensions
Specs:
Ao 13.0±0.10
Bo 13.0±0.10
Ko 6.90±0.10
Unit: (mm)
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Storage and Floor Life Guidelines
Moisture Color Coded Card & Caution Label
The moisture color-coded card provides an insight to the relative humidity in
percentage (RH). When the GPS modules are taken out, the RH level for the
modules would be around or lower than 30%. A caution label is also included with
each electrostatic bag.
Figure 5-3: Moisture Color Coded Card and Caution Label
Sierra Wireless modules are moisture sensitive. If the package of modules has
been stored under the condition of a non-condensing storage environment
(