Product Technical Specification
AirPrime XM1110
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Preface
Patents
This product may contain technology developed by or for Sierra Wireless Inc. This
product includes technology licensed from QUALCOMM®. This product is
manufactured or sold by Sierra Wireless Inc. or its affiliates under one or more
patents licensed from InterDigital Group and MMP Portfolio Licensing.
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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 (EPO in flash™) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
EASY™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
AlwaysLocate™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
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 Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
NMEA Output Sentences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GGA—Time, Position and Related Data of Navigation Fix . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GSA—GNSS DOP and Active Satellites, Including GPS(GPGSA) and GLONASS(GLGSA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
GSV— Satellites in View, Including GPS(GPGSV) and GLONASS(GLGSV) 20
RMC—Recommended Minimum Navigation Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
VTG—Course and Speed Information Relating to the Ground . . . . . . . . . . 23
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MTK NMEA Command Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Reference Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Reference Schematic Design for Using the RTCM/I2C/SPI . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Schematic Reference Design for the RTCM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Schematic Reference Design for Using I2C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Schematic Reference Design for the SPI Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Patch (Passive) Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Active Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Packing and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Packaging and Handling (Tape Reel) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Storage and Floor Life Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Moisture Color Coded Card & Caution Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Conditions for Pre-baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Drying. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
ESD Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Reflow Soldering Temperature Profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
SMT Reflow Soldering Temperature Profile (For Reference Only) . . . . . . . 35
Manual Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
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Overview
The XM1110 is a GNSS (GPS + GLONASS) receiver; it is one of the smallest
MediaTek-based modules in the world, for it has an ultra-compact size of 9.0 x 9.5 x
2.1 mm in a QFN Package. This ultra-compact module provides multiple interfaces
such as I2C, SPI & UART, and its unique design of SMPS is capable of reducing
power consumption to a great extent.
The XM1110 is built based on MediaTek's new generation GNSS Chipset MT3333. It
supports up to 210 PRN channels with 99 search channels and 33 simultaneous
tracking channels. With support of QZSS, SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS), QZSS and
AGPS, XM1110 can provide even more accurate positioning. Its Tone Active
Interference Canceller is capable of removing 12 active noise sources, enabling more
flexibility in system design.
The XM1110 is integrated along with power managements and many advanced
features, including AlwaysLocate™, EASY™, EPO™, PPS sync NMEA and logger. It
is ideally suitable for power sensitive devices especially in portable applications.
Potential Applications
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Handheld Devices
M2M applications
Asset management
Surveillance systems
Wearable products
Figure 1-1: XM1110
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Product Highlights and Features
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33 tracking/ 99 acquisition-channel GPS +GLONASS receiver
Supports QZSS & SBAS(WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN)1
Sensitivity: -165dBm
Update Rate: up to 10Hz2
12 multi-tone active interference canceller2
High accuracy 1-PPS timing (±20ns RMS) and the pulse width is 100ms
AGPS Support for Fast TTFF (EPO in flash™; choose from 7, 14, or 30 days)
EASY™: Self-Generated Orbit Prediction for instant positioning fix3
AlwaysLocate™ Intelligent Algorithm (Advance Power Periodic Mode) for
power saving3
PPS sync NMEA3
LOCUS (Embedded Logger Function)
Consumption current(@3.3V):
For GPS+GLONASS
· Acquisition: 23mA/ 26mA /30mA (min / typical / max)
· Full Power Tracking: 21mA / 23mA /28mA (min / typical / max)
· GLP (GNSS low-power) Tracking: 7mA / 16mA / 32mA (min / typical / max)
RoHS
1. GAGAN will be supported upon its starting date of service.
2. SBAS can only be enabled when update rate is equal or less than to 5Hz.
3. The features need customized firmware or command programming handled by
customer. Please refer to our “PMTK Command List”.
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System Block Diagram
Figure 1-2: System Block Diagram. *I2C disabled in XM1110 by default, keep pin floating.
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 XM1110 cancels up to
12 independent channels continuous interference wave.
1PPS
The XM1110 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 programmable user-defined setting.
AGPS for faster TTFF (EPO in flash™)
The AGPS (EPO in flash™) provides predicated EPO (Extended Prediction Orbit)
data to speed up TTFF (Time To First Fix). This feature is useful when a satellite
signal is weak. AGPS can be downloaded from an FTP server via the Internet or
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through a wireless network. The GPS engine in the module will apply EPO data to
assist with position calculation when navigation information from satellites is
insufficient. For more details on EPO, please contact us.
EASY™
EASY™ (Embedded Assist System) is for quick positioning/TTFF when
information received from the satellites is insufficient (weak signal). When
EASY™ is enabled, the GPS engine will automatically calculate and then predict
single ephemeris up to three days. The predicted information will be saved into
the memory and the GPS engine will then use the saved information for later
positioning. Backup power (VBACKUP) is required for EASY™.
Figure 1-3: Operation of EASY™
When the module obtains information from GPS satellites, the GPS engine will
start to pre-calculate and predict orbits automatically for three days.
AlwaysLocate™
In AlwaysLocate™ mode, the on/off time can be adjusted adaptively to achieve
balance between positioning accuracy and power consumption depending on
environmental or motion conditions.
Figure 1-4 gives some insight on power saving in different cases when
AlwaysLocate™ mode is enabled. For command detail, please contact Sierra
Wireless sales staff.
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Figure 1-4: AlwaysLocatie
LOCUS
When LOCUS (Embedded Logger Function) is enabled, the receiver module will
become a logger-capable device. It does not need any host or external flash data
format such as UTC, latitude, longitude, valid or checksum for GPS data logging.
The maximum log duration is up to two days under AlwaysLocate™.
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 465ms~485 ms at the MT3333
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 NMEA sentence outputs are supported even at
the low baud rate, per-second transmission may exceed the threshold of one
second.
Figure 1-5: PPS sync NMEA
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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. I2C_SCL and I2C_SDA pins are disabled by FW. Please keep them
floating.
Pin Assignment
Table 2-1: Pin Assignment
Pin
Name
I/O
1
GND
P
Ground
2
RF_IN
I
GPS RF signal input
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 & navigation data keep
9
GND
P
Ground
10
I2C_SDAa
I/O
I2C Serial data (in slave mode)
11
I2C_SCLa
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I2C Serial clock (in slave mode)
12
MISO
O
SPI serial data output (in slave mode)
13
INT
O
Interrupt pin for SPI or I2C
14
MOSI
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SPI serial data input (in slave mode)
15
CLK
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SPI serial clock
16
TX0
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Serial Data Output for NMEA output (TTL)
17
RX0
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Serial Data Input for Firmware update (TTL)
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Table 2-1: Pin Assignment
Pin
Name
I/O
Description and Note
18
1PPS
O
1PPS Time Mark Output 2.8V CMOS Level
(Optional: pulse width can be customized)
(Optional: customization definition)
19
NRESET
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Reset Input, Low Active
20
CS
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SPI serial chip select
a. Disabled by FW, please keep these pins floating.
Description of I/O Pins
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Pin1: GND (Ground)
Pin2: RF_IN
· The GPS RF signal input which can be connected to a passive antenna or
an active antenna.
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 GNSS module. A power source
(such as a battery) connected to this pin will help the GNSS 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 GNSS 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: I2C_SDA1 (I2C; outputs GPS information/RTCM_TX)
Pin11: I2C_SCL1 (RTCM_RX)
· This pin can be modified through firmware customization.
· The default of this pin is defined to I2C_SCL. It will receive the clock for I2C
application.
· If the pin is customized to RTCM, it will receive DGPS data of RTCM
protocol (TTL level).
· If not used, keeps this pin floating.
Pin12: MISO (SPI; outputs GPS information)
Pin13: INT
· This is the interrupt sync pin of the module. It is used to determine whether
NMEA is stored in SPI/ I2C1 buffer.
· If NMEA data is ready and stored in SPI/ I2C1 buffer, the pin will pull low.
1. Disabled by FW, please keep these pins floating.
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· After entire NMEA packet of one second is read, the pin will pull high.
Pin14: MOSI (SPI; to receive commands from system)
Pin15: CLK (SPI; to receive clock time from system)
Pin16: TX0 (UART 0 transmitter; outputs GPS information for application)
Pin17: RX0 (UART 0 receiver; to receive commands from system)
Pin18: 1PPS
· This pin provides one pulse-per-second signal output. If not used, keeps
this pin floating.
Pin19: NRESET
· Active on Low for the module to reset. If not used, keep this pin floating.
Table 2-2: NRESET
NRESET
Level
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Typ(V)
Max(V)
Low
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0
1.5
High
2
2.8
3.3
Pin20: CS (SPI; to select chip for system)
· Active on Low to enable SPI
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Specifications
Table 2-3: Specification Data
Description
GNSS Solution
MTK MT3333a
Frequency
GPS L1, 1575.42MHz
GLONASS L1, 1598.0625~1605.375MHz
Sensitivity (GPS portion)
Acquisition: -148dBm, cold start
Reacquisition: -163dBm, Hot start
Tracking: -165dBm
SV Number GPS GLONASS
#1~32
#65~96 (see Chapter 3 for details)
TTFF
(GPS, No. of SVs>4, C/
N>40dB, PDop