AMY-6M-0-0002

AMY-6M u-blox 6 GPS Module Data Sheet Abstract The technical data sheet specifies the AMY-6M ROM-based GPS module featuring the u-blox 6 positioning engine. The AMY-6M boasts the industry’s smallest form factor and is a fully tested standalone solution that requires no additional components and no host integration. This module provides highly flexible power, design, and serial communication options. The AMY-6M is pin compatible with the AMY-5M. www.u-blox.com 8 x 6.5 x 1.2 mm AMY-6M - Data Sheet Document Information Title AMY-6M Subtitle u-blox 6 GPS Module Document type Data Sheet Document number UBX-13004381 Document revision R07 Document status Production Information Document status information Objective This document contains target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published Specification later. Advance This document contains data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will Information be published later. Early Production This document contains data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data Information may be published later. Production This document contains the final product specification. Information This document applies to the following products: Name Type number ROM/FLASH version PCN reference AMY-6M AMY-6M-0-002 ROM7.03 UBX-TN-12032 This document and the use of any information contained therein, is subject to the acceptance of the u-blox terms and conditions. They can be downloaded from www.u-blox.com. u-blox makes no warranties based on the accuracy or completeness of the contents of this document and reserves the right to make changes to specifications and product descriptions at any time without notice. u-blox reserves all rights to this document and the information contained herein. Reproduction, use or disclosure to third parties without express permission is strictly prohibited. Copyright © 2013, u-blox AG. u-blox® is a registered trademark of u-blox Holding AG in the EU and other countries. ARM® is the registered trademark of ARM Limited in the EU and other countries. UBX-13004381 - R07 Contents Page 2 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................. 3 1 Functional description.................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 1.3 Product features ................................................................................................................................... 5 GPS performance.................................................................................................................................. 6 1.4 Block diagram....................................................................................................................................... 7 1.5 1.6 Assisted GPS (A-GPS) ............................................................................................................................ 7 AssistNow™ Autonomous .................................................................................................................... 7 1.7 GPS Solution for Android ...................................................................................................................... 7 1.8 1.9 RTC ...................................................................................................................................................... 7 Protocols and interfaces ........................................................................................................................ 8 1.9.1 UART ............................................................................................................................................. 8 1.9.2 1.9.3 USB ............................................................................................................................................... 8 Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) ....................................................................................................... 8 1.9.4 Display Data Channel (DDC) .......................................................................................................... 8 1.10 1.11 Antenna ............................................................................................................................................ 8 Power management .......................................................................................................................... 9 1.11.1 Operating modes .......................................................................................................................... 9 1.11.2 1.11.3 Eco mode ...................................................................................................................................... 9 Base-band I/O supply voltage (VDD_IO) ......................................................................................... 9 1.11.4 External DC/DC converter control .................................................................................................. 9 1.11.5 Dual Power Supply ...................................................................................................................... 10 1.12 Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 10 1.12.1 2 Pin Definition .............................................................................................................. 12 2.1 3 Pin assignment ................................................................................................................................... 12 Electrical specifications .............................................................................................. 14 3.1 3.2 Absolute maximum ratings ................................................................................................................. 14 Operating Conditions ......................................................................................................................... 15 3.2.1 DC Electrical Characteristic (internally generated) ........................................................................ 15 3.2.2 3.2.3 RF AC Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 16 BB AC parameters ....................................................................................................................... 16 3.2.4 Power consumption .................................................................................................................... 16 3.3 3.4 Indicative power requirements ............................................................................................................ 17 SPI timing diagrams ............................................................................................................................ 17 3.4.1 4 Configuration Pins ....................................................................................................................... 10 Timing recommendations ............................................................................................................ 18 Mechanical specifications .......................................................................................... 19 4.1 AMY-6M-0-001 .................................................................................................................................. 19 UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Contents Page 3 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 4.1 AMY-6M-0-002 .................................................................................................................................. 20 5 Design-in and migration considerations................................................................... 21 6 Reliability tests and approvals .................................................................................. 21 7 6.1 Reliability tests .................................................................................................................................... 21 6.2 Approvals ........................................................................................................................................... 21 Product handling ........................................................................................................ 22 7.1 Packaging ........................................................................................................................................... 22 7.1.1 Reels ........................................................................................................................................... 22 7.1.2 Tapes .......................................................................................................................................... 23 7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels ................................................................................................................... 24 7.3 Reflow soldering ................................................................................................................................. 24 7.4 ESD handling precautions ................................................................................................................... 24 8 Default settings .......................................................................................................... 25 9 Labeling and ordering information........................................................................... 26 9.1 9.2 Product labeling.................................................................................................................................. 26 Explanation of codes........................................................................................................................... 26 9.3 Ordering information .......................................................................................................................... 26 Related documents........................................................................................................... 27 Revision history ................................................................................................................ 27 Contact .............................................................................................................................. 28 UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Contents Page 4 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 1 Functional description 1.1 Overview The AMY-6M is the world’s smallest standalone GPS module dedicated to consumer applications. It has been specifically developed to provide basic GPS functionality required by high-volume, portable products. It is a fully integrated autonomous GPS solution requiring no host integration resulting in fast time-to-market. The AMY-6M offers four different serial interfaces. The module features an integrated GPS crystal, providing fast acquisition and tracking performance at an economical price. Furthermore, 2-layer PCB integration is supported, which brings additional cost savings. AMY-6M’s miniature size means that it can be integrated into the smallest portable devices. Advanced jamming suppression mechanisms and innovative RF architecture ensures GPS even in hostile signal environments. The AMY-6M is pin compatible with the AMY-5M. 1.2 Product features Table 1: Features of the AMY-6M UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Functional description Page 5 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 1.3 GPS performance Parameter Specification Receiver type 50 Channels GPS L1 frequency, C/A Code SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS Cold Start (without Aiding) Warm Start (without Aiding) Hot Start (without Aiding) Time-To-First-Fix 1 Aided Starts Sensitivity 3 2 Tracking & Navigation Reacquisition -159 dBm -159 dBm Cold Start (without Aiding) -147 dBm 5 Hz GPS SBAS 2.5 m 2.0 m RMS 99% Granularity 0.1 Hz to 1 kHz 30 ns = 3.0, 22 Ω external series resistor Typ. Max. 1 Unit uA 0.8 VDD_USB V V 0.3 V 2.8 V Rpui Pull-up resistor, Idle State 900 1200 1575 Ω Rpuo Pull-up resistor, on State 1425 1925 3090 Ω Min Max Unit MHz dB Table 13: USB Pins 3.2.2 RF AC Parameters Symbol Fin NFtot Parameter Receiver Input Frequency Receiver Chain Noise Figure Conditions System noise figure Typ 1575.42 4 RF_IN_S11 LNA Input Return Loss 50 Ohm Environment -5 dB Table 14: RF AC Parameters 3.2.3 BB AC parameters RTC_Fxtal RTC_CL RTC Crystal Resonant Frequency RTC Load capacitance on Crystal ESR = 50 kΩ -20% 32768 10.7 +20% Typ Max Hz pF Table 15: Baseband AC parameters 3.2.4 Power consumption Symbol Parameter Conditions I_BCKP V_BCKP Backup current HW Backup mode VDDIO8 SVs in view, CNo >40 dBHz, current average of 30 sec after cold start. 16 With strong signals, all orbits available. For Cold Starts typical 12 min after First Fix. For Hot Starts typical 15 sec after First Fix. 14 15 UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Electrical specifications Page 17 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 3.4.1 Timing recommendations Parameter Description Recommendation tINIT Initialization Time tDES Deselect Time 500 µs 1 ms Bitrate 100 kbit/s Table 19: SPI timing recommendations The values in the above table result from the requirement of an error-free transmission. By allowing just a few errors, the byte rate could be increased considerably. These timings – and therefore the byte rate – could also be improved by disabling other interfaces, e.g. the UART. 17 The maximum speed is 100 kbit/s . 17 This is a theoretical maximum, the protocol overhead is not considered. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Electrical specifications Page 18 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 4 Mechanical specifications 4.1 AMY-6M-0-001 For information regarding Paste Mask and Footprint see the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Mechanical specifications Page 19 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 4.1 AMY-6M-0-002 For information regarding Paste Mask and Footprint see the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Mechanical specifications Page 20 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 5 Design-in and migration considerations For important information for conducting a proper design-in as well as considerations for migration, u-blox strongly recommends consulting the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. 6 Reliability tests and approvals 6.1 Reliability tests Qualification tests for AMY-6M conducted according to standards JESD47. 6.2 Approvals Products marked with this lead-free symbol on the product label comply with Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the Restriction of Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). All u-blox 6 GPS modules are RoHS compliant. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Design-in and migration considerations Page 21 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 7 Product handling 7.1 Packaging AMY-6M modules are delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes in order to enable efficient production, production lot set-up and tear-down. For more information about packaging, see the u-blox Package Information Guide [4]. Figure 4: Reeled AMY-6M modules 7.1.1 Reels AMY-6M modules are deliverable in quantities of 2000pcs on a reel. AMY-6M modules are delivered using reel Type A as described in the u-blox Package Information Guide [4]. Parameter Specification Reel Type A 2000 Delivery Quantity Table 20: Reel information for AMY-6M modules Sample quantities are available on request. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Product handling Page 22 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 7.1.2 Tapes Figure 5 shows the position and orientation of AMY-6M modules as they are delivered on tape. The orientation of the modules and dimensions of the tapes are specified in Figure 5 and Figure 6. Figure 5: Orientation of AMY-6M modules on tape Figure 6: Dimensions for AMY-6M on Tape UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Product handling Page 23 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 7.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels AMY-6 modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance to the IPC/JEDEC specification. AMY-6M modules are rated at MSL level 3. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling, storage and drying see the u-blox Package Information Guide [4]. For MSL standard see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020, which can be downloaded from www.jedec.org. 7.3 Reflow soldering Reflow profiles are procedures are described in the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. 7.4 ESD handling precautions The AMY-6M module is an Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD). Observe precautions for handling! Failure to observe these precautions can result in severe damage to the GPS receiver! GPS receivers are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) and require special precautions when handling. Particular care must be exercised when handling patch antennas, due to the risk of electrostatic charges. In addition to standard ESD safety practices, the following measures should be taken into account whenever handling the receiver: • Unless there is a galvanic coupling between the local GND (i.e. the work table) and the PCB GND, then the first point of contact when handling the PCB must always be between the local GND and PCB GND. • Before mounting an antenna patch, connect ground of the device • When handling the RF pin, do not come into contact with any charged capacitors and be careful when contacting materials that can develop charges (e.g. patch antenna ~10pF, coax cable ~5080pF/m, soldering iron, …) • To prevent electrostatic discharge through the RF input, do not touch any exposed antenna area. If there is any risk that such exposed antenna area is touched in non ESD protected work area, implement proper ESD protection measures in the design. • When soldering RF connectors and patch antennas to the receiver’s RF pin, make sure to use an ESD safe soldering iron (tip). UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Product handling Page 24 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 8 Default settings Interface Settings Serial Port 1 Output 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit Configured to transmit both NMEA and UBX protocols, but only following NMEA and no UBX messages have been activated at start-up: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, TXT USB Output Configured to transmit both NMEA and UBX protocols, but only following NMEA and no UBX messages have been activated at start-up: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, TXT USB Power Mode: Bus-Powered 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit Automatically accepts following protocols without need of explicit configuration: UBX, NMEA The GPS receiver supports interleaved UBX and NMEA messages. Automatically accepts following protocols without need of explicit configuration: UBX, NMEA The GPS receiver supports interleaved UBX and NMEA messages. USB Power Mode: Bus-Powered Serial Port 1 Input USB Input TIMEPULSE (1Hz Nav) Power Mode AssistNow Autonomous 1 pulse per second, synchronized at rising edge, pulse length 100ms Eco Mode PIO21 must be set low! Disabled. Table 21: Available Protocols.(Default settings in bold) Refer to the u-blox_6 Receiver Description including Protocol Specification [2] for information about further settings. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Default settings Page 25 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet 9 Labeling and ordering information 9.1 Product labeling The labeling of u-blox 6 GPS modules includes important product information. The location of the product type number is shown in Figure 7. Figure 7: Location of product type number on AMY-6M packages 9.2 Explanation of codes 3 different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data sheet and identifies all u-blox 6 products, independent of packaging and quality grade. The Ordering Code includes options and quality, while the Type Number includes the hardware and firmware versions. Table 22 below details these 3 different formats: Format Structure Product Name PPP-GV Ordering Code Type Number PPP-GV-T PPP-GV-TXXX Table 22: Product Code Formats The parts of the product code are explained in Table 23. Code Meaning Example PPP G Product Family Product Generation AMY 5 = u-blox5,6 = u-blox6 V Variant T = Timing, R = DR, etc. T Option / Quality Grade XXX Product Detail Describes standardized functional element or quality grade such as different RF connector, FLASH size, automotive grade etc. Describes product details or options such as hard- and software revision, cable length, etc. Table 23: part identification code 9.3 Ordering information Ordering No. Product AMY-6M-0 u-blox 6 GPS module, 8x6.5mm, 2000 pcs/reel Table 24: Product Ordering Codes Product changes affecting form, fit or function are documented by u-blox. For a list of Product Change Notifications (PCNs) see our website at: www.u-blox.com. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Labeling and ordering information Page 26 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet Related documents [1] AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual, Docu. No GPS.G6-HW-10037 [2] [3] u-blox 6 Receiver Description including Protocol Specification, Docu. No GPS.G6-SW-10018 u-blox 6 Power Management Application Note, Docu. No GPS.G6-X-10014 [4] u-blox Package Information Guide, Docu. No GPS-X-11004 [5] Firmware 7.03 Release Note, Docu. No GPS.G6-SW-11013 All these documents are available on our homepage (http://www.u-blox.com). For regular updates to u-blox documentation and to receive product change notifications please register on our homepage. Revision history Revision Date Name Status / Comments A 27/09/2010 31/1/2011 cbib cbib Initial Version Update to status Advance Information A1 B 17/8/2011 13/9/2011 cbib cbib C 11/7/2012 cbib D 10/31/2012 cbib Change status to Preliminary Updated to ROM7.03/ Improved EOS. Revised Sections 1.3, 1.8, 1.10, 2.1, 3.2, 3.4, 4, 5, 7, 9.3 and Revision history Added AMY-6M-0-002, replaced Bandwidth with speed, test conditions updated to 25 deg C. Removed Preliminary, valid for AMY-6M-0-002 only! Last revision with document number GPS.G6-HW-10052 R07 10/11/2013 ffel UBX-13004381 - R07 Revised Table 11 Production Information Related documents Page 27 of 28 AMY-6M - Data Sheet Contact u-blox Offices North, Central and South America u-blox America, Inc. 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