User`s manual
V1.2 – May-11  User’s Manual  Page 9 of 37
1.5 Characteristics 
The modules are characterized by the following parameters. 
1.5.1 GPS Characteristics 
Channels    48, parallel tracking 
Correlators  ~ 400,000 
Frequency    L1 (= 1,575 MHz) 
Tracking Sensitivity 
(1)
  -163 dBm 
Horizontal Position Accuracy  Stand alone  < 2.5 m CEP (SA off) 
Obscuration recovery 
(2)
 0.1 s 
Hot start 
(3)
  < 1 s 
Warm 
(4)
  < 32 s 
Time To First Fix – TTFF 
(theoretical minimum values; 
values in real world may differ) 
Cold 
(5)
  < 35 s 
Table 1: A2100-A/B GPS characteristics 
(1) Typical with good antenna – see also paragraph “3.2 Antennas” 
(2) The calibrated clock of the receiver has not stopped, thus it knows precise time (to the µs level). 
(3) The receiver has estimates of time/date/position and valid almanac and ephemeris data. 
(4) The receiver has estimates of time/date/position and recent almanac. 
(5) The receiver has no estimate of time/date/position, and no recent almanac. 
Note: Performance (sensitivity and TTFF) might slightly decrease below -30°C. 
1.5.2 Mechanical Characteristics 
A2100-A/B Mechanical 
dimensions 
Length 
Width 
Height 
15.24 mm, 0.6” 
15.24 mm, 0.6” 
2.4 mm, 0.095” 
A2100-A/B Weight    1.2 g, 0.042 oz 
Table 2: A2100-A/B dimensions and weight 
1.6 Handling Precautions 
The GPS receiver module A2100-A/B is sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). 
Please handle with appropriate care. 










