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EB-230 Data Sheet

Ver 1.3

PIN Coordinates

Unit:mm

Pin # X Y Pin # X Y

1 0.00 0.00 10 12.50 7.62

2 0.00 1.27 11 12.50 6.35

3 0.00 2.54 12 12.50 5.08

4 0.00 3.81 13 12.50 3.81

5 0.00 5.08 14 12.50 2.54

6 0.00 6.35 15 12.50 1.27

7 0.00 7.62 16 12.50 0.00

8 4.06 10.06 17 9.71 -2.44

9 9.71 10.06 18 2.79 -2.44

TRANSYSTEM INC.

An A

supplier of RF microwave & GPS products

Ultimate

EB-230

EB-230 is an ultra miniature 12 x 12 mm

GPS engine board. It provides superior

navigation performance under dynamic

conditions in areas with limited sky view like

urban canyons. High sensitivity up to

-158dBm for weak signal operation without

compromising accuracy. EB-230 is your best

choice for embedded applications.

Key Features :

• Small form factor: 12 x 12 x 3 mm

• Lead-Free – RoHS/WEEE compliant

• High sensitivity -158dBm

• Tracks 32-Channel of satellites

• Fast Position Fix

• Low power consumption

PIN Definition :

Applications :

• Handheld devices

• Automotive and Marine Navigation

• Automotive Navigator Tracking

• Emergency Locator

• Geographic Surveying

• Personal Positioning

• Sporting and Recreation

• Embedded applications : PDA, DSC,

Smart phone, UMPC, PND, MP4

Summary of content (10 pages)

PAGE 1
GPS Engine Board EB-230 Data Sheet EB-230 EB-230 is an ultra miniature 12 x 12 mm2 GPS engine board. It provides superior navigation performance under dynamic conditions in areas with limited sky view like urban canyons. High sensitivity up to -158dBm for weak signal operation without compromising accuracy. EB-230 is your best choice for embedded applications.
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EB-230 Data Sheet EB-230 Specifications Specification Description General L1 frequcney, C/A code (SPS) 32 independent tracking channels Sensitivity Update Rate -158dBm /Tracking; -146dBm /Acquisition Up to 5Hz Accuracy Without aid: 3.0m 2D-RMS <3m CEP (50%) without SA (horizontal) DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, RTCM): 2.5m Acquisition (open sky) Cold Start: 36sec Warm Start: 33sec Hot Start: 1sec Reacquisition < 1sec Dynamics Altitude: 18000m (max.) Velocity: 515m/sec (max.) Vibration: 4G (max.
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EB-230 Data Sheet Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 Introduction..................................................................................................................................4 1.1 Key Features ....................................................................................................................4 1.2 Applications .....................................................................................................................4 1.3 Look & Feel .................................
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EB-230 Data Sheet 1 Introduction EB-230 is an ultra miniature 12 x12mm2 GPS engine board. It provides superior navigation performance under dynamic conditions in areas with limited sky view like urban canyons. High sensitivity up to -158dBm for weak signal operation without compromising accuracy. EB-230 is your best choice for embedded applications. 1.
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EB-230 Data Sheet 2 Technical Description 2.1 Block Diagram 2.2 Pin Definition Pin# 1 2 3 4 Signal Name RF Input GND V30D GPS status/ GPIO0 5 1PPS 6 TXD 7 RXD 8 GND 9 GND 10 GPIO6/SO 11 GPIO4/SCS1 12 GPIO5/SCS0 13 GPIO7/SIN 14 GPIO8/SCK 15 V12RTC 16 V30A 17 GND 18 GND P: Power I: Input Type Description I P P O Antenna port, L1, 1575.42MHz, 50 ohm Ground Digital power supply, 3.
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EB-230 Data Sheet 2.3 Specification General GPS technology Frequency C/A Code Channels Sensitivity Receiver Accuracy Position Velocity Time MTK GPS chipset L1, 1575.42 MHz 1.023 MHz chip rate 32 channels all in view tracking Better than -158dBm Without aid: 3.0 m 2D-RMS DGPS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, RTCM): 2.5 m Without aid: 0.
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EB-230 Data Sheet 3 Dimension and Package 3.1 Mechanical Dimension 3.2 Recommend Layout Pattern 3.3 Package 7 Ver 1.
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EB-230 Data Sheet 4 Application Information 4.1 GPS Antenna Recommendations Follow below recommendations when choosing GPS antenna for EB-230 for best system performance. Transystem also offers active antenna products for optimal performance with EB-230. For details, please contact your Transystem sales contact directly. • • • • • • Use active antenna that works with 3V power supply Receiving frequency 1575.42 ± 1.
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EB-230 Data Sheet 4.3 General GPS Receiver User’s Tips • • • • • • If the satellite signals can not be locked or experiencing receiving problem (while in urban area), following steps are suggested: a) Please plug the external active antenna into GPS receiver and put the antenna outdoor or on the roof of the vehicle for better receiving performance. b) Move to another open space or reposition GPS receiver toward the direction with least blockage. c) Move the GPS receiver away from the interference sources.
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EB-230 Data Sheet Contact Information Transystem Inc. No. 1-2 Li-Hsin Rd. I, Science-Based Industrial Park, Hsinchu, Taiwan, R.O.C. T : +886.3.578.0393 F : +886.3.578.4111 www.transystem.com.tw gps.sales@transystem.com.tw 10 Ver 1.