Telit Wireless Solutions SL869-V3 EVK Specification sheet

SL869-V3

Product User Guide

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Telit Technical Documentation

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APPLICABILITY TABLE

PRODUCTS

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CONTENTS 
APPLICABILITY TABLE 2 
CONTENTS 3 
INTRODUCTION 8 
1. Scope 8 
2. Audience 8 
3. Contact Information, Support 8 
4. Symbol Conventions 9 
5. Related Documents 9 
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 10 
1. Product Overview 10 
2. Block Diagram 11 
3. Module Photo 12 
EVALUATION KIT (EVK) 13 
PRODUCT FEATURES 14 
1. Multi-Constellation Navigation 14 
2. Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) Support 14 
3. Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS) 14 
3.1. SBAS Corrections 14 
3.2. SBAS Ranging 14 
4. Assisted GPS (AGPS) 14 
4.1. Locally generated AGPS (ST-AGPS) 15 
4.2. Server-generated AGPS (PGPS/PGLO) 15 
5. Differential GPS (DGPS) 16 
6. Static Navigation 16 
7. Elevation Mask Angle 16 
8. 10 Hz Navigation 16 
9. Internal LNA 16 
10. 1PPS 17 
11. Antenna Enable 17 

 
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12. Antenna Sense 17 
13. Serial I/O Ports 17 
13.1. UART 17 
13.2. I2C 17 
PRODUCT PERFORMANCE 18 
1. Horizontal Position Accuracy 18 
2. Time to First Fix 18 
3. Sensitivity 19 
MESSAGE INTERFACE 20 
1. NMEA Output Messages 20 
1.1. NMEA Standard Messages 20 
1.2. Proprietary Messages 21 
2. NMEA Input Commands 21 
FLASH UPGRADABILITY 22 
ELECTRICAL INTERFACE 23 
1. SL869-V3 Pin-out Diagram 23 
2. SL869-V3 Pin-out Table 24 
3. DC Characteristics 25 
4. Absolute Maximum Ratings 25 
5. Power Supply 25 
5.1. VCC 25 
5.2. VBATT 26 
5.3. DC Power Requirements 26 
5.4. DC Power Consumption 27 
6. Control and Status signals 27 
6.1. Startup Requirements 27 
6.2. nRESET 27 
6.3. Boot Select 27 
6.4. 1PPS 28 
7. Antenna Power and Status 28 
7.1. Active Antenna Voltage 28 

 
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7.2. Antenna Enable 28 
7.3. Antenna Sense 28 
8. I/O Port Operation 28 
8.1. UART Port Operation 28 
8.1.1. UART0 (TX/RX): Pins 20 and 21 29 
8.1.2. UART1 (UART1_TX & RX): Pins 6 & 5. 29 
8.1.3. UART2 (UART2_TX &/RX): Pins 14 & 15. 29 
8.2. I2C Port Operation 29 
9. RF Interface 30 
9.1. RF IN 30 
9.2. Burnout Protection 31 
9.3. Frequency Plan 31 
9.4. Local Oscillator Leakage 31 
RF FRONT END DESIGN 32 
1. RF Signal Requirements 32 
2. GNSS Antenna Polarization 33 
3. Active versus Passive Antenna 34 
4. GNSS Antenna Gain 34 
5. System Noise Floor 35 
6. PCB stack and Trace Impedance 36 
7. RF Trace Losses 36 
8. RF Interference 37 
9. Shielding 37 
10. Powering an External LNA (active antenna) 37 
REFERENCE DESIGNS 39 
1. SL869-V3 Reference Design 39 
2. SL869-V3 Reference Design with Antenna Enable and Antenna Sense 40 
MECHANICAL DRAWING 41 
PCB FOOTPRINT 42 
PRODUCT PACKAGING AND HANDLING 43 
1. Product Marking and Serialization 43 

 
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2. Product Packaging 43 
3. Moisture Sensitivity 45 
4. ESD Sensitivity 48 
5. Reflow 48 
6. Assembly Considerations 48 
7. Washing Considerations 48 
8. Safety 49 
9. Disposal 49 
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 50 
1. Operating Environmental Limits 50 
2. Storage Environmental Limits 50 
COMPLIANCES 51 
1. ISO 9000 Accredited 51 
2. RoHS Compliance 51 
3. EU RED Certification 51 
4. eCall Compliance 51 
5. GOST R-55534 Certification 51 
6. RED Declaration of Conformity 52 
PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION 53 
1. Copyrights and Other Notices 53 
1.1. Copyrights 53 
1.2. Computer Software Copyrights 53 
2. Usage and Disclosure Restrictions 54 
2.1. License Agreements 54 
2.2. Copyrighted Materials 54 
2.3. High Risk Materials 54 
2.4. Trademarks 55 
2.5. Third Party Rights 55 
2.6. Waiwer of Liability 55 
3. Safety Recommendations 56 
GLOSSARY 57 

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Scope

This document provides product information for the SL869-V3 GNSS module.

1.2. Audience

This document is intended for Telit customers, especially system integrators, about to

implement their applications using the SL869-V3 GNSS module.

1.3. Contact Information, Support

For general contact, technical support services, technical questions and report of

documentation errors contact Telit Technical Support at:

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Alternatively, use:

https://www.telit.com/contact-us

For detailed information about where you can buy the Telit modules or for

recommendations on accessories and components visit:

https://www.telit.com

Our aim is to make this guide as helpful as possible. Keep us informed of your comments

and suggestions for improvements.

Telit appreciates the user feedback on our information.

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1.4. Symbol Conventions

Danger: This information MUST be followed or catastrophic

equipment failure or personal injury may occur.

Warning: Alerts the user on important steps about the module

integration.

Note/Tip: Provides advice and suggestions that may be useful when

integrating the module.

Electro-static Discharge: Notifies the user to take proper grounding

precautions before handling the product.

Table 1: Symbol Conventions

All dates are in ISO 8601 format, that is YYYY-MM-DD.

1.5. Related Documents

•SL869-V3 Data Sheet (Not Subjected to NDA)

•SL869-V3 Evaluation Kit User Guide (Not Subjected to NDA)

•V33 Software User Guide (Not Subjected to NDA)

•ST Antenna Sense App Note

•V33 Software Authorized User Guide

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

The SL869-V3 is a 12.2mm x 16.0 mm x 2.55 mm fully integrated GNSS module which

includes an ST Micro Teseo III GNSS engine with an ARM-9 core processor, flash memory,

TCXO, RTC, LNA and SAW filter.

These modules are capable of excellent performance in harsh environments. The

inclusion of the GLONASS and BeiDou constellations yields better coverage, greater

accuracy, and improved availability.

Special Features

•Antenna on (output signal)

•Antenna sense (input signal)

2.1. Product Overview

•Complete GNSS receiver module including memory, TCXO, SAW Filter, LNA, RTC

and DC blocking capacitor

•Based on the Teseo III GNSS engine

•Constellations supported: GPS, QZSS, Galileo, and either Glonass or BeiDou

•SBAS capable (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) including ranging

•Assisted GPS (AGPS) support for extended ephemeris using local or server-based

solutions:

oLocal: ST-AGPS

oServer: PGPS, PGLO

•Differential GPS (DGPS) capable using the RTCM SC-104 protocol

•Supports active or passive antenna

•1PPS output

•3 UART ports

•1 I2C port

•Antenna on (output signal)

•Antenna sense (input signal)

•NMEA-0183 command input and data output

•Configurable fix reporting. Default: 1Hz, Max: 10 Hz

•Power management modes for extended battery life

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