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TIM
GPS Receiver Macro Component
SiRFstar™ II Positioning Engine
TIM is a fully self-contained low-cost GPS
receiver based on the SiRFstar™ II GPS
technology. With its innovative packaging
technology the TIM GPS receiver is the ideal
solution for high volume application with
stringent, minimal space requirements. The
integrated data logger allows storing GPS data
on the receiver.
Overview
The TIM GPS receiver macro component is another
milestone in the miniaturization of GPS receiver
modules. Innovative packaging technology has
opened the door for a thin and compact GPS receiver
unique to the market. The TIM macro component is
SMT solderable and can be handled by standard pick-
and-place equipment. This allows a fully automatic
assembly process. The height of 3mm (~120mil) and
the size of 25.4 x 25.4 mm (1" x 1") make it the ideal
GPS solution for applications with stringent space
requirements.
TIM provides two serial ports, which can handle
NMEA or SiRF® proprietary data format or accept
differential GPS data (RTCM). The integrated data
logging function stores up to 100’000 logs on the
internal FLASH memory.
Operating at a nominal operating voltage of 3.3 Volts,
the module consumes less than 0.5 Watts in
continuous operation mode. The implementation of
the TricklePowerTM mode allows a considerable
reduction of power consumption for applications
where power consumption is of primary concern.
Benefits
• Fully self-contained GPS receiver (PVT output)
• Low power consumption
• Excellent GPS performance
• Fast time-to-first-fix
• Macro component
• Very compact design
• Automatic pick and place assembly
• Reflow solderable
• Supports Satellite Based Augmentation
Systems (SBAS)
• Integrated data logging
• Fully EMI shielded
• Passive and active antenna support
• Immune to RF interference
Features
• 12 channel GPS receiver
• 1 Hz position update rate
• SiRFstar™ II architecture
• GRF2i RF front-end IC
• GSP2e GPS DSP with integrated Real Time Clock
• 8 MBit FLASH memory
• Low noise amplifier
• Power management features
• TricklePower™ mode
• Push-to-Fix™ mode
• Operating voltage 2.75 ... 3.45 V
• Battery voltage supply pin for internal backup
memory and real time clock
• Industrial operating temperature range –40…85°C
• Small size
• Size 25.4mm x 25.4mm
• Height 3mm
• Weight 3g
Support Products
TIM Evaluation Kit
Use the TIM Evaluation Kit to experience the power of
TIM.
The specifications in this document are subject to change at u-blox' discretion. u-blox assumes no responsibility for any claims or damages arising out of the use of this document, or from the use of
modules based on this document, including but not limited to claims or damages based on infringement of patents, copyrights or other intellectual property rights. u-blox makes no warranties, either
expressed or implied with respect to the information and specifications contained in this document. Performance characteristics listed in this document are estimates only and do not constitute a warranty or
guarantee of product performance.
All trademarks mentioned in this document are property of their respective owners. Copyright © 2003, u-blox AG GPS.G2-MS2-02046-B
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Specifications
Receiver Performance Data
Receiver Type 12 channel,
L1 frequency, C/A code
Max. Update Rate 1 Hz
Accuracy Position 4 m CEP
DGPS 2 m CEP 1
Start-up Times Hot start 2-8 s
Warm start 38 s
Cold start 45 s
Signal reacquisition 100 ms
Dynamics < 4 g
Operational Limits COCOM restrictions apply
1 Depending on accuracy of correction data
For more detailed information on the GPS
performance check the TIM Data Sheet.
Electrical Data
Power Supply 2.75 – 3.45 V
Power
Consumption
Power Save Modes
< 160 mA (continuous)
10 mA (8s update rate)
50 mA (1s update rate)
Backup Power 1.85 V – 3.6 V, 4.5 µA
Serial Ports Two UARTS @ 3.3 V levels
(CMOS / TTL compatible)
Digital IOs 1PPS @ 3.3 V
(1 Pulse Per Second)
I/O Protocols NMEA input/output
SiRF® binary input/output
RTCM in
Interface 30 pin leadless chip carrier,
reflow solderable
Antenna Power External
Datalogger
Capacity Max. 100K position logs
Logged Parameters Position, velocity, time, GPS
status, state of 4 GPIOs
Configuration Serial protocol messages
Download Compressed format, serial
Logging Events Time intervals, distance,
external events via GPIOs
Environmental Data
Operating
Temperature
-40°C to 85°C
Storage
Temperature
-40°C to 125°C
Vibration 5 Hz to 500 Hz, 5g
(IEC 68-2-6)
Shock Half sine 30g / 11ms
(DIN 40046-7)
Mechanical Data
TIM
Top View
GND_A
RF_IN
GND_A
V_ANT
VCC_RF
V_BAT
RESET_N
GPIO[10]
GPIO[6]
GPIO[5]
AA_OCD
AA_CTRL
GPIO[7]
PPS
GND
16
17
18
19
20
30
29
28
27
26
25
24
23
22
21
15
14
13
12
11
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
GND
RF_ON
AA_SCD_N
RxB
TxB
TxA
RxA
BOOT_INT
GND
VCC
GND_A
GND_A
GND_A
GND_A
GND_A
25.4 ± 0.1 mm [1000 ± 4 mil]
25.4 ± 0.1 mm [1000 ± 4 mil]
1.9 ± 0.1 mm
[75 ± 4 mil]
2.8 ± 0.1 mm
[110 ± 4 mil]
1.277 ± 0.1 mm
[50.27 ± 4 mil]
1.5 ± 0.1 mm
[59 ± 4 mil]
3.0 ± 0.3 mm
[118 ± 12 mil]
Ordering Information
TIM-ST-0-000-0 TIM GPS Receiver Macro Component
Single Samples
TIM-ST-0-000-1 TIM GPS Receiver Macro Component
Tape on reel 100pcs
TIM-ST-0-000-5 TIM GPS Receiver Macro Component
Tape on reel 500pcs
TEK-ST-0-000-0 TIM Evaluation Kit
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