locate, communicate, accelerate NEO-6 u-blox 6 GPS Modules Data Sheet Abstract Technical data sheet describing the cost effective, high-performance u-blox 6 based NEO-6 series of GPS modules, that brings the high performance of the u-blox 6 positioning engine to the miniature NEO form factor. These receivers combine a high level of integration capability with flexible connectivity options in a small package.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet Document Information Title NEO-6 Subtitle u-blox 6 GPS Modules Document type Data Sheet Document number GPS.G6-HW-09005-E Document status 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. This document contains data from product verification.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet Contents Contents.............................................................................................................................. 3 1 Functional description.................................................................................................. 5 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 5 1.2 1.3 Product features ..................................
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 5 6 Qualification and certification ................................................................................... 18 5.1 Reliability tests .................................................................................................................................... 18 5.2 Approvals ........................................................................................................................................... 18 Product handling & soldering ...................
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 1 Functional description 1.1 Overview The NEO-6 module series is a family of stand-alone GPS receivers featuring the high performance u-blox 6 positioning engine. These flexible and cost effective receivers offer numerous connectivity options in a miniature 16 x 12.2 x 2.4 mm package. Their compact architecture and power and memory options make NEO-6 modules ideal for battery operated mobile devices with very strict cost and space constraints.
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NEO-6 - Data Sheet 1.4 Block diagram Figure 1: Block diagram (For available options refer to the product features table in section 1.2). 1.5 Assisted GPS (A-GPS) Supply of aiding information like ephemeris, almanac, rough last position and time and satellite status and an optional time synchronization signal will reduce time to first fix significantly and improve the acquisition 11 sensitivity.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 1.7 Precision Timing 1.7.1 Time mode NEO-6T provides a special Time Mode to provide higher timing accuracy. The NEO-6T is designed for use with stationary antenna setups. The Time Mode features three different settings described in Table 3: Disabled, Survey-In and Fixed Mode. For optimal performance entering the position of the antenna (when known) is recommended as potential source of errors will be reduced.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet For more details contact the u-blox support representative nearest you to receive dedicated u-blox 6 Receiver Description Including Protocol Specification [3]. 1.10 Precise Point Positioning u-blox’ industry proven PPP algorithm provides extremely high levels of position accuracy in static and slow moving applications, and makes the NEO-6P an ideal solution for a variety of high precision applications such as surveying, mapping, marine, agriculture or leisure activities.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 1.12.4 Display Data Channel (DDC) 2 The I C compatible DDC interface can be used either to access external devices with a serial interface EEPROM or 2 to interface with a host CPU. It is capable of master and slave operation. The DDC interface is I C Standard Mode 2 compliant. For timing parameters consult the I C standard. The DDC Interface supports serial communication with u-blox wireless modules. See the specification of the applicable wireless module to confirm compatibility.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 1.14.3 Power Save Mode Power Save Mode (PSM) allows a reduction in system power consumption by selectively switching parts of the receiver on and off. Power Save mode is not available with NEO-6P, NEO-6T and NEO-6V. 1.15 Configuration 1.15.1 Boot-time configuration NEO-6 modules provide configuration pins for boot-time configuration. These become effective immediately after start-up. Once the module has started, the configuration settings can be modified with UBX configuration messages.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 2 Pin Definition 2.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet No Module Name I/O Description 22 All V_BCKP I Backup voltage supply 23 All VCC I Supply voltage 24 All GND I Ground Table 8: Pinout Pins designated Reserved should not be used. For more information about Pinouts see the LEA-6/NEO6/MAX-6 Hardware Integration Manual [1]. GPS.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 3 Electrical specifications 3.1 Absolute maximum ratings Parameter Symbol Module Min Max Power supply voltage VCC NEO-6G -0.5 2.0 V Backup battery voltage V_BCKP NEO-6Q, 6M, 6P, 6V, 6T All -0.5 -0.5 3.6 3.6 V V USB supply voltage Input pin voltage VDDUSB Vin All All -0.5 -0.5 3.6 3.6 V V Vin_usb All -0.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 3.2 Operating conditions All specifications are at an ambient temperature of 25°C. Parameter Symbol Module Min Typ Max Units Power supply voltage VCC NEO-6G 1.75 1.8 1.95 V 2.7 3.0 3.6 V Supply voltage USB Backup battery voltage VDDUSB V_BCKP NEO-6Q/M NEO-6P/V/T All All 3.0 1.4 3.3 3.6 3.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 3.4 SPI timing diagrams In order to avoid a faulty usage of the SPI, the user needs to comply with certain timing conditions. The following signals need to be considered for timing constraints: Symbol Description SS_N Slave Select signal SCK Slave Clock signal Table 12: Symbol description Figure 3: SPI timing diagram 3.4.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 4 Mechanical specifications Figure 4: Dimensions For information regarding the Paste Mask and Footprint see the LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6 Hardware Integration Manual [1]. GPS.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 5 Qualification and certification 5.1 Reliability tests All NEO-6 modules are based on AEC-Q100 qualified GPS chips. Tests for product family qualifications according to ISO 16750 "Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”, and appropriate standards. 5.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 6 Product handling & soldering 6.1 Packaging NEO-6 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 5: Reeled u-blox 6 modules 6.1.1 Reels NEO-6 GPS modules are deliverable in quantities of 250pcs on a reel. NEO-6 modules are delivered using reel Type B as described in the u-blox Package Information Guide [4].
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 6.1.1 Tapes Figure 6 shows the position and orientation of NEO-6 modules as they are delivered on tape. The dimensions of the tapes are specified in Figure 7. Figure 6: Orientation for NEO-6 modules on tape Figure 7: NEO tape dimensions (mm) GPS.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 6.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels NEO-6 modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance to the IPC/JEDEC specification. NEO-6 modules are rated at MSL level 4. 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. 6.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 7 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 (In addition to the 6 standard NMEA messages the NEO-6T includes ZDA).
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 8 Labeling and ordering information 8.1 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 8. Product type number PPP-GV-T-XXX Figure 8: Location of product type number on u-blox 6 module label 8.2 Explanation of codes 3 different product code formats are used.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet 8.3 Ordering information Ordering No. Product NEO-6G-0 NEO-6M-0 u-blox 6 GPS Module, 1.
NEO-6 - Data Sheet Contact For complete contact information visit us at www.u-blox.com Headquarters u-blox AG Zuercherstrasse 68 CH-8800 Thalwil Switzerland Phone: +41 44 722 74 44 Fax: +41 44 722 74 47 E-mail: info@u-blox.com Offices North, Central and South America Europe, Middle East, Africa Asia, Australia, Pacific u-blox America, Inc. Phone: +1 (703) 483 3180 E-mail: info_us@u-blox.com u-blox AG Phone: +41 44 722 74 44 E-mail: info@u-blox.
