ZED-F9P u-blox F9 high precision GNSS module Data Sheet Highlights • Concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou • Multi-band RTK with fast convergence times and reliable performance • High update rate for highly dynamic applications • Centimeter accuracy in a small and energy-efficient module • Easy integration of RTK for fast time-to-market www.u-blox.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Document Information Title ZED-F9P Subtitle u-blox F9 high precision GNSS module Document type Data Sheet Document number UBX-17051259 Revision and date R02 Document Status Advance Information 18-Sep-2018 Product status Corresponding content status In Development / Prototype Objective Specification Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Engineering Sample Advance Information Data based on early testing.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Contents 1 Functional description......................................................................................................... 4 1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Performance............................................................................................................................................. 4 1.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 1 Functional description 1.1 Overview The ZED-F9P positioning module features the u-blox F9 receiver platform, which provides multiband GNSS to high volume industrial applications. The ZED-F9P has integrated u-blox multiband RTK technology for centimeter level accuracy. The module enables precise navigation and automation of moving machinery in industrial and consumer grade products in a compact surface mounted form factor. 1.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet GPS+GLO+GAL +BDS+QZSS GNSS sensitivity Sensitivity7 Tracking and Nav -167 dBm Reacquisition -160 dBm Cold start -148 dBm Hot Start -157 dBm Table 2: ZED-F9P sensitivity. 1.3 Supported GNSS constellations The ZED-F9P GNSS modules are concurrent GNSS receivers that can receive and track multiple GNSS systems. Owing to the multi-band RF front-end architecture, all four major GNSS constellations (GPS, Galileo, GLONASS and BeiDou) can be received concurrently.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet L1 C/A and L2C signals signals, resulting in better availability especially under challenging signal conditions, e.g. in urban canyons. 1.4.2 Differential GNSS (DGNSS) When operating in RTK mode, RTCM version 3 messages are required and the module supports DGNSS according to RTCM 10403.3. A ZED-F9P operating in rover mode can decode the following RTCM 3.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Message Type Description RTCM 1230 GLONASS code-phase biases Table 6: Supported output RTCM 3.3 messages 1.5 Broadcast measurements navigation data and satellite signal The ZED-F9P high precision receiver can output all the GNSS broadcast data upon reception from tracked satellites. This includes all the supported GNSS signals plus the augmentation service QZSS. The UBX-RXM-SFRBX message is used for this information.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 2 System description 2.1 Block diagram Figure 1: ZED-F9P block diagram An active antenna is mandatory with the ZED-F9P.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 3 Pin definition 3.1 Pin assigment The pin assignment of the ZED-F9P module is shown in Figure 2. The defined configuration of the PIOs is listed in Table 8. For detailed information on pin functions and characteristics, see the u-blox ZED-F9P Integration Manual [1]. The ZED-F9P is a LGA package with the I/O on the outside edge and central ground pads that must be soldered and connected to ground. All ground pads (central and on the edge) must be connected to ground.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Pin No Name I/O Description 11 Reserved - Reserved 12 GND - Ground 13 Reserved - Reserved 14 GND - Ground 15 Reserved - Reserved 16 Reserved - Reserved 17 Reserved - Reserved 18 Reserved - Reserved 19 GEOFENCE_STAT O Geofence status, user defined 20 RTK_STAT O RTK status 0 – Fixed, blinking – receiving RTCM data, 1 – no corrections 21 Reserved - Reserved 22 Reserved - Reserved 23 Reserved - Reserved 24 Reserved - Reserved 25
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Pin No Name I/O Description 54 Reserved - Reserved Table 8: ZED-F9P pin assigment UBX-17051259 - R02 Advance Information 3 Pin definition Page 11 of 24
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 4 Electrical specification The limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 134). Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage to the device. These are stress ratings only, and operation of the device at these or at any other conditions above those given in the Characteristics sections of the specification is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended periods may affect device reliability.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Parameter Symbol Receiver Chain Noise Figure 8 Operating temperature Min NFtot Topr Typical Max 9.5 -40 Units Condition dB 85 °C Table 10: Operating conditions Operation beyond the specified operating conditions can affect device reliability. 4.3 Indicative power requirements Table 11 lists examples of the total system supply current including RF and baseband section for a possible application.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 5 Communications interfaces There are several communications interfaces including UART, SPI and I2C. 5.1 UART interface There are two UART interfaces: UART1 and UART2. UART1 is the primary host communications interface while UART2 is dedicated for RTCM3 corrections and NMEA. No UBX protocol is supported. UART1 and UART2 operate up to and including a speed of 921600 baud. No hardware flow control on UART1 and UART2 is supported. UART1 is enabled by default if D_SEL = 1 or open.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Figure 4: ZED-F9P high precision receiver SPI specification Mode 1: CPHA=0 SCK = 5.33 MHz Timings 1 - 12 are not specified here.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet is 400 kHz, the maximum bit rate is 400 kbit/s. The interface stretches the clock when slowed down while serving interrupts, therefore the real bit rates may be slightly lower. The I2C interface is only available with the UART default mode. If the SPI interface is selected by using D_SEL = 0, the I2C interface is not available. Figure 5: ZED-F9P high precision receiver I2C slave specification Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit VlL LOW-level input voltage VSS-0.3 0.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Symbol Parameter Min Max Unit VnH Noise margin at the HIGH level 0.2VCC/0.2VCC - V Table 16: ZED-F9P I2C Slave timings and specifications 5.4 USB interface A USB interface, which is compatible to USB version 2.0 FS (Full Speed, 12 Mbit/s), can be used for communication as an alternative to the UART. The VDD_USB pin supplies the USB interface.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 6 Mechanical specification Figure 6: ZED-F9P mechanical drawing UBX-17051259 - R02 Advance Information 6 Mechanical specification Page 18 of 24
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 7 Reliability tests and approvals All u-blox modules are based on AEC-Q100 qualified GNSS chips. Tests for product family qualifications are according to ISO 16750 "Road vehicles – environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”, and appropriate standards. 7.1 Approvals The product is designed to in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 8 Default messages Interface Settings UART1 Output 38400 Baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit. Configured to transmit NMEA, UBX, RTCM 3x protocols. But only the following NMEA (and no UBX) messages have been activated at startup: GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, TXT. UART1 Input 38400 Baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit. Automatically accepts the following protocols without need of explicit configuration: UBX, NMEA, RTCM 3x.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 9 Labeling and ordering information 9.1 Product labeling The labeling of the ZED-F9P modules provides product information and revision information. For more information please contact sales. 9.2 Explanation of product codes Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data sheet and identifies all u-blox products, independent of packaging and quality grade.
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 10 Related documents 1. ZED-F9P Integration Manual, Docu. No. UBX-18010802 2. ZED-F9P Interface Description, Docu. No. UBX-18010854 3. Radio Resource LCS Protocol (RRLP), (3GPP TS 44.031 version 11.0.0 Release 11) For regular updates to u-blox documentation and to receive product change notifications please register on our homepage (http://www.u-blox.com).
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet 11 Revision history Revision Date Name Status / Comments R01 21-May-2018 ghun/jhak Objective Specification R02 18-Sep-2018 ghun Advance Information UBX-17051259 - R02 Advance Information 11 Revision history Page 23 of 24
ZED-F9P - Data Sheet Contact For complete contact information visit us at www.u-blox.com. u-blox Offices North, Central and South America Headquarters 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.com Support: support@u-blox.com u-blox Singapore Pte. Ltd. Phone: +65 6734 3811 E-mail: info_ap@u-blox.com Support: support_ap@u-blox.
