High Sensitivity Module

Wi-Sys: High Sensitivity Module
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Features
  • Integrated GPS receiver, antenna, LNA & SAW filter
  • Very High Sensitivity:
    -159dBm tracking
  • Quick Time to Fix:
    39 sec cold start
  • 16 channel ST Teseo™ GPS Engine
  • Flash memory:
    upload embedded GPS Firmware, settings & history
  • Standard NMEA 0183
    GPS output
  • 1PPS output:
    50n second accuracy
  • WAAS and EGNOS supported
  • Low power & standby modes
  • Low current:
    80 mA typ., 3.3V operation
  • Compact form factor:
    25.76 mm square
  • CMOS interface
  • RoHS compliant

WS5012-E Embedded High Sensitivity Tracking & Timing GPS Receiver + Antenna

The WS5012-E Embedded GPS Receiver + Antenna, incorporates a highly sensitive 16-channel, very quick time-to-fix GPS Receiver, and a high performance active/filtered GPS antenna. It features the STMicroelectronics STA8058 Teseo™ high performance GPS Engine with embedded flash memory, a Low Noise Amplifier, a SAW filter, as well as a perfectly tuned ceramic patch element for maximum GPS signal reception. The WS5012-E Embedded High Sensitivity GPS Receiver + Antenna has a very compact form factor and comes with a CMOS interface.
Applications
  • High Performance GPS Tracking
  • Portable Navigation
  • Automotive Navigation
  • Fleet Management
  • Military, Security & Public Safety
  • WiMAX & Wireless Timing/Synchronization

Technical Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions 25.76 mm x 25.76 mm x 8.4 mm
Weight 14g
Interface / Cable CMOS, 10cm - 4 x 26AWG
Attachment Method Adhesive (not provided)
Shock Vertical axis 50G, other axis 30G
Vibration 3 axis sweep = 15 min
10-200 Hz log sweep: 3G
Environmental Operating Temperature -40 to +85 C
Storage -45 to +85 C
Humidity 95% max (non-condensing)
Electrical Voltage 3.3V +/- 10% (CMOS version)
Current 85 mA max (CMOS version)
Antenna Response Frequency 1575.42 MHz
Gain @ 90° 3 dBic
@ 20° -2 dBic
Polarization Right Hand Circular
Axial Ratio @ 90° 4 dB
@ 20° 6 dB
Out-of-band Rejection +15 MHz: 10 dB/- 15 MHz: 30dB
+20 MHz: 20 dB/- 20 MHz: 30dB
+40 MHz: 40 dB/- 40 MHz: 40dB
GPS Performance Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
Channels 16 channels parallel
Sensitivity Acquisition: -146dBm
Tracking: -159dBm
Accuracy 2m (autonomous)
<1 metre (SBAS)
Time to First Fix Cold start: 39 sec
Warm start: 34sec
Hot start: 2.5 sec
Reacquisition <1 sec
1PPS Output (WS5012-E-T version only)
Resolution: +/- 31nS
Accuracy: 50nS
Serial Protocol Output: NMEA 0183
Baud Rate: 4800 bps (default),
user configurable up to 115kbps
Update Rate: 1Hz
NMEA Message: GGA, VTG, GSA, GSV, RMC
Wiring Information Red VCC
Black Ground
White Tx
Green Rx (WS5012-E)
1PPS (WS5012-E-T)