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OPUS ONE miniRide

eMD1100Z

The OPUS ONE miniRide Measurement Platform (MP) module is a miniature high-sensitivity, low power GPS receiver capable of operating in Autonomous and Assisted-GPS (A-GPS) modes. This compact module in SMD package form includes the Prelude One RF Receiver IC, OPUS One Baseband IC, SAW filter, TCXO and matching and peripheral components ensuring ease of system integration and rapid time to market.

Combined with eRide’s powerful Navigation Software running on a host processor, the OPUS ONE miniRide module provides a complete cost-effective solution for high volume mobile and embedded applications such as personal Navigation Devices and Smart Phones.

Download the OPUS ONE miniRide Product Brief for more detailed information.


Features

Versatile: 32 channel receiver integrated module
operates in Autonomous and Assisted-GPS mode
Miniature Size: 10.9 x 9.1 mm small form factor SMD solution supports
highly compact miniaturized designs
Ultra-high Sensitivity: -157 dBm sensitivity ensures position fix availability
indoors, outdoors and in urban canyons
Fast: < 4 sec TTFF ensures user satisfaction
Highly Accurate: < 7 m outdoor, < 30 m indoor typical, live-sky measurements
Easy Integration: Optimized RF and electrical design ease GPS system integration
Standard SMD package enables cost-efficient, high volume production
Simple, Low cost: Host based: leverages resources of host CPU and memory
Navigation Software runs in background, requires under 6 MIPS
Low Power: 120 mW power consumption including TCXO and peripherals intelligent power management helps extend battery life
Scalable: Navigation Software and drivers easily matched to memory footprint and processing power availability on host system.

Diagram


Specifications

Receiver Type: 32 Channel Acquisition
8 Channel Tracking
L1, C/A Code
Maximum Update Rate: 1 Hz
Position Accuracy: Outdoors1: <7 m, 50% CEP, Open Sky1
Indoors2: <30 m, 50% CEP
Start-up Times: Hot Start: Outdoors1: <4 sec,   Indoors2: <20 sec
Warm Start: <37 sec
Cold Start: <44 sec
Sensitivity: Acquisition, Reacquisition & Tracking:
-157 dBm, 2.5 sec update rate
-155 dBm, 1 sec update rate
Supply Voltage: OPUS One Core: 1.2 V
RF and I/O: 3.0 V
Power Consumption: Deep Sleep Mode: < 99 μW
Search Mode: 175 mW
Track Mode: Outdoors: 120 mW
Track Mode: Indoors: 165 mW
Operating Temperature: -20°C to +85°C
Package & Ordering: 10.9 mm (L) x 9.1 mm (W) x 1.4 mm (H)
SMD Module with QFN Pattern
P/N: eMD1100Z, OPUS One miniRide Module

Host Environment

Host CPU Load: 6 MIPS
RAM: 128KB Max.
ROM/Flash: 256KB Max.
Host Processor: ARM, Strong ARM, Pentium, SH, Motorola, NEC, Samsung
Host OS: Single thread, OS independent

 

1. Open Sky: All visible satellites with received power at -140 dBm or higher.
2. Indoors: All visible satellites with power levels at -153 dBm or lower.

 

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