EVA2200-A Maestro Wireless Solutions, EVA2200-A Datasheet - Page 4

• Manufacturer Part Number: EVA2200-A
• Description: GPS Development Tools SiRFStar IV GPS Eval kit SMT ROM module
• Manufacturer: Maestro Wireless Solutions

Specifications of EVA2200-A

• Rohs: yes
• Product: Evaluation Kits
• Tool Is For Evaluation Of: A2200-A
• Frequency: 1.575 GHz
• Operating Supply Voltage: 3.3 V
• Interface Type: USB
• Description/function: GPS Evaluation Kit EVA2200-A allows an easy evaluation of Maestro's SiRFstarIV GPS receiver module A2200-A
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 85 C
• Minimum Operating Temperature: - 40 C
• Operating Supply Current: 50 mA
• Processor Used: SiRFstar IV

Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Feature Overview .............................................................................................. 6
1.2 Characteristics Overview .................................................................................. 7
1.3 RoHS and Lead-Free Information ..................................................................... 7
1.4 Label ................................................................................................................. 8
1.5 Characteristics .................................................................................................. 9
1.5.1 GPS Characteristics ................................................................................................. 9
1.5.2 Mechanical Characteristics ....................................................................................... 9
1.6 Handling Precautions ........................................................................................ 9
2 Ordering Information ....................................................................................... 10
2.1 GPS Receivers A2200-A ................................................................................. 10
2.2 Packing of the A2200-A .................................................................................. 10
2.3 Additional Equipment ...................................................................................... 13
3 Quick Start ........................................................................................................ 14
3.1 Minimum Configuration ................................................................................... 14
3.2 Antennas ......................................................................................................... 15
3.2.1 Passive Antennas ................................................................................................... 15
3.2.2 Active Antennas ...................................................................................................... 15
3.3 Serial Port Settings ......................................................................................... 16
3.4 Improved TTFF ............................................................................................... 16
4 Mechanical Outline .......................................................................................... 17
4.1 Details Component Side A2200-A................................................................... 17
4.2 Details Solder Side A2200-A ........................................................................... 18
5 Pin-out Information .......................................................................................... 19
5.1 Layout A2200-A .............................................................................................. 19
5.2 Description A2200-A Signals .......................................................................... 20
6 Electrical Characteristics ................................................................................ 21
6.1 Operating Conditions ...................................................................................... 21
6.2 Absolute Maximum Ratings ............................................................................ 21
6.3 DC Electrical Characteristics ........................................................................... 22
7 Mounting ........................................................................................................... 23
7.1 Proposed Footprint for Soldering .................................................................... 23
7.2 Recommended Profile for Reflow Soldering ................................................... 23
8 Use of GPS Antennas ...................................................................................... 24
8.1 Connecting a GPS antenna to the GPS receiver ............................................ 24
8.2 Antenna Connections ...................................................................................... 26
8.2.1 Passive Antennas ................................................................................................... 26
8.2.2 Active Antennas ...................................................................................................... 26
9 Quality and Reliability ...................................................................................... 27
9.1 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................... 27
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