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Module Photo ......................20 EVALUATION KIT ......................21 Evaluation Unit ......................22 PRODUCT FEATURES ....................23 Multi-Constellation Navigation (SL871 and SL871L only) ......... 23 Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) ..............23 Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) ............23 SBAS Corrections ....................23 1VV0301170 Rev.
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FLASH UPGRADABILITY .................... 40 ELECTRICAL INTERFACE ..................41 Pinout diagrams and tables ..................41 SL871 (Gen 2) and SL871L Pin-out diagram and table ........... 41 SL871-S and SL871L-S Pin-out diagram and table ..........43 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 6 of 85...
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RF Trace Losses ....................... 59 PCB Stack and Trace Impedance ................59 Input to the Pre-select SAW Filter (SL8721 Gen 2 and SL871-S only) ...... 60 Input to the LNA (SL871L AND SL871L-S only) ............60 Powering an External LNA (or active antenna) ............60 RF Interference ......................
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COMPLIANCES ......................74 RoHS compliance ..................... 74 EU (RED) Declarations of Conformity ............... 75 EU (RED) Declaration of Conformity – SL871 ............75 EU (RED) Declaration of Conformity – SL871L ............76 EU RED Declaration of Conformity – SL871-S ............77 EU RED Declaration of Conformity –...
Table 5-1 Data Retention ......................31 Table 6-1 SL871 and SL871L Horizontal Position Accuracy............32 Table 6-2 SL871 and SL871L Time to First Fix .................33 Table 6-3 SL871 (Gen 2) and SL871L Receiver Sensitivity ............34 Table 6-4 SL871-S and SL871L-S Position Accuracy ...............35 Table 6-5 SL871-S and SL871L-S Time to First Fix ..............35...
SL871 Family Product User Guide INTRODUCTION 1 INTRODUCTION Purpose The purpose of this document is to provide information regarding the function, features, and usage of the Telit products listed in Table 0-1 Product Applicability Table Please refer to Section 2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION for details of product features and product variants.
SL871 Family Product User Guide INTRODUCTION Related Publications and Downloads Please see http://www.telit.com/gnss/ for current documentation and downloads Related Documents and downloads Datasheets • Product User Guides • • EVK User Guides Software User Guides • • Application Notes TelitView installation and documentation •...
• 18-pad 10.1 x 9.7 x 2.4 mm Industry Standard LLC castellated edge package • Surface mountable by standard SMT equipment • RoHS compliant design Note 1: See Table 2-1 SL871 Family Product Features for EASY and EPO support. 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 13 of 85...
UART only (I C is not supported) • Locally generated AGPS (EASY - Embedded Assist System) on SL871-S and SL871L-S is supported only on MT3337E ROM (version 2.3) after Oct. 2015. Earlier ROM versions did not support EASY.
DC blocking cap Port Yes (UART / I Yes (UART only) Antenna Sense Antenna On Force On Software Upgradable Yes (host) Table 2-1 SL871 Family Product Features SL871-S Feature SL871L-S (early production) ROM version 3337 3337E (enhanced) EASY SBAS AlwaysLocate...
SL871 Family Product User Guide PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Module Photo Figure 2-5 SL871 Family Module – Photo Note: All variants have similar appearance (except for the product name). 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 20 of 85 2018-03-13...
NMEA reporting for QZSS may be enabled/disabled by the $PMTK351 command. Satellite-Based Augmentation System (SBAS) SBAS is not supported on the current production SL871-S modules (with the enhanced ROM). The receiver is capable of using SBAS satellites as a source of both differential corrections and satellite ranging measurements.
See the next section regarding EPO support (Host EPO) on the SL871-S and SL871L-S. Host EPO The SL871-S and SL871L-S do not have flash memory. However, they can still make use of Assisted GPS. If the system design includes a host processor, it can access server-generated EPO data and send it to the module over the primary serial port.
SL871 Family Product User Guide PRODUCT FEATURES Static Navigation Static Navigation is an operating mode in which the receiver will freeze the position fix when the speed falls below a set threshold (indicating that the receiver is stationary). The course and altitude are also frozen, and the speed is reported as “0”.
SL871 Family Product User Guide PRODUCT FEATURES Internal LNA (SL871L and SL871L-S only) The SL871L and SL871L-S modules include a built-in LNA to improve sensitivity. 1PPS The module provides a 1PPS output signal. See Section 9.3.4.1 1PPS for details. 1VV0301170 Rev. 6...
SL871 Family Product User Guide PRODUCT FEATURES Power Management Modes The receiver supports operating modes that reduce overall current consumption with less frequent position fixes. Availability of GNSS signals in the operating environment will be a factor in choosing power management modes. The designer can choose a mode that provides the best trade-off of navigation performance versus power consumption.
To enter the Perpetual Backup mode, use the NMEA command: $PMTK225,4. Only the SL871 and SL871L have a Force_On pin. This command will be rejected on the other modules (SL871-S and SL871L-S). To exit the Perpetual Backup mode, bring the Force_On signal high, then return to low.
SL871 Family Product User Guide PRODUCT FEATURES Periodic Modes (SL871 and LS871L only) These modes allow autonomous power on/off control with reduced fix rate to decrease average power consumption. The main power supply pin VCC_ON is still powered, but power distribution to internal circuits is internally controlled by the receiver.
AlwaysLocate™ Modes (Not available on the SL871L-S and current production SL871-S with enhanced ROM) AlwaysLocate™ is an intelligent controller of the Periodic mode where the main supply pin VCC_IN is still powered, but power distribution is controlled internally. Depending on the environment and motion conditions, the module can autonomously and adaptively adjust the parameters of the Periodic mode, e.g.
SL871 Family Product User Guide DATA RETENTION 5 DATA RETENTION (SL871 and SL871L modules only) The receiver is capable of retaining data elements under the various initialization types. If Vbatt is maintained, no data will be lost. The following table shows which data elements are saved under each type of initialization if both Vcc and Vbatt are removed.
Warm Cold Warm Assisted GPS + GLO Warm Cold GPS + BeiDou Warm Cold Test Conditions: Static scenario, -130 dBm, Full Power mode Table 6-2 SL871 and SL871L Time to First Fix 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 33 of 85 2018-03-13...
-159 Tracking -158 -162 Note: The above performance values were measured under ideal lab conditions using a GNSS simulator generating a static scenario. Table 6-3 SL871 (Gen 2) and SL871L Receiver Sensitivity 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 34 of 85 2018-03-13...
Start Type Max TTFF (s) Warm Assisted Warm Cold Test Conditions: -130 dBm, Full Power mode, Static scenario Table 6-5 SL871-S and SL871L-S Time to First Fix Sensitivity - SL871-S and SL871L-S Constellation State Minimum Signal Level (dBm) SL871-S SL871L-S...
Some sentences may exceed the NMEA length limitation of 80 characters. Default: GPS constellation enabled. GLONASS is also enabled for SL871 and SL871L. Default fix rate: 1 Hz. Maximum rate is 10 Hz. Note: Multiple GSA and GSV messages may be output on each cycle.
SL871 Family Product User Guide SOFTWARE INTERFACE The following table shows the Talker IDs used: Talker ID Constellation BeiDou Galileo GLONASS QZSS Table 7-3 NMEA Talker IDs Proprietary Output Messages The modules support several proprietary NMEA output messages which report additional receiver data and status information.
$PMTK353,0,0,0,0,1 Enable BDS only mode $PMTK353,1,1,0,0,0 Enable GPS and GLO mode $PMTK353,1,0,0,0,1 Enable GPS and BDS mode NOTE: Multi-constellation commands are not supported by the SL871-S modules Table 7-5 NMEA Input Commands 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 39 of 85 2018-03-13...
Please refer to the product EVK User Guide for more detailed information. The firmware stored in the internal Flash memory of the SL871 may be upgraded via the serial port TX/RX pins. In order to update the FW, the following steps should be performed to re- program the module.
1. DC Blocking capacitor has been added in SL871L. 2. UART on Port 1 (pins 16 &17) requires a custom software build. All GND pins must be connected to ground. Table 9-1 SL871 (Gen 2) & SL871L Pin-out Table 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 42 of 85...
SL871 Family Product User Guide ELECTRICAL INTERFACE SL871-S and SL871L-S Pin-out diagram and table Figure 9-2 SL871-S and SL871L-S Pin-out diagram 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 43 of 85 2018-03-13...
RX1. See 9.4.2 UART Port Operation.. No Connection Note 1. DC Blocking capacitor has been added in SL871L-S. All GND pins must be connected to ground. Table 9-2 SL871-S & SL871L-S Pin-out Table 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 44 of 85 2018-03-13...
SL871 Family Product User Guide ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DC Power Supply The modules have two power supply pins Vcc and Vbatt. Note that I/O voltage ranges are different from supply voltages V and V BATT An external LDO without a fast discharge output feature must be used.
The drop from 2.7 V to 0 V must be > 50 ms. Also, keep the supply ripple as low as possible (< 50 mV) Table 9-3 DC Supply Voltage DC Power Consumption - SL871 (Gen 2) State & Constellation Units...
SL871 Family Product User Guide ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DC Power Consumption – SL871L State & Constellation Units Acquisition GPS Only GPS + Glonass GPS + BeiDou Navigation/Tracking GPS Only GPS + Glonass GPS + BeiDou Low Power – Periodic (500 ms duty...
SL871 Family Product User Guide ELECTRICAL INTERFACE DC Power Consumption - SL871-S State & Constellation Units Acquisition GPS Only Navigation/Tracking GPS Only Vbatt μW Operating temperature is 25°C. Supply voltages: 3.3 VDC nominal Table 9-6 SL871-S Power Consumption DC Power Consumption - SL871L-S State &...
V il 0.25 Input Voltage (H) 0.875 V ih Note: Force-on is only available on the SL871 and SL871L. For typical applications, use a pulldown of 10k Ω. Table 9-9 Input Logic Levels: Force-On 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 49 of 85...
SL871 Family Product User Guide ELECTRICAL INTERFACE 9.3.1.2 Logic Levels - Outputs TX, TX1, and 1PPS Signal Symbol Units Output Voltage (L) V ol V oh Output Voltage (H) 2.14 2.89 I ol Normal Current (L) I oh Output Current (H)
NMEA message indicating the antenna line is shorted. The circuitry to drive this input is external to the SL871 module. This signal is only available on the SL871 and SL871L. The logic levels are shown in Table 9-8 Input Logic Levels: RX and Reset-N, & Ant Sense.
(stop) state rather than the Backup state, since the PMU is still on. This signal is only available on the SL871 (Gen 2) and SL871L. Note that this pin has a maximum input voltage of 3.4 V (which is lower than the max for Vcc or Vbatt).
SL871 Family Product User Guide ELECTRICAL INTERFACE Serial I/O Ports All modules include two serial ports. The primary port is a UART on all modules.. The secondary port (TX1/SDA and RX1/SCL) interface depends on the module - SL871 & SL871L: The secondary port is C.
SL871 Family Product User Guide ELECTRICAL INTERFACE C Port Operation (SL871 and SL871L only) Features - Slave mode only (default address = 0x10) • • Fast mode (up to 400 Kbps) 7-bit address • • 255-byte buffer The module operates in the polled mode (with the host as the master.) •...
RF-IN The RF input (RF-IN) pin accepts GNSS signals in the range of 1561 MHz to 1606 MHz (1573.42 to 1577.42 MHz for the SL871-S) at a level between -125 dBm and -165 dBm into 50 Ohm impedance. The RF input pin is ESD sensitive.
RF FRONT-END DESIGN 10 RF FRONT-END DESIGN The SL871 and SL871-S modules contain a preselect SAW filter in front of the RF input. The SL871L and SL871L-S modules add an LNA in front of the (post-select) SAW filter which allows the modules to work well with passive GNSS antennas.
SL871 Family Product User Guide RF FRONT-END DESIGN blockage caused by buildings, terrain or other objects near the line of sight to each specific GNSS satellite. This variable attenuation is highly dependent upon satellite location. If enough satellites are blocked, say at a lower elevation, or all in one general direction, the geometry of the remaining satellites will be worse (higher DOP) and will result in a lower position accuracy.
SL871 Family Product User Guide RF FRONT-END DESIGN GNSS Antenna Gain Antenna gain is defined as the amplified signal power from the antenna compared to a theoretical isotropic antenna (equally sensitive in all directions). For example, a 25 mm by 25 mm square patch antenna on a reference ground plane (usually 70 mm by 70 mm) may give an antenna gain at zenith of 5 dBic.
SL871 Family Product User Guide RF FRONT-END DESIGN RF Trace Losses RF Trace losses on a PCB are difficult to estimate without having appropriate tables or RF simulation software. A good rule of thumb would be to keep the RF traces as short as possible, make sure they are 50 ohm impedance and don’t contain any sharp bends.
(SL8721 Gen 2 and SL871-S only) The SL871 and SL871-S modules include a pre-select SAW filter at the RF input in front of the internal LNA. Thus, the RF input of the module is connected directly to the SAW filter. Any...
SL871 Family Product User Guide RF FRONT-END DESIGN Simulations done by Telit show the following results: Inductor Additional signal loss (dB) Murata LQG15HS27NJ02 Inductor 0.65 Quarter wave stub on FR4 0.59 Coilcraft B09TJLC Inductor (used in ref. design) 0.37 Table 10-1 Inductor Loss Since this additional loss occurs after the LNA, it is generally not significant unless the circuit is being designed to work with both active and passive antennas.
RF trace. Capacitor C2 is chosen to be self-resonant so that it is close to an RF short at the GNSS frequency. Note that the ANT-ON signal is not available on the SL871 Gen 1, so the reference design must be modified accordingly.
SL871 Family Product User Guide MECHANICAL DRAWING 12 MECHANICAL DRAWING The SL871 modules use advanced miniature packaging with a base metal of copper and an Electroless Nickel Immersion Gold (ENIG) finish. There are 18 interface pads with castellated edge contacts. The shield is tin-plated.
The PCB footprint on the PC board should match the module pad design shown below. The solder mask opening is generally determined by the component geometry of other parts on the board and can be followed here. Figure 13-1 SL871 Family PCB Footprint 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 64 of 85...
PACKAGING & HANDLING 14 PACKAGING & HANDLING Product Marking and Serialization The SL871 modules have a 2D barcode label identifying the product (SL871, SL871L, SL871-S or SL871L-S) and its serial number. Contact a Telit representative for information on specific module serial numbers.
PACKAGING & HANDLING Product Packaging SL871 modules are shipped in Tape and Reel form on 24 mm reels with 1000 units per reel and mini-reels with 250 units per reel. Each reel is ‘dry’ packaged and vacuum sealed in a Moisture Barrier Bag (MBB) with two silica gel packs and a humidity indicator card which is then placed in a carton.
SL871 Family Product User Guide PACKAGING & HANDLING Moisture Sensitivity Precautionary measures are required in handling, storing and using these devices to avoid damage from moisture absorption. If localized heating is required to rework or repair the device, precautionary methods are required to avoid exposure to solder reflow temperatures that can result in performance degradation.
SL871 Family Product User Guide PACKAGING & HANDLING ESD Sensitivity The modules contain class 1 devices and are Electro-Static Discharge Sensitive (ESDS). Telit recommends two basic techniques for protecting ESD devices from damage: Handle sensitive components only in an ESD Protected Area (EPA) under protected and •...
SL871 Family Product User Guide PACKAGING & HANDLING Reflow The modules are compatible with lead free soldering processes as defined in IPC/JEDEC J- STD-020. The reflow profile must not exceed the profile given IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 Table 5- 2, “Classification Reflow Profiles”.
SL871 Family Product User Guide PACKAGING & HANDLING Disposal We recommend that this product should not be treated as household waste. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local waste management authority or the reseller from whom you purchased the product.
SL871 Family Product User Guide ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS 15 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Operating Environmental Limits Operating Environmental Limits Temperature -40°C to +85°C Temperature Rate of Change ±1°C / minute maximum Up to 95% non-condensing or a wet bulb temperature Humidity of +35°C, whichever is less...
• Manufactured to TS 16949:2009 requirements • Directive 2014/53/EU Radio Equipment Directive (RED) RoHS compliance The Telit SL871 modules are fully compliant with Directive 2002/95/EC on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (RoHS) 1VV0301170 Rev. 6...
SL871 Family Product User Guide COMPLIANCES EU (RED) Declarations of Conformity EU (RED) Declaration of Conformity – SL871 Figure 16-1 EU RED Declaration of Conformity - SL871 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 75 of 85 2018-03-13...
SL871 Family Product User Guide COMPLIANCES EU (RED) Declaration of Conformity – SL871L Figure 16-2 EU RED Declaration of Conformity - SL871L 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 76 of 85 2018-03-13...
SL871 Family Product User Guide COMPLIANCES EU RED Declaration of Conformity – SL871-S Figure 16-3 EU RED Declaration of Conformity - SL871-S 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 77 of 85 2018-03-13...
SL871 Family Product User Guide COMPLIANCES EU RED Declaration of Conformity – SL871L-S Figure 16-4 EU RED Declaration of Conformity - SL871L-S 1VV0301170 Rev. 6 Page 78 of 85 2018-03-13...
SL871 Family Product User Guide COMPLIANCES 17 SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Be sure that the use of this product is allowed in the country and in the environment required. The use of this product may be dangerous and must be avoided in the following areas: Where it can interfere with other electronic devices in environments such as hospitals, •...
SL871 Family Product User Guide GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS 18 GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS AGPS: Assisted (or Aided) GPS AGPS provides ephemeris data to the receiver to allow faster cold start times than would be possible using only broadcast data. This extended ephemeris data could be either server-generated or locally-generated.
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SL871 Family Product User Guide GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite System Generic term for a satellite-based navigation system with global coverage. The current or planned systems are: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, and Galileo. GPS: Global Positioning System The U.S. GNSS, a satellite-based positioning system that provides accurate position, velocity, and time data.
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SL871 Family Product User Guide GLOSSARY AND ACRONYMS SAW: Surface Acoustic Wave filter Electromechanical device used in radio frequency applications. SAW filters are useful at frequencies up to 3 GHz. SBAS: Satellite Based Augmentation System A system that uses a network of ground stations and geostationary satellites to provide differential corrections to GNSS receivers.
First issue 2014-12-18 Text changes and updates § 4.9.1: Add information on data loss if all power is removed Table 8-4: Update SL871–S Power consumption values 2015-02-20 Table 8-8: Change RX, etc. IN Vmax from Vcc to 3.4 § 17.1: Add Electrical and Fire Safety section...
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SL871 Family Product User Guide DOCUMENT HISTORY Revision Date Changes Changed QZSS default to “disabled” Added RTCM Version & Message types Removed restriction of RTCM data over I2C Updated Vcc voltage range Added diagrams: EASY, Jamming, GLP, Periodic, Always Loc...
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