First Steps To Make It Work - FALCOM JP7-T Series Hardware Description

GPS-RECEIVER JP7-T

10 First steps to make it work

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Antenna: The antenna connection is the most critical part of PCB
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routing. Previously placing the JP7-T on the PCB secure that
the connection to the antenna signals is routed. In order to
make it properly functional a control impedance line has to
connect the RF_IN signal with antenna feed points or antenna
connector, respectively. The routing on the PCB depends on
your choice.
Power: The input power is also very important as far as the minimum
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and maximum voltage is concerned. The power supply of JP7-
T family has to be a single voltage source of VCC at 3.3 VDC.
The power supply has to be able to provide a sufficient current
which typically rises to 200 mA. Please, connect GND pins to
ground, and connect the line which supply the VCC pin to +3.3
V, properly. If they are correctly connected, a proper RESET
signal is internally generated the board is full powered and the
unit begins obtaining its position fix.
Serial Interface: The JP7-T family provides two serial interfaces. Each
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interface is provided with two-wire the SDI1, SDO1 supports
line and ground for the first serial interface (port A) and SDI2,
SDO2 supports line and ground for the second serial interface
(port B). These pins are both 3.3 V CMOS and 5 V TTL
compatible. In order to use different voltage levels, a
appropriate level shifters has to be used.
E. g. in order to provide RS232 compatible levels use the 3 V
compatible MAX3232 transceiver from Maxim or others based
on the required levels. The GPS data will be transmitted
through port A (first serial port), if an active antenna is
connected, which has a good view to sky (no obstacle). You
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The minimum hardware interface of JP7-T to get started.
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