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SE868-V3 Product User Guide Notices USAGE AND DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS License Agreements The software described in this document is the property of Telit and its licensors. It is furnished by express license agreement only and may be used only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement.
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Figure 14-2 Product Packaging - Tray ................... 57 Figure 14-3 Product Packaging - Tape and Reel ................58 Figure 14-4 Moisture Sensitive Device Label ................. 60 Figure 16-1 EU RED Declaration of Conformity – SE868-V3 ............64 1VV0301205 Page 9 of 72 2018-08-23 Rev.5...
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Table 9-4 DC Supply Voltage ......................37 Table 9-5 Power Consumption – SE868-V3 Gen 1 ................ 38 Table 9-6 Power Consumption – SE868-V3 Gen 1 Low Power modes .......... 38 Table 9-7 Power Consumption – SE868-V3 Gen 2 ................ 39 Table 9-8 Power Consumption –...
Related Documents and Downloads Please refer to http://www.telit.com/gnss/ for current documentation and downloads • SE868-V3 Data Sheet • SE868-V3 Evaluation Kit User Guide Related Documents Requiring a Non-Disclosure Agreement • SiRFstarV B02 Designer’s Guide (CS-319281-AN-2) • SiRFstarV B02 Software User's Guide (CS-314345-UG-2) •...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Introduction Text Conventions • Dates are in ISO 8601 format, i.e. YYYY-MM-DD. Symbol Description Danger – This information MUST be followed or catastrophic equipment failure and/or bodily injury may occur. Caution or Warning – This is an important point about integrating the product into a system.
The inclusion of the GLONASS and BeiDou constellations yields better coverage, greater accuracy, and improved availability. The SE868-V3 modules are based on the SiRFstar 5e (B02) flash GNSS chip. Special Features The SE868-V3 is footprint-compatible with the SE868-V2 and JF2 modules with some differences for drop-in replacement.
Product Description Product Variants Hardware The first generation of SE868-V3 (Gen 1) was replaced by the second generation (Gen 2) variant in January 2016. SE868-V3 (Gen 2) is fully backward compatible and has a reduced power consumption by approximately ~35%.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide SE868-V3 Evaluaton Kit (EVK) 3. SE868-V3 EVALUATON KIT (EVK) The Evaluation Kit (EVK) contains the necessary hardware and software to assist in evaluation and integration of the module in customer applications. Figure 3-1 Evaluation Kit (EVK) contents Note: The antenna is included but not visible under the ground plane.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Features 4. PRODUCT FEATURES Multi-Constellation Navigation GPS and GLONASS constellations are enabled by default. GLONASS and BeiDou cannot both be enabled at the same time. GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, and/or BDS constellations are enabled/disabled via OSP command MID 222,16.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Features • Server-generated (SGEE): A server calculates the future position projections and makes them available to a receiver, typically over the internet. This data may be good for 30 days, depending on available resources, e.g. communication links and storage capacity.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Features Jamming Rejection – Continuous Wave (CW) Jamming Mitigation Continuous Wave (CW) jamming rejectiopn improves performance in a system that is affected by these predictable jamming signals: • Stable jamming signals generated by your system implementation, such as harmonics of digital clocks and logic switching •...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Features Internal LNA The GNSS engine has an adjustable gain internal LNA which allows the receiver to compensate for the use of various external antennas. The default gain (low or high) is determined by the version of firmware installed in the module.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Features Power Management Modes The receiver features several operating modes that provide reduced power consumption. Availability of GNSS signals in the operational 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.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Features 4.14.2.2. SmartGNSS II SmartGNSS II includes the benefits of SmartGNSS I and achieves further power reduction by minimizing the usage of the secondary GNSS constellation. The adaptive mechanism adjusts constellation usage based on signal conditions to maintain performance while minimizing power consumption.
The SE868-V3 offers an upgrade path from existing Telit and competitive designs to the SiRFstar5-B02. The SE868-V3 is footprint-compatible with the SE868-V2 and JF2 module families but it is not a drop-in replacement since some of the pins have a slightly different function. The designer will have to modify the antenna and possibly other components in the RF path to accommodate the GLONASS, BeiDou, and Galileo as well as the GPS signals.
GPIO8 can normally be left unconnected or connected to monitor the status of the receiver. For the SE868-V2, GPIO8 was an input to select LNA gain. • Pin 6 is reserved on the SE868-V3 and should not be connected to any external circuit. It was a Ground on the SE868-V2. •...
Warm - Assisted Warm Cold GPS + GLO Warm Cold GPS + BeiDou Warm Cold Test Conditions: Static scenario, -130 dBm, Full Power mode Table 6-2 SE868-V3 Family - Time to First Fix 1VV0301205 Page 27 of 72 2018-08-23 Rev.5...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Message Interface 7. MESSAGE INTERFACE The primary serial I/O port (UART, I C, or SPI) supports full duplex communication between the receiver and the user. The default configuration is: NMEA, 9600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Message Interface The following Talker IDs are used: Talker ID Constellation Galileo BeiDou GLONASS Solutions using multiple constellations Table 7-3 NMEA Talker IDs Proprietary Messages The receiver can issue several proprietary NMEA output messages ($PSRF) which report additional receiver data and status information.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Message Interface OSP Output Messages Please refer to SiRF OSP documentation. OSP Input Commands Change output messages Use OSP MID 166 to change the output messages. Change data rate Use OSP MID 134 to change the baud rate Switch to NMEA protocol and data rate Use the OSP MID 129 command to switch to the NMEA protocol and change the port data rate.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Flash Upgradability 8. FLASH UPGRADABILITY The firmware stored in the internal Flash memory of the SE868-V3 may be upgraded via the serial port TX/RX pads. Please refer to the SE868-V3 Evaluation Kit User Guide to update the firmware.
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SE868-V3 Product User Guide Electrical Interface Name Type Function Power 25,27, VDD18 Connect all pins to 1.8 V supply. See section 9.2 Power Supply. Ground 1, 4, 7, 9, 21, Connect all pins to ground. RF Input RF input. See 9.6.1 Input.
Function depends on Firmware configuration. Leave unconnected. No Connection 2, 3, 14,16, 20, 22 No Connection. No Connection in SE868-V3. (Was GPIO3 in SE868-V2). Reserved Reserved - Do not connect to any external circuit. Reserved (Was GND in SE868-V2). Table 9-1 SE868-V3 Pin-out Function Table...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Electrical Interface DC Characteristics Unit Signal Description Low level output voltage, I High level output voltage, I 0.75 * V Low level input voltage -0.3 0.45 High level input voltage, I 0.7 * V Internal pull-up resistor equivalent kΩ...
The module will power up into the state determined by the ON-OFF pin (High: RUN; Low: HIBERNATE). The power state of the SE868-V3 can be determined by monitoring the “SYSTEM-ON” signal. A logic low indicates the module is in OFF, RESET, HIBERNATE, or STANDBY; whereas logic high indicates the module is in RUN state.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Electrical Interface DC Power Consumption The SE868-V3 Gen 1 has been replaced by SE868-V3 Gen 2. See section 2.2 Product Variants 9.2.4.1. SE-868-V3 Gen 1 (Linear Mode Power Supply) SE868-V3 Gen 1 (Linear) Smart 2 Smart 1 Full Power State &...
GPS Only GPS and Glonass GPS and BeiDou Battery Backup (Hibernate) Operating temperature: 25°C. Supply voltages: 1.8 VDC nominal Table 9-7 Power Consumption – SE868-V3 Gen 2 SE868-V3 Gen 2 (SMPS) Low Power Modes State & Constellation Units Trickle Power...
Control (input) Signals ON-OFF (input) and SYSTEM-ON (output) The SE868-V3 module has three power states: OFF, RESET, and ON. The OFF state is when power is removed from the module. Upon initial application of power, the module enters the RESET state until the internal reset process is completed.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Electrical Interface Boot Select It is not necessary to use the Boot Select pin to re-flash the receiver since SiRFlive can use commands to perform this task. This pin should be left floating or (preferably) may be brought out to a test point.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Electrical Interface Serial I/O Ports - Configuration and Operation The receiver module includes two full-duplex serial ports which are configurable for the desired interface. Primary Port Configuration The primary port is configured for UART, I C or SPI interface via reading GPIO6 and GPIO7 pins at startup or reset (only).
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Electrical Interface UART Operation See section 9.5.1 Primary Port Configuration to specify UART interface. The secondary port is configured by loading the appropriate FW. Default: NMEA at 9600 bps, 8-bit, No parity, and 1 stop bit.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Electrical Interface C Operation See section 9.5.1 Primary Port Configuration to specify I C interface for the primary port. The secondary port is configured by loading the appropriate FW. Upon power up, the module acts as a master transmitter and a slave receiver (multi-master mode).
No DC voltage can be applied to the RF input. The RF-IN pin is ESD sensitive. The SE868-V3 contains an integrated LNA and pre-select SAW filter. This allows the module to work well with a passive GNSS antenna. If the antenna cannot be located near the module, then an active antenna (that is, an antenna with a built in low noise amplifier) should be used.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide RF Front End Design 10. RF FRONT END DESIGN RF Signal Requirements The receiver can achieve Cold Start acquisition with a signal level above the specified minimum at its input. This means that it can acquire and track visible satellites, download the necessary ephemeris data and compute the location within a 5 minute period.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide RF Front End Design For example, in a vehicular application, the GNSS antenna may be placed on the dashboard or rear package tray of an automobile. The metal roof of the vehicle will cause significant blockage, plus any thermal coating applied to the vehicle glass can attenuate the GNSS signal by as much as 15 dB.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide RF Front End Design on a reference ground plane (usually 50 mm by 50 mm) may give an antenna gain at zenith of 2 dBic. An antenna vendor should specify a nominal antenna gain (usually at zenith, or directly overhead) and antenna pattern curves specifying gain as a function of elevation, and gain at a fixed elevation as a function of azimuth.
Implications of the Pre-Select SAW Filter The SE868-V3 modules include a pre-select SAW filter in front of the internal LNA. Thus, the RF input of the module is connected directly to the SAW filter. Any circuit connected to the RF input pin would see a complex impedance presented by the SAW filter (especially out of band), rather than the relatively broad and flat return loss presented by an LNA.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide RF Front End Design Atom processor clocked at 1.6 GHz. This is only 25 MHz away from the GNSS signal, and depending upon temperature of the SAW filter, can be within its passband. Because of the nature of the address and data lines, this would be broadband digital noise at a relatively high level.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Reference Designs 11. REFERENCE DESIGNS Note: XC6221 is the DC voltage supply regulator Figure 11-1 SE868-V3 Reference Design – Passive Antenna See notes in section 11.1 Reference Design Notes. 1VV0301205 Page 51 of 72 2018-08-23 Rev.5...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Reference Designs notes Note: XC6221 is the DC voltage supply regulator Figure 11-2 SE868-V3 Reference Design – Active Antenna See notes in section 11.1 Reference Design Notes. 1VV0301205 Page 52 of 72 2018-08-23 Rev.5...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Reference Designs Reference Design Notes Along with power and ground, the 3signals required to operate the module properly are: one RF input and four digital lines. The RF input can be connected directly to a passive GNSS antenna.
Product Packaging and Handling 14. PRODUCT PACKAGING AND HANDLING Product Marking and Serialization The SE868-V3 module label has a 2D Barcode with the module serial number. Contact a Telit representative for information on specific module serial numbers. Product Label – SE868-V3 Family...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Packaging and Handling Product Packaging and Delivery SE868-V3 modules are available in 90-pieceTrays or on 100-piece Tape and Reel. All packaging is ESD protective lined. Modules shipped in tray form: Each tray is ‘dry’ packaged and vacuum sealed in a Moisture Barrier Bag (MBB) with two silica gel packs and then placed in a carton.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Packaging and Handling Modules shipped in Tape and Reel form: 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.
The SE868-V3 module has a moisture sensitivity level rating of 3 as defined by IPC/JEDEC J-STD- 020. This rating is assigned due to some of the components used within the module.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Product Packaging and Handling ESD Sensitivity The SE868-V3 module contains class 1 devices and is classified as Electro-Static Discharge Sensitive (ESDS). Telit recommends the two basic principles of protecting ESD devices from damage: Handle sensitive components only in an ESD Protected Area (EPA) under protected and •...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Environmental Requirements 15. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Operating Environmental Limits Operating Limits Temperature -40°C to +85°C Temperature ±1°C / minute maximum Rate of Change Up to 95% non-condensing or wet bulb temperature of +35°C, Humidity whichever is less...
• Manufactured in an ISO 9000: 2008 accredited facility • Manufactured to TS 16949 2009 requirement (upon request) EU RED Certification The Telit SE868-V3 modules are certified compliant with the EU RED Directives. eCall Compliance The modules comply with eCall requirements.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Compliances EU RED Declaration of Conformity Figure 16-1 EU RED Declaration of Conformity – SE868-V3 1VV0301205 Page 64 of 72 2018-08-23 Rev.5...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Glossary and Acronyms 17. 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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SE868-V3 Product User Guide Glossary and Acronyms Galileo The European GNSS currently being built by the European Union (EU) and European Space Agency (ESA). GDOP Geometric Dilution of Precision A factor used to describe the effect of satellite geometry on the accuracy of the time and position solution of a GNSS receiver.
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SE868-V3 Product User Guide Glossary and Acronyms MTSAT Multifunctional Transport Satellites The Japanese system of geosynchronous satellites used for weather and aviation control. Navigation Sensitivity The lowest signal level at which a GNSS receiver is able to reliably maintain navigation after the satellite signals have been acquired.
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SE868-V3 Product User Guide Glossary and Acronyms Server-based Extended Ephemeris (i.e. predicted) data, calculated by a server and Ephemeris prediction provided to the receiver over a network. It is usually useful for up to 14 data days. See AGPS. TCXO...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Safety Recommendations 18. SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 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: •...
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Safety Recommendations Electrical and Fire Safety This device is intended for built-in designs and must be installed by users that have taken adequate precautions and have sufficient knowledge to avoid electrical, mechanical and fire hazards. The module shall be mounted on a PCB which complies with V-0 flammability class.
SE868-V3 Product User Guide Document History 19. DOCUMENT HISTORY Revision Date Changes 2015-07-13 First issue 2015-07-15 Added Internal LNA information Added Table 4-1 Internal gain value and external gain range. Revised Table 7-1 Default NMEA Output Messages. Revised Table 7-2 Available NMEA Output Messages.
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