Preface; Manual Scope; Target Audience; How To Use This Manual - Fibocom GTS-4E-00 Hardware Integration Manual

Preface

Manual Scope

This Manual provides hardware design instructions and information on how to set up production and
final product tests.

Target Audience

This manual is intended for hardware developers who communicate with the GTS-4E module.

How to use this Manual

This manual has a modular structure. It is not necessary to read it from the beginning to the end. To
help in finding needed information, a brief section overview is provided below:
1. Hardware Description: This chapter introduces the basics of function and architecture of the
GTS-4E module.
2. Design-In: This chapter provides the Design-In information necessary for a successful design.
3. Electrical Specifications: This chapter provides information about testing of OEM receivers in
production.
4. Mechanical Specifications: The Appendix includes a Reference Design, guidelines on how to
successfully migrate to GTS-4E designs, and useful information about the different antenna
types available on the market and how to reduce interference in your GPS design.
5. Layout: This chapter provides some layout matters needing attention for external circuit of
GTS-4E module.
6. ESD Protection Measures: This chapter provides some ESD matters needing attention when
no ESD device in the GTS-4E module.
7. Referent Design: This chapter provides a Referent Design for hardware development.
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