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UM981S User Manual Should you purchase our product and encounter any inconsistency, please contact us or our local authorized distributor for the most up-to-date version of this manual along with any addenda or corrigenda.
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Foreword This document describes the hardware information, specifications, packaging and the use of Unicore UM981S modules. Target Readers This document is written for technicians who are familiar with GNSS modules.
RTK solution, ensuring fast RTK initialization speed, high accuracy of measurement and high reliability even in signal-challenging environments such as urban canyons and tree shades. UM981S has also integrated an IMU for surveying and mapping applications, supporting tilt compensation.
UM981S User Manual 1.1 Key Features Based on the new generation GNSS SoC - NebulasIV , which integrates RF, baseband and high precision algorithm All-constellation multi-frequency RTK engine and advanced RTK processing technology Instantaneous RTK initialization technology Tracking different frequencies separately with 60 dB narrowband anti-jamming ...
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Horizontal: 1.5 m Single Point Positioning (RMS) Vertical: 2.5 m Horizontal: 0.4 m DGPS (RMS) Vertical: 0.8 m Positioning Accuracy Horizontal: 0.8 cm + 1 ppm (RMS) Vertical: 1.5 cm + 1 ppm 10 mm + 0.7 mm/°tilt Tilt Measurement (accuracy <...
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UM981S User Manual Time Pulse Accuracy (RMS) 20 ns Velocity Accuracy (RMS) 0.03 m/s Cold Start < 12 s Time to First Fix (TTFF) Hot Start < 4 s GNSS Initialization Time < 5 s (Typical) GNSS Initialization Reliability > 99.9% 100 Hz IMU raw data output and GNSS &...
(UC9810). NebulasIV SoC (UC9810) NebulasIV (UC9810) is Unicore’s new generation high precision GNSS SoC with 22 nm low power design, supporting all constellations and all frequencies with 1408 channels. C, SPI and CAN are reserved interfaces, not supported currently.
It integrates a dual-core CPU, a high speed floating point processor and an RTK co- processor, which can fulfill the high precision baseband processing and RTK positioning on a single chip. External Interfaces The external interfaces of UM981S include UART, I , SPI , CAN , PPS, EVENT, RTK_STAT, PVT_STAT, ERR_STAT, RESET_N, etc.
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Table 2-1 Pin Description Description — Ground ANT_IN GNSS antenna signal input — Ground ANT_DETECT Antenna signal detection ANT_OFF Disable external LNA ANT_SHORT_N Antenna short circuit detection; active low VCC_RF External LNA power supply SPIS_CSN Chip select pin for SPI slave Master Out / Slave In.
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UM981S User Manual Description RTK status: active high; RTK_STAT Outputs high for RTK fixed solution and low for other positioning status or no positioning Error status: active high; ERR_STAT Outputs high when failing self-test and low when passing self-test —...
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Description — No connection inside; leave floating When the main power supply VCC is cut off, V_BCKP supplies power to RTC and relevant register. Level requirement: 2.0 V ~ 3.6 V, and V_BCKP the working current is less than 60 μA at 25 °...
UM981S User Manual Description Pulse per second, with adjustable pulse width and polarity — No connection inside; leave floating 2.2 Electrical Specifications 2.2.1 Absolute Maximum Ratings Table 2-2 Absolute Maximum Ratings Parameter Symbol Min. Max. Unit Power Supply Voltage -0.3 Input Voltage -0.3...
2.2.2 Operating Conditions Table 2-3 Operating Conditions Parameter Symbol Min. Typ. Max. Unit Condition Power Supply Voltage Maximum VCC Ripple Working Current VCC=3.3 V VCC_RF Output Voltage VCC_RF VCC-0.1 VCC_RF Output Current ICC_RF Operating Temperature ° C Power Consumption 2.2.3 IO Threshold Table 2-4 IO Threshold Parameter Symbol...
3.2 Antenna Feed Design UM981S supports feeding the antenna from the outside of the module rather than from the inside. It is recommended to use devices with high power and that can withstand high voltage. Gas discharge tube, varistor, TVS tube and other high-power protective devices may also be used in the power supply circuit to further protect the module from lightning strike and surge.
UM981S User Manual It is not recommended to use VCC_RF as ANT_BIAS to feed the antenna (VCC_RF has not been optimized for anti-lightning strike, anti-surge and over current protection due to the compact size of the module) D1: ESD diode, choose the ESD protection device that supports high frequency...
3.4 Grounding and Heat Dissipation Grounding and heat dissipation pad Figure 3-3 Grounding and Heat Dissipation Pad (Bottom View) The 48 pads in the rectangle area are used for grounding and heat dissipation. In the PCB design, the pads should be connected to a large-size ground to strengthen the heat dissipation.
UM981S User Manual The pads denoted as detail C are 1.79 mm longer than the module border. The pad denoted as detail A is 0.50 mm longer than the module border. It is relatively short because it is an RF pin pad, so we hope the trace on the surface is as short as possible to reduce the impact of external interference on the RF signals.
Figure 5-1 Label Description 5.2 Product Packaging The UM981S module uses carrier tape and reel (suitable for mainstream surface mount devices), packaged in vacuum-sealed aluminum foil antistatic bags, with a desiccant inside to prevent moisture. When using reflow soldering process to solder modules, please strictly comply with IPC standard to conduct temperature and humidity control on the modules.
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UM981S User Manual temperature of 55 degrees Celsius, modules shall be removed from the package during baking. Figure 5-2 UM981S Package Reel Feed Direction Cover Tape Carrier Tape Dimensions 0.35 1.75± 0.10 20.20± 0.10 40.40± 0.10 2.00± 0.10 17.8 0.10 1.50 - +...
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30% circle is lavender (see Figure 5-5), you must bake the module until it turns to blue. The UM981S is rated at MSL level 3. Please refer to the IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033 standards for the package and operation requirements. You may also access to the website www.jedec.org to get more information.
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