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PRODUCT PREVIEW FS OncoreTM The high performance miniature GPS solution

FS Oncore is an extremely small high performance GPS receiver, capable of weak signal operation. Based around the Motorola Instant GPS MG4100 device, it contains all the functional blocks to perform Autonomous, MSBased or MS-Assisted A-GPS. Motorola provided software is boot-loaded into the FS Oncore from the host at power-up. This complete self-contained GPS receiver is designed to allow fast, cost effective and easy integration of GPS functionality into new and existing platforms. FS Oncore supports passive antenna input, and either UART or SPI serial communications. Featuring advanced power management modes and signal detection to -152 dBm, FS Oncore is the optimal choice for your GPS requirements.
FS Oncore 12 * 16.6mm Unshielded 14.5 * 18mm Shielded 24 pad LGA Package

Element
Tiny size Autonomous capable Flash Correlator Fast Time Resolution Power Manager Clock Manager 256K SRAM LGA Packaging Low IF Front End On-Chip LNA Assisted protocols

Feature
12mm * 16.6mm footprint Simple serial host Interface -152dBm Signal detection Resolves time from GPS signal Software control of power usage On-board TCXO only active while position measurement active Bootloadable Firmware Connector elimination Low RF Component count Support Active or Passive Antenna Support of Industry standard AGPS Protocol

Benefit
Low impact on host product size Loose coupled interface - no real time demands In-Building operation - Fast Acquire Speeds Does not require highly accurate time transfer from host application Optimize power consumption for application Minimizes power usage Cost saving - reuse of host flash Low cost production Good jamming immunity Design for cost flexibility Simple host software integration

FS Oncore Functional Block Diagram

FS Oncore GPS Module

SAW Filter
Instant GPS MG4100 3.0v 2.0v SPI / UART

VLIF
Antenna

Multi-bit /96 /4 ADC

Decimator

LNA Power TCXO 32KHz Clock Manager

Front End Frequency Synthesiser

Flash Correlator 256K SRAM Program & data

Clock manager ARM7 Core

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FS Oncore is a compact reflowable Land Grid Array (LGA) type module, built with high temperature solder. Ideal for high volume production, modules are supplied in tape and reel format ready for placement. By eliminating unnecessary RF and data connectors, substantial cost savings are achieved. In autonomous mode, after operating code is bootloaded into the FS Oncore, it functions as a standard GPS receiver, outputting position, time and date at a maximum 1Hz update rate. In assisted mode a cellular network can provide A-GPS information allowing fast acquisition at low signal levels. Using our patented time resolution feature, FS Oncore can resolve time quickly using only the GPS signal, eliminating the need for accurate time transfer from the cellular network, which is ideal for asynchronous GSM / WCDMA . MS-Assisted and MS-Based operation is supported, with messages based around the 3GPP specification, simplifying host driver software tasks. Integration could not be easier: The host application needs a bi-directional SPI port or UART, minimal Host MIPS and 200K bytes memory spare for storage of the GPS Operating Firmware. FS Oncore is self-supporting (after initial firmware download) and does not need Host interaction to operate autonomously. If no GPS fix is required the Host may ignore the I/O port until a GPS fix is required. Bootloading is performed after a simple AT command handshake to discover the FS Oncore. The handshake process indicates to the FS Oncore if its in a SPI or UART configuration. It also allows simple product tiering, where the GPS can be a placement option. To optimize power usage, the on-board TCXO is only active during position measurement. Autonomous Performance Time to First Fix o < 6 seconds typical Hot Start at @ -137dBm o < 30 seconds typical Warm Start @ -137dBm o < 40 seconds typical Cold Start @ -137dBm Accuracy o 5 meter 50% 10 meter 95% Sensitivity o 142dBm acquisition and tracking Assisted Performance Time to First Fix (2 second time uncertainty and 30Km position uncertainty) o < 1s @ -137dBm o < 30s @ -150dBm Accuracy o 20 meter 50% 50 meter 95% Sensitivity o 152dBm acquisition Host Requirements Single SPI or UART Port 200KB ROM/Flash for GPS software storage 32 KB ROM/Flash for GPS device driver Power Consumption Autonomous 1Hz operation o 70mW at 137dBm Assisted single fix o 62mJ per fix at 137dBm o 1.1J per fix at 150dBm Environmental Unshielded 12mm * 16.6mm * 2.25mm module o 20 to +75oC operating range Shielded 14.5 * 18mm * 2.7mm module o 40 to +85oC operating range

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FS Oncore System Level Implementation Block Diagram

FS Oncore GPS Module
SAW Filter
Instant GPS MG4100

Host

VLIF
Antenna

Multi-bit /96 /4 ADC

Decimator

LNA Power TCXO 32KHz Clock Manager

Front End Frequency Synthesiser

Host Application

Flash Correlator 256K SRAM Program & data

GPS Firmware Download code SPI / UART Interface

Clock manager ARM7 Core

FS Oncore Pin Out and Pad Placement Unshielded Version

Module Pin Out Identification & Signal Description
Pin Number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Signal GPIO1 GND GND GND GND GND VDD2 VDD1 VCC_3V GND VCC_RF GND ANT_IN GND NRESET SCK_TXD1 MOSI_RXD0 MISO_TXD0 NPCS_RXD1 1PPS NIRQ 32KHz CLK GND GND Type I/O GND GND GND GND GND VDD VDD VCC GND VCC GND RF I GND I I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I/O I GND GND Description Enable/Disable TCXO Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Digital Core VDD Digital Core VDD Analog/RF VCC Ground Analog/RF VCC Ground Antenna input Ground Reset Serial interface bus Serial interface bus Serial interface bus Serial interface bus 1pps output and GPIO External interrupt Real Time Clock Ground Ground

Dimension: 12.0x16.6x2.25mm 448mm3

Instant GPS 7*7BGA (Black square)

Pin 1

Pin 17

Pin 5

Top view of FS Oncore GPS module Pin-Assignment

Pin 13

Top view of host PCB layout

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Availability Evaluation kits for the FS Oncore and limited quantities of samples will be available September 03 from Synergy Systems, contact details below. Initial evaluation kits will support MS-Based A-GPS, and include a GPS reference receiver for the collection of Assistance Data. Autonomous software will be available January 04 for the FS Oncore, with 3GPP type position output protocol. Fully featured Autonomous software including NMEA is scheduled for Q204. Note the FS Oncore evaluation kits are capable of supporting all software versions, Autonomous, MSBased and MS-Assisted when released. Updates to the firmware will be downloadable via our web site in the secure area. A password will be shipped with the Synergy evaluations kits to allow download. Synergy Systems Contact Information Additional information about FS Oncore or Instant GPS is available at www.motorola.com/GPS, or by contacting Motorola in the following regions: Motorola GPS North America and Asia-Pacific: +1 800 421 2477 +1 602 659 8052 fax Motorola GPS Europe, Middle East and Africa: +44(0)1256 488 465 +44(0)1256 488 387 fax Motorola Semiconductor Product Sector General Customer Technical centre US EMEA +1 800 521 6274 www.motorola.com/semiconductors - select technical support www.synergy-gps.com/minimodule.html

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