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AMY-6M
u-blox 6 GPS Module
Data Sheet
Abstract
The technical data sheet specifies the AMY-6M ROM-based GPS
module featuring the u-blox 6 positioning engine.
The AMY-6M boasts the industry's smallest form factor and is a fully
tested standalone solution that requires no additional components
and no host integration.
This module provides highly flexible power, design, and serial
communication options. The AMY-6M is pin compatible with the
AMY-5M.
www.u-blox.com
8 x 6.5 x 1.2 mm

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  • Page 1 The technical data sheet specifies the AMY-6M ROM-based GPS module featuring the u-blox 6 positioning engine. The AMY-6M boasts the industry’s smallest form factor and is a fully tested standalone solution that requires no additional components and no host integration.
  • Page 2 AMY-6M - Data Sheet Document Information Title AMY-6M Subtitle u-blox 6 GPS Module Document type Data Sheet Document number UBX-13004381 Document revision Document status Production Information Document status information Objective This document contains target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published Specification later.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet Contents Contents ..........................3 Functional description ....................5 Overview .............................. 5 Product features ........................... 5 GPS performance ..........................6 Block diagram ............................7 Assisted GPS (A-GPS) ..........................7 AssistNow™ Autonomous ........................7 GPS Solution for Android ........................7 RTC ..............................
  • Page 4 AMY-6M - Data Sheet AMY-6M-0-002 ..........................20 Design-in and migration considerations ..............21 Reliability tests and approvals .................. 21 Reliability tests ............................ 21 Approvals ............................21 Product handling ......................22 Packaging ............................22 7.1.1 Reels ............................22 7.1.2 Tapes ............................23 Moisture Sensitivity Levels ........................

  • Page 5: Functional Description

    1 Functional description 1.1 Overview The AMY-6M is the world’s smallest standalone GPS module dedicated to consumer applications. It has been specifically developed to provide basic GPS functionality required by high-volume, portable products. It is a fully integrated autonomous GPS solution requiring no host integration resulting in fast time-to-market.

  • Page 6: Gps Performance

    Operational Limits Altitude 50,000 m Velocity 500 m/s Table 2: AMY-6M GPS performance All satellites at -130 dBm Dependent on aiding data connection speed and latency Demonstrated with a good active antenna CEP, 50%, 24 hours static, -130 dBm 50% @ 30 m/s Assuming Airborne <4g platform...

  • Page 7: Block Diagram

    Supply of aiding information like ephemeris, almanac, rough last position and time and satellite status and an optional time synchronization signal will reduce time to first fix significantly and improve the acquisition sensitivity. The AMY-6M module supports the u-blox AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline-GPS services , and is OMA SUPL ready.

  • Page 8: Protocols And Interfaces

    1.9.2 USB AMY-6M provides a USB version 2.0 FS (Full Speed, 12Mbit/s) interface as an alternative to the UART. The pull- up resistor on USB_DP is integrated to signal a full-speed device to the host. The VDD_USB pin supplies the USB ®...

  • Page 9: Power Management

    Protocol Specification [2] and the u-blox 6 Power Management Application Note [3]. 1.11.1 Operating modes AMY-6M modules only operate in Eco mode, this mode optimizes the use of the acquisition engine to deliver lower current consumption. Power Save Mode is not supported with AMY-6M.

  • Page 10: Dual Power Supply

    1.12.1 Configuration Pins The AMY-6M provides 2 configuration pins (CFG_xxx) for boot-time configuration. These become effective immediately after start-up. Once the module has started, the configuration settings may be modified with UBX configuration messages. The modified settings remain effective until power-down or reset. If these settings have been stored in battery-backup RAM, then the modified configuration will be retained, as long as the backup battery supply is not interrupted.
  • Page 11 AMY-6M - Data Sheet PIO20 / PIO19 / Protocol Messages UARTBaud rate USB power CFG_COM1 CFG_COM0 NMEA GSV, RMC, GSA, GGA, GLL, VTG, TXT 9600 BUS Powered NMEA GSV, RMC, GSA, GGA, GLL, VTG, TXT 38400 Self Powered NMEA RMC, GSA, GGA, VTG, TXT...

  • Page 12: Pin Definition

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet 2 Pin Definition 2.1 Pin assignment Figure 2: Pin Assignment Name Description RF_IN RF Input Ground Ground XTAL_OUT RTC Output XTAL_IN RTC Input VDD_LNA LNA Power Supply VDD_ANA Analog Power VDD_RF Core Power Ground Ground Reserved...
  • Page 13 VDD_C Core Power DCDC_EN DC/DC Control Output Table 7: Pinout Pins designated Reserved should not be used. For more information about Pinouts see the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Pin Definition Page 13 of 28...

  • Page 14: Electrical Specifications

    Table 8: Absolute maximum ratings GPS receivers are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) and require special precautions when handling. For more information see the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. Stressing the device beyond the “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage.

  • Page 15: Operating Conditions

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet 3.2 Operating Conditions The test conditions specified in Table 9 apply to all characteristics defined in this section. Symbol Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Unit Tamb Ambient Temperature °C VDD_IO Supply Voltage I/O ring VDD_USB Supply Voltage USB...

  • Page 16: Rf Ac Parameters

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet Symbol Parameter Condition Min. Typ. Max. Unit Ileak Leakage current input pins Low level input voltage VDD_USB >= 3.0 V High level input voltage VDD_USB >= 3.0 V VDD_USB Low level output voltage = 1.425 kΩ to VDD_USB, VDD_USB >= 3.0 V, 22 Ω...

  • Page 17: Indicative Power Requirements

    FW version used, external circuitry, number of SVs tracked, signal strength, type of start as well as time, duration and conditions of test. For more information about power requirements, see the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. 3.4 SPI timing diagrams In order to avoid a faulty usage of the SPI, the user needs to comply with certain timing conditions.

  • Page 18: Timing Recommendations

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet 3.4.1 Timing recommendations Parameter Description Recommendation Initialization Time 500 µs INIT Deselect Time 1 ms Bitrate 100 kbit/s Table 19: SPI timing recommendations The values in the above table result from the requirement of an error-free transmission. By allowing just a few errors, the byte rate could be increased considerably.

  • Page 19: Mechanical Specifications

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet 4 Mechanical specifications 4.1 AMY-6M-0-001 For information regarding Paste Mask and Footprint see the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Mechanical specifications Page 19 of 28...

  • Page 20: Amy-6M-0-002

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet 4.1 AMY-6M-0-002 For information regarding Paste Mask and Footprint see the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. UBX-13004381 - R07 Production Information Mechanical specifications Page 20 of 28...

  • Page 21: Design-In And Migration Considerations

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet 5 Design-in and migration considerations For important information for conducting a proper design-in as well as considerations for migration, u-blox strongly recommends consulting the AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual [1]. 6 Reliability tests and approvals 6.1 Reliability tests Qualification tests for AMY-6M conducted according to standards JESD47.

  • Page 22: Product Handling

    Information Guide [4]. Figure 4: Reeled AMY-6M modules 7.1.1 Reels AMY-6M modules are deliverable in quantities of 2000pcs on a reel. AMY-6M modules are delivered using reel Type A as described in the u-blox Package Information Guide [4]. Parameter Specification...

  • Page 23: Tapes

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet 7.1.2 Tapes Figure 5 shows the position and orientation of AMY-6M modules as they are delivered on tape. The orientation of the modules and dimensions of the tapes are specified in Figure 5 and Figure 6.

  • Page 24: Moisture Sensitivity Levels

    AMY-6 modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance to the IPC/JEDEC specification. AMY-6M modules are rated at MSL level 3. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling, storage and drying see the u-blox Package Information Guide [4]. For MSL standard see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020, which can be downloaded from www.jedec.org.

  • Page 25: Default Settings

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet 8 Default settings Interface Settings Serial Port 1 Output 9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit Configured to transmit both NMEA and UBX protocols, but only following NMEA and no UBX messages have been activated at start-up:...

  • Page 26: Labeling And Ordering Information

    The labeling of u-blox 6 GPS modules includes important product information. The location of the product type number is shown in Figure 7. Figure 7: Location of product type number on AMY-6M packages 9.2 Explanation of codes 3 different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data sheet and identifies all u-blox 6 products, independent of packaging and quality grade.

  • Page 27: Related Documents

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet Related documents AMY-6M Hardware Integration Manual, Docu. No GPS.G6-HW-10037 u-blox 6 Receiver Description including Protocol Specification, Docu. No GPS.G6-SW-10018 u-blox 6 Power Management Application Note, Docu. No GPS.G6-X-10014 u-blox Package Information Guide, Docu. No GPS-X-11004 Firmware 7.03 Release Note, Docu. No GPS.G6-SW-11013 All these documents are available on our homepage (http://www.u-blox.com).

  • Page 28: Contact

    AMY-6M - Data Sheet Contact u-blox Offices North, Central and South America Headquarters Asia, Australia, Pacific Europe, Middle East, Africa u-blox America, Inc. u-blox Singapore Pte. Ltd. u-blox AG Phone: +1 703 483 3180 Phone: +65 6734 3811 E-mail: info_us@u-blox.com E-mail: info_ap@u-blox.com...

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