GPS SiRFstarIV Evaluation Kit EVA2200-A for GPS Receiver Module A2200-A User Guide
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The GPS Evaluation Kit EVA2200-A allows an easy evaluation of Lantronix
’s SiRF-
starIV GPS receiver module A2200-A by offering quick access to the serial ports and
the most important I/O lines of the module.
The EVA2200-A serves three major purposes:
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As a demonstration package of the module’s capabilities
Powering the A2200-A GPS receiver module via the USB connector and con-
necting the GPS antenna with sufficient view to the sky will result in an NMEA
output with position information.
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As an example how to integrate the module into a system
The schematic in chapter “1 Board Schematics” is a basic example of how to
integrate the GPS module into an application or system.
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To support an easy temporary design in
The signals provided on the Evaluation Kit allow direct integration into a sur-
rounding system making it an ideal development tool.
The EVA2200-A can especially demonstrate that an active GPS antenna connected
to the Antenna Input will result in outstanding GPS performance.
1.2 Contents
The EVA2200-A includes the following components:
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Evaluation Board (labeled EVA2200-A) with one A2200-A GPS receiver
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Active GPS antenna
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USB cable to connect to your PC
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CD with complete documentation and GPS Cockpit software
Please check your package for completeness and connect the components properly.
