V0.1– Oct-14
User’s Manual
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1 Introduction
1.1 Purpose
The GPS Evaluation Kit EVA2135-H allows an easy evaluation of Maestro’s GPS
receiver /smart antenna module A2135-H by offering quick access to the ports of the
module.
The EVA2135-H serves three major purposes:
As a demonstration package of the module’s capabilities
Powering the A2135-H GPS receiver module via the USB connector with suffi-
cient view to the sky will result in an NMEA output with position information.
As an example how to integrate the module into a system
The schematic in chapter “9 Board Schematics” is a basic example of how to
integrate the GPS module into an application or system.
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 EVA2135-H can especially demonstrate that the on-module GPS antenna and
an external active GPS antenna connected to the External Antenna input will result
in outstanding GPS performance. The user can switch between the two antennas
with the ANT_SW signal provided by the DIP switch.
1.2 Contents
The EVA2135-H includes the following components:
•
Demonstration board (labeled EVA2135-H) with one A2135-H GPS receiver /
smart antenna
•
Active GPS antenna
•
USB cable to connect to your PC
•
CD with complete documentation and Maestro’s GPS Cockpit software
Please check your package for completeness and connect the components proper-
ly.
2 Handling Precautions
The EVA2135-H contains components that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Please handle with appropriate care.
