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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. 
 

8 x 6.5 x 1.2 mm 

 

www.u-blox.com

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for AMY-6M

Page 1: ...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 h...

Page 2: ...oduct specification This document applies to the following products Name Type number ROM FLASH version PCN reference AMY 6M AMY 6M 0 002 ROM7 03 UBX TN 12032 This document and the use of any informati...

Page 3: ...1 Power management 9 1 11 1 Operating modes 9 1 11 2 Eco mode 9 1 11 3 Base band I O supply voltage VDD_IO 9 1 11 4 External DC DC converter control 9 1 11 5 Dual Power Supply 10 1 12 Configuration 10...

Page 4: ...iability tests 21 6 2 Approvals 21 7 Product handling 22 7 1 Packaging 22 7 1 1 Reels 22 7 1 2 Tapes 23 7 2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels 24 7 3 Reflow soldering 24 7 4 ESD handling precautions 24 8 Def...

Page 5: ...egration resulting in fast time to market The AMY 6M offers four different serial interfaces The module features an integrated GPS crystal providing fast acquisition and tracking performance at an eco...

Page 6: ...Cold Start without Aiding 147 dBm Maximum Navigation update rate 5 Hz Horizontal position accuracy4 GPS 2 5 m SBAS 2 0 m Configurable Timepulse frequency range 0 1 Hz to 1 kHz Accuracy of Timepulse s...

Page 7: ...osition fixes AssistNow Autonomous data is reliable for up to 3 days after initial capture u blox AssistNow Autonomous benefits are Faster position fix No connectivity required Complementary with Assi...

Page 8: ...erface independently from the VDD_IO pin u blox provides a Microsoft certified USB driver for Windows XP Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating systems 1 9 3 Serial Peripheral Interface SPI The SPI int...

Page 9: ...es only when needed for navigation In cold starts u blox 6 searches for enough satellites to navigate and optimizes use of the acquisition engine to download their ephemeris In non cold starts u blox...

Page 10: ...that is needed by the firmware is searched downwards from the most actual system RAM to the most outdated system ROM information The system uses the first valid information it finds 1 12 1 Configurat...

Page 11: ...USB power 1 1 NMEA GSV RMC GSA GGA GLL VTG TXT 9600 BUS Powered 1 0 NMEA GSV RMC GSA GGA GLL VTG TXT 38400 Self Powered 0 1 NMEA GSV9 RMC GSA GGA VTG TXT 4800 BUS Powered 0 0 UBX NAV SOL NAV STATUS NA...

Page 12: ...A O Analog Power A9 VDD_RF I Core Power B1 GND I Ground B2 GND I Ground B3 Reserved I O Reserved B4 GND I Ground B5 GND I Ground B6 GND I Ground B7 V_TH I Reset Threshold B8 GND I Ground B9 VDD_USB I...

Page 13: ...ration F6 PIO6 SS_N I O Reserved SPI F7 Reserved I O Reserved F8 GND I Ground F9 V_DCDC I Main Core Supply G1 VDD_IO I I O Ring Supply G2 TDI SAFEBOOT_N I Boot Mode Selection G3 PIO3 SCL2 I O DDC for...

Page 14: ...to ground 0 5 VDD11 0 5 V ViDIG 12 Input Voltage on digital I O pin with respect to ground 0 5 3 6 V V_DCDC Supply Voltage Baseband main core LDO input 0 5 3 6 V V_RUN V_BCKP V_RESET V_TH Supply Volta...

Page 15: ...onal 1 75 1 8 2 0 V Table 10 Internally Generated LDO Voltages Symbol Parameter Condition Min Typ Max Unit V_BCKP Input voltage for VDD_B LDO Backup mode 1 4 3 6 V V_DCDC Input voltage for VDD_C LDO 1...

Page 16: ...y 1575 42 MHz NFtot Receiver Chain Noise Figure System noise figure 4 dB RF_IN_S11 LNA Input Return Loss 50 Ohm Environment 5 dB Table 14 RF AC Parameters 3 2 3 BB AC parameters RTC_Fxtal RTC Crystal...

Page 17: ...umber 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 ti...

Page 18: ...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 c...

Page 19: ...BX 13004381 R07 Production Information Mechanical specifications Page 19 of 28 4 Mechanical specifications 4 1 AMY 6M 0 001 For information regarding Paste Mask and Footprint see the AMY 6M Hardware I...

Page 20: ...M Data Sheet UBX 13004381 R07 Production Information Mechanical specifications Page 20 of 28 4 1 AMY 6M 0 002 For information regarding Paste Mask and Footprint see the AMY 6M Hardware Integration Man...

Page 21: ...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 6 2 Approvals Product...

Page 22: ...nd tear down For more information about packaging see the u blox Package Information Guide 4 Figure 4 Reeled AMY 6M modules 7 1 1 Reels AMY 6M modules are deliverable in quantities of 2000pcs on a ree...

Page 23: ...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...

Page 24: ...when handling Particular care must be exercised when handling patch antennas due to the risk of electrostatic charges In addition to standard ESD safety practices the following measures should be tak...

Page 25: ...wered Serial Port 1 Input 9600 Baud 8 bits no parity bit 1 stop bit Automatically accepts following protocols without need of explicit configuration UBX NMEA The GPS receiver supports interleaved UBX...

Page 26: ...2 below details these 3 different formats Format Structure Product Name PPP GV Ordering Code PPP GV T Type Number PPP GV TXXX Table 22 Product Code Formats The parts of the product code are explained...

Page 27: ...u blox com For regular updates to u blox documentation and to receive product change notifications please register on our homepage Revision history Revision Date Name Status Comments 27 09 2010 cbib I...

Page 28: ...om Support support_ap u blox com Regional Office Australia Phone 61 2 8448 2016 E mail info_anz u blox com Support support_ap u blox com Regional Office China Beijing Phone 86 10 68 133 545 E mail inf...

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