Add GPS Positioning Functionality to Your Electronic System

DeLorme GPS modules contain a complete GPS positioning engine for fast and precise position fixes in a wide variety of applications.

Compact Module Design for Small Spaces

The surface mount module contains an RF front end and complete GPS receiver in a 16x16mm package - just add an external antenna, serial communications, and power source to produce GPS positional data.

Take Advantage of DeLorme GPS Expertise to Save Time and Money

OEMS can leverage our GPS competence to adopt GPS navigation solutions into their products without having to become GPS and RF (radio frequency) experts themselves.

Potential Applications

Modules = Fast Prototyping + Cost Effective

Highly Integrated GPS Solution

DeLorme GPS modules contain a complete GPS positioning system in one surface mount package. This makes it very easy to adopt GPS navigation or positioning into your system design with a minimum of effort and cost. The module has an RF input to connect the antenna, and inside the module is a LNA (low Noise Amplifier) and SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) filter to boost the received signal and isolate the target signal frequency. We've also embedded the power regulation to improve the sensitivity and performance of the GPS receiver.

Embedded RF Section

By embedding the RF section onto the module, DeLorme eliminates the complexity of the RF design. Often considered a form of 'sorcery', the RF design is the most difficult part of the circuit to implement correctly without the proper expertise. A poor RF design can severely limit performance competitiveness, but DeLorme has eliminated that concern.

Compact SMD package

The 16x16mm module is in a 40-pin surface mount device with a metal shielded lid to isolate the components from electrical noise. The package can easily be assembled onto your circuit boards using automated assembly and solder equipment.

Standard Output NMEA sentences

The module outputs produce standard NEMA output strings from a TTL level output pin. This output can be shifted for RS-232 interfaces or USB applications.

Evaluation Kit/Reference Design

DeLorme offers a standard evaluation kit to demonstrate the use and performance of our GPS receiver modules. It also functions as a reference design by representing how easily a GPS system can be created using a DeLorme GPS module. (Refer to the "Evaluation Kit" tab for more details.)

Low Power Consumption

The module consumes a minimum of power, making it ideal for use in battery powered portable systems. Standby Mode further reduces power consumption.

What special features do you need?

If you need unique interfaces like CAN, USB, I2C, or SPI, or if you require faster update rates, or other features to support dead-reckoning applications (for example), then please contact us to discuss how DeLorme modules can be customized to meet your needs.

Evaluation Kit Documentation and Software

Purchase the Evaluation Kit

The Kit includes:

Features:

Evaluation Kit

The GPS2058EVK provides the user with a ready-to-go evaluation and demonstration of the GPS2058-10 module.

But more than just an evaluation kit, it's a:

Example of the DeLorme Serial Emulator showing GPS satellite constellation status

FAQ

A:

• Fast prototyping, fast time to market, reduced part count in production
• Very cost effective at low to mid volumes
• Fully integrated and tested solution. Our customers don't need to be GPS or RF experts

A:  The maximum update rate for the GPS2058 module is 1 Hz. If you need a higher update rate, please contact us.

A: DeLorme manages the firmware. Please contact us to discuss customization.

A: You can purchase our Evaluation Kit on our website. To purchase modules, please contact our sales team.

A: Yes, refer to the link at the above right for a list of our distributors and sales representatives.

Documentation

GPS2058-10 Sell Sheet Overview

GPS2058-10 Technical Specification

GPS Module Antenna and RF Design Guidelines

GPS2058-10 Basic Application Schematics