SIMCom presents an ultra compact and reliable GPS module-SIM18. This is a standalone L1 frequency GPS module in a SMT type and it is designed with SiRF4 high sensitivity navigation engine, which allows you to benefit from small dimensions and cost-effective solutions.
Mechanical data
*Dimensions: 11*11*2.2mm
*Weight: 0.5g
Interfaces
*Serial interfaces UART, SPI or I2C Additional master mode I2C
*Digital I/O 1 NReset
1 EINT0 input
1 ON_OFF input
1 WAKEUP output
1 time pulse
*Protocols NMEA, OSP
Performance data
*Receiver type 48-channel SiRF4 engine
GPS L1, C/A Code
*Max. Update rate 1Hz
*Sensitivity1
Tracking: -161 dBm
Reacquisition: -160 dBm
Cold starts: -147 dBm
*Time-To-First-Fix2
Cold starts: 35 s (typical)
Hot starts: 0.6 s (typical)
* Accuracy
Position3: 2.5m CEP
*Speed4: <0.01m/s
*Operational limits
Velocity: <1850km/h
Altitude: <18288km
*Operation temperature: -40° C to +85 ° C
Electrical data
*Power supply 1.71V to 1.89V
*Backup power 1.71V to 1.89V
*Power consumption2, 5
Acquisition 45mA (average)
Tracking 40mA (average)
Sleep 18μ A(average)
*Antenna type Active and passive
*Antenna power External or internal VCC_ANT
Support product
*SIM18 EVB KIT with USB V2.0 full speed interface
Certificate
*CE
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1. Demonstrated with a good active antenna
2. All SV 130 dBm
3. 50% 24 hr static, -130dBm
4. 50% 30m/s
5. 1.8V with a passive antenna
Simcom GPS Module SIM18




