Product Specifications

Issue 1.2 Date 2019-08-15

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Contents

Contents

1 About G7A ................................................................................................. 1

1.1 Overview ...................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Block Diagram .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.3 Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 2
2 Pad Layout and Pin Definition ................................................................... 4
2.1 Pad Layout ................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Appearance .................................................................................................................................. 5
3 Electrical Feature and Reliability ............................................................... 6
3.1 Electrical Features ....................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Temperature ................................................................................................................................. 7
3.3 ESD Protection ............................................................................................................................. 7
4 Mechanical Features ................................................................................. 8
4.1 Dimensions................................................................................................................................... 8
4.2 Label............................................................................................................................................. 9
4.3 Packaging..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.3.1 Tape & Reel Packaging ....................................................................................................... 9
4.3.2 Mositure-Sensitive .............................................................................................................. 11
5 Application Design and SMT ................................................................... 12
5.1 G7A Foot Print ............................................................................................................................ 12
5.2 Recommended Footprint............................................................................................................ 12
5.3 Stencil......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.4 Solder Paste ............................................................................................................................... 13
5.5 Reflow Profile ............................................................................................................................. 13
6 Safety Recommendations ....................................................................... 15
Abbreviation............................................................................................. 16

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Table of Figures

Table of Figures

Figure 1-1 Block diagram ................................................................................................................... 2

Figure 2-1 G7A pin definition (top view) ............................................................................................. 4

Figure 2-2 Top view ............................................................................................................................ 5

Figure 2-3 Bottom view ...................................................................................................................... 5

Figure 4-1 G7Adimensions (Unit: mm) .............................................................................................. 8

Figure 4-2 G7A-B1 label .................................................................................................................... 9

Figure 4-3 G7A-D1 label .................................................................................................................... 9

Figure 5-1 G7A foot print (bottom view) ........................................................................................... 12

Figure 5-2 Recommended PCB footprint (top view) ........................................................................ 13

Figure 5-3 Temperature curve .......................................................................................................... 14

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Table of Tables

Table of Tables

Table 1-1 Versions and bands ............................................................................................................ 1

Table 3-1 Extreme operating voltage ................................................................................................. 6

Table 3-2 Recommended operating voltage ...................................................................................... 6

Table 3-3 Current features ................................................................................................................. 6

Table 3-4 Temperature feature ........................................................................................................... 7

Table 3-5 ESD feature ........................................................................................................................ 7

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About This Document

About This Document

Scope
This document is applicable to G7A series.

Audience
This document is intended for system engineers (SEs), development engineers, and test engineers.

Change History
Issue Date Change Changed By

1.0 2019-02 Initial draft Zhuo Jianzheng

⚫ Deleted I2C
1.1 2019-07 Gong Hualiang
⚫ Updated the bottom dimensions

⚫ Revised the values of channel quality

1.2 2019-08 Gong Hualiang
⚫ Reversed the label figures

Conventions
Symbol Indication

This warning symbol means danger. You are in a situation that could cause fatal
device damage or even bodily damage.

Means reader be careful. In this situation, you might perform an action that could
result in module or product damages.

Means note or tips for readers to use the module

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About This Document

Related Documents
Neoway_G7A_Datasheet

Neoway_G7A_HW_User_Guide

Neoway_G2/G7A_Receiver_Command_Mannual

Neoway_GNSS_EVK_User_Guide

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Chapter 1 About G7A

1 About G7A

G7A is a GNSS module that supports BDS B1, GPS L1, and GLONASS L1. It adopts a unified chipset
integrating baseband and RF and its dimensions are 10.6 mm x 9.7 mm x 2.2 mm. It is an optimal
navigation solution to demands for high sensitivity, low power consumption, and low cost in different
navigation devices

1.1 Overview
G7A series including the following variants and band configurations.

Table 1-1 Versions and bands

Module Variants GPS BDS GLONASS Support GAGAN

G7A-B1 √ √
G7A
G7A-D1 √ √ √

1.2 Block Diagram

G7A consists of the following functional units:

⚫ GNSS baseband
⚫ RF front end components
⚫ RTC
⚫ Peripheral interfaces

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Figure 1-1 Block diagram

UART_TXD
UART_RXD
Peripheral
Controller
1PPS

LNA SAW GNSS Baseband

ANT_GNSS
Engine

ROM
Cortex-M3 FLASH
RAM

PM RESET_N

VBAT VDD_IO VBACKUP

1.3 Specifications
Parameter Description Min. Typ. Max Unit Remarks

Positioning precision Horizontal <3 m

(open air) Elevation <4.5 m

Speed precision <0.1 m/s

Capturing 32
Channel quantity
Tracking 32

Cold start <32 s

TTFF
Hot start 1 s
(@-130dBm)
Recapture 1 s

Cold start -148 dBm

Hot start -156 dBm

Sensitivity
Recapture -160 dBm

Tracking -162 dBm

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9600bps by
Baud rate 4800 9600 256000 bps
default

Update frequency 1 10 Hz 1Hz by default

VBAT 2.7 3.3 3.6 V

Operating voltage VDD_IO 2.7 3.3 3.6 V

VBACKUP 1.4 3.3/3.0 3.6 V

Capturing 30 mA 3.3 V
Current
Tracking 28 mA 3.3 V
(@instrument)
Idle 10 μA 3.3 V

Certification and
RoHS, CE
Approvals

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Chapter 2 Pad Layout and Pin Definition

2 Pad Layout and Pin Definition

There are 18 pins on G7A and their pads are in LCC package.

2.1 Pad Layout

错误!未找到引用源。 shows the pad layout of G7A.

Figure 2-1 G7A pin definition (top view)

GND 1 18 RESERVED

UART_TXD 2 17 RESERVED

UART_RXD 3 16 RESERVED

1PPS 4 15 RESERVED

RESERVED 5 G7A 14 VCC_ANT_3P3

VBACKUP 6
Top View 13 ANT_ON

VDD_IO 7 12 GND

VBAT 8 11 ANT_GNSS

RESET_N 9 10 GND

POWER GND ANT UART RESERVED RESET OTHERS

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2.2 Appearance
Figure 2-2 Top view

Figure 2-3 Bottom view

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Chapter 3 Electrical Feature and Reliability

3 Electrical Feature and Reliability

This chapter describes the electrical features and reliability of G7A.

3.1 Electrical Features

To ensure that G7A functions properly, operate it in recommended operationg conditions.

Table 3-1 Extreme operating voltage

Parameter Description Minimum Value Maximum Value Unit

VBAT Power supply -0.3 4.5 V

VDD_IO Power supply -0.3 4.5 V

VBACKUP Backup power supply -0.3 4.5 V

VIO IO voltage -0.3 4.5 V

If the input voltage is lower than the minimum value, the module might fail to start. If the voltage exceeds
the high threshold or there is a voltage burst during the startup, the module might be damaged permanently.

Table 3-2 Recommended operating voltage

Parameter Minimum Value Typical Value Maximum Value Unit

VBAT 2.7 3.3 3.6 V

VDD_IO 2.7 3.3 3.6 V

VBACKUP 1.4 3.3/3.0 3.6 V

Table 3-3 Current features

State Current Unit

Multi-mode 30 mA
Continuous position fix
Single-mode 28 mA

Idle 10 μA

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3.2 Temperature
Table 3-4 Temperature feature

Module Status Minimum Value Typical Value Maximum Value

Operating -40°C 25 °C 85°C

Storage -45°C / 125°C

If the module works in an environment where the temperature exceeds the thresholds of the operating
temperature range, some of its RF performance indicators might be worse but it can still work properly.

3.3 ESD Protection

Humidity: 45% Temperature: 25 °C

Table 3-5 ESD feature

Testing Point Contact Discharge Air Discharge

VBAT ±8 kV ±15 kV

GND ±8 kV ±15 kV

ANT ±8 kV ±15 kV

Cover ±8 kV ±15 kV

UART ±4 kV ±8 kV

Others ±4 kV ±8 kV

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Chapter 4 Mechanical Features

4 Mechanical Features

This chapter describes the mechanical features of G7A.

4.1 Dimensions
Figure 4-1 G7Adimensions (Unit: mm)

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4.2 Label
Figure 4-2 and Figure 4-3 shows the label of G7A.

Figure 4-2 G7A-B1 label

Figure 4-3 G7A-D1 label

4.3 Packaging
G7A modules are packed in sealed bags on delivery to guarantee a long shelf life. Follow the same
package of the modules again in case of opened for any reasons.

4.3.1 Tape & Reel Packaging

G7A in mass production are shipped in the following package.

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G7A
modules

Tape

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Reel

4.3.2 Mositure-Sensitive
G7A is a level 3 moisture-sensitive electronic elements, in compliance with IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020
standard.

If the module is exposed to air for more than 48 hours at conditions not worse than 30°C/60% RH,
bake it at a temperature higher than 90 degree for more than 12 hours before SMT.Or, if the indication
card shows humidity greater than 20%, the baking procedure is also required.Do not bake modules
with the package tray directly.

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Chapter 5 Application Design and SMT

5 Application Design and SMT

G7A is introduced in LCC package. This chapter provides G7A foot print, recommended PCB design
and SMT information to guide users how to mount the module onto application PCB board.

5.1 G7A Foot Print

Figure 5-1 G7A foot print (bottom view)

5.2 Recommended Footprint

错误!未找到引用源。 shows the recommended application PCB footprint. (Unit: mm)

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Figure 5-2 Recommended PCB footprint (top view)

5.3 Stencil
The recommended stencil thickness is at least 0.12 mm to 0.15 mm.

5.4 Solder Paste

Do not use a kind of solder paste different from our module technique.

⚫ The melting temperature of solder paste with lead is 35°C lower than that of solder paste without
lead. It is easy to cause faulty joints for LCC inside the module after second reflow soldering.
⚫ When using only solder pastes with lead, please ensure that the reflow temperature is kept at
220°C for more than 45 seconds and the peak temperature reaches 240°C.

5.5 Reflow Profile

G7A is compatible with industrial standard reflow profile for lead-free SMT process.

The reflow profile is process dependent, so the following recommendation is just a start point guideline:

⚫ Only one flow is supported.

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⚫ Quality of the solder joint depends on the solder paste volume. Minimum of 0.12 mm to 0.15
stencil thickness is recommended.
⚫ Use bigger aperture size of the stencil than actual pad size.
⚫ Use a low-residue, no-clean type solder paste.

Figure 5-3 Temperature curve

X: Time (s) Y: Temperature (°C)

Technical parameters:

⚫ Ramp up rate: 1 to 4°C/sec

⚫ Ramp down rate: -3 to-1°C/sec
⚫ Soaking zone: 150-180°C for 60-100 seconds
⚫ Reflow zone: >220°C for 40-90 seconds
⚫ Peak temperature: 235-245°C

Neoway will not provide warranty for heat-responsive element abnormalities caused by improper
temperature control.

For information about cautions in G7A storage and mounting, refer to Neoway Module Reflow
Manufacturing Recommendations.

To maintain and manually desolder it, use heat guns with great opening, adjust the temperature to 245
degrees (depending on the type of the solder paste), and heat the module till the solder paste is melt.
Use tweezers to remove the module. Do not shake the module in high temperature while removing it.
Otherwise, the components inside the module might be misplaced.

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Chapter 6 Safety Recommendations

6 Safety Recommendations

Ensure that this product is used in compliant with the requirements of the country and the environment.
Please read the following safety recommendations to avoid body hurts or damages of product or work
place:

⚫ Do not use this product at any places with a risk of fire or explosion such as gasoline stations, oil
refineries, etc
⚫ Do not use this product in environments such as hospital or airplane where it might interfere with
other electronic equipment.

Please follow the requirements below in application design:

⚫ Do not disassemble the module without permission from Neoway. Otherwise, we are entitled to
refuse to provide further warranty.
⚫ Please design your application correctly by referring to the HW design guide document and our
review feedback on your PCB design.
⚫ Please avoid touch the pins of the module directly in case of damages caused by ESD.

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A Abbreviation

Abbreviation

Abbr Full Name

AGPS Assisted GPS

CEP Circular Error Probable

DGPS Differential GPS

EASY Embedded Assist System

EGNOS European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service

EPO Extended Prediction Orbit

EMI Electro Magnetic Interference

ESD Electronic Static Discharge

GPS Global Positioning System

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

GGA GPS Fix Data

GLONASS Global Navigation Satellite System

GSV GNSS Satellites in View

I/O Input/output

LNA Low Noise Amplifier

MSAS Multi-Functional Satellite Augmentation System

NMEA National Marine Electronics Association

PPS Pulse Per Second

PRN Pseudo Random Noise Code

QZSS Quasi-Zenith Satellite System

RHCP Right Hand Circular Polarization

RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data

SBAS Satellite-based Augmentation System

SAW Surface Acoustic Wave

TTFF Time To First Fix

UART Universal Asynchronous Receiver & Transmitter

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