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The GNS TC6000GN-EM1-S Evaluation Board has been designed to support developers during
design-in of the TC6000GN GPS stand alone module solution. The examples are shown as block
diagrams to explain the approaches. Reference Layouts are included whenever needed at the GNS
forum Link: www.forum.gns-gmbh.com .
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Introduction
Together with a Texas Instruments MSP-EXP430F5438, MSP-EXP430F5529 or Stellaris LM3S9B96
Cortex M3 EVB (all not included) and a dedicated test firmware, the TC6000GN-EM1-S evaluation
board provides a plug-and-play solution to demonstrate the performance and functionality of the
TC6000GN GPS module.
For technical specification, please refer to the TC6000GN-P1 datasheet.
For application information and GPS antenna layout implementation, the TC6000GN Design Guide
and “GPS Antenna Connection” Design Guide are available. Applications were two GPS antennas
should be used, a special GPS antenna evaluation board “GPS SPDT switch” can be ordered.
The specific documents and reference layout in Gerber-file format are available for download at
http://www.forum.gns-gmbh.com/ .
This document describes the TC6000GN-EM1-S EvalKit hardware in detail.
Since the test FW is provided in source code, it can be easily used to start a GPS development on it.
As a further feature, the test FW routes all GPS data (NMEA) directly to the USB port, which can be
connected to a PC.
TC6000GN-EM1-S connected to MSP-EXP430F5529
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Index
1 Description of the TC6000GN-EM1-S EvalKit Hardware ........................................................ 4
2 Package Content .................................................................................................................. 4
3 TC6000GN-EM1-S Board Layout .......................................................................................... 5
4 TC6000GN-EM1-S Board Block Diagram .............................................................................. 6
5 TC6000GN EM1-S on Texas Instruments Experimental Boards ............................................. 7
5.1 TI's MSP EXP430F5438 board. ........................................................................................ 7
5.2 Getting started …. ......................................................................................................... 7
5.3 Using TI's MSP-EXP430F5529 board ................................................................................ 8
5.4 Update TC6000GN-P1 module using the MSP-EXP430F5529 board ...................................... 9
6 TC6000GN-EM1-S Hardware ................................................................................................ 9
6.1 Assembly Drawing Top Side ........................................................................................... 9
6.2 Assembly Drawing Bottom Side .................................................................................... 10
6.3 TC6000GN-EM1-S Schematic ....................................................................................... 11
6.4 TC6000GN-EM1-S Bill Of Material................................................................................. 12
6.5 PCB Layout TOP/BOTTOM Layer .................................................................................... 13
6.6 Environmental Information ........................................................................................... 13
6.7 TC6000GN-EM1-S Connector Pin Assignment ................................................................. 14
6.7.1 Board to Board Connector RF1 .................................................................................. 14
6.7.2 Board to Board Connector RF2 .................................................................................. 15
7 ORDERING INFORMATION ................................................................................................. 16
8 GPS Antenna Switch Evaluation Board ............................................................................... 16
9 RELATED DOCUMENTS ........................................................................................................ 17
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1 Description of the TC6000GN-EM1-S EvalKit Hardware
FEATURES
Tiny plug-in board that directly matches to the MSP-EXP430F5529, MSP-EXP430F5438 or
Stellaris LM3S9B96 Cortex M3 EVB RF1 and RF2 connectors
External SMA antenna connector on board
GPS active antenna 3.3V DC supply
GPS-fix LED indicator
Test firmware (source provided) for demonstration & FW development
Test FW outputs GPS status and Position solution on LC Display.
Battery or USB powered
The TC6000GN-EM1-S board is equipped with direct plug-in connectors for the MSP-EXP430F5438,
MSP-EXP430F5529 board or Stellaris LM3S9B96 Cortex M3 EVB. An on board 32.768kHz oscillator for
the GPS RTC and internal level shifters to adapt to the MSP-EXP430 and Stellaris boards’ signal levels of
3.3V are also included.
The external SMA GPS antenna connector provides 3.3V DC to supply an active GPS antenna for
system- and performance tests.
2 Package Content
GNS TC6000GN-EM1-S plug-in Board
Active GPS antenna
CD with documentation
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3 TC6000GN-EM1-S Board Layout
Description of LED status indicator:
LED status indicator
Comment
double blinking
Boot-up sequence finished
blinking
GPS engine is acquisition mode. Almanac- and Ephemeris- data will be
received. User position will be calculated.
on
User position is calculated (position fix)
JUMPER DESCRIPTION
CONNECTOR
PIN
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
JP1
1
ON_THE_FLY_PRG
This jumper must be connected to GND pin1&2,
when the TC6000GN-P1 should be
reprogrammed with new firmware.
2
GND
3
GPS_PPS
Output; precision pulse per second. Available
only, when 3D fix is available. logic level = 3.3V
JP2
1
GND
2
LDO enable
LDO enable pin connect to pin 3 (3.3V) to
activate TC6000GN module. To deactivate
connect pin 1 (GND).
3
3.3V
GPS RF-In
SMA –
Connector,
+3.3V DC
supply
Fix indicator
LED
TC6000GN
GPS module
Power enable
JP2
On-the-fly
programming,
GPS_PPS
JP1
JP3
Clock
Oscillator
32768Hz
Level shifter
IC1,IC2
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TEST POINT DESCRIPTION
TEST POINT
SIGNAL
DESCRIPTION
TP1
TCXO_CLK
1.8Volt 26MHz TXCO clock signal
TP2
PUSH_TO_FIX
Signal to switch between operation and deep sleep mode.
internally pulled down. pull high during operation. pull low to
set the module to deep sleep. Internal RTC continues to work
in deep sleep.
TP3
GPS_PPS
Output; precision pulse per second. Available
only, when 3D fix is available. logic level = 1.8V
TP4
RTC_CLK
1.8Volt 32,768KHz clock oscillator signal
TP5
FIX_AVAILABLE
Indicates a fix position.
Blinking 1/sec : GPS is in acquisition (200ms on-time)
Static on: user position fix is calculated (position fix)
4 TC6000GN-EM1-S Board Block Diagram
TC6000GN
module
Board connectors
RF1, RF2
level shifter
1.8V
3.3V
connectors
RF1, RF2
external RF
connector
32,768 kHz
crystal
oscillator
LDO
3.3V 1.8V
connectors
RF1, RF2
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USB
TC6000
GN
module
MSPEXP_B
T_JMP_V1
0
Power
switch
MSP430
main
processor
LC
display
TC6000GN
-EM1
daughter
board
5 TC6000GN EM1-S on Texas Instruments Experimental Boards
5.1 TI's MSP EXP430F5438 board.
For more information for the F5438board,
visit http://www.ti.com/tool/msp-exp430f5438
5.2 Getting started ….
1. Make sure the microcontroller MSP430F5438 is installed.
2. Plug in the multi jumper (MSPEXP_BT_JMP_V1.0, must be separately ordered from TI or
GNS) to the MSP-EXP430F5438 board to set up the correct HW I/O configuration. Place pin
18 in left-upper position as shown above!
3. Place the TC6000GN-EM1-S as shown. When position is correct, please press it down until
the connectors are fully inserted.
4. Power the board through battery / wall adaptor (refer to the board user guide)
5. For installing the firmware on the MSP-EXP430F5438 board, please connect your PC to the
board by using TI's USB Debug Interface box. MSP-EXP430F5438 Firmware and firmware
installation guide will be provided by GNS on request or firmware can be programmed by
user, refer to [6].
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5.3 Using TI's MSP-EXP430F5529 board
For more information and User manual for the F5529 board,
visit http://www.ti.com/tool/msp-exp430f5529
1. Place the TC6000GN-EM1-S
as shown. When position is
correct, please press it down
until the connectors are fully
inserted.
2. Set jumper as shown
3. The board will be powered through USB1. No external power supply is needed.
4. For installing the firmware on the MSP-EXP430F5529 board, please connect your PC to the
board by using USB1 connector. Please refer to TI documentation for firmware installation
and usage[6]. MSP-EXP430F5529 firmware will be provided by GNS on request.
USB1 connector
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5.4 Update TC6000GN-P1 module using the MSP-EXP430F5529 board
To perform an update the TC6000GN-P1 module firmware by using the MSP-EXP430F5529 board, refer
to [4], placing PRG_ON_THE_FLY jumper (2.0mm) at JP1 pin1&2.
6 TC6000GN-EM1-S Hardware
6.1 Assembly Drawing Top Side
Place jumper!
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6.2 Assembly Drawing Bottom Side
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6.3 TC6000GN-EM1-S Schematic
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6.4 TC6000GN-EM1-S Bill Of Material
Qty Device Value, Type Board reference
1 Transistor NPN BC846 SOT323 T1
1 LED green CHIPLED-0805 LED1
2 Connector PINHD-1X3_RM1.27 JP1, JP2
2 Board2board conn SFM-110-02-L-D-A RF1, RF2
1 TC6000GN TC6000GN U$2
1 Resistor 10k size 0402 R2
3 Resistor 100k size 0402 R6, R8, R10
1 Resistor 0R size 0402 R12
1 Resistor 1M size 0402 R5
1 Resistor 100R size 0402 R1
6 Capacitor 100nF size 0402 C5, C7, C12, C14, C15, C16
1 Capacitor 1nF size 0402 C3
2 Capacitor 22pF size 0402 C1, C6
3 Capacitor 1uF size 0402 C2, C10, C11
1 Inductor 270nH size 0402 L2
1 Inductor 10nH size 0402 L1
1 Oscillator SO2520 OSC1
2 Level shifter SN74AVC4T774 IC1, IC2
1 LDO TPS78218 IC3
1 SMA connector SMA Jack Con1
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6.5 PCB Layout TOP/BOTTOM Layer
TOP Layer Bottom Layer
6.6 Environmental Information
This product is free of environmental hazardous substances and complies to
2002/95/EC. (RoHS directive).
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6.7 TC6000GN-EM1-S Connector Pin Assignment
6.7.1 Board to Board Connector RF1
All signal pins are connected to TC6000GN-P1 module through level shifters. The level shifters will
adapt the 1.8V module levels to the 3.3V MSP-EXP430 and Stellaris board levels.
RF1 Connector
Pin #
Pin name
Description
1
GND
Common Ground
3
NC
5
NC
7
UART Rx
Input; main UART receive; logic level = 3.3V
9
UART Tx
Output; main UART NMEA transmit; logic level = 3.3V
11
NC
13
NC
15
NC
17
NC
19
GND
Common Ground
2
NC
4
NC
6
NC
8
NC
10
GPS PPS OUT
Output; precision pulse per second. Available only, when 3D fix is available. logic
level = 3.3V
12
NC
14
PUSH TO FIX
Input; set to high for normal operation, set to low for sleep times
(RTC keeps working)
16
NC
18
UART Rx
Input; duplicates Pin 7
20
UART Tx
Output; duplicates Pin 8
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6.7.2 Board to Board Connector RF2
RF2 Connector
Pin #
Pin name
Description
1
NC
3
NC
5
NC
7
Vcc
Input; 3.3V power supply
9
Vcc
Input; 3.3V power supply
11
NC
13
FIX AVAILABLE
Output; Blinking once a second during acquisition, steady high during tracking
15
NC
17
NC
19
GPS RESET
Input; Must be set high by the controller to allow operation
2
GND
Common Ground
4
NC
6
NC
8
NC
10
NC
12
NC
14
NC
16
NC
18
NC
20
GPS PPS OUT
Output; precision pulse per second. Available only, when 3D fix is available.
logic level = 3.3V
RF2
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7 ORDERING INFORMATION
Ordering information
Type
Part#
Description
TC6000GN-EM1-S
4037735104518
Evaluation Kit for TI microcontroller boards
8 GPS Antenna Switch Evaluation Board
GNS offers an GPS antenna evaluation board to switch between an passive GPS chip antenna and an
active or passive GPS antenna input. It can be used for verifying GPS signal strength estimation at
special GPS application conditions.
GNS part#: 4037735104549 „GPS_SPDT_Switch“
For more information and User manual for the GPS_SPDT_Switch evaluation board,
visit: www.forum.gns-gmbh.com
Passive GPS
Chip Antenna
RF IN
GPS Module
Active or
passive GPS
antenna
input
SPDT
Switch IC
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9 RELATED DOCUMENTS
Type
description
Ref
Available from
TC6000GN-P1_DesignGuide
Contains information about
implementation of the module and
antenna design
[1]
www.forum.gns-gmbh.com
TC6000GN-P1 data sheet
Data sheet for TC6000GN-P1 module
[2]
www.forum.gns-gmbh.com
TC6000GN StarterKit_TestGuide
A guide for testing TC6000GN against
other GPS receivers
[3]
www.forum.gns-gmbh.com
CC4000 firmware update
Wiki that explains update of
TC6000GN-EM1 board on a
MSP430F5529 experimenter board
[4]
http://processors.wiki.ti.co
m/index.php/CC4000_Firm
ware_Update
MSP430 software for TC6000GN
Wiki that explains the MSP430
software and links to source code
downloads
[5]
http://processors.wiki.ti.co
m/index.php/CC4000_MCU_
SW_Description
MSP430 Getting Started Guide
Wiki that explains how to setup and
run the MSP430F5529 experimental
board using the GNS TC6000GN-EM1
evaluation board
[6]
http://processors.wiki.ti.co
m/index.php/CC4000_GPS_
MSP-
EXP430F5529_Getting_Start
ed_Guide
GPS Antenna Connection Design
Guide
Design Guide to implement an GPS
antenna to an application PCB
[7]
www.forum.gns-gmbh.com
DOCUMENT REVISION HISTORY
date
version
author
comment
12/12/2011
V1.0
MR
initial document
01/03/2012
V1.1
MR
Added information: Related documents; TC6000-EM-1-S on TI
experimental boards; GPS antenna switch evaluation board; PCB
layout;
02/08/2012
V1.2
MR
Related documents link update
12/23/2013
V1.3
MR
Board layout revision (Rev1.1) changed
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