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LEA-6

u-blox 6 GPS Modules

Data Sheet

Abstract

Technical data sheet describing the cost effective, high-

performance

u-blox 6 based LEA-6 series of GPS modules, that bring

the high

performance of the u-

blox 6 position engine to the industry

standard LEA form factor.

These versatile, stand-alone receivers combine an extensive

array of

features with flexible connectivity options. Their ease

of integration

results in fast times-to-market for a wide range

of automotive,

consumer and industrial applications with strict size and

cost

requirements.

17.0 x 22.4 x 2.4mm

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-blox.com

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LEA-6 - Data Sheet

Document Information

Title LEA-6

Subtitle u-blox 6 GPS Modules

Document type Data Sheet

Document number UBX-14044797

Revision, date R11 7-Sep-2015

Document status Production Information

Document status information

Objective Specification Document contains target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.

Advance Information Document contains data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.

Early Production Information Document contains data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later.

Production Information Document contains the final product specification.

This document applies to the following products:

Product name Type number ROM/FLASH version PCN reference

LEA-6H LEA-6H-0-002 FW7.03 UBX-TN-11054

LEA-6S LEA-6S-0-001

ROM7.03

UBX-TN-11059

LEA-6A LEA-6A-0-001

ROM7.03

UBX-TN-11059

LEA-6R LEA-6R-0-001

FW DR 2.0

N/A

LEA-6R LEA-6R-0-002

FW DR 2.02

UBX-13001339

LEA-6T LEA-6T-0-001

LEA-6T-1-001

LEA-6T-2-000

ROM7.03

FW7.03

FW6.02

UBX-TN-11059

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Contents

Contents .............................................................................................................................. 3

1 Functional description .................................................................................................. 5

1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 Product features ................................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 GPS performance .................................................................................................................................. 6

1.4 Block diagram ....................................................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Assisted GPS (A-GPS) ............................................................................................................................ 7

1.6 AssistNow Autonomous ....................................................................................................................... 7

1.7 Oscillators ............................................................................................................................................. 7

1.8 GALILEO ............................................................................................................................................... 7

1.9 GLONASS ............................................................................................................................................. 8

1.10 Protocols and interfaces .................................................................................................................... 8

1.10.1 UART ............................................................................................................................................. 8

1.10.2 USB ............................................................................................................................................... 8

1.10.3 SPI (LEA-6R) ................................................................................................................................... 9

1.10.4 Display Data Channel (DDC) .......................................................................................................... 9

1.11 Antenna ............................................................................................................................................ 9

1.11.1 Power Management ...................................................................................................................... 9

1.11.2 Maximum Performance Mode ....................................................................................................... 9

1.11.3 Eco Mode .................................................................................................................................... 10

1.11.4 Power Save Mode ....................................................................................................................... 10

1.12 Configuration ................................................................................................................................. 10

1.12.1 Boot-time configuration (LEA-6A, LEA-6S) ................................................................................... 10

1.12.2 Configuration (LEA-6H, LEA-6R, LEA-6T) ..................................................................................... 10

1.13 Design-in ........................................................................................................................................ 10

1.14 Dead Reckoning (LEA-6R) ................................................................................................................ 11

1.14.1 Supported peripheral components (LEA-6R) ................................................................................ 11

1.15 Precision Timing & Raw Data (LEA-6T) ............................................................................................. 12

1.15.1 Time mode .................................................................................................................................. 12

1.15.2 Timepulse and frequency reference ............................................................................................. 12

1.15.3 Time mark ................................................................................................................................... 12

1.15.4 Raw data ..................................................................................................................................... 12

2 Pin Definition .............................................................................................................. 13

2.1 Pin assignment ................................................................................................................................... 13

3 Electrical specifications .............................................................................................. 15

3.1 Absolute maximum ratings ................................................................................................................. 15

3.2 Operating conditions .......................................................................................................................... 16

3.3 Indicative power requirements ............................................................................................................ 17

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4 Mechanical specifications .......................................................................................... 18

5 Qualification and certification ................................................................................... 19

5.1 Reliability tests .................................................................................................................................... 19

5.2 Approvals ........................................................................................................................................... 19

6 Product handling & soldering .................................................................................... 20

6.1 Packaging ........................................................................................................................................... 20

6.1.1 Reels ........................................................................................................................................... 20

6.1.2 Tapes .......................................................................................................................................... 21

6.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels ................................................................................................................... 22

6.3 Reflow soldering ................................................................................................................................. 22

6.4 ESD handling precautions ................................................................................................................... 22

7 Default settings .......................................................................................................... 23

8 Labeling and ordering information ........................................................................... 24

8.1 Product labeling .................................................................................................................................. 24

8.2 Explanation of codes........................................................................................................................... 24

8.3 Ordering information .......................................................................................................................... 24

Related documents........................................................................................................... 25

Revision history ................................................................................................................ 25

Contact .............................................................................................................................. 26

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1 Functional description

1.1 Overview

The LEA-6 module series is a family of stand-alone GPS receivers featuring the high performance u-blox 6

positioning engine. These versatile receivers feature an extensive and flexible range of functionality, connectivity

and cost savings options. LEA-6 modules maintain the industry standard 17.0 x 22.4mm form factor of the

LEA-5 series and have been designed to allow simple migration. Their ease of integration results in reduced costs

and short time to market for a wide range of automotive, consumer and industrial applications.

The 50-channel u-blox 6 positioning engine boasts a Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) of less than 1 second. The dedicated

acquisition engine, with over 2 million correlators, is capable of massive parallel time/frequency space searches,

enabling it to find satellites instantly. Innovative design and technology suppresses interference sources and

mitigates multipath effects, giving LEA-6 GPS receivers excellent navigation performance even in the most

challenging environments.

LEA-6 allows simple integration with u-blox wireless modules.

1.2 Product features

Table 1: Features of the LEA-6 Series

All LEA-6 modules are based on GPS chips qualified according to AEC-Q100. See Chapter 5.1 for further

information.

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1.3 GPS performance

Parameter Specification

Receiver type 50 Channels

GPS L1 frequency, C/A Code

GALILEO Open Service capable1

GLONASS FDMA1

SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS

Time-To-First-Fix2 LEA-6H/LEA-6S/

LEA-6T-0/LEA-6T-1

LEA-6A/ LEA-6R LEA-6T-2

Cold Start (without aiding) 26 s 27 s 28 s

Warm Start (without aiding) 26 s 27 s 28 s

Hot Start (without aiding) 1 s 1 s 1 s

Aided Starts3 1 s 3 s 1 s

Sensitivity4 LEA-6H/LEA-6S/

LEA-6T-0/LEA-6T-1

LEA-6A/ LEA-6R LEA-6T-2

Tracking & Navigation -162 dBm -162 dBm -160 dBm

Reacquisition -160 dBm -160 dBm -160 dBm

Cold Start (without aiding) -148 dBm -147 dBm -147dBm

Max. Navigation update rate LEA-6A/ LEA-6S/ LEA-6T-0

LEA-6H/LEA-6T-

1/LEA-6T-2 LEA-6R

5 Hz 2 Hz 1 Hz

Horizontal position accuracy5 Without aiding 2.5 m

SBAS 2.0 m

Configurable Timepulse frequency range LEA-6H/ LEA-6S/ LEA-6A/

LEA-6R LEA-6T

0.25 Hz to 1 kHz 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz

Accuracy for Timepulse signal6 RMS 30 ns

99% <60 ns

Compensated7 15 ns

Velocity accuracy6 0.1 m/s

Heading accuracy6 0.5 degrees

Operational Limits Dynamics

≤

4 g

Altitude8 50,000 m

Velocity

500 m/s

Table 2: LEA-6 GPS performance

1 Via FW update on LEA-6H

2 All satellites at -130 dBm

3 Dependant on aiding data connection speed and latency

4 Demonstrated with a good active antenna

5 CEP, 50%, 24 hours static, -130 dBm, SEP: < 3.5 m

6 Under good GPS signal conditions

7 Quantization error information can be used with LEA-6T to compensate the granularity related error of the timepulse signal

8 Assuming Airborne < 4g platform

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1.4 Block diagram

Figure 1 Block diagram (For available options refer to the product features table in section 1.2.)

1.5 Assisted GPS (A-GPS)

Supply of aiding information like ephemeris, almanac, approximate previous position and time, satellite status

and an optional time synchronization signal will reduce time to first fix significantly and improve the acquisition

sensitivity. All LEA-6 modules support the u-blox AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services9 and are

OMA SUPL compliant.

1.6 AssistNow Autonomous

AssistNow Autonomous provides functionality similar to Assisted-GPS without the need for a host or external

network connection. Based on previously broadcast satellite ephemeris data downloaded to and stored by the

GPS receiver, AssistNow Autonomous automatically generates accurate satellite orbital data (“AssistNow

Autonomous data”) that is usable for future GPS position 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 AssistNow Online and Offline services

• No integration effort, calculations are done in the background

For more details see the u-blox 6 Receiver Description including Protocol Specification [2].

1.7 Oscillators

LEA-6 GPS modules are available in Crystal and TCXO versions. The TCXO allows accelerated weak signal

acquisition, enabling faster start and reacquisition times.

1.8 GALILEO

When GALILEO-L1 signals become available, LEA-6H receivers will be capable of receiving and processing them

via a firmware upgrade. The ability to receive and track GALILEO satellite signals will result in higher coverage,

improved reliability and better accuracy.

9 AssistNow Offline requires external memory on the host for LEA-6S, LEA-6A, and LEA-6T-0

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1.9 GLONASS

The Russian GLONASS satellite system is an alternative system to the US-based Global Positioning System (GPS).

LEA-6H modules are GLONASS ready and are capable of receiving and processing GLONASS signals via a

firmware upgrade. For more information about GLONASS and implementation see the u-blox GPS Compendium

[4] and the GLONASS & GPS HW Designs Application Note [5].

1.10 Protocols and interfaces

Protocol Type

NMEA Input/output, ASCII, 0183, 2.3 (compatible to 3.0)

UBX Input/output, binary, u-blox proprietary

RTCM Input, 2.3

Table 3: Available protocols

All listed protocols are available on UART, USB and DDC. For specification of the various protocols see the

u-blox 6 Receiver Description including Protocol Specification [2].

LEA-6 modules support a number of peripheral interfaces for serial communication. The embedded firmware

uses these interfaces according to their respective protocol specifications. For specific applications, the firmware

also supports the connection of external memories.

1.10.1 UART

LEA-6 modules include one configurable UART interface for serial communication (for information about

configuration see section 1.12).

1.10.2 USB

LEA-6 modules provide a USB version 2.0 FS (Full Speed, 12Mbit/s) interface as an alternative to the UART. The

pull-up resistor on USB_DP is integrated to signal a full-speed device to the host. The VDDUSB pin supplies the

USB interface.

u-blox provides a Microsoft® certified USB driver for Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 operating

systems.

Operating System Support level

Windows XP Certified

Windows Vista Certified

Windows 7 Certified

Table 4: Operating systems supported by USB driver

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1.10.3 SPI (LEA-6R)

LEA-6R includes a Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) for connecting external sensors. The interface can be operated

in SPI master mode only. Two chip select signals are available to select external slaves.

LEA-6R default SPI clock is 870 kHz. As LEA-4R default value is 460 kHz, migrating from LEA-4R to LEA-6R will

require a bandwidth verification of the SPI circuits.

1.10.4 Display Data Channel (DDC)

The I2C compatible DDC interface can be used either to access external devices with a serial interface or to

interface with a host CPU. It is capable of master and slave operation. DDC is not available with LEA-6R. The

DDC interface is I2C Standard Mode compliant. For timing parameters consult the I2C standard.

The DDC Interface supports serial communication with u-blox wireless modules. See the specification of

the applicable wireless module to confirm compatibility.

The maximum bandwidth is 100kbit/s.

1.10.4.1 External serial EEPROM

LEA-6A and LEA-6S modules allow an optional external serial EEPROM to be connected to the DDC interface.

This can be used to store Configurations permanently.

For more information see the LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6 Hardware Integration Manual [1].

1.11 Antenna

LEA-6 modules are designed for use with passive and active antennas.

An antenna supervisor is available with all LEA-6 Modules. In the default operation mode the antenna supervisor

is activated and enables the receiver to detect short circuits at the active antenna by checking the bias voltage

level and can shut down the voltage bias immediately. A series resistor is needed in front of the V_ANT input.

UBX and NMEA messages are provided to report the condition of the antenna supply. Open circuit detection can

also be supported with an additional external circuit. For details, please refer to the LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6

Hardware Integration Manual [1].

Parameter Specification

Antenna Type Passive and active antenna

Active Antenna Recommendations

Minimum gain

Maximum gain

Maximum noise figure

15 dB (to compensate signal loss in RF cable)

50 dB

1.5 dB

Table 5: Antenna specifications

1.11.1 Power Management

u-blox receivers support different power modes. These modes represent strategies of how to control the

acquisition and tracking engines in order to achieve either the best possible performance or good performance

with reduced power consumption.

For more information about power management strategies, see the u-blox 6 Receiver Description

including Protocol Specification [2].

1.11.2 Maximum Performance Mode

During a Cold start, a receiver in Maximum Performance Mode continuously deploys the acquisition engine to

search for all satellites. Once the receiver has a position fix (or if pre-positioning information is available), the

acquisition engine continues to be used to search for all visible satellites that are not being tracked.

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1.11.3 Eco Mode

During a Cold start, a receiver in Eco Mode works exactly as in Maximum Performance Mode. Once a position

can be calculated and a sufficient number of satellites are being tracked, the acquisition engine is powered off

resulting in significant power savings. The tracking engine continuously tracks acquired satellites and acquires

other available or emerging satellites.

Note that even if the acquisition engine is powered off, satellites continue to be acquired.

1.11.4 Power Save Mode

Power Save Mode (PSM) allows a reduction in system power consumption by selectively switching parts of the

receiver on and off.

Power Save mode is not available with LEA-6R.

1.12 Configuration

1.12.1 Boot-time configuration (LEA-6A, LEA-6S)

LEA-6A and LEA-6S modules provide CFG_COM1 for boot-time configuration. This pin becomes effective

immediately after start-up. Once the module has started, the configuration settings can be modified with UBX

configuration messages. The modified settings remain effective until power-down or reset. If these settings have

been stored in battery-backup RAM, then the modified configuration will be retained, as long as the backup

battery supply is not interrupted.

UART settings can be can be configured as seen in Table 6 with the CFG_COM1 pin. Default settings in bold.

CFG_COM1 Protocol Messages UARTBaud rate

1 NMEA GSV, RMC, GSA, GGA, GLL, VTG, TXT 9600

0 NMEA GSV10, RMC, GSA, GGA, VTG, TXT 4800

Table 6: Supported CFG_COM1 settings (LEA-6A, LEA-6S)

1.12.2 Configuration (LEA-6H, LEA-6R, LEA-6T)

With the LEA-6H, LEA-6R and LEA-6T, configuration settings modified with UBX configuration messages can be

saved permanently. In this case the modified settings remain effective even after power-down and don’t require

backup battery supply.

LEA-6T-0 includes a serial Flash memory for storage of configuration. Saving full configurations might take

several seconds to store on LEA-6T-0. Do not power down the Module before receiving the acknowledge.

For more information, see the u-blox 6 Receiver Description including Protocol Specification [2].

1.13 Design-in

In order to obtain the necessary information to conduct a proper design-in, u-blox strongly recommends

consulting the LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6 Hardware Integration Manual [1].

10 Every 5th fix.

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1.14 Dead Reckoning (LEA-6R)

LEA-6R receivers supplement the GPS information with an incoming signal from a gyroscope (turn rate sensor)

and odometer pulses to do dead reckoning navigation through periods of poor GPS reception. Depending on

the quality of the available GPS signals, the LEA-6R uses an algorithm specially developed by u-blox in order to

compute the next positions accurately by using an automatically weighted average of the GPS and sensor inputs.

This provides precise navigation in locations with no or impaired GPS reception, for example in tunnels, indoor

car parks and deep urban canyons.

The LEA-6R is a low power dead reckoning GPS receiver module. The LEA-6R is the ideal solution for applications

requiring accurate, reliable positioning, all of the time.

The LEA-6R includes a front-end LNA.

1.14.1 Supported peripheral components (LEA-6R)

The LEA-6R supports the following peripheral components:

A/D converters with SPI interface digital temperature sensors with SPI interface

Linear Technology, LTC1860, 12-bit A/D converter National Semiconductors,

LM70, precision: 10 bits plus sign

Table 7: Supported peripheral components

Gyroscopes should at least meet the requirements listed below:

Parameter

Specification

Supply Voltage 5.0 V ± 0.25 V

Zero Point 2.5 V ± 0.4 V

Sensitivity 25 mV/°/s ± 5 mV/°/s

Dynamic Range ± 60°/s to ± 125°/s

Linearity ± 0.5% (Full scale)

Recommended operating temperature range –40°C to +85°C

Table 8: Required Specifications for Gyroscopes

Gyroscopes with a sensitivity of lower than 20 mV/°/s may work but the performance will be degraded. For this

reason u-blox does not recommend using gyroscopes with a lower sensitivity.

For implementation details as well as a list of supported gyroscopes that u-blox is currently aware of, or for more

information about Dead Reckoning and other special features of the LEA-6R refer to the LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6

Hardware Integration Manual [1] and the u-blox 6 Receiver Description including Protocol Specification [2].

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1.15 Precision Timing & Raw Data (LEA-6T)

Timing and Raw data features are available in three Module versions, the LEA-6T-0, LEA-6T-1 and LEA-6T-2. All

are pin-compatible Modules. The LEA-6T-1 and LEA-6T-2 include internal Flash memories for firmware updates.

1.15.1 Time mode

LEA-6T provides a special Time Mode to provide higher timing accuracy. The LEA-6T is designed for use with

stationary antenna setups. The Time Mode features three different settings described in Table 9: Disabled,

Survey-In and Fixed Mode. For optimal performance entering the position of the antenna (when known) is

recommended as potential source of errors will be reduced.

Time Mode Settings Description

Disabled Standard PVT operation

Survey-In The GPS receiver computes the average position over an extended time period until a predefined

maximum standard deviation has been reached. Afterwards the receiver will be automatically set to

Fixed Mode and the timing features will be activated.

Fixed Mode In this mode, a fixed 3D position and known standard deviation is assumed and the timing features are

activated. Fixed Mode can either be activated directly by feeding pre-defined position coordinates (ECEF

- Earth Center Earth Fixed format) or by performing a Survey-In.

In Fixed mode, the timing errors in the TIMEPULSE signal which otherwise result from positioning errors

are eliminated. Single-satellite operation is supported. For details, please refer to the u-blox 6 Receiver

Description including Protocol Specification [2].

Table 9: Time mode settings

1.15.2 Timepulse and frequency reference

LEA-6T-0 and LEA-6T-1 not only feature the new u-blox 6 engine with its extra acquisition sensitivity, they also

comes with a 2nd timepulse output, which can be configured from 0.25 Hz up to 10 MHz. One timepulse can

be used for time synchronization (i.e. 1 pulse per second), while the 2nd timepulse can be used with LEA-6T as a

reference frequency in the MHz range. A timepulse in the MHz range provides excellent long-term frequency

accuracy and stability. This brings cost savings for LEA-6T customers since it is no longer necessary to generate

an additional reference frequency with their circuitry. (LEA-6T-2 supports only a single timepulse output.)

1.15.3 Time mark

LEA-6T can be used for precise time measurements with sub-microsecond resolution using the external interrupt

(EXTINT0). Rising and falling edges of these signals are time-stamped to the GPS or UTC time and counted. The

Time Mark functionality can be enabled with the UBX-CFG-TM2 message

For details, please refer to the u-blox 6 Receiver Description including Protocol Specification [2].

1.15.4 Raw data

Raw data output is supported at an update rate of 5 Hz on the LEA-6T-0 and 2 Hz on the LEA-6T-1 and LEA-6T-

2. The UBX-RXM-RAW message includes carrier phase with half-cycle ambiguity resolved, code phase and

Doppler measurements, which can be used in external applications that offer precision positioning, real-time

kinematics (RTK) and attitude sensing.

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2 Pin Definition

2.1 Pin assignment

Figure 2 LEA-6 Pin Assignement

Pin Nr. Module Name I/O Description

1 LEA-6A, LEA-6S, LEA-6H, LEA-6T SDA2 I/O DDC Data

LEA-6R SPI_MOSI O SPI MOSI

2 LEA-6A, LEA-6S, LEA-6H, LEA-6T SCL2 I/O DDC Clock

LEA-6R SPI_MISO I SPI MISO

3 All TxD1 O Serial Port 1

4 All RxD1 I Serial Port 1

5 All NC Not Connected

6 All VCC I Supply voltage

7 All GND I Ground (digital)

8 All VCC_OUT O Output voltage

LEA-6A, LEA-6S CFG_COM1 I Configuration Pin

LEA-6H, LEA-6T-2 NC Not Connected

LEA-6R SPI_SCS2_N O SPI Chip Select 2

LEA-6T-0, LEA-6T-1 TIMEPULSE2 O 2nd Timepulse (1PPS)

10 All RESET_N I External Reset

All

V_BCKP

Backup voltage supply

12 All Reserved I Do not drive low

13 All GND I Ground

14 All GND I Ground

15 All GND I Ground

16 All RF_IN I GPS signal input

17 All GND I Ground

18 All VCC_RF O Output Voltage RF section

19 All V_ANT I Antenna Bias voltage

20 All AADET_N I Active Antenna Detect

LEA

Top View

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Pin Nr. Module Name I/O Description

21 LEA-6A, LEA-6S, LEA-6H, LEA-6T Reserved Not Connected

LEA-6R FWD I Direction indication (1 = forward)

22 LEA-6A, LEA-6S, LEA-6H, LEA-6T Reserved Not Connected

LEA-6R SPI_SCS1_N O SPI Chip Select 1

23 LEA-6A, LEA-6S, LEA-6H, LEA-6T Reserved Not Connected

LEA-6R SPI_SCK O SPI Clock

24 All VDDUSB I USB Supply

25 All USB_DM I/O USB Data

26 All USB_DP I/O USB Data

27 LEA-6A, LEA-6S, LEA-6H, LEA-6T EXTINT0 I External Interrupt Pin

LEA-6R SPEED I Odometer Speedpulses

28 All TIMEPULSE O Timepulse (1PPS)

Table 10: Pinout

Pins designated Reserved should only be used with caution. For more information about Pinouts see the

LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6 Hardware Integration Manual [1].

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3 Electrical specifications

3.1 Absolute maximum ratings

Parameter Symbol Condition Min Max Units

Power supply voltage VCC -0.5 3.6 V

Backup battery voltage V_BCKP -0.5 3.6 V

USB supply voltage VDDUSB -0.5 3.6 V

Input pin voltage Vin -0.5 3.6 V

Vin_usb -0.5 VDDUSB V

DC current trough any digital I/O pin (except supplies) Ipin 10 mA

VCC_RF output current ICC_RF 100 mA

Input power at RF_IN Prfin source impedance = 50 Ω,

continuous wave

15 dBm

Antenna bias voltage V_ANT 6 V

Antenna bias current I_ANT 100 mA

Storage temperature Tstg -40 85 °C

Table 11: Absolute maximum ratings

GPS receivers are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) and require special precautions when

handling. For more information see section 6.4.

Stressing the device beyond the “Absolute Maximum Ratings” may cause permanent damage.

These are stress ratings only. The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed

voltages. If necessary, voltage spikes exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in

table above, must be limited to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate

protection diodes. For more information see the LEA-6/ NEO-6/ MAX-6 Hardware Integration

Manual [1].

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3.2 Operating conditions

All specifications are at an ambient temperature of 25°C.

Parameter Symbol Module Min Typ Max Units Condition

Power supply voltage VCC All 2.7 3.0 3.6 V

Supply voltage USB VDDUSB All 3.0 3.3 3.6 V

Backup battery voltage V_BCKP All 1.4 3.6 V

Backup battery current I_BCKP All 22 µA V_BCKP = 1.8V,

VCC = 0V

Input pin voltage range Vin All 0 VCC V

Digital IO Pin Low level input voltage Vil All 0 0.2*VCC V

Digital IO Pin High level input voltage Vih All 0.7*VCC VCC V

Digital IO Pin Low level output voltage Vol All 0.4 V Iol=4mA

Digital IO Pin High level output voltage Voh All VCC -0.4V V Ioh=4mA

AADET_N low level input voltage Vil All <0.6 V Vo=2.1V

AADET_N high level input voltage Vih All >0.75 V Vo=0.6V

USB_DM, USB_DP VinU All Compatible with USB with 22 Ohms series resistance

V_ANT antenna bias voltage V_ANT All 2.7 5.5 V I

ANT

< -50 mA

Antenna bias voltage drop V_ANT_DROP All 0.1 V ICC_RF =50mA

VCC_RF voltage VCC_RF All VCC-0.1 V

VCC_RF output current ICC_RF All 50 mA

Antenna gain Gant All 50 dB

Receiver Chain Noise Figure NFtot LEA-6S/ LEA-6A/

LEA-6T/ LEA-6H

3.2 dB

LEA-6R 1.5 dB

Operating temperature Topr All -40 85 °C

Table 12: Operating conditions

Operation beyond the specified operating conditions can affect device reliability.

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3.3 Indicative power requirements

Table 13 lists examples of the total system supply current for a possible application.

Parameter Symbol Module Min Typ Max Units Condition

Peak supply current 11 Iccp All 67 mA VCC = 3.6V

Average supply

current12

Icc Acquisition All 4713 mA VCC = 3.0V

Icc Tracking

(Max Performance mode)

LEA-6H / LEA-6S /

LEA-6T 4114 mA VCC = 3.0V

LEA-6A/ LEA-6R 40

mA VCC = 3.0V

Icc Tracking

(Eco mode)

LEA-6H / LEA-6S /

LEA-6T 3914 mA VCC = 3.0V

LEA-6A/ LEA-6R 3814 mA VCC = 3.0V

Icc Tracking15

(Power Save Mode)

LEA-6S 1214 mA VCC = 3.0V

LEA-6H 1214 mA VCC = 3.0V

LEA-6A 1114 mA VCC = 3.0V

Table 13: Indicative power requirements

Values in Table 13 are provided for customer information only as an example of typical power

requirements. Values are characterized on samples, actual power requirements can vary depending on

FW version used, external circuitry, number of SVs tracked, signal strength, type of start as well as time,

duration and conditions of test.

11 Use this figure to dimension maximum current capability of power supply. Measurement of this parameter with 1 Hz bandwidth.

12 Use this figure to determine required battery capacity.

13 >8 SVs in view, CNo >40 dBHz, current average of 30 sec after cold start.

14 with strong signals (>130 dBm), all visible satellites are tracked (>7 SV). For Cold Starts typical 12 min after First Fix. For Hot Starts typical

15 sec after First Fix.

15 Cyclic operation: Update rate 1 s.

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4 Mechanical specifications

Figure 3: Dimensions

For information regarding the Paste Mask and Footprint see the LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6 Hardware

Integration Manual [1].

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5 Qualification and certification

5.1 Reliability tests

All LEA-6 modules are based on GPS chips qualified according to AEC-Q100.

Tests for product family qualifications according to ISO 16750 "Road vehicles - Environmental conditions and

testing for electrical and electronic equipment”, and appropriate standards (see Table 14).

Test Reference Test Conditions

Temperature step

test

ISO16750-4

IEC60068-2-1

IEC60068-2-2

Function tests at stable temperature. The temperature has to decrease in 5K steps

from RT to -40°C followed by increase to +85°C in 5K steps.

Temperature

cycling

IEC60068-2-14 Na -40°C / +125°C, 300 cycles, air to air

No function

Dry heat I

("desert")

IEC60068-2-2 +60°C / 5%rH,Toper max, Vccmax, 1000 hours, in function

Damp heat II

("tropical")

IEC60068-2-3 +60°C/95%rH, Toper max, Vccmax, 1000 hours, in function

High

Temp.Operating

Life (Life span)

IEC60068-2-2 1000hrs @ 85°C Ta

Toper max, Vccmax

Dry heat II IEC60068-2-2 +125°C, 1000 hours, no function

Function test at

Umin, Unom,

Umax

ISO16750-4

IEC60068-2-1

IEC60068-2-2

Function test at Umin, Unom, Umax

1 hour / voltage level

Test at -40°C, RT, +85°C

Damp heat cyclic IEC60068-2-30 Db Variation 1 +25°C...+55°C; >90% rH

6 cycles of 24 hours

Vibration in

function

IEC60068-2-6 5-500 Hz; 5g;

2.5 hrs/axis at –40°C

2.5 hrs/axis at +85°C

3 hrs/axis at RT

Total: 24 hours, function supervision

Mechanical Shock IEC60068-2-27 Ea 30g/11ms (halfsine), 3 Shocks/axis, no function

Robustness of

terminations of

Surface Mounted

Devices

IEC60068-2-21 Ue1 1mm/s +/- 0.5mm/s

D>2mm

1 Bending cycle

Duration on Dmax: 20s +/- 1s

ESD (HBM) JESD22-A114

AEC-Q100-002

Voltage level: 2000V

ESD (MM) JESD22-A115

AEC-Q100-003

Voltage level: 200V

Table 14: u-blox qualification requirements

5.2 Approvals

Products marked with this lead-

free symbol on the product label comply with the

“Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and the Council on the Restriction of

Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment” (RoHS).

All u-blox 6 GPS modules are RoHS compliant.

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6 Product handling & soldering

6.1 Packaging

LEA-6 modules are delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes in order to enable efficient production,

production lot set-up and tear-down. For more information about packaging, see the u-blox Package

Information Guide [3].

Figure 4: Reeled u-blox modules

6.1.1 Reels

LEA-6 GPS modules are deliverable in quantities of 250pcs on a reel. LEA-6 modules are delivered using reel Type

B as described in the u-blox Package Information Guide [3].

Parameter Specification

Reel Type B

Delivery Quantity 250

Table 15: Reel information for LEA-6 modules

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6.1.2 Tapes

Figure 5 shows the position and orientation of LEA-6 modules as they are delivered on tape. The dimensions of

the tapes are specified in Figure 6.

Figure 5: Orientation for LEA-6 modules on tape

Figure 6: LEA tape dimensions (mm)

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6.2 Moisture Sensitivity Levels

LEA-6 modules are Moisture Sensitive Devices (MSD) in accordance to the IPC/JEDEC

specification.

LEA-6 modules are rated at MSL level 4. For more information regarding moisture sensitivity levels, labeling,

storage and drying see the u-blox Package Information Guide [3].

For MSL standard see IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020, which can be downloaded from www.jedec.org.

6.3 Reflow soldering

Reflow profiles are to be selected according to u-blox recommendations (see LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6 Hardware

Integration Manual [1]).

6.4 ESD handling precautions

LEA-6 modules contain highly sensitive electronic circuitry and are Electrostatic

Sensitive Devices (ESD). Observe precautions for handling! Failure to observe

these precautions can result in severe damage to the GPS receiver!

GPS receivers are Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD) and require special precautions 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 taken into account whenever handling the

receiver:

• Unless there is a galvanic coupling between the local GND (i.e. the

work table) and the PCB GND, then the first point of contact when

handling the PCB must always be between the local GND and PCB

GND.

• Before mounting an antenna patch, connect ground of the device

• When handling the RF pin, do not come into contact with any

charged capacitors and be careful when contacting materials that

can develop charges (e.g. patch antenna ~10pF, coax cable ~50-

80pF/m, soldering iron, …)

• To prevent electrostatic discharge through the RF input, do not

touch any exposed antenna area. If there is any risk that such

exposed antenna area is touched in non ESD protected work area,

implement proper ESD protection measures in the design.

• When soldering RF connectors and patch antennas to the receiver’s

RF pin, make sure to use an ESD safe soldering iron (tip).

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7 Default settings

Interface Settings

Serial Port 1 Output

9600 Baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit.

Configured to transmit both NMEA and UBX protocols, but only following NMEA and no

UBX messages have been activated at start-up:

GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, TXT

(in addition to the 6 standard NMEA messages the LEA-6T includes ZDA).

USB Output Configured to transmit both NMEA and UBX protocols, but only following NMEA and no

UBX messages have been activated at start-up:

GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, TXT

USB Power Mode: Bus-Powered.

(in addition to the 6 standard NMEA messages the LEA-6T includes ZDA).

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 and NMEA messages.

USB Input Automatically accepts following protocols without need of explicit configuration:

UBX, NMEA

The GPS receiver supports interleaved UBX and NMEA messages.

USB Power Mode: Bus-Powered.

TIMEPULSE

(1Hz Nav) 1 pulse per second, synchronized at rising edge, pulse length 100ms.

Power Mode Maximum Performance mode, except LEA-6R which is in ECO mode.

AssistNow

Autonomous Disabled.

Table 16: Available Protocols.

Refer to the LEA-6/NEO-6/MAX-6 Hardware Integration Manual [1] for information about further settings.

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8 Labeling and ordering information

8.1 Product labeling

u-blox 6 GPS module labels include important product

information. The location of the product type number is

shown in Figure 7.

Product type number

Figure 7: Location of product type number on u-blox 6 module label

8.2 Explanation of codes

Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data

sheet and identifies all u-blox 6 products, independent of packaging and quality grade. The Ordering Code

includes options and quality, while the Type Number includes the hardware and firmware versions. Table 17

below details these three different formats:

Format Structure

Product Name PPP-GV

Ordering Code PPP-GV-T

Type Number PPP-GV-T-XXX

Table 17: Product Code Formats

The parts of the product code are explained in Table 18.

Code Meaning Example

PPP Product Family LEA

G Product Generation 6 = u-blox 6

V Variant T = Timing, R = DR, etc.

T Option / Quality Grade Describes standardized functional element or quality grade such as different RF connector, FLASH

size, automotive grade etc.

XXX

Product Detail

Describes product details or options such as hard- and software revision, cable length, etc.

Table 18: part identification code

8.3 Ordering information

Ordering No. Product

LEA-6A-0 u-blox 6 GPS Module, 17x22mm, 250 pcs/reel

LEA-6H-0 u-blox 6 GPS Module, TCXO, Flash, 17 x 22mm, 250 pcs/reel

LEA-6S-0 u-blox 6 GPS Module, TCXO, 17x22mm, 250 pcs/reel

LEA-6R-0 u-blox 6 GPS Module, Dead Reckoning, Flash, 17 x 22mm, 250 pcs/reel

LEA-6T-0 u-blox 6 GPS Module, Precision Timing, TCXO, 17 x 22mm, 250 pcs/reel

LEA-6T-1 u-blox 6 GPS module, Precision Timing, TCXO, Flash, 17x22mm 250pcs/reel

LEA-6T-2 u-blox 6 GPS module, Precision Timing, TCXO, Flash, 17x22mm 250pcs/reel

Table 19: Product Ordering Codes

Product changes affecting form, fit or function are documented by u-blox. For a list of Product Change

Notifications (PCNs) see our website at: http://www.u-blox.com/en/notifications.html.

PPP-GV-T-XXX

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