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Introduction
HAICOM SiRF StarIII module ( HI-206 ) is a high sensitivity and verycompact smart antenna module, with built in GPS receiver circuit. This 20-channel global positioning system ( GPS ) receiver is designed for a wide rangeof OEM applications and is based on the fast and deep GPS signal searchcapabilities of SiRFStraIII arcliitecnure , HAICOM HI-206 is designed toallow quick and easy integration into GPS-related applications such as:
- PDA. Pocket PC, and other computing devices
- Car and Marine Navigation
- Fleet Management / Asset Tracking
- AVL and Location-Based Services
- Hand -Held Device for Personal Positioning and Navigation
Features:
Hardware and Software
- Based on the high performance features of the SiRF StarIII single chip
- Built-in high gain amplifier and bandpass filter
- RoHS compliant ( lead- free )
- Dimension : 30.5 x 30.3 x 7.95 mm
- Hardware compatible with SiRF GSC3f/LPx software
- SBAS ( WAAS and EGNOS ) support
Performance :
- Cold / Warm / Hot Start Time : 42 / 35 / 1 seconds
- Reacquisition Time : 0.1 second
- RF Metal Slield for best performance in noisy environments
- Multi-path Mitigation Hardware
Interface :
- RS232
- Protocol : NMEA-0183 / SiRF Binary ( default NMEA )
- Baud Rate : default 4800 bps
Dimension

Specification
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Chipset |
SiRF Star III GSC3f / LPx - 7989 |
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Interfaces |
RS232 |
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Protocol |
NMEA0813 GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, GLL |
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Baud Rate |
4800, N, 8, 1 |
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Max. Update Rate |
1 Hz |
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Datum |
WGS84 |
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Channel |
20 channel |
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Frequency |
L1, 1575.42MHz |
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Hot Start |
8 sec. Average |
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Warm Start |
38 sec. Average |
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Cold Start |
48 sec. Average |
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Reacquisition Tike |
100 ms |
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Position Accuracy |
15m 2D RMS, SA off |
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Macimum Altitude |
18,000m |
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Maximum velocity |
515m/s |
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Voltage |
DC 5V |
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Antenna Type |
Built-in active antenna |
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Dimension |
30.5 ( L ) x 30.3 ( W ) x 7.95 ( H ) mm |
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LED Indicator: |
3D Positioning ( blinking ) or Searching GPS ( on ) |
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Envirommental characteristics
| Content |
Description |
| Operating temperature range |
-20 deg.C + 60 deg.C |
| Storage temperature rang |
-40 deg.C + 60 deg.C |
Receiver Sensitivity
| Parameter |
Description |
| Tracking Sensitivity |
-159 dBm |
| Acquisition Sensitivity |
-142 dBm |
Software Interface
The HI-206 receiver's serial data interface supports full duplex communicationbetween the receiver and the user. The default serial supports different serial protocols modes are shown in below.
| Protocol |
Description |
| NMEA 0183 , 4800 bps |
GGA, GSA, GSV, GLL, RMC, VTG |
Pin Assignment

| Pin |
Signal |
| 1 |
GND |
| 2 |
VCC_IN |
| 3 |
RX (RS232) |
| 4 |
TX (RS232) |
| 5 |
▬ |
| 6 |
▬ |
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