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Trimble Copernicus

Ultra-Thin, Low Power, Surface Mount GPS Receiver

Ideal Solution For Mobile Products, Pick & Place Assembly

 
Trimble Copernicus GPS Module
 
  • Trimble quality at low cost
  • 12-channel operation
  • Operating temp -40° to +85°C
  • Tape & reel packaging
  • Pick & place assembly
  • Reflow solderable
  • Only 19 mm x 19 mm x 2.54 mm!
  • Highly sensitive; -152 dBm
  • Low power standby mode
  • TSIP, TAIP & NMEA support
  • Starter kit available
  • ROHS compliant
  • Ultra-low power: 93.9 mW (typ)



Datasheet/Manual:

Trimble Copernicus datasheet in PDF format Datasheet in PDF format
Trimble Copernicus manual in PDF format Manual in PDF format

 

Introduction

Trimble's Copernicus™ GPS receiver delivers proven performance and Trimble quality for a new generation of position-enabled products. It features the Trimble revolutionary TrimCore™ software technology for extremely fast startup times and high performance in foliage canopy and urban canyon environments.

Designed for the demands of automated, high-volume production processes, the Copernicus module is a complete 12-channel GPS receiver in a 19mm x 19mm x 2.54mm, thumbnail-sized shielded unit. The small, thin, single-sided module is packaged in tape and reel for pick-and- place manufacturing processes; 28 reflow-solderable edge castellations provide interface to your design without costly I/O and RF connectors. Each module is manufactured and factory tested to Trimble's highest quality standards.

The ultra-sensitive Copernicus GPS receiver can acquire GPS satellite signals and generate fast position fixes with high accuracy in extremely challenging environments and under poor signal conditions. The module consumes typically 93.9mw at full power with continuous tracking. The module is RoHS (lead-free) compliant.

The Copernicus GPS module is a complete drop-in, ready-to-go receiver that provides position, velocity and time data in a user's choice of three protocols. Trimble's powerful TSIP protocol offers complete control over receiver operation and provides detailed satellite information. The TAIP protocol is an easy-to-use ASCII protocol designed specifically for track and trace applications. The bi-directional NMEA 0183 v3.0 protocol offers industry-standard data messages and a command set for easy interface to mapping software

Applications

Compatible with active or passive antennas, the Copernicus GPS receiver is perfect for portable handheld, battery-powered applications. The receiver's small size and low power requirement make it ideal for use in Bluetooth appliances, sport accessories, personal navigators or cameras and computer and communication peripherals, as well as vehicle tracking, navigation, and security applications.

Pinout Assignments

Copernicus Pinout

Copernicus Reference Board

The Copernicus is available fitted to a 'reference' board which gives designers a visual layout of the Copernicus module on a PCB including the RF signal trace and RF connector, as well as the I/O connections of the 28 signal pins. Onboard jumpers configure all possible settings that the Copernicus supports and brings out the serial and power lines to a 2mm IDC header. Additionally, there is an MCX connector for attaching a 3.3V or 5V antenna (voltage set via jumper).

Copernicus Reference Board

Copernicus Starter Kit

The Copernicus Starter Kit provides everything you need to get started integrating state of the art GPS capability into your application. The kit includes the reference interface board (see above). Also included are a power converter, power adapter, GPS antennas, and the software for you to readily check out how easy it is to add Copernicus GPS to your application.

Copernicus Reels

Copernicus Tape & Reel

The Copernicus is supplied packaged in tape and reel for pick-and- place manufacturing process in reel sizes of 100 and 500 pieces.

 
 

Specification

Key Features:
  • THUMBNAIL-SIZED: Just 2.54 mm THIN 19 mm W x 19 mm L
  • FAST MANUFACTURING Tape & reel packaging; Pick & place assembly; Reflow solderable
  • HIGH PERFORMANCE Low power usage; 93.9 mW (typ). Highly sensitive; -152 dBm Fast TTFF (cold start): 39 sec
  • FLEXIBLE Supports active or passive antennas NMEA, TSIP, TAIP protocols
  • TRIMBLE VALUE High quality, low price RoHS compliant
Performance:
General:

L1 (1575.42 MHz) frequency, C/A code
12-channel, continuous tracking receiver

Update rate:

TSIP @ 1 Hz; NMEA @ 1 Hz; TAIP @ 1 Hz

Accuracy:

Horizontal: <3 meters (50%), <8 meters (90%)
Altitude: <10 meters (50%), <16 meters (90%)
Velocity: 0.06 m/sec PPS (static): ±50 nanoseconds

Acquisition (Autonomous Operation):

Reacquisition: 2 sec
Hot Start: 9 sec
Warm Start: 35 sec
Cold Start: 39 sec
Out of the Box: 41 sec

Operational limits (COCOM) Limits:

Velocity 515 m/s

Interface:
Connectors:

28 surface-mount edge castellations

Serial Port:

2 serial ports

PPS:

3.0 V CMOS-compatible, TTL-level pulse, once per second

Protocols:

TSIP, TAIP, NMEA 0183 v3.0
Bi-directional NMEA messages
Messages selectable by NMEA commands
Selection stored in flash memory

Technical:
Prime power:

+2.7 VDC to 3.3 VDC

Power consumption:

(typ.) 30.7 mA (82.9 mW) @ 2.7 V
(typ.) 31.3 mA (93.9 mW) @ 3.0 V

Backup power:

+2.7 VDC to +3.3 VDC

Ripple Noise:

Max 50 mV, peak-to-peak from 1 Hz to 1 MHz

Interface Characteristics:
Operating Temperature:

–40° C to +85° C

Storage Temperature:

–55° C to +105° C

Vibration:

0.008 g2/Hz 5 Hz to 20 Hz
0.05 g2/Hz 20 Hz to 100 Hz
–3 dB/octave 100 Hz to 900 Hz

Operating Humidity:

5% to 95% R.H. non-condensing, at +60° C

Enclosure:

Metal shield

Outside Dimensions:

19 mm W x 19 mm L x 2.54 mm H
(0.75" W x 0.75" L x 0.1" H)

Weight:

1.7 grams (0.06 ounce) including shield

ROHS Status:

This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

Accessories

Bullet 3 Rooftop Antenna

Bullet III Antenna
5V or 3.3V versions available
Designed for fixed mounting via standard 3/4" pipe thread
Optional cable and adapters available
35 dB ± 3 dB gain
Dimensions: 77.5 mm x 66.2mm
Weight: 170g
Part number:
57860-10 BULLET III 5V F-style
57860-00 BULLET III 5V TNC
57861-00 BULLET III 3.3V TNC
This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

See here for more details

Hard Mount Antenna

Hard Mount GPS Antenna
Compact, hard mount, active micropatch antenna
TNC connector
26dB gain
Dimensions: 62.6 mm x 19.0 mm
Weight: 180g
Part number - 57860-70
This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

See here for more details

Miniature 5V GPS Antenna

Miniature 5V GPS Antenna
Compact, active micropatch antenna with 5-meter cable
SMB or SMA connector
Magnetic mount
29dB gain
Dimensions: 30.8mm L x 35.8 mm W x 11.8 mm H
Weight: 100g with cable
Part number:
56237-00 (SMB Connector)
56237-40 (SMA Connector)
This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

See here for more details

GPS Antenna

Miniature 3.3V GPS Antenna (packaged)
Compact, active micropatch antenna with 5-meter cable
MCX or SMA connector
Magnetic mount
28dB gain
3.0 to 3.6V operation
Dimensions: 30.8mm L x 35.8 mm W x 11.8 mm H
Weight: 100g with cable
Part number - 56237-50 (MCX connector)
Part number - 56237-52 (SMA connector)
This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

See here for more details

GPS Antenna

Embedded 3.3V GPS Antenna (unpackaged)
Compact, active miniature unpackaged antenna with 80mm cable
HFL connector
27dB gain
3.0 to 3.6V operation
Dimensions: 22 mm W x 21 mm L x 8 mm H
Weight: 20g with cable
Part number - 57859-00
This product is lead free/ROHS compliant.

See here for more details


Ordering Details:
Board:

58048-10 COPERNICUS GPS Receiver v2.01 - For new designs
58048-00
COPERNICUS GPS Receiver v1.05 - For existing designs only
Contact us for reel part number information

Module is fully ROHS compliant

Note: All orders must be in multiples of qty of 100 after initial order of <20.

Please note that boards are supplied with no cables, software or manuals.
Software/manuals are available electronically.

Accessories:

ROHS compliant parts (old non-ROHS part number in brackets):
58050-20
RoHS COPERNICUS - Starter Kit v2.01
58054-00 RoHS COPERNICUS - Reference Board - v1.05 - For existing designs only**
58054-10 RoHS COPERNICUS - Reference Board - v2.01 - For new designs**

57859-00 (45336-00) Ultra-compact embedded antenna with HFL connector, 80mm cable
56237-50 (39265-50) Miniature 3V, 28dB antenna, mag mount, 28db gain, 5 meters, MCX
56237-52 (39265-52) As 56237-50 but with SMA connector
57861-00 (48360-00) BULLET III 3.3V DC GPS antenna TNC-style

* Starter kit includes module mounted on interface board in metal enclosure, compact magnetic-mount antenna, ultra-compact embedded antenna, AC/DC power adapter, serial interface cable, reference manual & GPS software tool kit on CD-ROM.

** Copernicus GPS module mounted on a Carrier Board with a 2x4 I/O and MCX RF connector for evaluation purposes, including RF circuitry with the antenna open, & short detection and protection. Max purchase Qty: 20

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