Ublox NEO-6

LEA-6 / NEO-6 / MAX-6
u-blox 6 GLONASS, GPS & QZSS modules
Hardware Integration Manual
Abstract
This document describes the features and specifications of the cost
effective and high-performance LEA-6, NEO-6 and MAX-6 GPS and
GPS/GLONASS/QZSS modules featuring the u-blox 6 positioning
engine.
These compact, easy to integrate stand-alone positioning modules
combine exceptional performance with highly flexible power,
design, and connectivity options. Their compact form factors and
SMT pads allow fully automated assembly with standard pick &
place and reflow soldering equipment for cost-efficient, high-
volume production enabling short time-to-market.
www.u-blox.com
UBX-14054794 - R15

Ublox NEO-6 Specifications

General

Brand	Ublox
Model	NEO-6
Category	Control Unit
Language	English

Summary

Abstract

Technical support

Worldwide web

Provides access to product information, technical documents and FAQs.

By E-mail

Contact technical support via email for assistance with technical problems.

Helpful information when contacting technical support

Details required when contacting technical support for efficient assistance.

1 Hardware description

1.1 Overview

Provides a general overview of the u-blox 6 leadless chip carrier (LCC) modules.

1.3 Power management

Details on connecting power supply and managing power modes for the modules.

1.6 Interfaces

Describes various serial interfaces including UART, USB, DDC, and SPI.

1.7 IO pins

Details on the function and usage of various I/O pins on the modules.

2 Design-in

2.1 Checklist

Provides a checklist for optimal design-in and performance of u-blox 6 GPS applications.

2.2 LEA-6 design

Design recommendations and schematics for LEA-6 modules.

2.5 Layout

Important information for designing reliable and sensitive GPS systems.

2.6 Antenna and antenna supervisor

Details on connecting antennas and using the antenna supervisor.

3 Product handling

3.2 Soldering

Detailed guide on soldering processes for the modules.

3.3 EOSESDEMI Precautions

Crucial precautions for electromagnetic and voltage susceptibility.

3.4 Safety precautions

4 Product testing

4.3 System sensitivity test

Methodology for testing GPS device sensitivity using a 1-channel GPS simulator.

A Abbreviations

B Migration to u-blox 6 receivers

B.2 Software migration

Details on software migration from ANTARIS 4 or u-blox 5 to u-blox 6.

B.3 Hardware Migration

Key hardware migration considerations from previous module generations to u-blox 6.

C Interface Backgrounder

C.1 DDC Interface

Details on the I²C compatible Display Data Channel (DDC) interface.

C.2 SPI Interface

Details on the Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) basics and configurations.

D DR calibration

D.2 Initial calibration drive

Recommended driving directions for efficient initial calibration of DR sensors.

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