SIMCom presents a high performance host-based GPS module-SIM08, It cooperates with SIM900 module in offering best-in-class acquisition sensitivity, tracking sensitivity, Time-To-First-Fix, accuracy and ultra-low power consumption, allowing you to benefit from small dimensions and cost-effective solutions.
Mechanical data
* Dimensions: 11.5*9.5*2.3mm

* 16 SMT pads (castellation). 1.2mm pitch

* Weight: 0.4g

Interfaces

* Serial interfaces Work with SIM900 over SPI

* Digital I/O PWR_CTL

NRESET

* Protocols NMEA0183

Performance data

* Receiver type

- 42-channel

- GPS L1 C/A code

- High-performance STE engine

* Max. update rate: 1 Hz

* Sensitivity1

- Tracking: -160 dBm

- Reacquisition: -150 dBm

- Cold starts: -143 dBm

* Time-To-First-Fix2

- Cold starts: 40s (typ.)

- Hot starts: 3s (typ.)

* Accuracy

- Horizontal position3: <2.5m CEP

* Operation temperature: -40°C to +85 °C

Electrical data

* Power supply: 3.0 ~ 4.5V

* Power consumption4

- Acquisition 47mA

- Tracking 45mA

* Antenna type: Active and passive

* Antenna power: External or internal

Support tool

* SIM08 EVB KIT
Application Scenario

*Scenario 1: MCU+SIM08+SIM900

*Scenario 2: SIM08+SIM900+Embedded AT



1.Demonstrated with a good active antenna

2.All SV @ _130 dBm

3.50% 24 hr static, -130dBm

4.Test with a passive antenna