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 to +85

 

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