Condor Family of GPS Modules

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Condor Family of GPS Module
Condor Family of GPS Module
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Overview
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Key Features
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Trimble's Condor family of GPS modules features major advancements in signal tracking for applications working in poor signal environments. With their higher sensitivity, performance and faster startup times, the Condor GPS modules enable system integrators to easily add Global Positioning System (GPS) capability to a mobile device with minimal impact on its size or battery life at a very economical price.

The Condor GPS family includes modules with different form factors and interface options:

The tiny Condor C1011 module packs powerful positioning performance into a small size, 10mm x 11mm x 2.01mm, which is ideal for portable navigation products. It features a 36-ball surface-mount interface Land Grid Array (LGA) that can be electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) by using a socket or soldering it directly to the PCB.

The Condor C1919 is a 19mm x 19mm x 2.5mm surface-mount format common with the Trimble Copernicus® II and Panda GPS modules. As a surface-mount module with 28 reflow-solderable edge castellations, the C1919 requires no costly I/O and RF connectors.

Continuing Trimble's tradition of advancing technology while preserving a customer's investment, the Condor C2626 module measuring 26mm x 26mm x 6mm leverages the popular Lassen® iQ form factor. It features a single 8-pin (2x4) male header connector for power and data I/O.

Condor C1919 and C1011
Condor C1919 and C1011 Condor C2626
Condor C2626

Overview

  • Available in Kit and Module forms
  • Supports NMEA protocol

Performance Characteristics

Update Rate 1 Hz (default), up to 10 Hz
Accuracy < 5 m
Position 2 m
Altitude < 3 m
PPS ± 25 ns

Acquisition

Re-Acquisition < 2 s
Hot Start < 2 s
Warm Start < 35 s
Cold Start < 38 s

Sensitivity

Tracking -160 dBm
Acquisition -146 dBm

Dynamics

Acceleration 2 g
Velocity 515 m/s (COCOM Limit)

Physical Characteristics - Dimensions

  • C1011: 10 mm x 11 mm x 2.01 mm
  • C1919: 19 mm x 19 mm x 2.54 mm
  • C2626: 26.0 mm x 26.0 mm x 6.0 mm

Connectors

  • C1011:
    • 36-ball surface-mount LGA
  • C1919:
    • 28 surface-mount edge castellations
  • C2626:
    • 8-pin interface header
    • H.FL antenna connector

Key Features:

  • GPS L1 Frequency C/A Code Receiver
  • NMEA Output and Input
  • SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) Capable
  • aGPS Capable
  • Update Rate up to 10 Hz
  • PPS Timing Output

Starter Kit includes:

  • Condor GPS module on a carrier board, mounted on an interface motherboard in a durable metal enclosure
  • Miniature magnetic mount antenna
  • Two additional sample Condor receivers
  • Interface cable, USB
  • AC/DC power supply adapter:
    • Input: 100-240 VAC
    • Output: 24 VDC

Downloadable software tools and documentation in the support tab including: the Condor Series GPS Modules User Guide, Trimble GPS studio application and the Trimble GPS Studio Application User Guide.