Rev. 1.3 Page 5 of 8 4/25/2008
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Layout and Component Location
Features/Functional Descriptions
The evaluation kit is self-contained and portable with a minimum number of external connections. You can operate
the kit using a USB cable to the host computer and an active RF antenna (supplied) in a minimum configuration.
Other kit features:
• DC Options: The kit may be powered from the 12V Car adapter, 120/240V DC adapter, USB power, or two AA
Batteries. Note that only one power source is necessary for the kit to function.
• Power Switch
• When on without batteries, the entire unit is powered from DC or USB.
• When off without batteries, the entire unit is off.
• When on with batteries only, the entire unit is powered from the batteries.
• When off with batteries only, the module is placed in standby mode.
• USB: Low-speed USB 2.0, standard Type B connector. The primary interface to a PC and kit may be powered
from the USB port.
• RS232: Two ports; one for standard NMEA GPS messaging and one for debug messages. Baud rates are
selectable using the inside DIP switch. RS232 ports may be switched between DCE & DTE connections
through the front panel switches.
• JTAG Interface: For factory updates
• Standard RF connector, SMA type: Although one is supplied, it fits many available active RF antennas. Limited
to 150mA.
