Part No. M20057-1 RADIONOVA® Product Specification
Active Antenna Module
Antennas for wireless applications
Product Specification RADIONOVA M20057-1-PS-1.0 page 1
Features
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SMD Active GNSS antenna module (GPS/GLONASS/GALILEO/BEIDOU)
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SAW filter on board
•
Ultra-small SMD package; 7.0 x 7.0 x 0.9mm
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1.5 to 3.3V supply
•
Low power consumption
Description
A compact Active GNSS antenna module using a high performance LNA with SAW for optimum
performance. The M20057-1 operates on a versatile 1.5 – 3.3V
supply with low power consumption.
Applications
•
Wearable devices
•
Portable Devices
•
Asset Tracking / Personal Safety
•
Sport Cameras / Equipment
•
Smart Watches
•
Navigation devices
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Part number
M20057-1
Functional Block Diagram
Top Side
Bottom Side
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Module Specifications
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Max
Unit
V
CC
DC Supply Voltage
-0.3
3.6
V
RF
IN
Maximum RF Input Power
N/A
0.0
dBm
T
STG
Storage Temperature
-40
+85
°C
T A
Operating Temperature
-40
+85
°C
* Exposure to absolute ratings may adversely affect reliability and may cause permanent damage.
Recommended Operating Conditions
Symbol
Parameter
Min
Typ
Max
Unit
V
CC
DC Supply Voltage
1.5
-
3.3
V
T
OP
Operating Temperature
-40
-
+85
°C
DC Electrical Characteristics
Conditions: V
CC
= 2.8V, T OP = 25 °C
Symbol
Parameter
Typ
Unit
I
CC(AVG)
Supply Current (On Mode)
2.6
mA
RF Specifications
Conditions: V
CC
= 2.8V, T = 25°C, Freq = 1575.420MHz
OP
Symbol
Parameter
Typ
Unit
Gain
LNA
LNA Insertion Power Gain
18.5
dB
NF
Noise Figure
1.8
dB
ANT RL
Antenna Return Loss
<-10.3
dB
ANT BW
Antenna Bandwidth at -10dB Return Loss
62
MHz
ANT EFF
Antenna Total Efficiency
65
%
ANT EFF_RHCP
Antenna RHCP Efficiency
33
%
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Band Rejection
Frequency
Standard
Typ*
Unit
698-798
LTE700
53
dB
824-849
Cellular CDMA
54
dB
869-894
GSM850
55
dB
880-915
GSM900
55
dB
1710-1785
GSM1800/DCS
40
dB
1850-1910
GSM1900/PCS
43
dB
1920-1980
WCDMA
38
dB
2400-2492
WLAN, BT and WiMAX
33
dB
2500-2690
LTE2600
33
dB
*Does not include antenna rejection.
Mechanical Specifications
Parameter
Typ
Unit
Module exterior dimensions (L x W x H)
7.0 (±0.1) x 7.0 (±0.1) x 0.9 (+0.2 / - 0.0)
mm
Module support and connection
Surface mounted (SMD)
-
Module mass
<2
g
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Pin out Description
Table shows the designation and function of each pin on the M20057-1 module.
Schematic symbol of module
Pin
Designator
Description
1
AT1
Ground connection
2
GND
Ground connection
3
GND
Ground connection
4
GND
Ground connection
5
RFO/VCC
RF Signal Output / DC Voltage Input
6
AT2
Antenna Tuning 2
7
NC
Not Connected
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Mechanical
L
W
H
Length
Width
Height
7.0 ±0.1
7.0 ±0.1
0.9 +0.2 / - 0.0
All dimensions in mm
BOTTOM SIDE
All dimensions in mm
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Module Host PCB Footprint
All dimensions in mm
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Application Schematic
Bill of Materials
Designator
Value
Description/Comments
Quantity
M20057-1
NA
Active GNSS Module
1
D1
ESD Diode
TVS 20kV ESD protection, CT<0.2pF (Non-specific)
1
L1
47nH Inductor
RF choke
1
C1
22pF Capacitor
DC blocking Capacitor
1
L2
TBD
Antenna tuning (Value dependent on host PCB)
1
R1
Resistor
For additional antenna tuning
1
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Front-end Rejection
The figure below shows the rejection for the input SAW filter after the LNA, including the effect of pads,
tracks. The plot can be useful to calculate the isolation required from adjacent transmitters in order to
avoid the saturation of the LNA.
Frequency Response – Wideband
Frequency - Narrowband
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RF Performance
Return Loss
VSWR
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Antenna Pattern 1559 MHz – 1609MHz
3D pattern at 1575 MHz
Drag to rotate pattern and PCB by using Adobe Reader
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Module Integration Guide
Placement
Due to the internal antenna, care must be taken when defining the placement of the module
on the host PCB. Here are some guidelines that should be used when deciding the position
of the module.
•The module top edge must be placed almost level with the edge of the host PCB
•The edge of the host PCB that the module is to be placed at must be a minimum of 40mm
in length.
•The central placement of the module is advised. However, an offset placement is also
possible.
•For an offset closer to the PCB edge to the right side of the module, a minimum of 10mm
distance is required to the edge of the host PCB.
•The antenna uses the host PCB ground to effectively radiate. As such, a GND plane must
be placed on the host PCB on at least two layers.
•In the example below, the only area void of GND is the antenna keep-out area. The solder
mask is removed to make the copper visible.
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•An ideal stack-up for a host PCB would be to use the top and bottom layers as GND
planes, while using the internal layers for any signal and power planes. This not only helps
the GPS antenna to perform effectively, but also helps to reduce any potential noise issues
that can be associated with mixed signal PCB’s.
•An example below shows a 4-layer host PCB, GND flooding all available space not used by
signals or components.
Please contact Antenova for advice on placement.
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Antenna Clearance Area
The M20057-1 modules internal antenna requires a small clearance on the host PCB to
operate. The clearance means that no Ground or tracks of any kind can be within this area.
This must also be clear through the entire PCB stack up. The minimum area needed clear is
7.0 X 5.0 (mm).
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External Matching
The M20057-1 module uses matching circuit components on the host PCB to fine-tune the
on-board antenna to each specific application. This “external matching” allows
compensating for the detuning of the antenna caused by various components that can be
close to the M20057-1 module in the actual application (plastic case, battery, speakers etc).
The external matching must be placed on the host PCB from pads AT1(Pad 1) and AT2
(Pad 6). A single component from each pin to GND is all that is required. This should be
placed close to the modules pads.
In the example above AT1 only required a 0R resistor and AT2 uses a small value inductor
to tune the antenna. Both components should be designed in as both may be required for
the intended device.
Type of Matching Components
•Capacitors: Use 0402, COG components
•Inductors: High-Q, wire wound inductors in 0402 sizes are recommended for
maximum performance, e.g. Murata LQW15 series
•Good quality multi-layer type inductors (e.g. Murata LQG15 series) can also be
used as a lower cost alternative
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Evaluation Kit
The EVK is a single PCB that contains the module and required components to
operate. The supply is driven from either a USB supply or on-board battery.
M20047/57-EVB-1
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Reflow Soldering
Placement
Typical placement systems used for any LGA package are acceptable.
Soldering Paste
Use of “No Clean” soldering paste is strongly recommended, as it does not require cleaning
after the
soldering process has taken place. An example of suitable soldering paste is Alpha
OM350.
Soldering
The recommended soldering profile for M20057-1 is shown below. However, it is the responsibility
of the
Contract Manufacturer to determine the exact reflow profile used, taking into consideration
the parameters of
the host PCB, solder paste used, etc.
Profile Feature
Pb-Free Solder
Pre-Heat
Temperature (Ts ) Min
130°C
Temperature (Ts ) Max
220°C
Time (ts )
<150s
Reflow
Liquidus Temperature - (Tl )
220°C
Time (tl )
45-90s
Peak Package Body Temperature (Tp)
245°C
Time within 5°C of peak temp (tp)
30s
Average Ramp up rate - Ts(max) to (Tp)
3°C/s
Ramp Down Rate
6°C/s max
Example Reflow profile
The Pb Free Process-Package Peak Reflow Temperature is 260ºC.
Exceeding the maximum soldering temperature could permanently damage the module.
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Multiple Soldering
The M20057-1 module can be submitted up to 2 reflow soldering processes.
Upside-down soldering is acceptable, but it is recommended that the Contract Manufacturer
qualify the
process before mass production. The second reflow must take place within the
recommended floor life limit
(MSL3). Please contact Antenova for further information.
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Quality and Environmental Specifications
Test
Standard
Parameters
PCB Inspection
IPC-6012B, Class 2. Qualification and
Performance Specification for Rigid Printed
Boards - Jan 2007
Assembly
Inspection
IPC-A-610-D, Class 2 “Acceptability of
electronic assemblies”
Temperature
Range
ETSI EN 300 019-2-7 specification T 7.3
-30 °C, +25 °C, +85 °C, operating
Damp Heat
ETSI EN 300 019-2-7 specification T 7.3
+70 °C, 80% RH, 96 hrs, non-
operating
Thermal Shock
ETSI EN 300 019-2-7 specification T 7.3 E
-40 °C ... +85 °C, 200 cycles
Vibration
ISO16750-3
Random vibration, 10~1000Hz,
27.8m/s2, 8hrs/axis, X, Y, Z 8hrs for
each 3 axis non-operating
Shock
ISO16750-3
Half-sinusoidal 50g, 6ms, 10time/face,
±X, ±Y and ±Z non-operating
Free Fall
ISO16750-3
1m height, 2 drops on opposite side
ESD Sensitivity
JEDEC, JESD22-A114 ESD Sensitivity
Testing Human Body Model (HBM). Class 2
JEDEC, JESD22-A115 ESD Sensitivity
Testing Machine Model (MM), Class B
+2000V - Human hand assembly
+200V - Machine automatic final
assembly
Shear
IEC 60068-2-21, Test Ue3: Shear
Force of 5N applied to the side of the
PCB
Moisture/Reflow
Sensitivity
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020D.1
MSL3
Storage (Dry
Pack)
IPC/JEDEC J-STD-033C
MSL3
Solderability
EN/IEC 60068-2-58 Test Td
More than 90% of the electrode
should be covered by solder. Solder
temperature 245 °C ± 5 °C
Moisture Sensitivity
Antenova ships all devices dry packed in tape on reel with desiccant and moisture level indicator
sealed in an
airtight package. If on receiving the goods the moisture indicator is pink in colour or a
puncture of the airtight
seal packaging is observed, then follow J-STD-033 “Handling and Use of
Moisture/Reflow Sensitive Surface
Mount Devices”.
Storage (Out of Bag)
The M20057-1 modules meet MSL Level 3 of the JEDEC specification J-STD-020D - 168 hours
Floor Life
(out of bag) ≤30 °C/60% RH. If the stated floor life expires prior to reflow process,
then follow J-STD-033
“Handling and Use of Moisture/Reflow Sensitive Surface Mount Devices”.
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Hazardous material regulation conformance
The RF antenna module meets RoHS requirements.
Packaging
Tape Characteristics
W
F
E
P0
P
P2
24.00 ±0.3
11.50 ±0.1
1.75 ±0.1
4.00 ±0.1
12 ±0.1
2.00 ±0.1
D
B0
T
K0
A0
1.55 ±0.1
7.30 ±0.1
0.30 ±0.05
3.30 ±0.1
7.30 ±0.1
Dimensions in mm
Quantity
Leading Space
Trailing Space
1000 pcs / reel
50 blank module holders
50 blank module holders
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Reel Dimensions
Width
(W)
Reel Diameter
(D)
Hub Diameter
(H)
Shaft Diameter
(C)
24.4mm +0.2/-0.2
330.0mm +0.0/-2.0
100.0mm +3.0/-3.0
13.3mm +0.3/-0.3
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Antenova Limited
Description: Antenna Module
Part number: M20057-1
Quantity: 1,000 PCS
Date Code: YYWW
Package code
sales@antenova.com / www.antenova.com RADIONOVA®
Box Dimensions
Bag Properties
Reels are supplied in protective plastic packaging.
Reel Label Information
Width
(W)
Breadth
(B)
Thickness
(H)
358mm
350mm
73mm
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Quality statements
Antenova’s products conform to REACH and RoHS legislation. For our statements regarding these and
other quality standards, please see www.antenova.com.
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