Globalsat Technology bu-303 (sirf iii), bu-353 (sirf iii) User Manual

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USB_GPS_WIN_ v2.1  
USB GPS (WIN)
 11.  BU-303 SPECIFICATIONS 
Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) 
 
 
GPS Chipset 
 
SiRF Star II e/LP 
Frequency 
 
L1, 1575.42 MHZ 
C/A Code 
 
1.023 MHz chip rate 
Channels  
 
12 all-in-view tracking 
Sensitivity  
-147 
dBm 
Accuracy 
 
 
Position Horizontal  
 
10m 2D RMS WAAS enabled  
15m 2D RMS WAAS disabled   
Velocity 
 
0.1m/sec 95% (SA off), 
Time 
 
1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time 
WAAS 
 
Enabled for North America product s (USGlobalSat, Inc) 
Datum 
 
 
Datum  
WGS-84 
Acquisition Rate 
 
 
Hot start 
 
8 sec., average (with ephemeris and almanac valid) 
Warm start 
 
38 sec., average (with almanac but not ephemeris) 
Cold start 
 
45 sec., average (neither almanac nor ephemeris) 
Reacquisition 
 
0.1 sec. average (interruption recovery time) 
Protocol 
 
 
GPS Protocol 
 
Default: NMEA 0183  (Secondary: SiRF binary) 
GPS Output Data 
 
SiRF binary >> position, velocity, altitude, status and control 
NMEA 0183 MEA0183 V2.2 protocol, and supports 
command: GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG, GLL v2.2 (VTG 
and GLL are optional) 
GPS transfer rate 
 
Software command setting (Default : 4800,n,8,1 for NMEA ) 
Dynamic Condition 
 
 
Acceleration Limit 
 
Less than 4g 
Altitude Limit 
 
18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max. 
Velocity Limit 
 
515 meters/sec. (1,000 knots) max. 
Jerk Limit 
 
20 m/sec**3 
Temperature 
 
 
Operating 
 
-40°~ 176°F (-40°~ 80°C) 
Storage 
 
-40°~ 176°F (-40°~ 80°C) 
Humidity 
 
Up to 95% non-condensing 
Power 
 
 
Voltage  
 
5V ±5% 
Current  
90mA 
typical 
Physical Characteristics 
 
 
Dimension 
 
2.32" x 1.65" x 0.82" (59mm x 47mm x 21mm) 
USB Cable Length 
 
60" (152 cm) 
Low Noise Amp 
 
 
Amplifier Gain w/out cable 
 
27 dB   Typical 
Filtering 
 
-25dB (+100 MHz) 
Output VSWR 
 
2.0 Max. 
Voltage 
 
DC 3 ~ 5.0V 
Current 
 
15mA  max @ 5VDC 
Due to continuous product improvements, all specifications are subject to change without notice.
 
FCC NOTICE 
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation. FCC RF Exposure requirements:  This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter.  NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY 
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER'S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE 
THE EQUIPMENT.