Navman jupiter la000605d User Manual

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The Navman Jupiter 32 module is a complete GPS receiver designed for surface mount 

assembly integration. The Jupiter 32 provides a simple, cost effective GPS solution for 

application designers. Application integration will vary primarily with respect to antenna system 

design and EMI protective circuitry.
The Jupiter 32 is the successor to the established Jupiter 30, being electrically compatible and 

having a very small form factor. The provides an easy migration path for existing users requiring 

very small packaging, low cost, high volume, greater sensitivity, lower power consumption and a 

faster fix. 
Basic operation requires a power supply, GPS antenna system interface, relevant EMI 

protection, and the design and layout of a custom PCB. This document outlines the following 

design considerations and provides recommended solutions:
Hardware application information

This section introduces the system interface and provides the following physical specifications:

a. electrical connections (SMT pad interface)
b. mounting (PCB pad layout dimensions)
c. manufacturing recommendations
d. application circuit interface

It also discusses fundamental considerations when designing for RF, and presents the antenna 

system design overview. This covers the following topics:

a. PCB layout
b. antenna system design choices

A sample solution is presented and discussed. Due to the nature and complexity of GPS signals, 

it is recommended that application integrators adhere to the design considerations and criteria 

described in this document.
Software application information

This section provides answers to some common questions that might not have been covered in 

the above topics.

The Jupiter 32 module provide 34 Land Grid Array (LGA) pads for electrical connections. The 

sections that follow introduce the physical and relative functional specifications for application 

integration. 
Note: The electrical connections can carry very low level GPS signals at 1.57542 GHz. The 

layout must be designed appropriately with consideration of the frequencies involved.