This document is an introduction to the technical specifications of the GPS 15H and 15L produced by GARMIN. The document provides detailed descriptions of the features and characteristics of the products.
The GPS 15H and GPS 15L are compact, rugged 12‑channel GPS receiver boards designed for OEM integration. They provide fast time‑to‑first‑fix, one‑second navigation updates, low power consumption and optional WAAS differential capability.
This document lists the mechanical dimensions, electrical characteristics, pinout, NMEA‑0183 and binary interfaces, performance figures, environmental limits and warranty information for the two models.
| Size (W × L × H) | 1.400" × 1.805" × 0.327" (35.56 mm × 45.85 mm × 8.31 mm) |
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| Weight | GPS 15H: 0.53 oz (15 g), GPS 15L: 0.50 oz (14.1 g) |
| Input Voltage | GPS 15H: 8.0 V DC – 40 V DC (unregulated); GPS 15L: 3.3 V DC – 5.4 V DC (±100 mV) |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -165 dBW minimum |
| PPS Output | 1 Hz pulse, programmable width, ±1 µs accuracy |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to +80 °C (operating), -40 °C to +90 °C (storage) |
The receivers can track and use up to 12 satellites simultaneously.
The PPS output provides timing accuracy of ±1 µs at the rising edge of the pulse.