This document details the technical specifications of GPS 15, including appearance, size, weight, battery life, interfaces, satellite reception capabilities, etc.
The Garmin GPS 15 is a 12‑channel GPS receiver designed for OEM system applications. It offers fast time‑to‑first‑fix, one‑second navigation updates, low power consumption, and a compact, rugged design suitable for space‑constrained installations.
The document provides detailed physical characteristics, electrical specifications, performance data, connector options, interface protocols, and environmental operating ranges, along with pinout diagrams and an appendix of supported earth datums.
| Size | 0.940" (23.88 mm) wide, 1.690" (42.93 mm) long, 0.309" (7.84 mm) high |
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| Weight | 0.35 oz (10 g) |
| Input Voltage | 3.3 VDC regulated, ±50 mV ripple |
| Input Current | 85 mA peak, 80 mA nominal |
| Receiver Sensitivity | -165 dBW minimum |
| Update Rate | 1 second |
| Operating Temperature | -30 °C to +80 °C |
| Connector Options | GPS 15‑F: 6‑pin LIF; GPS 15‑W: 6‑pin JST |
It requires a regulated 3.3 VDC input with ±50 mV ripple.
The GPS 15 can track and use up to 12 satellites simultaneously.
The device provides navigation updates every 1 second.
It operates from –30 °C to +80 °C.