GlobalSat EM-406A GPS Receiver Engine Board User Manual

User manual for the GlobalSat EM-406A GPS receiver engine board, detailing features, specifications, pin assignments, and NMEA output commands.

Brand: GlobalSat
Category: GPS
Document type: User Manual
Language: English
Pages: 16
File format: PDF
File size: 189 KB
Published: 16 March, 2012
Updated: 12 October, 2026
MD5 checksum: 9FD4237FC9139E1C842E398C9F992AED
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About this manual

This document serves as the user manual for the GlobalSat EM-406A GPS Receiver Engine Board. It provides comprehensive information regarding the device's features, including its high-performance SiRF Star chipset, sensitivity levels, and time-to-first-fix capabilities. The manual outlines the physical characteristics and operating conditions required for the board to function correctly.

What's inside

Features
Specification
Pin Assignment
NMEA Output Command
NMEA Input Command
Query/Rate Control
LLA Navigation Initialization
Development Data On/Off
Select Datum

Specifications

Chipset	SiRF Star
Frequency	L1, 1575.42 MHz
Channels	20 channel all-in-view tracking
Sensitivity	-159 dBm
Position Accuracy	10 meters, 2D RMS 5 meters
Power Input	4.5V ~ 6.5V DC
Power Consumption	44mA
Dimension	30mm30mm10.5mm

Frequently asked questions

What is the tracking sensitivity of the EM-406A?

The tracking sensitivity is -159 dBm.

What is the average cold start acquisition time?

The average cold start acquisition time is 42 seconds.

What is the main power input requirement?

The main power input requires 4.5V to 6.5V DC.

What is the default datum used by the receiver?

The default datum is WGS-84.

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