Condor family of GPS modules

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Trimble's Condor family of GPS modules features major advancements in signal tracking for applications working in poor signal environments. With their higher sensitivity, performance and faster startup times, the Condor GPS modules enable system integrators to easily add Global Positioning System (GPS) capability to a mobile device with minimal impact on its size or battery life at a very economical price.

The Condor GPS family includes modules with different form factors and interface options:

Model	Dimensions (mm)	Support Active Antenna	Support Passive Antenna	Antenna Detection	Requires 32kHz RTC input	Standby Pin	UART	USB
C1011	10x11
C1216	12x16
C1722	17x22
C1919A	19x19
C1919C	19x19
C2626	26x26

Condor C1919 and C1011

Condor C2626

Condor C1216

Condor C1722

Overview

Available in Starter Kit and Module forms
Supports NMEA protocol

Performance Characteristics

Update Rate	1 Hz (default), up to 5 Hz
Accuracy	< 5 m
Position	2 m
Altitude	< 3 m
PPS	± 25 ns

Acquisition

Re-Acquisition	2 s
Hot Start	2 s
Warm Start	< 35 s
Cold Start	< 38 s

Sensitivity

Tracking	-160 dBm
Acquisition	-146 dBm

Dynamics

Acceleration	2 g
Velocity	515 m/s (COCOM Limit)

Physical Characteristics - Dimensions

C1011	10 mm x 11 mm x 2 mm
C1216	16 mm x 12.2 mm x 2.13 mm
C1722	17 mm x 22.4 mm x 2.13 mm
C1919	19 mm x 19 mm x 2.54 mm
C2626	26 mm x 26 mm x 6 mm

Connectors

C1011	38-pad surface-mount LGA
C1216	24-pin surface-mounted edge castellations
C1722	28-pin surface-mounted edge castellations
C1919	28-pin surface-mount edge castellations
C2626	8-pin interface header H.FL antenna connector

Key Features:

GPS L1 Frequency C/A Code Receiver
NMEA Output and Input
SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS) Capable
aGPS Capable
Update Rate up to 5 Hz
PPS Timing Output

Starter Kit includes:

Condor GPS module on a carrier board, mounted on an interface motherboard in a durable metal enclosure
Miniature magnetic mount antenna
Two additional sample Condor receivers
Interface cable, USB
AC/DC power supply adapter:

Input: 100-240 VAC
Output: 24 VDC

Downloadable software tools and documentation in the support tab including: the Condor Series GPS Modules User Guide, Trimble GPS studio application and the Trimble GPS Studio Application User Guide.

For technical support, please contact tsgsupport@trimble.com

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