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LEA-6 Series - u-blox 6 Programmable GALILEO-Ready GPS Modules

Powered by the 50-channel u-blox 6 positioning engine, the LEA-6 family of feature rich GPS and Galileo modules provides unparalleled acquisition and navigation performance.

The u-blox LEA-6 series are the optimal choice for applications requiring a high performance GPS receiver and fast weak signal acquisition capability.

The LEA-6 module series brings the high performance of the u-blox 6 positioning engine to the industry standard LEA form factor. These versatile, stand-alone receivers combine an extensive array of features with flexible connectivity options. Their ease of integration results in fast times-to-market for a wide range of automotive, consumer and industrial applications.

Powered by the latest u-blox 6, 50-channel positioning engine, the LEA-6 family of modules provides unparalleled acquisition and navigation performance. The LEA-6 is the optimal choice for applications requiring a high performance GPS receiver and fast weak signal acquisition capability.

With built-in SuperSense Indoor GPS technology, LEA-6 devices enable solutions to be designed using smaller or covert antennas

The LEA-6A and LEA-6S are ROM-based solution, whilst the LEA-6H comes with built in Flash EPROM, allowing for future firmware updates.

LEA-6N combines full feature GPS performance with the QZSS regional satellite system. LEA-6N also targets the Russian market, featuring the lowest power GLONASS functionality in the industry, and is designed for ERA-GLONASS.

Alpha Micro offer comprehensive development support on this product from our team of experts.

Highlights Features
  • Industry standard 17.0 x 22.4 x 2.4 mm package
  • Available in Crystal and TCXO version
  • Ultra Low Power Consumption
  • Flash EPROM: Programmable and Configurable (LEA-6H & LEA-6S)
  • Backward compatible (hardware and firmware); easy migration from LEA-5 or LEA-4 families
  • UART, USB and DDC (I2C compliant) interfaces
  • Power supply: 2.7 to 3.6 V
  • u-blox 6 position engine:
  • Navigate down to -162 dBm and -148 dBm coldstart
    o Faster acquisition with AssistNow Autonomous
    o Configurable power management
    o Hybrid GPS/SBAS engine (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS)
    o Anti-jamming technology
  • Simple integration with u-blox wireless modules
  • A-GPS: AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline services,
    OMA SUPL compliant
  • Fleet Tracking and Telematics
  • Portable Devices
  • Smart Phones and Personal Organisers
  • Laptop Computers
  • Covert Tracking Devices
  • Asset Tracking Devices
  • Pet Tracking Devices
  • Child Tracking Devices
  • Lone Worker Applications

u-blox LEA-6 Series Selection table

Part Number Description

Reel Size

LEA-6A-0

u-blox 6, 2.7V - 3.6V, ROM based, position engine with over 2 million effective correlators. Supports SuperSense® Indoor GPS, and AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services.

250

LEA-6H-0

u-blox 6, 2.7V - 3.6V, FLASH based, position engine with over 2 million effective correlators. Supports KickStart/TCXO, SuperSense® Indoor GPS, and AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services.

250

LEA-6N-0 u-blox 6, QZSS and GLONASS support. 2.7V - 3.6V, FLASH based, position engine with over 2 million effective  correlators. Supports KickStart/TCXO, SuperSense® Indoor GPS, and AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services. 250
LEA-6R-0 u-blox 6 programmable GPS module with Dead Reckoning 250
LEA-6S-0

u-blox 6, 2.7V - 3.6V, ROM based, position engine with over 2 million effective correlators. Supports KickStart/TCXO, SuperSense® Indoor GPS, and AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline A-GPS services.

250

LEA-6T-0 u-blox 6 ROM-based GPS module with precision timing 250
EVK-6H

u-blox 6 Evaluation Kit with KickStart/TCXO, suitable  for LEA-6H, LEA-6S*

EVK-6P u-blox 6 Evaluation Kit with Crystal, suitable  for LEA-6A*

*Kit includes, USB cable, Active GPS antenna with 5m cable, CD-ROM containing u-center and u-center mobile software, USB driver software, Extensive documentation.

Purchasing the u-blox 6 evaluation kit (EVK-6) is by far the best way to learn about the high performance LEA-6 GPS modules.

The compact u-blox 6 evaluation kit is compact, and its user-friendly USB interface and power supply options make it ideally suited for use in laboratories, vehicles and outdoor locations. Furthermore, the EVK-6H and EVK-6P can be used with a PDA or a notebook PC, making it the perfect companion through all stages of design-in projects.

Kit includes

EVK-5T-593

• Compact 74mm x 54mm x 24mm EVK-6 unit
• USB cable
• u-blox ANN-MS active GPS antenna with 5m cable
• CD-ROM containing:

o  Evaluation software including u-center and u-center mobile software
o  USB-driver software 
o  Documentation

• 1 USB port, 1 UART port
• Power supply and data transfer over USB (USB V2.0 compatible)

EVK-6H - u-blox 6 evaluation kit with KickStart/TCXO, suitable for LEA-6H, LEA-6S
EVK-6P - u-blox 6 evaluation kit with Crystal, suitable for LEA-6A

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Last updated: 29 April 2012