Analysis of Trimble Mini-T GPS Receiver

Abstract

This report summarizes the function, capability, and I/O of the Trimble Mini-T GPS receiver (officially known as the Trimble Mini-T GPS Disciplined Clock Module; P/N 57303-05). The primary objective of this report is to document the intricacies of the Mini-T beyond the scope of its user manual, for the purpose of future integration of the Mini-T into larger, GPS-based systems. A detailed analysis on the input and output of the Mini-T was performed, down to the bit-level, and the basic Mini-T communication packets were dissected. Details and suggestions on how to write custom software or design hardware to communicate with the Mini-T are also provided, as well as a discussion on using an FPGA to communicate with the receiver.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 31, 2009
Accession Number
ADA499938

Entities

People

  • Daniel S. Newton
  • John P. Mcconnell
  • Richard M. White

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Space

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  • Analyzers
  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Data Processing
  • Decoding
  • Firmware
  • Manuals
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Operating Systems
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  • Radar
  • Sequences
  • Serial Ports
  • Signal Generators
  • User Manuals

Fields of Study

  • Computer science

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  • Business Analytics
  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.

Technology Areas

  • Space