190-00879-08 GPS 18x Technical Specifications Rev. D
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1.6 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
1.6.1 Physical Characteristics
1.6.1.1 Size
61 mm (2.4 inches) in diameter and 19.5 mm (0.77 inches) in height
1.6.1.2 Weight
• GPS 18x USB: 3.7 oz (105 g)
• GPS 18x PC: 6.3 oz (180 g)
• GPS 18x LVC-5m (5 meter cable): 5.6 oz (160 g)
• GPS 18x-5Hz (5 meter cable): 5.8 oz (165 g)
1.6.1.3 Color
Black
1.6.1.4 Case Material
Polycarbonate thermoplastic that is waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 level (immersion in 1 meter of water for 30
minutes)
1.6.1.5 Cable Length
• GPS 18x USB: 2 meter
• GPS 18x PC: 2 meter
• GPS 18x LVC: 5 meter (Garmin Part Number 010-00321-36)
• GPS 18x-5Hz: 5 meter
1.6.2 Electrical Characteristics
1.6.2.1 Input Voltage
• GPS 18x USB: 4.4–5.5 Vdc
• GPS 18x PC: 8–30 Vdc (Automotive supply from cigarette lighter jack)
• GPS 18x LVC: 4.0–5.5 Vdc
• GPS 18x-5Hz: 4.0–5.5 Vdc
1.6.2.2 Input Current
• GPS 18x USB: 110 mA @ 5.0 Vdc
• GPS 18x PC: 65 mA @ 12 Vdc
• GPS 18x LVC: 90 mA @ 5.0 Vdc
• GPS 18x-5Hz: 100 mA @ 5.0 Vdc
1.6.2.3 CMOS Serial Output Levels
• GPS 18x PC: 0 Vdc to 5 Vdc (Asynchronous Serial, TIA-232-F (RS-232) Compatible Polarity)
• GPS 18x LVC and GPS 18x-5Hz: 0 Vdc to Vin, between 4 and 5.5 Vdc (Asynchronous Serial, TIA-232-F
(RS-232) Compatible Polarity)
1.6.2.4 GPS Receiver Sensitivity
-185 dBW minimum
