Linx Technologies MDEV-GPS-R4 - Manual (Page 5)

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Introduction
The Linx R4/F4 Series RF modules offer a simple, efficient and
cost-effective method of adding GPS capabilities to any product. The
Master Development System is intended to give a designer all the tools
necessary to correctly incorporate the R4/F4 Series into an end product.
The development boards themselves serve several important functions:
• Rapid Module Evaluation: The boards allow the performance of the Linx
R4/F4 Series modules to be evaluated quickly in a user’s environment.
• Application Development: An onboard prototyping area allows for the
development of custom circuits directly on the development board. All
signal lines are available on a header for easy access.
• Design Benchmark: The boards provide a known benchmark against
which the performance of a custom design may be judged.
The Master Development System includes one assembled development
board, two R4/F4 Series receivers*, one SH Series antenna, 4 AAA
batteries and full documentation.
R4/F4 Series Master Development
System
User's Guide
Figure 1: R4/F4 Series Master Development System
* One part is soldered to each board, one extra is for use on your first prototype board
Revised 2/14/13