MicroGRAM-M

TM

GPS Receiver
Precise positioning
Enhancing awareness in
any environment
Today, enhanced situational awareness
in unpredictable territory is paramount
for warfighter’s mission success.
BAE Systems is building upon a proven
heritage of Selective Availability
Anti-Spoofing Module (SAASM)- based
TM
products with the MicroGRAM -M GPS
receiver. Our receiver uses M-Code to
facilitate surface mobility while
augmenting alertness and preparedness.
The MicroGRAM-M receiver retains
key functionality in a smaller, lighter
package than its predecessors, MPE-S
and MPE-M, while maintaining the same
footprint of SAASM-based MicroGRAM.
The receiver delivers geolocation and Key capabilities for ground-embedded applications
precise positioning capabilities for
• Capabilities of the next-generation GPS YMCA Application-Specific Integrated
military applications such as tactical
Circuit (ASIC) developed by Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE)
communications, field computers, and
• All-in-view navigation of up to 12 GPS satellites
unmanned aircraft. MicroGRAM-M
is size-competitive with commercial • Advanced correlator engine for accelerated Direct-Y and Direct-M Code acquisitions
GPS receiver chipsets and contains the • Operates in mixed Y-Code and M-Code constellation
required SAASM functionality while • Blue Force Electronic Attack (BFEA) mitigation
providing increased mission effectiveness • Next-generation security architecture
and safety through operation with • Unclassified-when-keyed operation
M-Code signal. • Black key capable for Over-The-Air- Rekeying (OTAR) when available from GPS satellites

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Key features and benefits heritage of ICD-GPS-153C. There are one pulse per second
• Plugable for easier logistics and manufacturing input and output timing pulses available for the host application
• Easily implemented with the same serial interface protocol to synchronize time. MicroGRAM-M provides DS-101 (CMOS)
as MPE-S for commonality keying interfaces.
• 12-channel continuous satellite tracking allows the receiver Dual-frequency RF
to monitor up to 12 satellites and choose the best position An advanced dual frequency RF front end allows tracking with
• Simultaneous L1 and L2 dual-frequency GPS signal reception both L1 and L2 GPS frequencies while minimizing the footprint
maintains the capability of the SAASM receiver on this miniaturized GPS receiver. Even when turned off, a
• Rapid satellite acquisition/reacquisition allows for enhanced precision time source runs continuously, when auxiliary power
operating efficiencies is supplied, to allow rapid acquisition of the GPS satellites when
• Extended performance in a jamming environment for the MicroGRAM-M is turned on. All this capability requires only
increased mission effectiveness and safety through a single 3-volt power source.
operation with M-Code
Interface compatible
The MicroGRAM-M is an optimized, lightweight, low-power
design that uses Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
(CMOS) logic for efficient message protocol compatible with
the MPE-S and SAASM based MicroGRAM. The low-power
serial data port has full duplex interface with the MicroGRAM

Extended performance
in jamming environments
System characteristics Interfaces
Dynamics (velocity) Man-portable: 10 m/s maximum Interconnect
Surface vehicle: 25 m/s maximum • RF connector Amphenol AMC RF Jack #A1JB
Low dynamic aircraft: 250 m/s maximum* • Power and data MOLEX 53748-0308D connector
Time accuracy 100 nanoseconds Hardware interfaces
Position accuracy PPS: <5 meters CEP* • Independent serial port (full duplex CMOS)
Acquisition time TTFF (95%): <15 sec hot start, • 1 pulse per second input (CMOS)
<90 sec warm start • 1 pulse per second output (CMOS)
TTSF (95%): <20 sec • L1/L2 active RF antenna port, 3.3 V dc
(Off or Standby <15 min) • DS-101 key loading
TTSF (95%): <38 sec
(Off or Standby <60 min) Physical characteristics
Power Operating: 3.3 V dc, <0.8 W typical
Velocity accuracy 0.04 m/sec steady rate (3D 95%)
Keep alive: 3.3 V dc, <0.3 mW typical
Weight
0.35 oz (10 gm) nominal
Size/volume
1.0 x 1.25 x 0.275 in. maximum
(25.4 x 31.75 x 7 mm)
* Export of precise positioning service (PPS) units is authorized for GPS Memorandum
of Understanding countries only. PPS security modules must be obtained through
Temperature range -40° C to +85° C operating
foreign military sales (FMS) procurement. -55° C to +85° C storage

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