FT-X-GPS FTDI

Application Note AN 216 Using the FT230X to design a GPS Dongle Version 1.1 Issue Date: 2013-09-09 This application note illustrates how to develop a GPS to USB design using the FTDI FT230X chip. Use of FTDI devices in life support and/or safety applications is entirely at the users risk, and the user agrees to defend, indemnify and hold FTDI harmless from any and all damages, claims, suits or expense resulting from such use. Future Technology Devices International Limited (FTDI) Unit 1, 2 Seaward Place, Glasgow G41 1HH, United Kingdom Tel.: +44 (0) 141 429 2777 Fax: + 44 (0) 141 429 2758 Web Site: Application Note AN 216 Using the FT230X to design a GPS Dongle Version 1.1 Document Reference No.: FT 000698 Clearance No.: FTDI 301 Table of Contents 1 Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2 1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Background ............................................................................................................................. 2 2 Example Circuit ............................................................................................................................... 3 3 PCB Data .......................................................................................................................................... 6 4 Using FT230XQ GPS Dongle as a location sensor under Windows 7 .............................................. 7 5 Contact Information ........................................................................................................................ 9 Appendix A References ...................................................................................................................... 10 Document References ....................................................................................................................... 10 Acronyms and Abbreviations ............................................................................................................ 10 Appendix B List of Figures .................................................................................................................. 11 List of Figures .................................................................................................................................... 11 Appendix C Revision History .............................................................................................................. 12 1 Copyright 2013 Future Technology Devices International Limited