Quectel  L86
 






Compact  GNSS  Module  

Integrated with Patch Antenna







Key benefits
 




●  Multi-GNSS engine for GPS, GLONASS, and QZSS

●  Embedded patch antenna: 18.4 x 18.4 x 4.0mm

●  Compact size: 16.0 x 16.0 x 6.45mm

●  Automatic antenna switching function

●  Support short circuit protection and antenna detection

●  Built-in LNA for better sensitivity

●  EASY™, advanced AGPS technology without external memory

●  Ultra low power consumption in tracking mode, 26mA

●  AlwaysLocate™, an intelligent controller of periodic mode

●  LOCUS, embedded logger function without the need of host and external flash

●  High sensitivity: -167dBm@Tracking, -149dBm@Acquisition

●  99 acquisition channels, 33 tracking channels

●  Balloon mode, for high altitude up to 80km

●  Support DGPS, SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN)

●  Great anti-jamming performance due to multi-tone active interference canceller

●  PPS VS. NMEA can be used in time service

●  Support SDK command developed by Quectel





Introduction
 




L86 is an ultra compact GNSS POT (Patch on Top) module with an embedded 18.4 × 18.4 × 4.0mm patch antenna and utilizes the MediaTek new generation GNSS chipset MT3333 that achieves the perfect peorformance. Designed to be compatible with Quectel GPS L80 module In the compact and unified form factor, it provides a flexible and scalable platform for migrating from GPS to GNSS. This saving-space design makes L86 a perfect module for miniature devices. Adopted by LCC package and integrating patch antenna, L86 has exceptional performance both in acquisition and tracking.


Combining advanced AGPS called EASY™ (Embedded Assist System) and proven AlwaysLocate™ technology, L86 achieves the highest performance and fully meets the industrial standard. EASY™ technology ensures L86 can calculate and predict orbits automatically using the ephemeris data (up to 3 days) stored in internal flash memory, so L86 can fix position quickly even at indoor signal levels with low power consumption. With AlwaysLocate™ technology, L86 can adaptively adjust the on/off time to achieve balance between positioning accuracy and power consumption according to the environmental and motion conditions.


L86 supports automatic antenna switching function. It can achieve the switching between internal patch antenna and external active antenna. Moreover, it keeps positioning during the switching process.


Due to its compact design, high precision and sensitivity, L86 is perfectly suitable for a broad range of M2M applications such as portable device, automotive, personal tracking, security and industrial PDA. It is especially suitable for special applications, like GPS mouse and OBD.

Specification

General Specifications

 

GPS L1 Band Receiver
(1575.42MHz)


GLONASS L1 Band
Receiver (1601.71MHz)

Channel

33 (Tracking) /

99 (Acquisition)

 

C/A Code

 

 

SBAS

WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN

 

Horizontal Position
Accuracy

Autonomous

<2.5m CEP

 

Velocity Accuracy

Without Aid

< 0.1m/s

 

Acceleration Accuracy

Without Aid

0.1m/s²

 

Timing Accuracy

1PPS Out

10ns

 

Reacquisition Time

 

<1s

 

TTFF@-130dBm
with EASY™

Cold Start

<15s

 

Warm Start

<5s

 

Hot Start

<1s

 

TTFF@-130dBm
without EASY™

Cold Start

<35s

 

Warm Start

<30s

 

Hot Start

<1s

 

Sensitivity

Acquisition

-149dBm

 

Tracking

-167dBm

 

Reacquisition

-161dBm

 

Environmental Conditions

Operating Temperature

-40℃ to 85℃

 

Storage Temperature

-45℃ to 125℃

 

Dynamic Performance

Maximum Altitude

Max.18000m

 

Maximum Velocity

Max.515m/s

 

Maximum Acceleration

4G

 

Footprint Dimensions

16.0 × 16.0 × 6.45mm

 

Weight

Approx. 7.6g

 

 

 

Serial Interfaces

 

Serial Interfaces

UART: Adjustable 4800~115200bps
Default: 9600bps

 

Update Rate

1Hz (default), up to10Hz

 

I/O Voltage

2.7V ~ 2.9V

 

Protocols

NMEA 0183
PMTK

 

 

 

Power Management

 

Power Supply

3.0V ~ 4.3V

 

Power Acquisition

30mA@3.3V (GPS+GLONASS)

 

Power Tracking

26mA@3.3V (GPS+GLONASS)

 

Power Saving

3.5mA@AlwaysLocate™(Note1)

 

 

7uA@Backup Mode

 

 

1mA@Standby Mode

 

 

Periodic Mode