Tag: Quectel GNSS Module

Quectel Launches Three New Antennas at CES 2025

On January 9, during the 2025 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Quectel, a global leading provider of IoT solutions, announced the official launch of three new antenna products: the GNSS Active External Antenna YEGN103W8A, the 5G Terminal Mount Rubber Dipole External Antenna YECT004W1A, and the Passive L-Band, GNSS, and Iridium Antenna YFTA009E3AM. These additions further enrich Quectel’s module antenna product portfolio.

Quectel COO Zhang Dong said, “With the launch of these three new antennas, we are once again expanding our antenna product line, offering customers more diverse and tailored options. Meanwhile, we can also provide custom antenna solutions, adding more momentum to our customers’ product launches.”

YEGN103W8A

Quectel YEGN103W8A is an external active GNSS antenna introduced by Quectel, operating within the 1164-1300 MHz and 1525-1606 MHz frequency bands. It supports full-band RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) technology and European commercial satellite positioning services (L-Band), offering multi-band support for GPS, BDS, GLONASS, Galileo, and European commercial satellites. This makes it ideal for applications requiring high-precision positioning. The antenna meets various international certification standards, including CE, RoHS, and REACH.

The YEGN103W8A is equipped with an RG174 SMA male to TNC male connector and offers magnetic mounting options, with a bracket length of approximately 75 mm. The antenna’s diameter is 146.4 mm, depth is 71.43 mm, and it can operate within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, meeting IP67 high waterproof and dustproof standards.

YECT004W1A

Quectel YECT004W1A is an ultra-wideband 5G external dipole antenna, specifically designed for optimizing terminal installations, backward compatible with 4G/3G/2G/LPWA networks. The antenna measures 135 mm × 15.6 mm × 13 mm and covers a frequency range from 600 MHz to 6000 MHz, with diverse connector options, including Fakra, TNC, and SMA male connectors. Its compact design makes it ideal for applications that require hidden antennas. Additionally, this antenna can be directly mounted on terminal devices for easy installation, providing omnidirectional signal coverage for stable, efficient connections.

With excellent performance in gain and efficiency, the YECT004W1A is widely suitable for gateways, routers, smart meters, vending machines, industrial IoT, smart homes, and other fields. The antenna also features strong weather resistance, operating in a temperature range from -40°C to +85°C, complies with RoHS and REACH standards, and achieves IP67 waterproof and dustproof ratings once installed.

YFTA009E3AM

Quectel YFTA009E3AM is Quectel’s latest internally built Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communication antenna, specifically designed for the Quectel CC200A-LB module. It provides full L-Band coverage, with a transmission frequency range of 1626.5–1660.5 MHz and 1668–1675 MHz, and a reception frequency range of 1518–1559 MHz. The antenna is also compatible with various global positioning systems, including GPS L1, Galileo E1, BDS B1C, QZSS L1, and the Iridium frequency band of 1616–1626.5 MHz, ensuring broad communication and positioning capabilities. This makes it ideal for areas with weak or no base station coverage.

The YFTA009E3AM measures 80 mm × 80 mm × 13.3 mm and weighs 56.1 grams, making it compact and lightweight. It offers two installation options: screws and clips, and is equipped with an IPEX MHF 1 connector to ensure stable and reliable connections. This antenna operates within a temperature range of -40°C to +85°C and meets RoHS and REACH standards. Moreover, it features excellent key performance indicators with a peak gain of up to 5.65 dBi. Additionally, the YFTA009E3AM supports custom connector types and cable lengths to meet diverse application needs.

In addition to a rich portfolio of antenna products, Quectel also provides comprehensive antenna design support services, including simulation, testing, and manufacturing of custom antenna solutions to meet specific application requirements. Quectel’s regional R&D centers can assist customers in simplifying terminal design processes; while testing and certification services can further shorten the time-to-market for products.

Quectel Launches New GNSS Positioning Module LS550G

On January 7, during CES 2025, Quectel, a global leading provider of IoT solutions, announced the launch of its ultra-compact multi-constellation GNSS positioning module, the LS550G.

This module not only achieves fast and precise positioning but also offers several advantages such as a compact size, ultra-low power consumption, high sensitivity, and excellent cost performance. It provides an ideal new solution for applications that demand higher power efficiency and compact design. Particularly for portable devices and wearable terminals that favor thin and light modules, the Quectel LS550G is undoubtedly the best choice to meet their stringent requirements.

Zhang Dong, COO of Quectel, stated, “The LS550G demonstrates Quectel’s firm commitment to GNSS technology innovation. With its ultra-compact form factor, multi-constellation support, advanced SIP design, low power consumption, and other technical features, the LS550G will offer the market an even better, more comprehensive, and cutting-edge GNSS solution.”

Multiple Assurances for Accurate Positioning

Quectel LS550G can receive signals from multiple satellite systems, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, and SBAS. This significantly enhances satellite visibility, effectively reduces the initial positioning time, and improves positioning accuracy, especially in dense urban environments.

To further meet the positioning and orientation needs in weak signal and interference-prone environments and improve the reliability and stability of terminal devices, the LS550G integrates a high-performance LNA (low noise amplifier), TCXO (crystal oscillator and frequency divider), and RTC (real-time clock). This gives the module excellent sensitivity and anti-jamming performance, enabling accurate positioning and orientation functions in complex environments. Additionally, without an external LNA, the LS550G achieves a -165dBm tracking sensitivity and -147dBm capture sensitivity through its embedded multi-tone active interference eliminator, ensuring reduced vulnerability to external signal interference.

Perfect Adaptation in Performance and Power Consumption

In terms of packaging design, Quectel LS550G uses System in Package (SIP) technology, which minimizes the module’s size, achieving an ultra-compact form factor of just 5.0 mm × 5.0 mm × 1.05 mm. This design not only saves space but also reduces signal attenuation, minimizes interference, and enhances its shock, moisture, and corrosion resistance. The LS550G also boasts high integration, flexible component options, large development space, and high cost performance, along with rich external interfaces like UART, I2C, and SPI, further expanding its potential application scenarios.

Moreover, the LS550G excels in power consumption design. By combining enhanced prediction orbit chip (EPOC) technology with adaptive low-power (ALP) mode, it strikes a perfect balance between positioning accuracy and low power consumption. EPOC technology allows the LS550G to use ephemeris data stored in internal RAM, with a validity of up to 3 days, to automatically calculate and predict satellite orbits. This enables quick positioning and energy efficiency even under low signal conditions. In Tracking mode, the LS550G operates at an ultra-low power consumption of just 28mW at a voltage of 1.8V, and with the help of ALP technology, it can adaptively adjust on/off times based on the environment and motion conditions, achieving even lower power consumption.

The LS550G’s high performance, low power consumption, and compact size make it an ideal solution for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications, such as industrial PDAs, wearable devices, sports/asset trackers, and more.

To further address potential product compatibility issues customers may encounter during development, Quectel will also offer antenna products that are compatible with the module. The LS550G can be paired with Quectel’s dedicated active and passive antennas.

Quectel GNSS & GPS Module List

Quectel GNSS & GPS Module List
Model Category Price/USD Specs Images
GNSS L26 GNSS 39.00 Quectel L26 Specs
GPS L70 GPS 39.00 Quectel L70 Specs
GPS L70-R GPS 39.00 Quectel L70-R Specs
GPS L70-RL GPS 39.00 Quectel L70-RL Specs
GNSS L76 GNSS 39.00 Quectel L76 Specs
GNSS L76-L GNSS 39.00 Quectel L76-L Specs
GNSS L76B GNSS 39.00 Quectel L76B Specs
GPS L80 GPS 39.00 Quectel L80 Specs
GPS L80-R GPS 39.00 Quectel L80-R Specs
GNSS L86 GNSS 39.00 Quectel L86 Specs
GNSS L96 GNSS 39.00 Quectel L96 Specs