7Semi L86-M33 GPS GNSS Breakout Board: Unleash Unparalleled Positioning Accuracy
Revolutionize your location tracking projects with the 7Semi L86-M33 GPS GNSS Breakout Board. This high-performance module integrates cutting-edge positioning technology, delivering unmatched accuracy and unwavering reliability for a vast array of applications.
Compact Powerhouse:
The L86-M33 board boasts an ultra-compact Quectel L86 GNSS module, featuring a built-in patch antenna for ease of use. It also offers an external antenna connector for enhanced flexibility in challenging environments. Powering this efficiency is MediaTeks next-generation MT3333 chip, ensuring superior GNSS performance. The board seamlessly integrates with your microcontrollers through a user-friendly UART interface, streamlining the development process.

Efficiency at its Finest:
The L86-M33 doesn’t just deliver exceptional accuracy; it prioritizes power efficiency too. Employing EASY (Embedded Assist System for self-generated orbit prediction) technology, the board facilitates rapid positioning with minimal power consumption, even in indoor environments with weak signals. AlwaysLocate technology takes this a step further by intelligently adjusting positioning time based on the surrounding conditions and operating modes. This translates to significantly reduced power draw while maintaining unwavering positioning accuracy a perfect combination for battery-powered applications.

Built-in Resilience:
The L86-M33 Breakout Board is engineered for robustness. It boasts intelligent antenna detection, safeguarding the device against potential damage from incorrect antenna connections. Short-circuit protection provides an additional layer of security, while automatic antenna switching ensures uninterrupted positioning even when transitioning between the built-in patch antenna and an external active antenna.

Diverse Applications:
With its exceptional feature set, the 7Semi L86-M33 GNSS Breakout Board caters to a wide range of applications. It is ideally suited for:

Drones and Robotics:Achieve superior precision in autonomous navigation and flight control systems.
Navigation Systems:Develop dependable navigation solutions for various purposes, from personal to industrial use cases.
Automotive Applications:Integrate the board into vehicle tracking systems, telematics solutions, and more.
Personal Tracking:Ensure safety and security with real-time location monitoring for people or assets.
Industrial PDAs and GPS Receivers:Enhance the functionality of industrial handheld devices with accurate location data.
OBD Applications:Integrate seamless location tracking capabilities into diagnostics and performance monitoring systems for vehicles.

The L86-M33 Breakout Board emerges as the definitive solution for anyone requiring dependable and precise location tracking. Its compact design, unmatched efficiency, and robust features make it a perfect choice for various projects demanding superior positioning capabilities.

Key Features

The board uses a 3.3V power supply only
UART communication interface
Support multiple satellite systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and QZSS
Internal patch antenna: 18.4mm x 18.4mm x 4.0mm
Support internal and external antenna automatic switching
Support short circuit protection and antenna detection
Built-in low-noise amplifier to improve receiving high sensitivity
Support self-assisted AGPS (EASY TM technology, no external memory required)
Very low current consumption: 26mA @tracking mode
Multiple power saving modes: standby Mode, Backup Mode, Periodic Mode, AlwaysLocate Mode
LOCUS technology, support automatic log information recording and storage
High sensitivity: -167dBm@tracking mode, -149dBm@acquisition mode
Number of channels: 99 capture channels, 33 tracking channels
Support Balloon mode, positioning altitude up to 80km
Support DGPS, SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN)
Multi-frequency active interference cancellation technology to enhance anti-interference ability
Time service supports PPS and NMEA synchronization function
Support the SDK commands independently developed by Quectel

Resources

EVE L86 GNSS Breakout Manual
Quectel L86 GNSS Specification
Quectel L86 Hardware Design
Quectel Android GNSS Driver User Guide
Quectel GNSS DGPS RTCM Test Guide
Quectel GNSS FOTA User Guide
Quectel GNSS Patch Antenna Module Design Guide
Quectel GNSS SDK Commands Manual
QCOM_V1.6 for Windows
QFlash_V4.19_EN for Windows
Qnavigator_V1.6.9.1 for Windows

Board Dimensions

L86-M33GNSS Breakout Arduino Connection

Arduino Code for GPS Read
#include // Include the SoftwareSerial library#define ARDUINO_GPS_RX 9 // Arduino RX pin connected to GPS TX#define ARDUINO_GPS_TX 8 // Arduino TX pin connected to GPS RX#define GPS_BAUD_RATE 9600 // The GPS Shield module defaults to 9600 baud// Create a SoftwareSerial object called gps:SoftwareSerial gpsPort(ARDUINO_GPS_TX, ARDUINO_GPS_RX);
// This is the hardware serial port on pins 0/1.#define SerialMonitor Serial
void setup(){gpsPort.begin(GPS_BAUD_RATE);SerialMonitor.begin(9600);}
void loop(){if (gpsPort.available()) // If GPS data is availableSerialMonitor.write(gpsPort.read()); // Read it and print to SerialMonitorif (SerialMonitor.available()) // If SerialMonitor data is availablegpsPort.write(SerialMonitor.read()); // Read it and send to GPS}
A GPS GNSS Breakout Board is a small electronic circuit board that allows users to easily integrate GPS and GNSS capabilities into their projects. It typically features a GPS/GNSS chipset, which receives signals from orbiting satellites to provide precise positioning and navigation data. The board is designed to be easily connected to other devices, such as microcontrollers or computers, and can communicate using a variety of interfaces, including serial, I2C, and SPI. GPS GNSS Breakout Boards are commonly used in a wide range of applications, including vehicle tracking, asset management, and robotics, where accurate location information is required.