GPS-only L80

The L80 is a POT (patch antenna on top) GPS module measuring 16.0mm × 16.0mm × 6.45mm, with 66 acquisition channels and 22 tracking channels. With an LCC package and integrated patch antenna, the L80 has exceptional performance both in acquisition and tracking, and its space-saving design makes the module ideal for miniature devices. The L80 combines EASY™ (Embedded Assist System for self-generated orbit prediction) with LOCUS™ (internal logger) and AlwaysLocate™ to achieve excellent accuracy with low power consumption.

EASY™ allows the module to calculate and predict orbits automatically using up to 3 days of ephemeris data stored in the RAM, so it can fix position quickly and with low power consumption, even when signal levels are lower. LOCUS™ allows the module to log position information to the internal flash memory at default intervals of 15 seconds, typically providing more than 16 hours log capacity without extra cost. AlwaysLocate™ allows the L80 to adjust the on/off time adaptively to achieve balance between positioning accuracy and power consumption, according to environmental and motion conditions. The L80 also supports automatic antenna switching, switching between internal patch antenna and external active antenna while maintaining positioning.

The L80 is an ideal solution for wearable fitness devices due to its ultra-compact design and low power demands - the module’s Fitness Low Power (FLP) feature enables GPS connectivity at around half the power consumption of normal mode while in static receiving mode. Combined with its precision and high sensitivity, this makes the L80 suitable also for a broad range of IoT applications such as portable devices, automotive, personal tracking, security and industrial PDAs. The module is especially suitable for special applications like GPS mouse receivers and on-board diagnostics.