GNSS module for autonomous vehicles and robotics

Mouser now stocks the ZED-F9P GNSS module from u-blox. The module supplies engineers with precise, centimetre-level accuracy for industrial navigation, with high update rates and low power consumption, making the module ideal for dynamic applications such as UAVs and robotics.

The GNSS module combines multi-band GNSS and RTK technology in a compact form factor to provide concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou GNSS constellations. GNSS signals from multiple frequency bands (L1/L2/L5) combined with RTK technology facilitate fast convergence times and reliable performance for scalable applications, such as robotic lawnmowers and semi-automated or fully automated machinery.

The module ensures the security of positioning and navigation information by utilising secure interfaces and advanced jamming and spoofing detection technologies to supply a wide range of correction services to optimise performance according to each application's needs.

The module also arrives with built-in support for standard RTCM corrections, supporting centimetre-level navigation for local base stations or VRS in a network RTK setup. The module also supports SPARTN format SSR-type correction services suitable for mass-market applications. The u-blox ZED-F9P GNSS module is available in a 17mm x 22mm x 2.4mm LGA package and features a -40C to +85C operating temperature range. The company's modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949-certified sites and are fully tested on a system level.

The module is supported by the u-blox EVK-F9P-00 evaluation kit. The evaluation kit is a powerful and versatile tool for evaluating the performance of high-precision positioning products. The kit removes the necessity for an external power supply by supplying a built-in USB interface power supply that also delivers high-speed data transfer. This evaluation kit's compact size and user-friendly interface make it excellent for various applications, including laboratories, vehicles and outdoor locations. Also, it can be employed with a notebook PC, adding functionality to the whole design-in process.