Quectel LC29H Series RTK click boards

Quectel Wireless Solutions and MikroElektronika have launched the LC29H series RTK (real-time kinematic) click boards. The LC29H is a series of dual-band, multi-constellation GNSS modules that support the concurrent reception of global GNSS constellations including GPS, BDS, GLONASS and Galileo, delivering a reduction in multipath interference within dense urban canyons and an improvement in positioning accuracy.

The series of GNSS modules has been designed to meet consumer mass-market requirements and enables high-precision, small form factor and low-cost devices. The modules are based on the latest L1/L5 receiver and compared to existing L1/L2 receivers have equivalent performance accuracy, but achieve 70% less power consumption and enable solutions to be 50% smaller, Quectel claims.

The LC29H Series features dual-frequency support, for enhanced accuracy. In autonomous mode, it reportedly achieves accuracy values of 1 metre. The optional Dead Reckoning (DR) function is designed to provide optimal positioning performance, even in challenging scenarios characterised by weak signals or the absence of GNSS signals.

The LC29H Series also incorporates advanced power management capabilities. This feature makes the module suitable for applications where power efficiency is required, especially in battery-powered systems, including robotic lawn mowers, e-scooters, sport trackers, drones or handheld detectors such as metal detectors.