Quectel LC86L Compact GNSS Module Integrating Patch Antenna - SATRON electronics
  • Quectel LC86L
  • Quectel LC86L
Quectel LC86L
Compact GNSS Module Integrating Patch Antenna
  • L1 Band
  • Multi-constellation System
  • Ultra-compact Size
  • Low Power Consumption
  • 26 tracking channels and 11 acquisition channels
  • 16.0mm × 16.0mm × 6.95mm
  • Supports GPS + GLONASS or GPS + BeiDou
The LC86L is an ultra-compact GNSS module measuring 16.0mm × 16.0mm × 6.95mm with 26 tracking channels and 11 acquisition channels. It is designed to be compatible with Quectel’s GPS L80 module to provide a flexible and scalable platform for migrating from GPS to GNSS.
The module has an integrated patch antenna and a high-performance GNSS chipset engine (AG3331 or MT3333) to support two GNSS constellations (either GPS + GLONASS or GPS + BeiDou). The LC86L combines advanced AGNSS (assisted GNSS), EASY™ (Embedded Assist System for self-generated orbit prediction), and LOCUS™ (internal logger) to achieve the highest performance.
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 log capacity without extra cost. The LC86L also supports automatic antenna switching, switching between internal patch antenna and external active antenna while maintaining positioning.
The LC86L’s combination of compact design, high precision and high sensitivity allow it to serve a broad range of IoT applications such as portable devices, automotive, personal tracking, security and industrial PDA. It is especially suitable for special applications like GNSS mouse receivers and on-board diagnostics.

Key benefits

  • AG3331 (or MT3333) chip engine
  • Compatible with Quectel’s GPS L80 module
  • Supports automatic antenna switching, antenna detection and antenna short-circuit protection
  • Supports SBAS (WAAS/EGNOS/MSAS/GAGAN)
  • Supports AGNSS
  • Supports EASY™
  • Supports LOCUS™
  • Supports SDK commands developed by Quectel
  • Integrated LNAs
GNSS Module LC86L (A) LC86L (B) LC86L (C)
Region Global Global Global
Dimensions 16.0 mm × 16.0 mm × 6.95 mm 16.0 mm × 16.0 mm × 6.95 mm 16.0 mm × 16.0 mm × 6.95 mm
Weight Approx. 6.0 g Approx. 6.0 g Approx. 6.0 g
Embedded Antenna
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature Range -40 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +85 °C
Storage Temperature Range -40 °C to +90 °C -40 °C to +90 °C -40 °C to +90 °C
GNSS Features
Supported Bands GPS L1 C/A, QZSS L1: 1575.42 MHz
BeiDou B1I: 1561.098 MHz
GLONASS L1: 1602.5625 MHz
GPS L1 C/A, QZSS L1: 1575.42 MHz
BeiDou B1I: 1561.098 MHz
GLONASS L1: 1602.5625 MHz
GPS L1 C/A, QZSS L1: 1575.42 MHz
BeiDou B1I: 1561.098 MHz
GLONASS L1: 1602.5625 MHz
Galileo E1: 1575.42 MHz
Default GNSS Constellations GPS + GLONASS + QZSS GPS + BeiDou + QZSS GPS + GLONASS + QZSS①
Number of Tracking Channels 26 26 26
Number of Concurrent GNSS 2 2 3
Horizontal Position Accuracy② Autonomous: 2.5 m CEP Autonomous: 2.5 m CEP Autonomous: 2.5 m CEP
Velocity Accuracy③ Without Aid: 0.1 m/s Without Aid: 0.1 m/s Without Aid: 0.1 m/s
Acceleration Accuracy③ Without Aid: 0.1 m/s² Without Aid: 0.1 m/s² Without Aid: 0.1 m/s²
Accuracy of 1PPS Signal③ 100 ns 100 ns 100 ns
TTFF (with AGNSS) Cold Start: 15 s
Warm Start: 5 s
Hot Start: 2 s
Cold Start: 15 s
Warm Start: 5 s
Hot Start: 2 s
Cold Start: 15 s
Warm Start: 5 s
Hot Start: 2 s
TTFF (without AGNSS)③ Cold Start: 35 s
Warm Start: 30 s
Hot Start: 2 s
Cold Start: 35 s
Warm Start: 30 s
Hot Start: 2 s
Cold Start: 35 s
Warm Start: 30 s
Hot Start: 2 s
Sensitivity④ Acquisition: -148 dBm
Tracking: -166 dBm
Reacquisition: -161 dBm
Acquisition: -148 dBm
Tracking: -166 dBm
Reacquisition: -161 dBm
Acquisition: -148 dBm
Tracking: -166 dBm
Reacquisition: -162 dBm
Dynamic Performance③ Maximum Altitude: 10000 m
Maximum Velocity: 515 m/s
Maximum Acceleration: 4g
Maximum Altitude: 10000 m
Maximum Velocity: 515 m/s
Maximum Acceleration: 4g
Maximum Altitude: 10000 m
Maximum Velocity: 515 m/s
Maximum Acceleration: 4g
Certifications
Regulatory Europe: CE Europe: CE Europe: CE
Others RoHS RoHS RoHS
Interface
UART Interface Adjustable: 9600 to 921600 bps
Default: 9600 bps
Update Rate: 1 Hz (Default), up to 10 Hz
Adjustable: 9600 to 921600 bps
Default: 115200 bps
Update Rate: 1 Hz (Default), up to 10 Hz
Adjustable: 9600 to 921600 bps
Default: 9600 bps
Update Rate: 1 Hz (Default), up to 10 Hz
Protocol NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183 NMEA 0183
External Antenna Interface
Antenna Type Active Active Active
Active Antenna Power Supply Internal Internal Internal
Electrical Features
Supply Voltage Range 2.8–4.3 V, typ. 3.3 V 2.8–4.3 V, typ. 3.3 V 2.8–4.3 V, typ. 3.3 V
I/O Voltage Typ. 2.8 V Typ. 2.8 V Typ. 2.8 V
Current Consumption (@ 3.3 V) Normal Operation:
32 mA @ Acquisition (GPS + GLONASS)
31 mA @ Tracking (GPS + GLONASS)
Power Saving Modes:
1.8 mA @ Standby Mode
6 μA @ Backup Mode
Normal Operation:
33 mA @ Acquisition (GPS + BeiDou)
30 mA @ Tracking (GPS + BeiDou)
Power Saving Modes:
1.8 mA @ Standby Mode
6 μA @ Backup Mode
Normal Operation:
32 mA @ Acquisition (GPS + GLONASS)
30 mA @ Tracking (GPS + GLONASS)
Power Saving Modes:
1.8 mA @ Standby Mode
7 μA @ Backup Mode

NOTE:
1. ①: Support configuration as GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + QZSS when the baud rate is 19200 bps or higher.
2. ②: CEP, 50%, 24 hours static, -130 dBm, more than 6 SVs.
3. ③: Room temperature, all satellites at -130 dBm.
4. ④: Room temperature, demonstrated with good LNA.
5. ●: Supported.