Quectel LC86G Compact Integrated Antenna GNSS Module - SATRON electronics
Quectel LC86G
Compact Integrated Antenna GNSS Module
  • Antenna GNSS module
  • 18.4mm × 18.4mm × 6.95mm (LC86G-LA)
  • 16.0mm × 16.0mm × 6.95mm (LC86G-AA + LC86G-AB + LC86G-PA)
  • 8g (LC86G-LA) / 5.9g (LC86G-AA + LC86G-AB + LC86G-PA)
  • GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS and QZSS
  • Operating temperature of -40°C to +85°C
Based on the latest enhanced chipset, the new Quectel LC86G series GNSS module supports concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo and QZSS. The LC86G series is designed to be compatible with Quectel L80 and L86 modules, allowing for smooth migration between them.
Compared with single constellation receivers, by enabling multiple GNSS constellations, the LC86G series increases the number of visible satellites, reduces the time to first fix and improves positioning accuracy, especially when driving through dense urban canyons. The integrated antenna on top of the module simplifies the design process and reduces RF complexities allowing for fast time to market.
The integrated LNA improves sensitivity, effectuating high accuracy positioning, clear signal tracking and fast acquisition and allows for direct connection to passive antennas.
Based on its enhanced performance, LC86G series is perfectly suited for applications such as real-time tracking systems and sharing economy devices, and due to its extremely low power consumption, it is ideal for wearable battery operated products, toll tags, emergency beacons and livestock or pallet trackers.

Key features

  • Multi-GNSS engine for GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS and QZSS, ensuring fast and accurate fix in any environment
  • Footprint compatible with L80 and L86 modules
  • Industry-leading sensitivity: -166 dBm during tracking and -147 dBm during acquisition
  • Integrated LNA improves sensitivity
  • Embedded multi-tone active interference canceller for anti-jamming
  • UART interface
  • Integrated antenna or external antenna
GNSS Module LC86G (LA)① LC86G (AA)
Dimensions (mm) 18.4 × 18.4 × 6.95 16.0 × 16.0 × 6.95
Weight (g) Approx. 8.0 Approx. 5.9
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +85 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C to +90 °C -40 °C to +90 °C
GNSS Features
Supported Bands GPS L1 C/A
GLONASS L1
Galileo E1
BDS B1I & B1C
QZSS L1 C/A
GPS L1 C/A
Galileo E1
BDS B1I & B1C
QZSS L1 C/A
Default Constellations GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BDS + QZSS GPS + Galileo + BDS
Number of Tracking Channels 47 47
Number of Concurrent GNSS 4 + QZSS 3 + QZSS
SBAS WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN
Horizontal Position Accuracy② Autonomous: 1.5 m Autonomous: 1.5 m
Velocity Accuracy③ 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
Accuracy of 1PPS Signal (RMS)③ 30 ns 30 ns
TTFF (with EASY)④ Cold Start: 12 s
Warm Start: 2 s
Hot Start: 1 s
Cold Start: 12 s
Warm Start: 2 s
Hot Start: 1 s
TTFF (with Flash EPO)④ Cold Start: 5 s Cold Start: 5 s
TTFF (Without AGNSS)③ Cold Start: 30 s
Warm Start: 25 s
Hot Start: 1 s
Cold Start: 30 s
Warm Start: 28 s
Hot Start: 1 s
Sensitivity (@ Default Constellations)⑤ Acquisition: -148 dBm
Tracking: -166 dBm
Reacquisition: -160 dBm
Acquisition: -148 dBm
Tracking: -166 dBm
Reacquisition: -160 dBm
Dynamic Performance③ Maximum Altitude: 10000 m
Maximum Velocity: 490 m/s
Maximum Acceleration: 4g
Maximum Altitude: 10000 m
Maximum Velocity: 490 m/s
Maximum Acceleration: 4g
Certifications
Regulatory Europe: CE Europe: CE
Others RoHS RoHS
Interfaces
UART Adjustable: 9600–921600 bps
Default: 115200 bps
Update Rate: 1 Hz (default), max. 10 Hz
Adjustable: 9600–921600 bps
Default: 115200 bps
Update Rate: 1 Hz (default), max. 10 Hz
Protocol NMEA 0183 V4.10 NMEA 0183 V4.10
Antenna Interface
Antenna Type Integrated patch antenna or external antenna Integrated patch antenna or external antenna
Electrical Characteristics
Supply Voltage Range (VCC) 2.55–3.6 V, typ. 3.3 V 2.55–3.6 V, typ. 3.3 V
I/O Voltage Following VCC Following VCC
Power Consumption (@ 3.3 V, Default Constellations)③ Normal Operation:
35 mA (115.5 mW) @ Acquisition
35 mA (115.5 mW) @ Tracking
Power Saving Modes:
12.2 mA (40.3 mW) @ ALP Mode 1
25.7 mA (84.8 mW) @ ALP Mode 2
13 μA (42.9 μW) @ Backup Mode
Normal Operation:
32 mA (105.6 mW) @ Acquisition
33 mA (108.9 mW) @ Tracking
Power Saving Modes:
12 mA (39.6 mW) @ ALP Mode 1
24.9 mA (82.2 mW) @ ALP Mode 2
13 μA (42.9 μW) @ Backup Mode
GNSS Module LC86G (AB) LC86G (PA)
Dimensions (mm) 16.0 × 16.0 × 6.95 16.0 × 16.0 × 6.95
Weight (g) Approx. 5.9 Approx. 5.9
Temperature Range
Operating Temperature -40 °C to +85 °C -40 °C to +85 °C
Storage Temperature -40 °C to +90 °C -40 °C to +90 °C
GNSS Features
Supported Bands GPS L1 C/A
GLONASS L1
Galileo E1
QZSS L1 C/A
GPS L1 C/A
GLONASS L1
Galileo E1
BDS B1I & B1C
QZSS L1 C/A
Default Constellations GPS + GLONASS + Galileo GPS + GLONASS + Galileo + BDS + QZSS
Number of Tracking Channels 47 47
Number of Concurrent GNSS 3 + QZSS 4 + QZSS
SBAS WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS and GAGAN
Horizontal Position Accuracy① Autonomous: 1.5 m Autonomous: 1.5 m
Velocity Accuracy② Without Aid: 0.1 m/s Without Aid: 0.1 m/s
Acceleration Accuracy② Without Aid: 0.1 m/s² Without Aid: 0.1 m/s²
Accuracy of 1PPS Signal (RMS)② 30 ns 30 ns
TTFF (with EASY)③ Cold Start: 12 s
Warm Start: 2 s
Hot Start: 1 s
Cold Start: 12 s
Warm Start: 2 s
Hot Start: 1 s
TTFF (with Flash EPO)③ Cold Start: 5 s Cold Start: 5 s
TTFF (Without AGNSS)② Cold Start: 30 s
Warm Start: 28 s
Hot Start: 1 s
Cold Start: 30 s
Warm Start: 28 s
Hot Start: 1 s
Sensitivity (@ Default Constellations)④ Acquisition: -148 dBm
Tracking: -166 dBm
Reacquisition: -160 dBm
Acquisition: -148 dBm
Tracking: -166 dBm
Reacquisition: -160 dBm
Dynamic Performance② Maximum Altitude: 10000 m
Maximum Velocity: 490 m/s
Maximum Acceleration: 4g
Maximum Altitude: 10000 m
Maximum Velocity: 490 m/s
Maximum Acceleration: 4g
Certifications
Regulatory Europe: CE Europe: CE
Others RoHS RoHS
Interfaces
UART Adjustable: 9600–921600 bps
Default: 115200 bps
Update Rate: 1 Hz (default), max. 10 Hz
Adjustable: 9600–921600 bps
Default: 115200 bps
Update Rate: 1 Hz
Protocol NMEA 0183 V4.10 NMEA 0183 V4.10
Antenna Interface
Antenna Type Integrated patch antenna or external antenna Integrated patch antenna or external antenna
Electrical Characteristics
Supply Voltage Range (VCC) 2.55–3.6 V, typ. 3.3 V 2.55–3.6 V, typ. 3.3 V
I/O Voltage Following VCC Following VCC
Power Consumption (@ 3.3 V, Default Constellations)② Normal Operation:
33 mA (108.9 mW) @ Acquisition
34 mA (112.2 mW) @ Tracking
Power Saving Modes:
12.8 mA (42.2 mW) @ ALP Mode 1
25.8 mA (85.1 mW) @ ALP Mode 2
13 μA (42.9 μW) @ Backup Mode
Normal Operation:
12 mA (39.6 mW) @ Acquisition
12 mA (39.6 mW) @ Tracking
Power Saving Modes:
5.5 mA (18.2 mW) @ ALP Mode 1
8.9 mA (29.4 mW) @ ALP Mode 2
13 μA (42.9 μW) @ Backup Mode

NOTE:
1. ①: The LC86G (LA) antenna dimensions are larger, whereas the PCB footprint size is identical for the whole LC86G series.
2. ②: CEP, 50 %, 24 hours static, -130 dBm, more than 6 SVs.
3. ③: Tested at room temperature, with typical operating voltage, and satellite signal of -130 dBm configured by the instrument. In this case, the power consumption refers exclusively to that of the module, excluding the external antenna.
4. ④: Open-sky, active high-precision GNSS antenna.
5. ⑤: Conducted sensitivity without patch antenna.

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