SE868K3-A & SE868K3-AL

Multi-Constellation Smart Antenna GNSS

The tiny and mighty SE868K3-A/AL is the industry’s smallest multi-constellation GNSS patch antenna module. Designed with an additional low-noise amplifier (LNA) and surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter, these modules deliver best-in-class performance. The combination of advanced features and a low-profile design significantly simplifies integration for space constrained applications by eliminating the need for external components.

  • Multi-constellation GNSS core
  • Flash memory
  • Ultracompact 11 x 11 mm “cavity” PCB package
  • Standard variant with integrated 9 x 9 x 4 mm SMT antenna
  • Low-profile variant with 9 x 9 x 2 mm antenna
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Product Description

The SE868K3-A/AL series is an enhanced variant of the legacy Telit SE868-A GNSS antenna module. The module series delivers a complete, multi-constellation set of GNSS receivers which include a 9 x 9 mm patch antenna, SAW filter, flash memory, GNSS core, RTC and TCXO. Easy to integrate, this 11 x 11 mm PCB package is swappable with previous generations and delivers an additional LNA, which increases the overall RF sensitivity.

Form Factor Family

The SE868 sub-compact form factor is a well established industry standard in a 11 x 11mm, 32-pad QFN package. Models in the family vary in depth dimension from 2.6 to 6.1 mm depending on presence and type of integrated antenna.

Overview

Features

  • Frequency bands: GPS L1, GLONASS L1, QZSS L1, Galileo E1
  • Standards: NMEA
  • Jamming rejection
  • Additional LNA + SAW filter
  • Ephemeris file injection and self-generated predictions
  • EGNOS, WAAS, GAGAN and MSAS capability embedded with correction of positional errors due to ionospheric and orbital disturbances

Certifications

  • RoHS compliant
  • RED
  • Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 6.1 mm (SE868K3-A)
  • Dimensions: 11 x 11 x 4.1 mm (SE868K3-AL)
  • 32-pad QFN package with embedded SMT antenna
  • Embedded 9 x 9 mm SMT antenna
  • Weight: < 2 g

Temperature range:

  • Operating temperature: -40° C to +85° C
  • Storage temperature: -40° C to +85° C
  • Current consumption
    • Backup: ‹ 30 uW
    • Full power tracking: ‹ 90 mW (G+G)
    • Full power acquisition: ‹ 100 mW (G+G)
  • Sensitivity (SE868K3-A)
    • Acquisition: -148 dBm
    • Navigation: -161 dBm
    • Tracking: -164 dBm
  • Sensitivity (SE868K3-AL)
    • Acquisition: -145 dBm
    • Navigation: -159 dBm
    • Tracking: -160 dBm
  • PTWS commands
  • FW upgradable
  • Locally generated predictions (EASY)
  • Server-generated predictions (EPO)
User Guides, Documentation, Application Notes, and Firmware

Product Comparison

GPS/ QZSSGLONASSGalileoBDSUARTI2CAdd.SAWTrack. SensitivityAcq. SensitivityFlashSize
SE868-A-159-14511 x 11 x 6.1
SE868K3-A / AL-164
-160
-148
-145
11 x 11 x 6.1
11 x 11 x 4.1
SE868-AS-160-14611 x 11 x 6.1
SE868K7-A-164-14811 x 11 x 6.1

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