Customer who purchased GPS standalone module must incorporate antenna design into its consideration, and will need to use proper RF knowledge in order to prevent any internal interference.

On the other hand, GPS antenna module has a simple passive antenna integrated that makes it easier to work with, but user still have to exercise with caution (please refer to application note).

Assuming both module and its related systems are well designed, GPS standalone module will have the edge in terms of GPS reception because:

1. The GPS antenna for GPS standalone module is typically place outside from the system, away from most of the interfering sources.
2. The GPS antenna for GPS standalone module is an active antenna, which will have better performance when comparing to GPS antenna module’s passive antenna.