2.9. What is the difference between GPS standalone module and GPS antenna module? Which is better?
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:
- The GPS antenna for GPS standalone module is typically place outside from the system, away from most of the interfering sources.
- 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.
Sub Navigation
- 2.1. What are the differences between GPS module and GPS antenna module?
- 2.2. What are the differences between each model of GPS modules?
- 2.3. Does GlobalTop GPS module comes with evaluation board or test kit?
- 2.4. Is it possible to connect USB port or RS232 port to GlobalTop evaluation kit?
- 2.5. How to test for TTFF (Time to First Fix)?
- 2.6. How to test for reception sensitivity?
- 2.7. What is the difference between UART and USB ports on GlobalTop modules?
- 2.8. What are the altitude, velocity and acceleration rating for GlobalTop GPS modules?
- 2.9. What is the difference between GPS standalone module and GPS antenna module? Which is better?
Gtop 2.9. What is the difference between GPS standalone module and GPS antenna module? Which is better? Introduction
GlobalTop Technology Inc. is Taiwan supplier and manufacturer in Northern America, South America, Western Asia, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Northern Europe, Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Central Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Russia. Gtop has been offering our customers high quality GNSS Modules since 2006. With both advanced technology and 8 years experience, Gtop always make sure to meet each customer's demand.
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