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ZED-F9P-04B

u-bloxZED-F9P-04B

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ZED-F9P RF Receiver BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS 1.207GHz, 1.2276GHz, 1.246GHz, 1.561GHz, 1.575GHz, 1.602GHz -167dBm 921.6kbps 54-LGA (22x17)
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Overview

The ZED-F9P-04B is a multi-band GNSS module with integrated u-blox F9 receiver technology, designed to provide centimeter-level accuracy in seconds. It supports concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou signals to maximize satellite availability and maintain high precision in challenging urban environments. The module features integrated RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) processing for high-update rate positioning and attitude sensing applications.

Why Choose This Part

This module offers a high sensitivity of -167dBm and dual-band (L1/L2/L5) reception to significantly reduce convergence times for RTK fixes. It integrates standard interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, and USB 2.0 FS for flexible system integration, while maintaining a wide operating temperature range of -40C to 85C for industrial deployments.

Applications

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Provides precision landing and stable hovering capabilities through centimeter-level RTK positioning and multi-band interference mitigation.
Autonomous Ground Robotics
Enables accurate navigation for delivery bots and agricultural robots requiring high-reliability outdoor positioning.
Precision Agriculture
Utilized for automated steering systems and precise crop mapping by leveraging dual-frequency GNSS data.
Attitude Sensing
Uses moving base RTK configurations to provide accurate heading and orientation information for maritime or industrial machinery.

Key Specifications

Frequency 1.207GHz, 1.2276GHz, 1.246GHz, 1.561GHz, 1.575GHz, 1.602GHz
Sensitivity -167dBm
Applications General Purpose
Mounting Type Surface Mount
Data Interface I2C, SPI, UART, USB
Package / Case 54-SMD Module
Data Rate (Max) 921.6kbps
Voltage - Supply 2.7V ~ 3.6V
Current - Receiving 130mA
Operating Temperature -40degC ~ 85degC
Modulation or Protocol BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS
Supplier Device Package 54-LGA (22x17)

Getting Started

To evaluate the module, use the u-blox u-center evaluation software which provides comprehensive configuration and performance analysis tools. Hardware integration can be streamlined using the u-blox C099-F9P application board or SparkFun GPS-RTK2 breakout, connecting via USB or UART for initial testing. Ensure a high-quality multi-band active GNSS antenna is used to achieve the specified RTK performance levels.

Also Consider

MAX-M10S u-bloxu-blox - A much smaller and lower power GNSS solution for standard meter-level accuracy where RTK precision is not required.
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