DAN-F10N L1/L5 Dual-Band Smart Antenna Module

The u-blox DAN-F10N is a dual-band GNSS patch antenna module which utilizes the best signals from the L1/L5 bands to provide reliable meter-level positioning accuracy in challenging environments, such as urban environments. It supports L1 and L5 GNSS signals and integrates a right-hand circularly polarized (RHCP) patch antenna within a 20 mm x 20 mm footprint. Its RF architecture includes a SAW-LNA-SAW filter chain and an additional LTE B13 notch filter, which significantly improves out-of-band interference rejection, well-suited for applications use near cellular modems.

The future-proof DAN-F10N includes internal Flash to enable firmware upgradability. It also supports antenna switch function and can optionally be connected to an external dual-band GNSS antenna. The DAN-F10N is designed as a surface mount device, allowing for automated manufacturing.

Incorporating the DAN-F10N dual-band antenna module into customer designs is easy and straightforward thanks to the integrated antenna, reliable RF design, simple interface, and sophisticated interference. suppression that ensures maximum performance even in GNSS-hostile environments.

Software support includes full compatibility with the u-blox u-center 2 GNSS software for real-time analysis, configuration, and data logging. Communication is handled via UART using standard NMEA 4.11 or UBX binary protocols. The DAN-F10N is also part of the SparkFun GNSS Flex system and the MikroE DAN mikroBUS™ board, making it modular and swappable with other Flex modules, which simplifies upgrades and repairs without redesigning the entire system.