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GNSS-701

AAC Clyde Space
GNSS-701

The GNSS-701 is a space-qualified L-band patch antenna tuned to GPS frequency bands, suitable for MicroSats, SmallSats, and CubeSats.

Typed specifications38 values

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Mass
188 g
nom. · 188 (+/- 5) grams · datasheet p.2
Position accuracy
1.5 m
GNSS-701 · datasheet p.2
Envelope (L×W×H)
103.51 mm x 55.88 mm x 26.98 mm (incl. connectors)
datasheet p.2
Time to first fix, cold start
40 s
cold start, GNSS-701 · datasheet p.2
Tracking channels
55
GNSS-700 Series · datasheet p.1
Constellations
GPS
GNSS-701: GPS, GPS+GLO, GPS+GLO+GAL · datasheet p.2 GLONASS GNSS-701: GPS+GLO, GPS+GLO+GAL  |  Galileo GNSS-701: GPS+GLO+GAL
Supply voltage
3.3 V
nom. · 3.3V regulated (build time option) · datasheet p.2 4.5–20 V unregulated (build time option)  |  8–42 V unregulated (build time option)
Power consumption
1.2 W
option A @28V, includes active antenna · datasheet p.2 0.9 W option A @3.3V, includes active antenna  |  1 W option A @7.5V, includes active antenna  |  1.6 W option B @28V, includes active antenna  |  1.3 W option B @3.3V, includes active antenna  +4
Data interface
USB
1 USB2.0 port · datasheet p.2 RS-422 2 serial ports (LVCMOS or RS-422), up to 460 kbps  |  UART 2 serial ports LVCMOS option, up to 460 kbps
Operating temperature
-40–85 °C
datasheet p.2
Radiation tolerance (TID)
10 krad
min · > 10 kRads · datasheet p.2
TRL
9
product page
Signals and bands
L1
datasheet p.2 E1  |  B1
Velocity accuracy
0.03 m/s
max · RMS, GNSS-701 · datasheet p.2
Survival temperature
-55–95 °C
storage temperature · datasheet p.2
Flight heritage
Flight proven; over a decade of heritage (upgraded GPS12-V1); AAC SpaceQuest GPS receivers used on AprizeSats 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10, Genesis 1, 2, exact-View 5, 6 and 11, M-SAT, FalconSat-5 and 6, FASTSat
datasheet p.1
Missions flown
18
AAC SpaceQuest GPS receivers: over 42 delivered, 18 launched … · datasheet p.1
PPS output
yes
1Hz Pulse Per Second output (LVCMOS) · datasheet p.1
Timing accuracy (PPS)
20 ns
RMS, GNSS-701 · datasheet p.2
Time to first fix, warm start
19 s
hot start, GNSS-701 · datasheet p.2
Antenna inputs
1
1 SMA female for active antenna · datasheet p.2
Antenna connector
SMA
SMA female for active antenna · datasheet p.2

Each value is typed with its unit and measurement condition and cites the datasheet page it was taken from. Nothing is guessed: a field that is absent here has not been published by the manufacturer. machine-extracted ✓ checked by NewSpace Market ✓ manufacturer confirmed by the manufacturer.

As published by the supplier24 lines, in the manufacturer's own wording
Supported constellations
GPS L1, GLONASS L1, Galileo E1
Position accuracy (CEP)
<5 m (GPS L1)
Velocity accuracy
<0.1 m/s
Time accuracy
<100 ns
Channels
72 channels
Update rate
1 Hz (up to 10 Hz)
Acquisition time (cold)
<60 s
Interface
RS-232, I2C, 1PPS
Supply voltage
3.3 V
Power consumption
<1 W
Operating temperature
-40°C to +85°C
Storage temperature
-55°C to +125°C
Mass
~40 g
Dimensions
~90 x 90 x 15 mm
Radiation tolerance
10 KRad
TRL level
9
Altitude limit
No software limit (LEO/MEO qualified)
Velocity limit
No software limit
ITAR status
EAR99
Flight heritage
>20 missions
Antenna interface
SMA (for ANT-GPS or compatible)
Output protocol
NMEA 0183 / proprietary binary
Anti-jamming
Basic RF filtering
Startup mode
Cold / warm / hot start

About

The GNSS-701, also referred to as the ANT-GPS-Series Antenna, is a space-qualified L-band patch antenna specifically tuned to the GPS frequency bands. This antenna is designed to be ideal for MicroSats and SmallSats, offering a compact solution for these satellite platforms. Furthermore, its design allows for recessed mounting on CubeSats, providing flexibility in integration for various small satellite missions. The product is part of AAC Clyde Space’s offerings for attitude determination and control systems (ADCS) components.

Documentation

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