Applications
GNSS Modules for Various Applications
From battery-powered asset trackers to centimeter-level RTK machinery — find the right positioning module for your industry, with clear guidance on power, accuracy and product selection.
Industries
GNSS Modules Designed for Various Industries
Each application below lists the key power and positioning requirements plus our recommended modules — so you can shortlist the right part in minutes.
GNSS Modules for Asset Tracking
Asset trackers monitor containers, equipment, pallets and valuables — often for years on a single battery. The GNSS module is the heart of the device: it must deliver reliable fixes while sipping power, and stay within a tight BOM budget at volume.
Power Requirements
Ultra-low consumption is critical: single-digit milliamps while tracking and microamp-level backup current for sleep mode between reports.
Positioning Requirements
Meter-level accuracy is sufficient for most asset tracking scenarios; fast reacquisition after long sleep periods matters more than raw precision.
GNSS Modules for Fleet Management
Fleet terminals run on vehicle power but face strict cost targets and high volume. Positioning must be dependable across mixed routes, from open highways to urban delivery stops, and the module must start quickly at every ignition-on.
Power Requirements
Vehicle-powered, but efficiency still matters for heat management and total system cost; low-current operation simplifies power design.
Positioning Requirements
Reliable meter-level positioning with fast TTFF after ignition cycles; multi-constellation support ensures stable data across regions.
Recommended Modules
TAU1114 is the workhorse for fleet telematics: 1 s hot start, 15 mA consumption, pin-compatible upgrade path and proven multi-constellation performance.
GNSS Modules for Motorcycle Tracking
Motorcycle trackers for finance, rental and anti-theft markets demand compact modules that survive vibration, heat and parking-garage signal conditions — all at a consumer-grade price point.
Power Requirements
Small battery backup plus vehicle power; the module must keep acquisition current low to avoid draining the backup battery.
Positioning Requirements
Stable positioning in urban environments; fast reacquisition after long parking periods is essential for anti-theft alerts.
GNSS Modules for Logistics Monitoring
Supply-chain and cold-chain monitoring devices travel the world attached to shipments. They sleep for hours between position reports, so every microamp counts, and the module must re-acquire satellites instantly on wake-up.
Power Requirements
Battery-driven with sleep-dominated duty cycles: microamp-level backup current and intelligent duty cycling directly define battery life.
Positioning Requirements
Position updates at report intervals; quick reacquisition and SBAS support improve fix quality on wake-up.
Recommended Modules
TAU1113’s 15 µA backup current and fast reacquisition make it ideal for long-life shipment trackers and cold-chain data loggers.
GNSS Modules for Vehicle Tracking
Advanced vehicle tracking — insurance telematics, auto-finance control and connected-car systems — increasingly requires continuous positioning through tunnels, underground parking and urban canyons where GNSS alone fails.
Power Requirements
Vehicle-powered with continuous operation; the module must manage thermal output during always-on tracking.
Positioning Requirements
Continuous positioning is the key requirement: dead reckoning must bridge signal outages with errors below a few percent of distance travelled.
Recommended Modules
TAU951M-K2 combines RTK-grade GNSS with a built-in 6-axis IMU. Its dead-reckoning engine keeps position output alive in tunnels and parking garages, and free installation eases assembly.
GNSS Modules for UAV Tracking
Industrial UAVs need high-precision positioning for flight control, waypoint navigation and return-to-home. Weight, power and update rate are as important as accuracy, and signal reliability under fast maneuvers is critical.
Power Requirements
Battery-powered flight: every gram and milliamp affects endurance, so a compact LCC module with low consumption is essential.
Positioning Requirements
Centimeter-level RTK accuracy with 10 Hz update rate for dynamic flight; dual-band reception for reliability near structures and interference.
Recommended Modules
TAU951M-P2 delivers RTK accuracy at 10 Hz in a 16.0 × 12.2 mm LCC package. For missions passing through signal-degraded areas, TAU951M-K2 adds dead reckoning for continuous navigation.
GNSS Modules for Precision Agriculture
RTK-guided farming equipment — tractors, planters, sprayers and drones — depends on repeatable centimeter-level positioning for auto-steering, section control and variable-rate application, season after season.
Power Requirements
Machines and drones provide ample power, but reliability in vibration, dust and temperature extremes drives the design.
Positioning Requirements
Centimeter-level RTK with strong multipath rejection; for orchard and canopy work, dead reckoning keeps guidance alive under signal shadowing.
Recommended Modules
TAU951M-P2 covers open-field auto-steering with 1 cm + 1 ppm RTK accuracy. TAU951M-K2 adds IMU-based dead reckoning for orchards, greenhouses and canopy-covered fields.
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