Summary of GNSS MODULES: ELARA AND ERINOME
Würth Elektronik offers Elara and Erinome GNSS modules for tracking, navigation, fleet management, and autonomous agriculture. The Elara-I integrates an antenna on a 10x10 mm board using the Qualcomm SirfStar V 5e B01 chipset to support GPS and GLONASS. The Elara-II is smaller (4.1x4.1 mm), uses the same chipset, but requires an external antenna connected via RF pads. Both utilize UART or I²C interfaces.
Parts used in the Elara and Erinome GNSS Modules:
- Elara-I module
- Integrated antenna
- Qualcomm SirfStar V 5e B01 chipset
- Elara-II module
- External antenna
- RF pad
- UART interface
- I²C interface
Würth Elektronik’s GNSS modules are available in UART and I²C interfaces
Würth Elektronik’s GNSS modules, Elara and Erinome series, are suitable for different application areas, such as tracking and navigation devices, container localization, fleet management or autonomous agricultural machines.
Elara Modules:
The Elara-I module is a compact GNSS module with an integrated antenna for operation in location-based applications, products, and services. Based on the Qualcomm SirfStar V 5e B01 chipset, it supports two major GNSS constellations (GPS and GLONASS). The integrated antenna on top of the Elara-I module allows easier hardware integration, as no effort for antenna integration and matching is required. The compact 10 mm x 10 mm design allows the module to fit in small-size applications.
The Elara-II module is a compact GNSS module for operation in location-based applications, products, and services. Based on the Qualcomm SirfStar V 5e B01 chipset, it supports two major GNSS constellations (GPS and GLONASS). The Elara-II is one of the smallest GNSS modules currently on the market with an ultra-compact 4.1 mm x 4.1 mm design which allows the module to fit in small-size applications. The connection of an external antenna through the RF pad is required for module operation.
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- What application areas are these modules suitable for?
They are suitable for tracking, navigation devices, container localization, fleet management, or autonomous agricultural machines. - Does the Elara-I module require an external antenna?
No, it features an integrated antenna that allows easier hardware integration without matching effort. - What chipset powers the Elara series modules?
Both Elara-I and Elara-II are based on the Qualcomm SirfStar V 5e B01 chipset. - How do the dimensions of Elara-I compare to Elara-II?
The Elara-I has a 10 mm x 10 mm design while the Elara-II is ultra-compact at 4.1 mm x 4.1 mm. - Which GNSS constellations are supported by these modules?
They support two major constellations: GPS and GLONASS. - Can the Elara-II module operate without an external antenna?
No, the connection of an external antenna through the RF pad is required for its operation. - What interface options are available for Würth Elektronik’s GNSS modules?
The modules are available with UART and I²C interfaces.
