GNSS Antennas

Embedded GPS / GNSS Antennas for Accurate Positioning and Reliable Integration

Reliable satellite positioning begins with successful antenna integration. Whether developing asset trackers, industrial IoT devices, smart meters, healthcare equipment or autonomous systems, the embedded GNSS antenna plays a critical role in determining positioning accuracy and receiver performance. Antenova's embedded GNSS antenna solutions are engineered to simplify integration while delivering dependable reception across multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), including GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS.

Should I choose an embedded GPS / GNSS antenna or a GNSS receiver?

The answer depends on the system architecture. An embedded GNSS antenna provides the RF interface required to receive satellite signals and is connected to a separate GNSS receiver within the device. For manufacturers seeking a more integrated solution, Antenova also offers SMD GNSS receiver modules, combining high-performance positioning with carefully optimised RF design with built-in LNA only or LNA & Antenna to help simplify product development and accelerate integration.

Within the embedded antenna portfolio, engineers can choose between passive GNSS antennas and active GNSS modules, depending on the receiver architecture, available PCB space and overall system requirements.

What affects embedded GNSS antenna performance?

Unlike external antennas, embedded GNSS antenna performance depends heavily on the host device itself. PCB dimensions, available ground plane, antenna clearance, enclosure materials and nearby electronic components all influence radiation efficiency and satellite reception. Because GNSS signals arriving from satellites are extremely weak, careful antenna placement and PCB optimisation are essential for achieving reliable positioning.

Antenova's embedded GNSS portfolio includes embedded SMD ceramic antennas, SMD laminate antennas, internal FPC antennas and rigid PCB antennas, allowing engineers to select the most appropriate solution for their available PCB area, enclosure design and integration constraints. These passive embedded antenna solutions provide omnidirectional reception characteristics for compact electronic devices, while Active GNSS Modules integrate additional RF circuitry to simplify receiver integration where required.

Applications requiring increased positioning precision may also benefit from support for L1, L2, or L5 frequency bands, depending on the selected GNSS receiver, correction services and overall application requirements.

Which applications use embedded GNSS antennas?

Embedded GNSS antennas are widely used in asset tracking, industrial IoT, transportation, smart agriculture, healthcare devices, drones, robotics, autonomous equipment, wearable electronics and many other connected products requiring reliable satellite positioning within a compact form factor.

Why Antenova?

Antenova combines compact embedded antenna technology with extensive RF integration expertise. Beyond supplying antennas, our engineers work closely with customers to optimise PCB layouts, antenna placement and wireless performance throughout the product development process. From embedded GNSS antennas to complete GNSS receiver modules, Antenova helps manufacturers reduce development risk, improve positioning performance and accelerate time to market.