 ANN-MB5 L1/L5 multi-band standard precision GNSS antenna Data sheet Abstract This Data sheet describes the ANN-MB5 multi-band L1/L5 active GNSS antenna that supports GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou. The antenna provides a fast and easy solution for standard precision applications with an excellent price-to-performance ratio.

Document information Title ANN-MB5 Subtitle L1/L5 multi-band standard precision GNSS antenna Document type Data sheet Functional sample Draft For functional testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. In development / Objective specification Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Engineering sample Advance information Data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be published later. Initial production Early production information Data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be published later. Mass production...

The u-blox ANN-MB5 multi-band (L1/L5/E5a/B2a/NavIC) active GNSS antenna is designed for the new generation of multi-frequency, multi-constellation standard precision GNSS technology, which can achieve the most accurate, reliable, and robust positioning even in challenging environments. The compact design, excellent price-to-performance ratio, and easy mounting features of ANN-MB5 ensure a fast, easy, and reliable multi-band antenna solution for mass adoption. ANN-MB5 is a perfect match to the u-blox L1/L5 multi-band meter-level GNSS technology (e.g. F10 standard precision platform), providing...

Typ. 4.5 dBic (Zenith) Typ. 3.2 dB (Zenith) Typ. 43% Typ. 4.0 dBic (Zenith) Typ. 6.3 dB (Zenith) Table 1: Patch antenna element specifications Parameter Frequency Impedance LNA gain2,3 LNA noise figure2,3 Output VSWR Cable insertion loss (RG-174, length 3 m) Out-of-band rejection min 100 MHz from GNSS band edges at selected cellular bands 1 Measured on a 012 cm ground plane. Measured values include the antenna feed network (hybrid coupler). 2 Measured using 5.0 V supply voltage 3 Includes LNA and SAW pre-filter section 4 Includes LNA gain and cable insertion loss 5 Single supply for L1 and L5...

Mechanical specifications Figure 1: ANN-MB5 mechanical drawing. Dimensions are given in mm. 3.2 Mechanical data Parameter Weight (typical incl. cable) Connector options Cable type, length Magnetic base Housing color Table 3: Mechanical specifications 3.3 Connector type SMA (plug) ANN-MB5-00 Table 4: ANN-MB5 connector type Mechanical specifications

blox4 Environmental informationParameter Specification Operating temperature -40 to +85°C Ingress protection (IP) rating IPX7 (protected from temporary immersion in water up to 1 m depth) Vibration MIL-STD-810G, Method 514.7 Vibration Table 5: Environmental information5 Absolute maximum ratings^ CAUTION. Risk of device damage. Exceeding the absolute maximum ratings may affect the lifetime and reliability of the device or permanently damage it. Do not exceed the absolute maximum ratings.^ This product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. Use appropriate protection to avoid...

Antenna characteristics Figure 2: Simplified ANN-MB5 block diagram 6.2 Radiation pattern The radiation patterns at the L1 and L5 bands for the E1 (xz) and E2 (yz) planes are shown in Figure 4. The RHCP gain value is given for the passive antenna element. The coordinate axes are defined in Figure 3. Figure 3: Definition of coordinate axes for radiation pattern plots Figure 4: Radiation pattern at the L1 (1575 MHz) and L5 bands (1176 MHz) Antenna characteristics

Labeling and ordering information 7.1 Product labeling The product information label is found on the underside of the ANN-MB5 L1/L5 multi-band GNSS antenna. The label includes the product type number, which provides important information on the product. Figure 5: ANN-MB5 multi-band GNSS antenna product label 7.2 Explanation of product codes Three different product code formats are used. The Product name is used in general communications about product families and variants. The Ordering code includes options, whereas the Type number includes information on the hardware version. The product code...

8.1 Approvals The ANN-MB5 complies with all essential requirements for RED 2014/53/EU. The ANN-MB5 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) is available at www.u-blox.com within Support > Product resources > Conformity Declaration. The ANN-MB5 complies with the Directive 2011/65/EU (EU RoHS 2) and its amendment Directive (EU) 2015/863 (EU RoHS 3). 8.2 Safety precaution The ANN-MB5 shall be supplied by a power supply complying with the requirements of PS1 according to safety standard EN 62368-1 (https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/27412).

Revision Date Status/comments R02 20-Jun-2023 Product status changed to Engineering sample. Disclosure restriction changed to C1-Public. R03 06-Nov-2023 Product status changed to Mass production. Updated sections Product labeling and For further support and contact information, visit us at www.u-blox.com/support. Revision history