Introducing the ANN-MB3: Triple-Band GNSS Antenna for Accessible High-Precision Positioning
At Alpha Micro Components, we pride ourselves on supplying the very latest technologies from our world-leading partners. Therefore, we’re especially excited to introduce the ANN-MB3, a new L1/L2/L5 triple-band external active GNSS antenna from u-blox, our largest franchise partner.
The ANN-MB3 is optimised for the u-blox F20 high-precision platform and fully compatible with u-blox F9 receivers, delivering an excellent balance of performance, reliability and cost-effectiveness. As a result, it lowers the barriers to entry and makes high-precision positioning more accessible than ever before.
Compact, Reliable, and Built for Real-World Applications
Measuring just 62 × 80 × 25.5 mm, the ANN-MB3 is compact enough to integrate into a wide range of designs, yet robust enough to handle demanding environments. Moreover, it offers the perfect solution for applications that require centimetre-level accuracy, including:
Industrial automation – enabling precise machine control
Agriculture – supporting smarter, more efficient farming
Robotics – enhancing navigation for autonomous systems
UAVs – improving flight accuracy and stability
Automotive – powering advanced driver-assistance and autonomous driving systems
Additionally, its versatile design ensures that developers can easily adapt it to various platforms without compromising performance or reliability.
Engineered for Outstanding Performance
Although compact, the ANN-MB3 has been carefully engineered to deliver reliable performance even in challenging environments. Notably, its integrated LTE B13 notch filter ensures superior out-of-band interference mitigation. Consequently, users benefit from cleaner signals, higher reliability and dependable centimetre-level positioning in the field.
Furthermore, the antenna’s design ensures consistent accuracy even in environments where signal congestion or interference would typically reduce performance. In addition, the ANN-MB3’s advanced filtering enables stronger signal integrity, which, in turn, enhances overall precision.
Bridging the Gap Between Performance and Cost
Traditionally, high-precision GNSS solutions have required trade-offs between capability and affordability. However, the ANN-MB3 successfully bridges that gap. By offering an optimal balance of price and performance, it helps engineers and developers reduce design complexity, accelerate time-to-market, and adopt triple-band technology without exceeding budget constraints.
Therefore, for industries where accuracy and reliability are mission-critical, the ANN-MB3 stands out as an ideal choice. Moreover, its cost-effective design allows innovation to flourish across sectors that previously found precision technology out of reach.
Availability
Engineering samples of the ANN-MB3 will be available from October 2025.
To learn more or request samples, contact the Alpha Micro Components team today. We’re here to help you harness the latest u-blox technologies and achieve next-generation precision in your next design.