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Is the circuit around GNSS of nRF9160 DK 0.8.5 reliable?

According to the blog below, hardware design of nRF9160-SICA has been fixed on May 31st.
https://devzone.nordicsemi.com/nordic/nordic-blog/b/blog/posts/nrf9160-development-status

I'm designing GNSS-relate circuit which is connected to nRF9160 and need a reference for it.

Is it Ok to design a circuit referring to nRF9160 DK 0.8.5?
https://www.nordicsemi.com/Software-and-Tools/Development-Kits/nRF9160-DK/Download#infotabs
Isn't there any design update in the GNSS related circuit of the next version of nRF9160 DK?

If so, I will imitate the nRF9160 DK 0.8.5; nRF9160(GNSS port) - LNA - RF switch - GNSS antenna
I'll use BGA524N6E6327XTSA1 for LNA. This doesn't have a filter.
https://www.mouser.jp/datasheet/2/196/Infineon-BGA524N6-DS-v03_00-en-1225539.pdf
Also, I'll use SKY13522-644LF for RF switch
http://www.skyworksinc.com/uploads/documents/SKY13522_644LF_202858E.pdf

I know that software update will be required to let GNSS function perform fully.

Any advice and suggestions are welcome.

Thanks.

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