Ublox NEO-6M GPS Module HW-542A

The HW-542 is a compact breakout board centered on the Ublox NEO-6M GPS engine. It integrates a 50-channel u‑blox 6 positioning engine in miniature form.

410.00 EGP

Buy Now
Availability: In Stock
SKU:3496300113057
Ublox NEO-6M GPS Module HW-542A

The Ublox NEO-6M GPS HW-542 Module is a high-performance GPS receiver module designed for precise positioning and navigation applications. Based on the Ublox NEO-6M chip, this module offers excellent sensitivity and accuracy, making it ideal for use in drones, robotics, vehicle tracking systems, and other smart electronics projects. It features an external SMA connector for attaching a GPS antenna, ensuring optimal signal reception even in challenging environments. The module communicates via a UART serial interface and is compatible with both 3.3V and 5V systems, facilitating easy integration with various microcontrollers such as Arduino and Raspberry Pi.

Features:
  • Position Update Rate Up to 5Hz for real-time tracking.
  • Baud Rate Configurable from 4800 to 115200 (default 9600).
  • Configuration Storage EEPROM to save settings.
  • Backup Battery Rechargeable for faster startups.
  • Startup Times Cold start 27 seconds, hot start 1 second.
  • Tracking Sensitivity -161 dBm for reliable performance.
  • Operating Temperature -40°C to 85°C, suitable for harsh environments.
  • Satellite Support Supports SBAS (WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN) for enhanced accuracy.
  • Antenna External via SMA connector for strong signal reception.
  • Power Compatibility Supports 3.3V and 5V power supplies.
  • Timing Output Pulse Per Second (PPS) for precise time synchronization.

Specifications:

Specification

Value

Receiver Type

50 channels, GPS L1 frequency, C/A code

Horizontal Position Accuracy

2.5 m (GPS), 2.0 m (SBAS)

Velocity Accuracy

0.1 m/s

Heading Accuracy

0.5 degrees

Time to First Fix

Cold start: 27 s, Hot start: 1 s

Update Rate

Up to 5 Hz

Supply Voltage

3.3V to 5V

Current Consumption

45 mA

Interface

UART (TXD, RXD)

Antenna

External, via SMA connector

 

Pin Configuration:

Pin

Function

Description

VCC

Power Supply

Accepts 3.3V to 5V

GND

Ground

System ground

TXD

Transmit Data (UART)

Serial data output, 3.3V logic

RXD

Receive Data (UART)

Serial data input, 3.3V logic

PPS

Pulse Per Second (Optional)

Timing signal, may need separate access

Applications:
  • Navigation Devices.
  • Drones & UAVs.
Package Includes:
  • 1 x Ublox NEO-6M GPS Module HW-542.
  • 1 x SMA connector.
Data Sheet:
Ublox NEO-6M

Reviews

There are no reviews yet.

Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.

Product has been added to your cart