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.
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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
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