GNSS Receiver - EM-506N5

SKU: GPS-19629 Brand: Sparkfun

Retired Product

Replaced by: GPS-24114

This product has been replaced by: GPS-24114
This product is no longer available. This page is only for reference.

The EM-506N5 GPS receiver from USGlobalSat based on the MediaTek high performance L1 band GNSS receiver. This is the new version from the EM-506. It includes on-board voltage regulation, LED status indicator, battery backed RAM, and a built-in patch antenna! 6-pin interface cable not included.

This EM-506N5 GPS module is powered by the MediaTek high performance L1 band GNSS receiver, it can provide you with superior sensitivity and performance even in urban canyon and dense foliage environment.

Features

Sensitivity:
- Tracking: -165dBm
- Acquisition (Cold Start TTFF): -148dBm
Hot Start - Autonomous: <1 sec, average
Warm Start - Autonomous: <15 sec
Cold Start - Autonomous: <35 sec
Main Power Supply (VCC): Min. 4.5V, Typ. 5V, Max. 6.5V
Main Power Supply Current:
- Typ. 32mA, Max. 36mA - GPS is not 3D Fixed.
- Typ. 29mA, Max. 35mA - GPS is 3D Fixed.
GPS L1CA/QZSS L1CA/SBAS L1/Galileo E1 (E1B+E1C): 1575.42 MHz
GLONASS L10F: 1602 MHz
BeiDou B1: 1561.098 MHz
Horizontal Position Accuracy- Autonomous: <2.5m
Velocity Accuracy:
- Speed: <0.05 m/s
- Heading: <0.01 degrees
Reacquisition: 0.1 second, average
Update Rate: 1 Sec / 5 Sec
Maximum Altitude: <18,000 meter
Maximum Velocity: <500 meter/second
Maximum Acceleration: <4G
Humidity Range: Min. 5, Max. 95 % non-condensing
Operation Temperature: Min. -40°C, Typ. 25°C, Max. 85°C
Storage Temperature: Min. -40°C, Max. 85°C

Documents

Datasheet

This product is listed in:

Retired

Product Comments

Start the conversation

Exact shipping can be calculated on the view cart page (no login required).

Products that weigh more than 0.5 KG may cost more than what's shown (for example, test equipment, machines, >500mL liquids, etc).

We deliver Australia-wide with these options (depends on the final destination - you can get a quote on the view cart page):

$3+ for Stamped Mail (typically 10+ business days, not tracked, only available on selected small items)
$7+ for Standard Post (typically 6+ business days, tracked)
$11+ for Express Post (typically 2+ business days, tracked)
Pickup - Free! Only available to customers who live in the Newcastle region (must order online and only pickup after we email to notify you the order is ready). Orders placed after 2PM may not be ready until the following business day.

Non-metro addresses in WA, NT, SA & TAS can take 2+ days in addition to the above information.

Some batteries (such as LiPo) can't be shipped by Air. During checkout, Express Post and International Methods will not be an option if you have that type of battery in your shopping cart.

International Orders - the following rates are for New Zealand and will vary for other countries:

$12+ for Pack and Track (3+ days, tracked)
$16+ for Express International (2-5 days, tracked)

If you order lots of gear, the postage amount will increase based on the weight of your order.

Our physical address (here's a PDF which includes other key business details):

Unit 18, 132 Garden Grove Parade
Adamstown
NSW, 2289
Australia

Take a look at our customer service page if you have other questions such as "do we do purchase orders" (yes!) or "are prices GST inclusive" (yes they are!). We're here to help - get in touch with us to talk shop.

Have a product question? We're here to help!

Write Your Own Review