Ultimate GPS Module PA1616D - 66 channel w/10 Hz updates - MTK3333 Chipset

SKU: ADA5186 Brand: Adafruit

For those who want to integrate our awesome Ultimate GPS module into their own projects, we now have the raw sub-module available. Don't be fooled by...

$41.20 AUD, inc GST

$37.45 AUD, exc GST

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Expect dispatch between May 24 and May 27

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Description

For those who want to integrate Adafruit's awesome Ultimate GPS module into their own projects, Adafruit now have the raw sub-module available. Don't be fooled by its small size, this is a very sensitive, high-quality GPS module with all the extras you could want and more at under 6 grams!

As of August 2021, the original "Ultimate GPS" module Adafruit used was discontinued by the vendor. Adafruit found and are using a nearly-identical version of the module - it's a little taller (4mm) but has the same functionality. The commands for querying the antenna have changed slightly so existing projects may need to update their firmware.It's got everything you want and more:

-165 dBm sensitivity, 10 Hz updates, 66 channels
Ultra-low power usage: 20mA current draw while tracking
3.3V operation,
RTC battery-compatible
Built-in datalogging
PPS output on fix
Adafruit have received reports that it works up to ~32Km altitude (the GPS theoretically does not have a limit until 40Km)
Internal patch antenna + connection for optional external active antenna
Fix status output
Ultra small size: only 16mm x 16mm x 6.4mm

The breakout is built around the MTK3333 chipset, a no-nonsense, high-quality GNSS module that can track up to 33 satellites on 99 channels, has an excellent high-sensitivity receiver (-165 dBm tracking!), and a built in antenna. It can do up to 10 location updates a second for high speed, high sensitivity logging, or tracking. Power usage is incredibly low, only ~29 mA during navigation.

Two features that really stand out about the MTK3333-based module are the external antenna functionality and the built-in data-logging capability. The module has a standard ceramic patch antenna that gives it -165 dBm sensitivity, but when you want to have a bigger antenna, you can snap on any 3V active GPS antenna via the uFL connector. The module will automatically detect the active antenna and switch over! Most GPS antennas use SMA connectors so you may want to pick up one of Adafruit's uFL to SMA adapters.

This item is just the GPS module itself, no breakout board or other components included. The module can be soldered by hand without too much difficulty, Adafruit have it in Adafruit's Eagle Library (GPS_FGPMMOPA6H) to make it easy to use. If you're interested in getting started fast, check out Adafruit's Ultimate GPS breakout board which comes all assembled and tested.

Adafruit have a nice fancy library for GPS usage for both Arduino and Python usage. A full tutorial is also available, which has tons of information about the module, how to use the data logger, example code for both CircuitPython & Arduino, and more.

Technical Details

Specifications:

GPS + GLONASS supported
Satellites: 33 tracking, 99 searching
Patch Antenna Size: 15mm x 15mm x 4mm
Update rate: 1 to 10 Hz
Position Accuracy: < 3 meters (all GPS technology has about 3m accuracy)
Velocity Accuracy: 0.1 meters/s
Warm/cold start: 34 seconds
Acquisition sensitivity: -145 dBm
Tracking sensitivity: -165 dBm
Maximum Velocity: 515m/s
Vin range: 3.0-5.5VDC
MTK3333 Operating current: 34mA acquision, 29 mA tracking
Output: NMEA 0183, 9600 baud default, 3V logic level out, 5V-safe input
DGPS/WAAS/EGNOS supported
AGPS support (Offline mode : EPO valid up to 14 days )
Up to 210 PRN channels
Jammer detection and reduction
Multi-path detection and compensation

Product Dimensions: 16.0mm x 16.0mm x 6.4mm / 0.6" x 0.6" x 0.3"

Product Weight: 5.7g / 0.2oz

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