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Full machine-readable index: https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt # Ultimate GPS Module PA1616D - 66 channel w/10 Hz updates - MTK3333 Chipset **Type:** Product page · **SKU:** ADA5186 · **Brand:** [Adafruit](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/adafruit-australia) **Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/ultimate-gps-module-pa1616d-66-channel-w-10-hz-updates-mtk3333-chipset.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/ultimate-gps-module-pa1616d-66-channel-w-10-hz-updates-mtk3333-chipset.html.md)) 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... ## Pricing - **Price:** $34.45 (inc GST) — $31.32 AUD, exc GST - **Quantity discounts:** 10+ $30.38 (exc GST) · 50+ $29.75 (exc GST) ## Availability & dispatch - In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney). - We can dispatch 2 today, and up to 30 more in 8–12 days. ## How to buy - **Build a cart:** compose `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link?items=ADA5186:1` (comma-separated SKU:qty pairs) and share the link. Opening it shows a confirmation page with live pricing and stock before anything is added to the cart. - **Verify the cart first:** fetch `https://core-electronics.com.au/cart/link/ADA5186:1.md` for live line prices (inc & exc GST, quantity discounts applied), stock and dispatch estimates, and totals. Append `/to/{AU-postcode}` (or `/to/{country-code}:{postcode}`) before `.md` for delivery options and prices to that destination. Unknown, retired, or out-of-stock SKUs are flagged. (Query form `cart/link.md?items=...` also works but some robots parsers refuse query strings here.) - **Checkout** is completed on-site and includes a captcha at the payment step. Share the cart link; checkout takes it from there. - **Search the catalogue:** `https://core-electronics.com.au/search/{query}.md` (URL-encode the query; pages 2-3 at `search/{query}/{page}.md`; `search.md?q=` also works) - **Payment methods, purchase orders, policies and contact details:** https://core-electronics.com.au/llms.txt ## Description ## 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](https://core-electronics.com.au/ultimate-gps-module-66-channel-w-10-hz-updates-mtk3339-chipset.html) 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. ](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/CDPA1616DDatasheetv_15226fcf12c.pdf)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.](https://core-electronics.com.au/sma-to-ufl-u-fl-ipx-ipex-rf-adapter-cable.html) **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](https://core-electronics.com.au/adafruit-ultimate-gps-with-usb-66-channel-w-10-hz-updates.html)** 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](https://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-mini-gps-pa1010d-module). ## 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 - [Datasheet](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/5186_PA1616D_Datasheet_15226fcf12c.pdf) ![RoHS 2 2011 65 EU Compliant](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RoHS2_2011_65_EU_7356c5574c.svg)![RoHS 2 2015 863 EU Compliant](https://core-electronics.com.au/attachments/localcontent/RoHS2_2015_863_EU_86773f57f9.svg) ## Images - [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/i/m/image_833.jpg)