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SparkFun GPS Breakout - NEO-M9N (Qwiic)

SparkFun GPS Breakout - NEO-M9N (Qwiic)

MPN: 15733
SparkFun Electronics
NEO-M9N GPS Wireless (RF/RFID) Qwiic Platform Evaluation Expansion Board
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Overview

The SparkFun NEO-M9N GPS Breakout is a high-performance satellite navigation board featuring the u-blox M9 engine for simultaneous reception of four GNSS constellations. This board integrates a built-in chip antenna and a Qwiic connector, allowing for rapid I2C prototyping without soldering.

Why Choose This Part

This breakout offers superior reliability through an integrated SAW filter and LNA, ensuring high sensitivity even in RF-noisy environments. The combination of hardware-based security features and the user-friendly Qwiic ecosystem makes it an excellent choice for secure, rapid-deployment navigation projects.

Applications

Asset Tracking
Utilize simultaneous GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou reception for high-accuracy position reporting in mobile assets.
Geofencing
Implement location-aware triggers using the integrated geofencing hardware features to monitor area boundaries.
Secure Navigation
Detect potential signal interference or malicious attacks using built-in jamming and spoofing detection algorithms.
Low-Power IoT
Optimize power consumption in battery-operated remote sensors using the module's configurable low-power modes.

Getting Started

Connect the board to any Qwiic-enabled microcontroller via the I2C interface or use the breakout pins for UART communication. The SparkFun u-blox GNSS Arduino Library provides a comprehensive set of examples for configuring the 92-channel receiver and reading NMEA or UBX data.

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Wireless & Connectivity > GPS & GNSS Development Boards > Adafruit & SparkFun