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SparkFun NEO-M9N GPS Breakout (GPS-15712)

SparkFun NEO-M9N GPS Breakout (GPS-15712)

MPN: GPS-15712
SparkFun
GNSS / GPS Development Tools The SparkFun NEO-M9N GPS Breakout is a high quality GPS board with equally impressive configuration options. The NEO-M9N module is a 92-channel u-blox M9 engine GNSS receiver meaning it can receive signals from the GPS GLONASS Galileo and BeiDou
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Overview

The SparkFun GPS-15712 is a high-performance GNSS breakout board based on the u-blox NEO-M9N module, capable of 1.5m horizontal accuracy and 25Hz update rates. It supports concurrent reception from four GNSS constellations including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou for superior signal lock in challenging environments.

Why Choose This Part

This board features the Qwiic connect system for solderless I2C integration and a 92-channel receiver that supports four concurrent GNSS constellations. It offers advanced software features including geofencing, odometer functionality, and high-accuracy time pulse outputs of 30ns.

Applications

High-Altitude Ballooning
Utilizes the 80,000m maximum altitude rating and high-velocity tracking for atmospheric research.
Autonomous Mobile Robotics
Leverages the 25Hz update rate and 0.3-degree heading accuracy for real-time navigation and orientation.
Precision Asset Tracking
Provides 1.5m horizontal accuracy and spoofing detection for secure, accurate location logging.
UAV Navigation
The integrated U.FL connector allows for remote antenna mounting while the M9 engine maintains a lock during high-G maneuvers.

Key Specifications

Type Wireless (RF/RFID)
Contents Board(s)
Function GPS
Platform Qwiic
Utilized IC / Part NEO-M9N

Getting Started

Connect to a microcontroller via the Qwiic I2C system or UART pins and use the SparkFun u-blox GNSS Arduino Library for rapid development. An external antenna must be connected to the U.FL port to achieve a signal lock, with typical cold-start times of 24 seconds.

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