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6M GPS Module with External Patch Antenna | UART GPS Receiver for UAV

Parameter Value
Receiver Module NEO-6M
Satellite System GPS
Receiver Band GPS L1
Board Supply Voltage 3.3–5 V
Communication Interface UART
Board Pins VCC / RX / TX / GND
Antenna Type External Ceramic Patch Antenna
Patch Antenna Dimension 25 × 25 mm
PCB Dimension 36 × 26 mm — supplied dimension drawing reference
Mounting Hole Diameter Ø3 mm
EEPROM Yes
Backup Battery Yes
LED Indicator Yes
Gain Not Provided
VSWR Not Provided
Antenna Impedance Not Provided
Cable Length Not Provided
Operating Temperature Not Provided

Short Description

The NEO-6M GPS Module combines a compact GPS receiver board with an external ceramic patch antenna, UART interface, EEPROM, backup battery and LED status indication for UAV positioning and embedded navigation applications.

Product Overview

The NEO-6M GPS Module is a compact GPS receiver solution supplied with an external ceramic patch antenna for satellite positioning applications.

The module provides a UART serial interface through VCC, RX, TX and GND connections and integrates configuration storage, backup power and status indication functions for convenient system integration. The NEO-6M receiver family supports GPS L1 reception and a configurable UART interface.

Its compact PCB and external antenna configuration make it suitable for drone flight controllers, UAV positioning systems and embedded GPS navigation equipment where a separate antenna placement is required.

Key Features

  • NEO-6M GPS receiver module
  • External ceramic patch antenna
  • UART serial interface with VCC, RX, TX and GND
  • EEPROM for configuration data storage
  • Integrated backup battery
  • LED signal/status indicator
  • Compact PCB format for embedded integration

Applications

  • UAV GPS positioning systems
  • Drone flight controller integration
  • Embedded GPS navigation equipment
  • Microcontroller-based positioning systems
  • Wireless equipment requiring GPS location data

Customization Options

  • External antenna configuration
  • Cable length options
  • RF connector adaptation
  • Mechanical integration support
  • OEM/ODM labeling and packaging support

FAQ

Q1: What applications is this NEO-6M GPS module suitable for?
It is suitable for UAV positioning, drone flight controllers, embedded navigation systems and other equipment requiring GPS location data.

Q2: Does the module include an external antenna?
Yes. The supplied configuration includes an external ceramic patch antenna connected to the GPS receiver board through a coaxial cable.

Q3: What communication interface does the module use?
The board provides VCC, RX, TX and GND connections for UART serial communication. The NEO-6 family supports a configurable UART interface.

Q4: Can the antenna cable or connector be customized?
Cable length and connector adaptation can be evaluated according to OEM project requirements.

Q5: Does Nova Antenna support OEM/ODM projects?
Yes. OEM/ODM support can include antenna integration, cable and connector adaptation, mechanical requirements and project-specific packaging.

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