Digilent PmodGPS Reference Manual

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PmodGPS™ Reference Manual
Revised April 12, 2016
This manual applies to the PmodGPS rev. A
Overview
The PmodGPS can add satellite positioning accuracy to any embedded system. The PmodGPS features a GlobalTop
FGPMMOPA6H GPS antenna module that utilizes the MediaTek GPS MT3329.
The PmodGPS.
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Functional Description
The PmodGPS uses a standard 6-pin port and communicates via a 2-wire Universal Asynchronous
Receiver/Transmitter (UART.) The PmodGPS also has a 2-pin port for control of the NRST pin to the module and the
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime services, or RTCM pin for Differential Global Positioning System (DGPS)
data using RTCM protocols.
Note: The PmodGPS arrives with the RTCM feature inactive, to enable RTCM capabilities users should contact
GlobalTop at: www.gtop-tech.com.
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Features include:
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Ultra-sensitive GPS module (-165 dBm)
Add 3m 2D satellite positioning
accuracy to any embedded system
Low power consumption
Up to 10Hz update rate
NMEA (default) and RTCM protocols
available
Small PCB size for flexible designs 2.0 in
× 0.8 in (5.0 cm × 2.0 cm)
6-pin Pmod port with UART interface
Library and example code available
in
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