{"product_id":"bserial-gps","title":"BSerial – GPS","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated GPS Module with uBlox MAX M8 and Ceramic Patch Antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur cutting-edge integrated GPS module, equipped with the uBlox MAX M8W GPS module, brings exceptional GPS performance to your projects. Featuring an \u003cstrong\u003eonboard ceramic patch antenna\u003c\/strong\u003e, an 18 dB\u003cstrong\u003e low-noise amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e (LNA), and a \u003cstrong\u003eSAW filter\u003c\/strong\u003e, this module ensures high signal quality and accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt seamlessly connects to any iLabs Challenger with the \u003cstrong\u003eBSerial\/Bi2C interface\u003c\/strong\u003e (such as the Challenger+ RP2350 BConnect), eliminating the need for an external power supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor added flexibility, a dedicated connector on the module allows for a backup battery connection, significantly reducing startup times. Whether you’re integrating it into portable applications or requiring fast GPS readiness, this module is designed to meet your needs with top-tier performance and effortless connectivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnecting the module to your system takes only seconds \u003cspan\u003evia the BSerial port, \u003c\/span\u003eand gives you instant GPS functionality. As soon as it is connected the module will start to transmit serial data containing location data.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need a Challenger board with a BSerial\/Bi2C connection to use this board.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is BSerial?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBSerial is a part of iLabs concept (BConnect that spans over Bi2C, BSerial and BSpi) of connecting devices together using a small Flexible Flat Cable (FFC) and an FFC connector. It is similar to the Bi2C concept but we have replaced the electrical I2C interface with an asynchronous serial channel instead. You can read more about it here\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBSerial connector: \u003c\/strong\u003eultra-compact FPC connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated GPS Module:\u003c\/strong\u003e Utilizes the uBlox MAX M8W GPS module\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntenna\u003c\/strong\u003e: Equipped with an onboard ceramic patch antenna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an 18 dB low-noise amplifier (LNA)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltering\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes a SAW filter for better accuracy and reduced interference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connects seamlessly to any iLabs Challenger via BSerial\/Bi2C interface\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e: No external power supply is required for operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackup Battery Connection\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dedicated connector for a backup battery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast Integration\u003c\/strong\u003e: Quick connection via the BSerial port\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eResources\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\nArduino example on iLabs website\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eA short Arduino example showing one way of handling the GPS data but there are many more libraries available that are compatible with the onboard uBlox MAX-M8 GPS module.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euBlox MAX-M8 datasheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x BSerial – GPS module\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x FPC cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"iLabs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43643949318205,"sku":"bxe1789699721445","price":29.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/9716\/8957\/files\/bserial-gps_1.jpg?v=1789699725","url":"https:\/\/laser-engraved-clasp.shop\/products\/bserial-gps","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}