The SparkFun GNSS L1/L5 Breakout - NEO-F10N Brings Affordable Meter-Level Accuracy to Urban Environments

SparkFun Electronics expands its extensive lineup of GNSS breakout boards with the release of the GNSS L1/L5 Breakout - NEO-F10N. Featuring the NEO-F10N Module from u-blox, this board is a great option for those looking to add precision to their GNSS projects operating in urban and rural environments thanks to its dual-band L1/L5 configuration. As an added bonus, the L5 signal falls within a protected frequency band, minimizing RF interference on the incoming signal.

Other notable features include:

• Concurrent Reception: The breakout supports concurrent reception of GPS, Galileo, and BeiDou constellations, enhancing reliability and accuracy.
• Dual-Band Multipath Mitigation: Proprietary dual-band multipath mitigation technology from u-blox F10 selects the best signals from both bands, significantly improving position accuracy, particularly in urban environments.
• On-Board Rechargeable Battery: The breakout features an integrated rechargeable battery that powers the RTC on the NEO-F10N, reducing time-to-first fix from cold starts to hot starts. The battery also maintains RTC and GNSS orbit data without external power, ensuring uninterrupted performance.
• Configuration Flexibility: U-blox-based GPS products are configurable using u-center, offering extensive customization options such as baud rates, update rates, spoofing detection, and more.

"We're happy to bring another impressive module from u-blox into the SparkFun catalog," says Nathan Seidle, Founder of SparkFun Electronics. "The GNSS L1/L5 Breakout NEO-F10N board fills a niche for users looking for decent accuracy, especially in urban environments, with a very reasonable price point, which differentiates it from other GNSS boards we carry. We are excited to see what use cases our community develops with this new offering!"

For more information about the SparkFun NEO-F10N GNSS L1/L5 Breakout and to order, please visit the product page.