PA1010D GPS Breakout

Let your project know its place in the world with this tiny but ultra-sensitive global positioning breakout!

This I2C breakout features a PA1010D GPS receiver module with inbuilt ceramic antenna, allowing extraction of date, time, latitude, longitude, speed, and altitude data from satellites.

It includes a supercapacitor that acts like a short-term backup battery to enable quick satellite lock after power down. An indicator LED flashes whenever the module has a satellite fix.

Ideal for projects like weather stations or modular GPS navigation systems, this breakout is compatible with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and CircuitPython.

Features

• PA1010D GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO receiver module with ceramic antenna and datasheet available
• Supports up to 210 PRN channels with 99 search channels and 33 simultaneous tracking channels
• Ultra-high sensitivity: -165dBm
• High accuracy 1-PPS timing support (±20ns jitter)
• Supercapacitor for maintaining satellite data and internal clock (approx. 1 hour capacity)
• Green LED indicator connected to PPS output; configurable via software
• 2x M2.5 mounting holes
• I2C interface, default address 0x10
• 3V to 5V compatible with reverse polarity protection
• Raspberry Pi-compatible pinout (pins 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
• Compatible with Raspberry Pi, Arduino, and CircuitPython
• Python library and schematic available

Kit Includes

• PA1010D GPS Breakout
• 1x5 straight male header
• 1x5 right angle female header

Notes

• No external antenna connection available
• Default I2C address cannot be changed
• GALILEO satellite detection may require firmware update via soldering and flashing
• Dimensions approximately 28x21x9 mm (LxWxH)