0
\$\begingroup\$

Below is the image of a GPS module. I have highlighted the antenna in the yellow box:

enter image description here

What is the name of the antenna in the yellow box (Question 1) ? Is the type of this antenna APM 2.5 (Question 2) ? What does APM stands for in APM 2.5 (Question 3) ?

Is the connector of the antenna IPX? There are different sizes of IPX, what are they ? Is IPX connector also known as UFL (Question 4)?

I would appreciate answers to any/some/ all of above related questions.

\$\endgroup\$
3
  • 1
    \$\begingroup\$ plug looks like U.FL but yeah IPX looks similar. \$\endgroup\$
    – Jasen Слава Україні
    Commented Aug 19, 2020 at 7:04
  • \$\begingroup\$ Informally everyone calls these U.FL which is actually the Hirose part number. But if you call it something else, nobody understands what you refer to. \$\endgroup\$
    – Lundin
    Commented Aug 19, 2020 at 13:42
  • \$\begingroup\$ They don’t seem to indicate on the datasheet for some reason.? \$\endgroup\$
    – D.A.S.
    Commented Aug 19, 2020 at 13:42

1 Answer 1

Reset to default
1
\$\begingroup\$

This antenna type is called ceramic patch antenna.
If you google APM 2.5, you will find that it stands for ArduPilot Mega 2.5, which is a drone autopilot system, for which this GPS-receiver board (designator GY-GPS6MV2 on the PCB) is probably designed.
Yes, it is a U.FL connector, which is like you said also known as IPX (see this question: Difference between Hirose U.FL and IPEX connectors)

\$\endgroup\$

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.