Features of the GPS module
The YW-16162G3 is a compact GPS antenna module with ultra-high sensitivity (-162dBm) in an ultra-small form factor (16*16*2mm).
Super Low Power Consumption
Ultra-small form factor: 16x16x2mm
Ultra‐High Sensitivity: ‐162dBm
L1 Frequency, C/A code, 72‐channels satellite searching
High Update Rate: up to 10Hz
DGPS and AGPS Support
With fast TTFF
Multi‐Path Detection and Compensation
1‐PPS Support for Timing Applications
Different interface supported
Supports any two of Beidou,SBAS simultaneously by firmware support
Integrated TCXO,LNA,SAW,RTC

Application of the Location Tracking Module
Handheld Beidou Device
Automotive
PDA, Pocket PC
Car Navigation and Tracking
Geographic Surveying
AVL and Location-Based Services
Sports and Recreation
Timing
Marine Navigation, Fleet Management
UAV


Parameters of YW-16162G3 Global Positioning System Module

Pin Assignment of YW-16162G3 GPS Positioning Receiver

Electrical Specification of Youwei Satellite Navigation Module

The Significance of Low Power Consumption in GPS Modules
Low power consumption is a critical feature for GPS modules, especially in battery-dependent applications. Its key impacts include:
1. Extended Battery Life
• Enables longer operation for portable/wearable devices (e.g., smartwatches, pet trackers) without frequent recharging.
• Example: Reducing current draw from 50mA to 25mA can double device uptime.
2. Thermal Efficiency
• Minimizes heat generation, preventing performance degradation in compact or sealed enclosures (e.g., IoT sensors, asset tags).
3. Cost & Sustainability Benefits
• Smaller/lighter batteries suffice, reducing BOM costs and environmental footprint.
• Critical for mass-deployed applications (e.g., logistics trackers).
4. Enhanced Reliability
• Avoids voltage drops in power-constrained systems (e.g., solar-powered devices).
Technical Trade-offs
• Balance Required: Ultra-low-power modes (e.g., sleep/standby) may slightly increase TTFF. Advanced GNSS GPS modules (like Youwei’s) mitigate this with adaptive power cycling.
Industry Demand
• A key spec for consumer electronics (e.g., fitness bands) and industrial IoT (e.g., wireless sensors), where energy efficiency dictates market competitiveness.
In short, low power consumption directly enables smaller, cheaper, and longer-lasting location-aware devices.

1.Company info

Youwei Communication is a professional GNSS system (GPS, Beidou. GLONASS, GALILEO) navigation solution provider. Intended to provide a one-stop GNSS satellite timing, measurement, positioning, and navigation solution provider to OEM/ODM customers and system integrators both domestically and internationally. Committed to creating long-term value and potential growth for customers.
Since its establishment, Youwei Communication has established a technical team with rich experience in RF technology, GNSS/WIFI/Bluetooth/GPRS software and hardware development. Guoxing Beidou can provide a series of industrial grade high-quality GNSS navigation and positioning modules such as GPS, Beidou, GLONASS, GALILEO, GPRS communication modules, and indoor positioning solutions. Based on the module core, secondary development and application can be carried out to provide customers with personalized wireless product solutions and enhance their overall competitiveness.
The company's products are widely used in M2M industries such as wireless public telephones, commercial telephones, wireless monitoring, GPS car terminals, home anti-theft, car anti-theft, wireless data transmission, wireless DTU, PND, power meter reading, power system monitoring, water affairs, oil fields, mining, POS free machines, shipping, wireless PDA, logistics, IoT industry chain, industrial automation, information dissemination, etc. Remote meter reading and centralized meter reading for smart grids, municipal street light control, building automation control, industrial (security) video monitoring, water conservancy and hydrological monitoring, financial mobile POS terminals, remote pipeline network monitoring for energy (energy, water supply, heating, etc.), meteorological monitoring, environmental protection, intelligent transportation, smart homes, media advertising, digital healthcare, earthquake monitoring, industrial remote sensing and telemetry, fire safety, coal mines, etc. Real time online detection, oilfield data collection and other fields.