Minimum connections to make Axiom Sandpiper GPS SIRF NMEA receiver work: 1 ANT_PWR DC power to active antenna. Connect 5 or 3 volts, depending on the active antenna being used. Typically 20 to 30ma. 2 VCC_5V Regulated 5.0VDC +/- 5% input power -- 180mA typical. 3 VBAT Battery backup input. 2V to VCC + 0.5 V -- 10uA typical. 11 TXA Port A Serial Transmit Data. VCC CMOS levels -- GPS messages. 12 RXA Port A Serial Receive Data. VCC CMOS levels -- GPS commands. 13 GND Ground