Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9001 (COM41) Driver

The Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9001 (COM41) driver helps Windows recognize the NMEA serial interface exposed by compatible Qualcomm-based USB hardware, allowing navigation or diagnostic software to access positioning data when the device supports it. Listed under Qualcomm Atheros in the USB category, this interface may need a driver if it appears as an unknown device, shows a warning in Device Manager, or cannot be accessed by your application.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial communication: Enables compatible software to communicate with the device’s NMEA interface through a Windows COM port.
• Positioning data access: Supports the connection used to read NMEA messages from compatible hardware. Actual data availability depends on the device’s firmware and configuration.
• Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the interface correctly rather than leaving it listed as an unrecognized USB device.
• Legacy Windows support: Listed operating systems include Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP. Verify that the selected package matches your Windows version and system architecture.

How to Install Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9001 (COM41) Driver

1. Check your device details. Open Device Manager and locate the interface under Ports (COM & LPT), Other devices, or USB-related entries. Check its hardware IDs in Properties to confirm that the driver package matches.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting your Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9001 (COM41) driver download for Windows, review the supported operating systems and 32-bit or 64-bit requirements. Select a trusted free download intended for your hardware.
3. Extract and install. Unzip the downloaded files if necessary. Run the included installer, or right-click the device in Device Manager, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder.
4. Reconnect and verify. Restart Windows if prompted, then reconnect the hardware. Confirm that the interface appears without a warning icon. Windows may assign a port number other than COM41; select the assigned port in your software.
5. Check application access. Open your navigation or diagnostic application and choose the appropriate COM port. If no data appears, verify that the device is configured to output NMEA messages.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses connection problems or improves stability. The latest version should still match your hardware and operating system. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 10 is listed as supported, but Windows 11 compatibility must be confirmed with the hardware manufacturer before you update.