Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9027 (COM5) Driver

The Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9027 (COM5) driver helps Windows recognize the USB-connected NMEA serial interface used by compatible Qualcomm-based hardware to provide positioning data. Listed under Qualcomm Atheros in the USB category, this device may need a driver if it appears as an unknown device or your navigation software cannot access its serial port.

Key Features

• USB 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 receive NMEA messages when the hardware and its firmware provide GNSS/GPS functionality.
• Device recognition: Helps Windows identify the interface correctly in Device Manager, making connection troubleshooting easier.
• Legacy Windows compatibility: Driver packages may support Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP; check the selected package for your exact operating system and 32-bit or 64-bit architecture.

How to Install Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9027 (COM5) Driver

1. Confirm the device identity. Open Device Manager, locate the NMEA interface or unrecognized USB device, and check its Hardware IDs under Properties > Details. Match these IDs against the driver package’s supported devices.
2. Choose a compatible package. Before starting a Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA 9027 (COM5) driver download for Windows, confirm the supported Windows edition and architecture. Select a trusted free download with clear compatibility details. For Windows 10/11 systems, note that Windows 11 is not included in the stated support list.
3. Prepare the files. Extract the downloaded archive if necessary. If replacing a working driver, consider creating a restore point before making changes.
4. Install the driver. Run the included installer, or right-click the device in Device Manager, choose Update driver, and browse to the extracted driver folder. Follow the prompts and restart if requested.
5. Verify the connection. Check that the interface appears without a warning icon, then select its assigned COM port in your application. Windows may assign a number other than COM5, so use the port shown in Device Manager.

Keep the driver updated when a compatible release addresses connection problems or improves support for your system. The latest version is useful only if it matches your hardware and Windows installation; review compatibility before you update, and retain a working package in case you need to roll back.