Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA A002 (COM5) Driver

The Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA A002 (COM5) driver allows Windows to recognize a Qualcomm-based USB NMEA interface, typically used to pass GPS/GNSS positioning data to compatible software through a serial port. Listed under Qualcomm Atheros in the USB category, this device may need a driver if it appears as unrecognized hardware in Device Manager or your location application cannot access its data.

Key Features

• USB-to-serial communication: Provides the interface Windows needs to communicate with the device’s NMEA port over USB.
• Positioning data access: Enables compatible applications to receive NMEA messages when the connected hardware supports and exposes GPS/GNSS output.
• COM port identification: Helps Windows present the interface as a serial port, shown here as COM5. The assigned port number can change after reconnecting the device or reinstalling its drivers.
• Legacy Windows support: Intended for Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, and XP, subject to the compatibility of the specific driver package and your system architecture.

How to Install Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA A002 (COM5) Driver

1. Check your device and Windows version. Open Device Manager, locate the NMEA interface, and review its hardware IDs under Properties > Details. Confirm whether Windows is 32-bit or 64-bit.
2. Choose a matching package. Before starting a Qualcomm HS-USB NMEA A002 (COM5) driver download for Windows, verify that the package supports your hardware IDs and operating system. For a free download, prefer the device manufacturer’s official support resources.
3. Extract and install the driver. If the package includes a trusted installer, follow its instructions. Otherwise, extract the files, right-click the device in Device Manager, select Update driver, and browse to the extracted folder.
4. Reconnect and verify detection. Restart Windows if prompted, then reconnect the hardware. Confirm that the NMEA interface appears without a warning icon and note its current COM port.
5. Configure your application. Select the detected COM port in your compatible GPS or mapping software. If you are checking Windows 10/11 compatibility, note that Windows 11 is not included in the supplied support list; verify it separately with the hardware manufacturer.

Keep the driver updated when the manufacturer provides a compatible release that addresses connection or detection issues. The latest version is not always the best match for older hardware, so check compatibility before you update and retain a working driver package in case you need to roll back.