MAX-M8Q GPS/QZSS GLONASS BeiDou 18Hz receiver with Antenna

MAX-M8Q u-blox GPS/QZSS GLONASS BeiDou 18Hz receiver Reference Board with Active GPS antenna for your mini UAV systems, Robots, RC, FPV or other projects. Ultra small and light.

The MAX-M8 series of standalone concurrent GNSS modules is built on the exceptional performance of the M8 engine in the industry proven MAX form factor. With dual-frequency RF front-end, the u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS engine is able to intelligently use the highest amount of visible satellites from two GNSS (GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou) systems for more reliable positioning.

The MAX-M8 series is ideal for performance driven applications. The MAX-M8 series provides high sensitivity and minimal acquisition times while maintaining low system power. The MAX-M8Q provides best performance for passive and active antennas designs. Sophisticated RF-architecture and interference suppression ensure maximum performance even in GNSS-hostile environments.

The MAX-M8 combines a high level of integration capability with flexible connectivity options in a miniature package. This makes MAX-M8 perfectly suited for industrial applications with strict size and cost requirements. The MAX-M8Q is also halogen free (green) which makes it also a perfect solution for consumer applications. The DDC (I2C compliant) interface provides connectivity and enables synergies with most u-blox cellular modules

MAX-M8Q u-blox breakout board features:

• 72-channel u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS receiver GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1, SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
• Sensitivity: Tracking  -167dBm  Nav –164 dBm
• On-board low noise 3.3V voltage regulator and RF filter for noise blocking
• UART(Tx,Rx) interface
• Active high gain GPS antenna
• Time pulse LED
• Supercapacitor for HOT module start
• Dimensions: 34x14 mm
• Weight: 8 gr.
• Fully assembled and ready to use
• u-center u-blox Evaluation Software

MAX-M8Q u-blox features:

• 72-channel u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS receiver GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1, SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
• Nav. update rate:
• Single GNSS: up to 18 Hz
• Concurrent GNSS: up to 10 Hz
• Position accuracy
• 2.0 m CEP
• Acquisition1 Cold starts: 26 s 27 s
• Aided starts: 2 s 4 s
• Reacquisition: 1 s 1 s
• Sensitivity1 Tracking & Nav: –167 dBm –164 dBm
• Cold starts: –148 dBm –147 dBm
• Hot starts: –156 dBm –156 dBm
• Assistance AssistNow GNSS Online
• AssistNow GNSS Offline (up to 35 days)
• AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)
• OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
• TCXO Oscillator
• Built-In RTC crystal
• On-chip LNA
• Anti jamming Active CW detection and removal
• Memory Onboard ROM
• Supported Active and passive antennas
• Odometer Travelled distance

MAX-M8 u-blox Product Summary

MAX-M8 u-blox Data Sheet

MAX-8 / MAX-M8 FW3 Hardware Integration Manual

MAX-M8 u-blox Hardware Integration Manual

USB to serial FTDI converter