MAX-M8Q GPS GLONASS BeiDou 18Hz NANO receiver with UF.L connector

MAX-M8Q u-blox GPS/QZSS GLONASS BeiDou 18Hz NANO receiver Reference Board with UF.L (IPEX) antenna connector for your mini UAV systems, Robots, RC, FPV or other projects. Ultra small and light. Nail size.

The MAX-M8 series of standalone concurrent GNSS modules is built on the exceptional performance of the u-blox 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 ublox 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) and I2C interface
• UF.L (I-PEX) antenna connector
• Active GNSS antenna support
• Time pulse LED
• Supercapacitor for HOT module start
• Dimensions: 20x10 mm
• Weight: 1.5 gr.
• Fully assembled and ready to use
• u-center ublox Evaluation Software

MAX-M8Q ublox 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

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