u-blox GNSS module overview

Scalable positioning module families combine optimized cost/performance

features with easy integration

POSITIONING

NEO series

GNSS modules

12.2 x 16.0 mm

LCC package

MAX series

GNSS modules

9.7 x 10.1 mm

LCC package

SAM-M8Q

GNSS antenna module

15.5 x 15.5 mm

LGA package

LEA series

GNSS modules

17.0 x 22.4 mm

LCC package

CAM-M8 series

GNSS antenna modules

9.6 x 14.0 mm

LCC package

ZOE-M8G

GNSS module

4.5 x 4.5 mm

LGA package

Product overview

u-blox offers a wide range of high-quality, scalable GNSS po-

sitioning modules based on the company’s high-performance

u-blox M8 and low-power u-blox 8 chip technologies.

u-blox GNSS modules are perfectly suited for vehicle,

industrial and M2M applications, as well as mass-market

consumer products with demanding size, cost and quality

requirements. For telematics applications, each module

provides easy integration with u-blox 2G, 3G and 4G cellular

modules. This scalable module approach means u-blox GNSS

modules provide exactly the right product variant to deliver

the performance, ease of integration, cost and size required

by today’s as well as tomorrow’s demanding applications.

When upgrading a product for improved performance,

lower cost or both, compatibility between module genera-

tions and variants is maintained. This ensures a smooth

transition from older to newer designs, as well as between

product variants to keep redesign costs minimal. This prod-

uct philosophy enables lower R&D costs and protects the

customer’s investment.

Key features and benefits

• u-blox products are available in three grades optimized for

our primary market sectors: automotive, industrial (profes-

sional) and consumer (standard).

• Support of all available GNSS (GPS/QZSS, Galileo,

GLONASS, BeiDou) and SBAS systems.

• Two platform offerings:



 u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS for maximum performance



 u-blox 8 single GNSS for power-sensitive usage

• u-blox GNSS modules require no host integration and are

made to keep customer’s eBOM to a minimum

• Variants to meet performance and cost requirements and

for different levels of integration (e.g. with or without

integrated antenna)

• Seamless operation with u-blox 2G, 3G, 4G cellular modules

• Globally available, free-of-charge Assisted-GNSS service

for accelerated positioning in difficult environments

• Modules use u-blox’s own AEC-Q100 qualified chips

• LCC modules are qualified according to ISO16750 standard

• Compatible with previous u-blox module generations of

the same form factor

Product selection

u-blox GNSS modules are available in different form factors and variants to provide flexibility for scaling GNSS solutions to

different application requirements, such as cost, performance and level of component integration.

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Form factor

ZOE

EVA

MAX

NEO

LEA

CAM

SAM

Variant

C Crystal-based receiver

E Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR) receiver to use with external sensors

F Time & frequency reference receiver, VCTCXO-based

G, Q TCXO-based receiver

L Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) receiver with 3D intertial sensors

M Crystal-based receiver and low backup battery current

N TCXO-based receiver, upgradability (Flash)

P High precision GNSS receiver

S, W TCXO-based receiver with short-circuit detection (antenna supervisor)

T Time sync receiver, TCXO-based

U Untethered Dead Reckoning (UDR) receiver with 3D inertial sensors

Platform

M8 u-blox M8

8 u-blox 8

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MAX-M8Q

EVA series

GNSS modules

7.0 x 7.0 mm

LGA package

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Platform selection guide

u-blox 8 and u-blox M8 standalone GNSS modules support GPS/QZSS and GLONASS satellites plus all SBAS augmentation

systems. u-blox M8 also supports BeiDou and Galileo satellites. Both platforms are optimized for keeping eBOM and system

costs to an absolute minimum. u-blox RF-architecture provides good immunity performance (e.g. against cellular interference)

without the need for an additional SAW filter in most applications. The selection of u-blox 8 vs. u-blox M8 modules is based

on the following criteria:

u-blox 8 single GNSS platform

Single GNSS reception is recommended for designs requiring

competitive positioning and low system power. The u-blox

8 platform provides high sensitivity for positioning with fast

acquisition times. Its sophisticated architecture ensures mini-

mum power and competitive solution.

The economical choice for competitive performance and

minimal power consumption in continuous mode

u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS platform

Concurrent GNSS reception is recommended for best perfor-

mance with difficult antenna placement or weak/blocked signal

environments. u-blox M8 modules process signals concurrently

from up to three GNSS systems to increase the number of visible

satellites for faster acquisition and more reliable positioning. They

operate with industry leading –167 dBm navigation sensititvity.

The choice for maximum performance, especially in

urban environments or difficult antenna placement

Digital

• GPS/QZSS or GLONASS

• –166 dBm Navigation sensitivity

• AssistNow Online

• AssistNow Offline (up to 35 days)

• AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)

• Up to 18 Hz Navigation Rate

• Active CW jamming detection

Digital

• GPS/QZSS, Galileo + GLONASS or BeiDou

• –167 dBm Navigation sensitivity

• AssistNow Online

• AssistNow Offline (up to 35 days)

• AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)

• Up to 10 Hz Navigation Rate

(18 Hz in single GNSS mode)

• Active CW jamming detection

Form factor selector guide

POSITIONING

Form factor Variant Grade

Crystal-based

Optimized for cost

sensitive applications

Crystal or

TCXO-based

Optimized for performance

VCTCXO

-based

Standard

Professional

Automotive

Module

Distinguishing features

C M U L P E N G/Q T S/W F

ZOE

Industry’s smallest multi-

GNSS module; superior

performance

EVA

Minimal system cost;

miniature form factor

UDR with

external

sensors

MAX

Variants for performance,

cost, and antenna inte-

gration requirements

short-circuit

protection

NEO

Versitile HW connectivity

(USB, UART, SPI, I

C) for

easier integration

UDR

3D inertial

sensors

ADR

3D inertial

sensors

High

precision

Flash,

additional

SAW, LNA

additional

SAW,

LNA

additional

SAW,

LNA

LEA

For migration from exist-

ing LEA designs

additional

SAW

additional

SAW,

short-circuit

protection

additional

SAW, LNA

CAM

Concurrent GNSS module

with integrated chip an-

tenna in LCC package

additional

SAW,

LNA

additional

SAW,

LNA

SAM

Concurrent GNSS module

with integrated patch

antenna in LGA package

additional

SAW,

LNA