ZOE-M8 series
Ultra small u-blox M8 GNSS SiPs
• Ultra small size SiP (System-in-Package) 4.5 mm x 4.5 mm x 1.0 mm
• Fully integrated and complete solution, reducing total design efforts
• Ideal for passive antennas, due to built-in SAW and LNA
• High accuracy thanks to concurrent reception of up to 3 GNSS
• –167 dBm sensitivity for reliable positioning in challenging conditions
ZOE-M8
4.5 x 4.5 x 1.0 mm
Product description
ZOE-M8G and ZOE-M8Q are u-blox’s latest, highly integrated
System in Package (SiP) GNSS solutions based on the high
performing u-blox M8 concurrent positioning engine. The
new, record breaking ultra miniature form factor integrates a
complete GNSS SiP, including SAW filter, LNA and TCXO.
The ZOE-M8 SiPs are targeted for applications that require
a small size without compromising the performance. For RF
optimization, the ZOE-M8 SiPs integrate a front-end SAW filter
and an additional front-end LNA for increased jamming im-
munity and easier antenna integration. A passive antenna can
be used to provide a highly integrated system solution with
minimal eBOM.
Incorporating ZOE-M8 into customer designs is simple and
straightforward thanks to the fully integrated design, single
voltage supply (ZOE-M8G 1.8 V, ZOE-M8Q 3 V), low power
consumption, simple interface, and sophisticated interference
suppression that ensure maximum performance even in GNSS-
hostile environments.
With its dual-frequency RF front-end, the ZOE-M8 SiPs are able
to utilize concurrent reception of up to three GNSS systems
(GPS/Galileo together with BeiDou or GLONASS). In addition,
the ZOE-M8 SiPs provide an SQI interface for optional external
Flash, allowing future firmware upgrades and improved
A-GNSS performance.
Thanks to u-blox advanced algorithms and a complete GNSS
solution, ZOE-M8 SiPs meet even the most stringent require-
ments in versatile industrial and consumer applications, such
as UAVs, vehicles and assets tracking. The ZOE-M8 series also
supports message integrity protection, anti-jamming, and anti-
spoofing, providing reliable positioning in difficult environ-
mental conditions as well as in security attack scenarios.
The ZOE-M8 SiPs can be easily integrated in manufacturing
thanks to the advanced S-LGA (Soldered Land Grid Array)
packaging technology, which enables easier and more reliable
soldering processes compared to a normal LGA (Land Grid
Array) package.
The ZOE-M8 SiPs are fully tested and qualified according to
the JESD47 /
ISO 16750 standard.
Product selector
E = External Flash required C = Crystal / T = TCXO
= Optional, or requires external components
POSITIONING
UBX-16005908 - R07 Early Production Information
Model Category GNSS Supply Interfaces Features Grade
Standard Precision GNSS
High Precision GNSS
Dead Reckoning
Timing
GPS / QZSS
GLONASS
Galileo
BeiDou
Number of
Concurrent GNSS
1.71 V – 1.89 V
2.7 V – 3.6 V
UART
USB
SPI
DDC (I
2
C compliant)
Programmable (Flash)
Data logging
Additional SAW
Additional LNA
RTC crystal
Oscillator
Built-in antenna
Built-in antenna supply
and supervisor
Timepulse
Standard
Professional
Automotive
ZOE-M8G • • • • • 3 • • • • E E • •
T 1
ZOE-M8Q • • • • • 3 • • • • E E • •
T 1
Standard Professional Automotive
Ultra small GNSS SiPs with superior performance
Package
51 pin S-LGA (Soldered Land Grid Array): 4.5 x 4.5 x 1.0 mm, 0.04 g
Pinout
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Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp. –40 °C to +85 °C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to standard JESD47 / ISO 16750
Uses u-blox M8 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
Moisture sensitivity level 3
Features
Receiver type 72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F
BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1B/C
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN
Max nav. update rate
1
Single GNSS: up to 18 Hz
2 Concurrent GNSS: up to 10 Hz
Accuracy
2
2.0 m CEP
Acquisition
2
Cold starts: 26 s
Aided starts: 2 s
Reacquisition: 1 s
Sensitivity
2
Tracking & Nav: –167 dBm
Cold starts: –148 dBm
Hot starts: –157 dBm
Assistance GNSS AssistNow GNSS Online
AssistNow GNSS Offline (up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous
(up to 6 days)
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
Oscillator TCXO
RTC crystal Optional, can be connected to external
RTC Clock
DC/DC converter Optinal only in ZOE-M8Q for low
power, requires external components
Anti jamming Active CW detection and removal. Extra
onboard SAW band pass filter
Memory ROM
SQI Flash FW update
(optional) for AssistNow Offline, AssistNow Autonomous
Data logging
Supported antennas Active and passive
Raw Data Code phase output
Odometer Integrated in navigation filter
Geofencing Up to 4 circular areas
GPIO for waking up external CPU
Spoofing detection Built-in
Signal integrity Signature feature with SHA 256
Data-logger
3
For position, velocity, time, and
odometer data
Electrical data
Supply voltage 1.71 V to 1.89 V (ZOE-M8G)
2.7 V to 3.6 V (ZOE-M8Q)
Power consumption
2
ZOE-M8G: 40 mA @ 1.8 V (Continuous)
ZOE-M8Q
4
: 25 mA @ 3.0 V (Continuous)
Backup Supply 1.4 to 3.6 V
1
ROM
2
Default mode: GPS/SBAS/QZSS+GLONASS
3
External Flash required
4
with DC/DC
Support products
u-blox M8 Evaluation Kits:
Easy-to-use kits to get familiar with u-blox M8 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GNSS performance.
EVK-M8GZOE u-blox M8 Concurrent GNSS Evaluation Kit,
supports ZOE-M8G and ZOE-M8Q
UBX-16005908 - R07 www.u-blox.comEarly Production Information
Product variants
ZOE-M8G u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS SiP, 1.8 V,
S-LGA, TCXO, ROM, SAW, LNA
ZOE-M8Q u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS SiP, 3.0 V,
S-LGA, TCXO, ROM, SAW, LNA
Further information
For contact information, see www.u-blox.com/contact-us.
For more product details and ordering information, see the
product data sheet.
Interfaces
Serial interfaces 1 UART
1 SPI (optional)
1 DDC (I
2
C compliant)
1 SQI interface (for optional Flash)
Digital I/O Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input
Timepulse Configurable 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
Protocols NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
Standard
Automotive
Professional