Product Catalog 16
Wireless & Positioning Solutions 2015
locate, communicate, accelerate
Thomas Seiler – CEO u-blox
Dear readers,
We are doing business in one of the most dynamic
and fastest growing industries that exists today. The
“internet of people” has already changed virtually
every aspect of our lives: how we communicate,
shop, educate, inform and entertain ourselves. The
next growth phase of the internet has a name – the
“Internet of Things”, or “IoT”. It is growing fast and
will ultimately connect billions of devices with each
other. There will soon be more machines connected to
the internet than people.
The IoT is already streamlining and lowering the cost
of business processes and logistics, increasing safety,
security and convenience, and improving the healthcare
of millions of people. At the root of the IoT are
connected devices exchanging vital information with
each other, and with powerful applications in the cloud.
As most end devices such as meters, sensors, security,
healthcare and vehicle-mounted electronics are
distributed over large areas and in high numbers, longdistance and short-range wireless communications
are necessary to bind devices together in the IoT. This
is why we have expanded our product portfolio to
include Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules in addition to
our complete line of 2G, 3G and 4G cellular modules.
We are very pleased to offer you new options for
connectivity all the way down to the last-meter. Refer
to our new section on Short Range Radio products in
this catalog.
Location continues to be a crucial piece of information
for both people and things in our increasingly mobile
society. Location makes information significantly more
valuable, and better targeted at the needs of the
end-user. u-blox continues to improve the positioning
technology, and we are proud to offer you our latest
multi-GNSS positioning products with concurrent
operation, including important features like integrated
antenna, 3D dead reckoning and indoor positioning
options, all based on our 8th generation positioning
platform, u-blox M8.
Finally, I would like to introduce our customers to
a new concept of “Product Grades” – Automotive,
Professional and Standard. This color-coded
classification groups our products into three distinct
product grades to make it easier to match the
appropriate module or chip with your designs. We
realize that when it comes to component selection,
the right features are not enough – our products must
also fulfil the precise quality requirements of your
application, while meeting your budget constraints. See
the Quality section of this catalog for details.
We look forward to helping you launch your next
generation of products for the IoT!
Thomas Seiler
CEO u-blox
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QUALITY
Contents
4
Company
4 u-blox at a glance
5 Product grade strategy
CELLULAR
6 Quality
7 Product grades
8 Product design
8 u-blox quality system
10 Zero defect policy
11
Supply reliability
16
SHORT RANGE
12 Markets and application sectors
13 Automotive
14
Industrial
15
Consumer
Products
POSITIONING
19 Overview Cellular
20
2G: GSM/GPRS
24 3G: UMTS/HSPA(+), CDMA
32
4G: LTE
41 Overview Short Range Radio modules
42 Bluetooth: classic and low energy
48
Multiradio: Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
51 Overview Positioning modules
52 Standalone positioning: modules and antenna modules
70 Time and frequency
74
Dead Reckoning
76
Precise positioning
SERVICES
81 Overview Positioning chips
82
Standalone positioning
86
Dead Reckoning
88 Time and frequency
92 Services
93
Services overview
94
Assisted GNSS
96
CellLocate®
SUPPORT
98 Support
99 Support overview
100 Evaluation kits, sofware and reference designs
102
u-center
103
m-center
104 Android solution / u-center Android
105 RIL software for wireless modules
118 TECHNOLOGY
106
Technology
107 Technology overview
108 u-blox’ module roadmap philosophy
109 Cellular module layout compatibility
110
LTE
111 u-blox M8 and u-blox 7
112 Bluetooth technology
113 Wi-Fi technology
114 Automotive Dead Reckoning
115 GNSS antenna modules
116 Precise Point Positioning (PPP)
117 Precision Timing and Frequency Reference
Contacts & worldwide presence
Contents | Page 3
Company
u-blox at a glance
Swiss-based u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a leading provider of wireless and positioning semiconductors and modules for the automotive, industrial and consumer markets. Our solutions enable people, vehicles and machines to locate their exact position and wirelessly
communicate via voice, text or video.
With a broad portfolio of chips, modules and software solutions, u-blox is uniquely
positioned to allow OEMs to develop innovative solutions that enable mobility quickly
and cost-effectively.
Global presence
Our direct presence in 17 countries ensures that we can react quickly to changing
customer demands. It also puts us in a very strong position to share knowledge and
market requirements with our customers.
With our staff of over 500 people worldwide, we support our customers from component evaluation and selection right through to product design, final production set-up,
logistics and after-sales support.
With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, u-blox is globally present with offices and
R&D centers in Europe, Asia and the USA.
Key facts
Foundation Founded in 1997, Switzerland
Stock exchange listing Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (UBXN)
Employees Over 500
Sales
2013 revenue of CHF 219.8 million (approximately USD 247 million)
H1 2014 revenue of CHF 121.6 million (approximately USD 140 million)
Markets served
Automotive, industrial and consumer
Market penetration More than 4‘000 customers worldwide benefit from our solutions
More than 10‘000 types of devices rely on our products
More than 100‘000‘000 people and machines utilize our technology
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Product grade strategy
u-blox excels at the ability to offer customers an attractive choice of chips and modules
with advanced and scalable functionality, high quality, easy upgradability and ever decreasing size and power consumption. These are crucial factors for our customers to lead
in their markets.
Keeping costs to a minimum is equally important. Designers need a product that meets
their technical requirements, while staying within their manufacturing budget.
That is why u-blox now offers its products in grades that are optimized for our three
primary market sectors: automotive, industrial and consumer. These new color-coded
categories give customers an instant overview of which applications each product is best
suited for.
•In cost-sensitive consumer products used in the home or kept in a pocket, our
Standard Grade products are the most cost-efficient solution.
•For after-market vehicle mounted devices and industrial products such as fleet
management systems, smart meters, robots, and security systems, we offer our
Professional Grade products.
•When designing sophisticated first-mount vehicle applications where high-end
features and tolerance to environmental stress are the highest priorities, we offer
our Automotive Grade products.
Often we may offer a product in multiple categories.
u-blox invites customers to discuss all their requirements including features, product grade,
price, support and innovation roadmap. u-blox believes in an open and forward-looking
dialogue with customers that identifies all their product requirements, not only for today,
but for future product generations.
Company | Page 5
Quality
Page 6 | Quality
QUALITY
Product grades
u-blox delivers products in three distinct product grades optimized for the specific needs
of our customers:
Standard Grade
Professional Grade
Automotive Grade
For consumer product applications
where environmental conditions
such as temperature, EMC and
mechanical stresses are within light
to moderate levels. Ideally suited
to higher volume, price sensitive
applications such as recreational
devices, mobile computing,
cameras, displays, routers, and test
equipment.
For use in industrial and
professional applications, where
operating temperature range
and mechanical durability are
important for high reliability over
the entire product service life.
For equipment in harsh environmental conditions, especially automotive applications, where the
device is subjected to high levels of
EMI, bump, shock and vibration,
and extremes of temperature.
These products are designed for
use in automotive, transportation
and other mission critical
applications and meet industry
standard automotive specifications
and are qualified strictly according
to ISO 16750 / AEC-Q100.
This category of products is
characterized by an excellent price
to performance ratio and the
industry renowned u-blox quality.
This product category is suited
for applications like industrial
equipment, safety and alarm
systems, broadcast, and telecom
equipment, asset tracking, fleet
managements, etc.
These products are very robust
electrically as well as mechanically.
They are qualified according to
JEDEC / ISO 16750 to ensure best
in class quality.
u-blox’ automotive products
feature excellent immunity to
severe mechanical and electrical
stress. They are characterized
by lowest possible field failure
rate, have the long term product
availability to support the
automotive industry’s product life
cycles and come with automotive
quality processes (PPAP, 8D, Failure
Analysis).
Tolerance to environmental stress
Designed and tested for consumer
environment
Designed and tested for industrial environment Designed and tested for industrial
environment
Typ. ambient temperature range
–20 … +65°C
–40 … +85° C
–40 … +85° C
Qualification
JESD47 (chips) Subset of ISO 16750 (modules)
JESD47 (chips)
ISO 16750 (modules)
AEC-Q100 (chips)
ISO 16750 (modules)
Process levels for design, manufacturing and testing
100% outgoing test, Standard grade, plus product traceability
x-ray testing of modules,
top-class components
Professional grade, plus PPAP, 8D,
PPAP, 8D, ISO/TS 16949, automotive
test flow,component traceability, select automotive grade components
Field failure rate
Low
According to ppm agreement
Low
Quality | Page 7
Product design
A defining difference between u-blox and its close competitors lies in the company’s core
competency: u-blox is a cutting-edge semiconductor company with in-house
IC design, test and quality operations. Many module vendors focus on packaging 3rd party
chips into a module form factor, with no IC design know-how, or in-house control over the
software stack. This fundamental difference means u-blox is in full control of its own product
roadmap, features, quality and costs because we integrate our IP into our chips, including
the software stack.
u-blox’ sophisticated design flow adheres to state-of-the-art product development processes:
•Requirements management by structured tracing of requirements from our
global market access and deep relationships with customers.
•Technology development for new key features and continual enhancement of
features and functionality.
•Frequent review of product development program assures efficient use of
R&D resources for successful products.
•Structure product life cycle process assures a stage by stage development of a
product, with defined qualification criteria at each stage.
•Simulation and Characterization of all semiconductor designs to insure
compliancy with functionality and performance.
•Risk management as standard procedure for all product development projects for
minimizing time delays.
•Chip design for test and assembly to maximize quality and yield.
•Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA): Early identification of potential
failures to determine actions to increase detection and reduce occurrence.
•Design verification before tape-out through simulation and integrity testing.
•Built-in Self Test (BIST) to accelerate testing of complex System-on-Chip designs,
increase coverage and lower testing costs.
•Environmental stress tests: u-blox has invested millions in in-house testing
equipment to simulate years of product operation in the field and identify causes
of failure mechanisms.
•Testing of firmware fully automated hardware-in-the-loop continuous integration.
Customers can depend on u-blox for high-quality, cost-effective, reliable chip and
modules with full confidence that the entire product definition, production, test and
quality processes are under u-blox control.
Page 8 | Quality
u-blox has earned an industry-wide reputation as a
best-in-class vendor of high-quality, reliable integrated
circuits (ICs) and modules for the Automotive,
Industrial and Consumer markets. We have achieved
this distinction through a systematic, multi-pronged
approach that emphasizes quality at every phase of
our product’s life cycle. This encompasses product
development, prototyping, qualification, manufacturing
and delivery.
u-blox quality philosophy is supported by 5 main pillars:
• Understand and fulfill our customers’ needs
We strive to understand our customers’ evolving
design and quality requirements, and keep pace with
their innovation cycles.
• Continuous improvement
We continuously improve our quality, product
features, and cost-efficiency through cutting-edge
design innovation, expansion and acquisition of
know-how.
• World-class partners
u-blox operates as a fabless IC and module designhouse, utilizing high-volume, state-of-the-art
fabrication and packaging partners that adhere to
the highest manufacturing standards.
• Committed employees
u-blox‘ leading technology, quality and reliability
depends on our corporate environment that fosters
teamwork, enthusiasm and dedication of our
employees.
• Environmental and social commitment
u-blox is committed to environmental excellence
and meeting or exceeding regulatory requirements
with respect to the use of hazardous substances
(e.g. RoHS, ELV, REACH compliancy etc.). All of our
contract manufacturers are ISO 14001 certified.
u-blox is also a signatory to the UN Global Compact
meaning we comply with sustainable production,
environmental friendliness as well as with humanrights and anti-corruption principles.
Our global quality program covers all aspects
of our organization including R&D, module and IC
manufacturing, testing, supply chain, and ultimately
timely delivery to our global customers. The program
spans a multi-continent manufacturing chain that
includes semiconductor fabrication and assembly
in Asia, module assembly in Europe and Asia and
independent stock points in America, Europe and Asia.
QUALITY
u-blox quality system
We adhere to the industry’s strictest standards.
Our design-centers and manufacturing sites are
dedicated to ISO/TS 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and
ISO/IEC 80079-34 quality standards.
We are an established automotive supplier.
u-blox has been a preferred vendor to the global
automotive markets for many years, supplying key
electronic components to many of the world’s most
prestigious car brands. To achieve this distinction, all
our manufacturing sites are ISO/TS 16949 automotive
certified.
• Our modules are ISO 16750 qualified and
Automotive End of Life (ELV) compliant.
• Our automotive ICs are JESD47 and AEC-Q100
qualified.
• We are committed to meet automotive service levels
as required by our customers.
Zero defect policy
We work exclusively with world-class semiconductor fabrication partners that use the most reliable technologies
to manufacture our chips. Our collaborative approach
creates synergies, leveraging our product know-how and
our partners’ manufacturing expertise. This allows us to
optimize our design, test and manufacturing processes in
line with our zero defect strategy.
Our in-house team of highly-specialized Test and
Production Engineers develop and verify all chip and
module tests in-house before installation at massproduction assembly and testing facilities.
Design
Manufacturing
Our chip production process includes 100% wafer
sorting, packaging, as well as 100% final testing. Our
automotive-grade integrated circuits (ICs) are qualified
according to AEC-Q100, the automotive standard
that includes the requirements of the common JEDEC
standard JESD47 for ICs.
Qualification tests are performed at our laboratory
facilities following the zero defects flow for automotive
grade semiconductors (see diagram on following page).
• Requirement Management
• DFMEA
• Simulation
• Characterization
• Design for Test / Assembly
• BIST
• Process selection and qualification
• Corner lot evaluation
• Process FMEA
• Control plan / Safe launch plan
• SPC / Process capabilities
• Product qualification
improvement
• Wafer level reliability monitoring
• Process / Product improvement
• Product reliability monitoring
CAPABILITY
• Statistical data analysis
• Environmental stress tests
• Physical failure analysis
Test
• Test program development
• Parametric and final testing
• ATE capability studies (MSA)
• Statistical yield analysis
• Extended temperature testing
• 100% burn-in for automotive products
ISSUE RESOLUTION
Application
• Design-In support
• Schematics review
• Support for key component selection
• Assembly process support
• Test procedures support
Zero defects flow diagram
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• Problem solving techniques
• Failure analysis process
Supply reliability
Packaging and delivery
We achieve this through multiple safety measures:
u-blox delivers chips and modules packed into reels
which are, in turn, packed into ESD (Electrostatic
Sensitive Device) and moisture-shielding bags. Sample
deliveries are packed onto trays and are also packaged
into ESD and moisture-shielding bags.
• We perform long-term capacity planning for modules
and ICs 12 months into the future.
Products are delivered on reels that are dry-sealed
into ESD and moisture-shielding bags that come with
detailed care instructions about moisture sensitivity
levels and maximum factory floor times.
For Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific regions,
samples of modules are shipped from our headquarters
in Switzerland or assembly center in Austria and chipsets are sent from the Philippines. For the Americas, all
shipments, regardless of quantity, are sent from our US
headquarters in Reston, Virginia, USA.
Samples and pre-production quantities can be
purchased directly from our Online shop:
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
u-blox: a reliable supplier
Manufacturing quality products is only half the game.
Delivering the right product in the right quantity at the
required time is crucial for our customer’s success. That
is why we go to extreme measures to ensure that our
products get to our customers when they need them.
• Short term “Just-in-time” delivery planning for
modules is performed weekly.
To make sure that all subcomponents for our products
are available on time, our safety stock concept includes:
• 6 weeks safety stock of finished products at three
different inventory locations.
• 2 month safety stock for all components.
• 1 month safety stock of wafers.
• Long-term committed production capacity from our
contract manufacturers.
Our benefits:
• Excellent service level:
our target is 98.5% of all delivery requests met
• Very short delivery lead time
• Flexible, responsive delivery for small, medium and
high capacity requirements
• Total customer satisfaction
Quality | Page 11
Markets and application sectors
Page 12 | Markets
Automotive
Positioning & wireless communications are at the heart of new in-vehicle services
Navigation is a standard feature in most cars of today. But getting drivers to where
they want to go is just the beginning. u-blox’ robust positioning and wireless components allow designers to put a whole new array of helpful and entertaining
features as well as critical emergency services at the driver’s fingertips. Features such
as an automated trip advisor that instantly downloads details about the driver’s surroundings to inform of live traffic and parking conditions, special attractions, hotels,
service stations and restaurants along the route. Assistance can automatically be
summoned in the event of an accident, emergency or breakdown, through built in
eCall/ERA-GLONASS functions or any proprietary service.
Insurance, vehicle recovery and automotive “black-box” based on GNSS
positioning
The ability to recover stolen vehicles is becoming a hot global issue. u-blox’ ultra
small, yet highly sensitive positioning solutions combined with wireless connectivity provide the perfect solution to this growing problem. Additionally, in-vehicle
positioning can also be used to record location, speeds, and acceleration for use in
insurance telematics applications that may dramatically reduce the insurance costs
of drivers and reduce fraud.
Recommended
product grade
Professional
Automotive
Markets | Page 13
Industrial
Machine-to-machine communications (M2M)
Our GSM, UMTS, CDMA and LTE modules support a diverse range of machine-tomachine applications such as remote industrial automation, mobile monitoring and
control for health services, smart energy management and automatic meter reading.
u-blox comprehensive cellular product portfolio includes solutions for wireless security
systems, POS terminals and vending equipment monitoring. Our 3G and 4G modems
support high-bandwidth applications such as car infotainment systems and mobile
computing devices where high-speed wireless internet connection is essential.
Fleet management and asset tracking
Keeping accurate track of valuable assets via satellite positioning and wireless connectivity streamlines your supply chain. Whether for fleet management, vehicle recovery,
locating people or shipments, u-blox has the right embedded solutions that combine
high-sensitivity, small size and low power consumption with industrial temperature
range. u-blox’ asset tracking solutions let you combine satellite positioning with the
power to communicate over the world’s largest 2G, 3G and 4G networks.
Precision Timing
Our GNSS technology provides a precision reference clock accurate to 15 billionth of
a second to support time-critical applications such as synchronization of distributed
computer systems, mobile base-stations and femtocells.
Recommended
product grade
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Page 14 | Markets
Consumer
Location awareness
Embedded in navigation systems, mobile phones, cameras, tablets, notebooks and
recreational devices, our positioning and wireless components enable devices to guide
you to your destination, find your friends, your car, useful services and points of interest that are relevant to where you are, and where you are going.
Portable positioning and wireless for safety and recreation
Our products are used in a growing range of handheld tracking and recreational
devices such as child and pet locators, golf range-finder, jogging, marine and fishing
equipment. Whether for fun or for safety, u-blox’ highly-integrated, ultra-sensitive
positioning and wireless modules, chipsets, and services enable consumer devices
to keep you aware of the world around you, no matter where you are. Our wireless
modules also allow cost-effective, high-speed mobile connection to the internet.
Recommended
product grade
Standard
Professional
Markets | Page 15
Products
Page 16 | Products
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Overview
Embedded products for wireless communications and global positioning
Our market-proven products can be found in demanding automotive and industrial
applications, as well as in mobile and handheld consumer devices where size and
power consumption are critical.
Combining industry-leading robustness, sensitivity, quality and performance with
innovative features and packaging, u-blox offers the right products, software and
solutions to suit your designs.
Cellular modules (Page 18)
GSM/GPRS modules: 2.5G voice and data modules
UMTS/HSPA(+) modules: 3 – 3.75G voice and data modules
CDMA modules: CDMA2000 voice and data modules
LTE modules: 4G voice and/ or data modules
Short range modules (Page 40)
Bluetooth: Classic and low energy
Multiradio modules: Bluetooth / Wi-Fi
Positioning modules (Page 50)
Standalone positioning modules: single and concurrent GNSS receiver modules
GNSS antenna modules: single and concurrent GNSS receiver modules with integrated antenna
Timing and raw data modules: precision time and reference frequency modules
Dead Reckoning modules: GNSS receiver modules with integrated Automotive Dead Reckoning
Precise positioning modules: GNSS receiver modules with Precise Point Positioning (PPP)
Positioning chips (Page 80)
Standalone GNSS chips: single and concurrent GNSS receiver chips
Dead Reckoning chips: GNSS receiver chips with integrated Automotive Dead Reckoning
Positioning antennas (Page 90)
Active external GPS antenna
Products | Page 17
Cellular modules
Page 18 | Products
TOBY LTE modules
24.8 x 35.6 x 2.6 mm
Automotive
Page
Professional
Standard
MIMO 2x2
Dual stack IPv4/ IPv6
Rx diversity
eCall / ERA-GLONASS
Firmware update via serial
CellLocate
Integrated GNSS
Embedded SSL
Embeded FTP/HTTP
Embedded TCP, UDP/IP
Jamming detection
Antenna supervisor
Digital audio
Automotive
Features
Network indication
Analog audio
Audio
GPIO
SDIO (Master)
USB
UART
Band data rates
LTE
GSM/GPRS
Interfaces
CDMA
Bands
UMTS/HSPA
Model
Professional
LISA UMTS/HSPA(+) and CDMA modules LTE and CDMA Mini PCIe modules
22.4 x 33.2 x 2.6 mm
30.0 x 51.0 x 3.7 mm
SPI
SARA GSM/GPRS modules
16.0 x 26.0 x 3.0 mm
Standard
CELLULAR
Overview
GSM/GPRS modules
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SARA-G310
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SARA-G340
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SARA-G350
Q
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SARA-G350
ATEX
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LEON-G100
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20
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UMTS/HSPA modules
SARA-U260
D2
850/1900
L
1
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9
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SARA-U270
D1
900/2100
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SARA-U280
800/850/900
1700/1900/2100
800/850/900
1700/1900/2100
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LISA-U200JK
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LISA-U230
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LISA-U260
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850/1900
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LISA-U270J
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900/2100
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CDMA modules
LISA-C200
FW2770p
(PCI-D100)
FW2770p
(PCI-D101)
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LTE modules
TOBY-L100
4,13
TOBY-L200
Q
TOBY-L210
Q
850/900/AWS
1900/2100
850/900
1900/2100
MPCI-L100
2,4,5,
T2 1
7,17
1,3,5,
T2 1
7,8,20
4,13
MPCI-L200
Q
MPCI-L210
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850/900/AWS
1900/2100
850/900
1900/2100
T1
2,4,5,
T2
7,17
1,3,5,
T2
7,8,20
T1 = LTE Cat.3 (100 Mb/s down, 50 Mb/s up)
T2 = LTE Cat.4 (150 Mb/s down, 50 Mb/s up)
D1 = Dual-band 900/1800 MHz
D2 = Dual-band 850/1900 MHz
J = Version for Japan available (DoCoMo, Softbank)
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R = 1xRTT (153 kb/s down and up)
E = EV-DO (3.1 Mb/s down, 1.8 Mb/s up)
L = 7.2 / 5.76 Mb/s down and up
M= 21.1 / 5.76 Mb/s down and up
Q = Quad-band
K = Version for Korea available (SKT)
A = Available from versions 03S/23S onwards
U = via USB only
For previous generation cellular modules, see page 79.
Cellular modules | Page 19
SARA-G3 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
GSM/GPRS modules
Highlights
• GSM/GPRS functionality scalable to customer needs
• Seamless drop-in migration from SARA-U UMTS/HSPA modules
• Smallest footprint; lowest standby current: < 0.90 mA
• Extended temperature range: –40° C to +85° C
• Simple integration of u-blox GNSS and A-GNSS
•CellLocate®: location based on cellular network
• Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
SARA-G3 series
16.0 x 26.0 x 3.0 mm
Product description
The SARA-G3 series of GSM/GPRS modules feature
extremely low power consumption and a miniature LGA
form factor. SARA-G3 modules are interchangeable, and
have been designed with the diverse needs of M2M customers
in mind. Different functionalities and feature sets are available to meet different customer and application requirements.
SARA-G300/G310 modules target high volume, cost
sensitive applications, and provide “bit pipe” GSM/GPRS
functionalities while minimizing the customer’s total cost of
ownership. Functionalities requiring dedicated and expensive
hardware components are eliminated where they are not
needed or can be implemented in the host processor.
SARA-G350 and SARA-G340 are full-feature GSM/GPRS
modules with a comprehensive feature set, including an
extensive set of internet protocols (TCP, UDP, HTTP and FTP).
They have fully integrated access to u-blox GNSS positioning chips and modules, along with embedded A-GNSS
(AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline) functionality.
SARA-G350 is the quad-band version for global connectivity
and SARA-G340 (900/1800 MHz) is the dual-band version
for cost optimized use in Europe and Asia. Their rich feature
set enables customers to easily develop a wide range of
M2M devices with minimum software development on the
host processor.
The SARA-G350 ATEX is an ATEX / IECEx certified variant
that further complements the product family by offering the
ideal solution for the development of smart devices deployed
in potentially explosive environments.
u-blox cellular modules are certified and approved by the
main regulatory bodies and operators. RIL software for Android and Embed­ded Windows are available free of charge.
SARA-G3 modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites. Each module is tested and inspected during production. The modules are qualified according to ISO16750
standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental conditions
and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”.
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Automotive
Professional
Standard
FOTA
FW update via
serial interface
eCall/ERA-GLONASS
CellLocate®
2
SARA-G350
A = available upon request
AssistNow software
Embedded TCP/UDP
Embedded FTP,
HTTP, SMTP
Embedded SSL
Jamming Detection
Antenna Supervisor
Network indication
Digital Audio
Analog Audio
•
GPIO
2
USB
•
SPI
2
GNSS via Modem
Grade
Rx diversity
DDC for u-blox GNSS
Features
•
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SARA-G340
Audio
UART
SARA-G300
Interface
GSM/GPRS dual-band
(900/1800 MHz)
Bands
GSM/GPRS quad-band
Model
V = available from version 01S onwards
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
GSM
GPRS 96 pin LGA: 16.0 x 26.0 x 3.0 mm, < 5 g
1
2
Power supply
Power
consumption
5
Operating temperature –40 to +85° C (extended range)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
ATEX / IECEx certification (SARA-G350 ATEX)
Certifications and approvals
SARA modules offer a comprehensive set of regulatory
certifications and approvals, including R&TTE, GCF,
PTCRB, FCC, IC, NCC, ICASA, and Anatel.
See the u-blox website for latest approvals.
SARA-G310/G350
SARA-G300/G340
Support product
Electrical data
4
Environmental data, quality & reliability
3.00 V to 4.50 V (extended)
Power Off:
< 40 μA
Idle mode4:
< 0.9 mA
Idle mode5:
< 5.0 mA
Connected:
< 250 mA
EVK-G35
Evaluation kit for SARA-G340/G350
EVK-G31
Evaluation kit for SARA-G300/G310
RIL software
Android 2.3 and 4.x
Embedded Windows 6.x, 7.x
SARA-G300 and SARA-G310: requires external 32 kHz signal
SARA-G300 and SARA-G310: without external 32 kHz signal
Interfaces
Ordering information
Common to all modules:
Antenna 50 SMT pad
Serial Port 1 UART for data and AT Commands
1 UART for tracing and firmware update
SIM
1.8 V and 3 V
SARA-G340/G350 only:
GPIO
4, controllable over AT commands
GNSS serial 1 DDC (I2C)
Audio
1 analog
1 digital (I2S/PCM)
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz 1
GSM 900 /1800 MHz 2
3GPP Release 99
GPRS Class 10, CS1-CS4 - up to 85.6 kb/s
PBCCH support
CSD GSM max 9.6 kb/s
AT Commands 3GPP 27.005, 3GPP 27.007
u-blox AT command extension
3GPP 27.010 MUX protocol
SMS
MT/MO Text/PDU mode
FW upgrade
Via UART
SARA-G340/G350 only:
Voice
HR / FR / EFR / AMR
Echo cancellation
Noise reduction
Protocols
Embedded TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP/FTP,
HTTPs & FTPs
Network
Jamming detection
GNSS
Direct access to u-blox GNSS via module
Interfaces
AssistNow software for faster acquisition
CellLocate® & Hybrid Positioning
Special
inBand modem
features
eCall and ERA/Glonass support
LEON-G1 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
GSM/GPRS modules
Highlights
• Full feature quad-band GSM/GPRS, class 10
• Easy forward migration to u-blox LISA UMTS/HSPA
and CDMA 1xRTT modules
• Lowest standby current: < 0.99 mA
• Extended temperature range: –40° C to +85° C
• Simple integration of u-blox GNSS and A-GNSS
• CellLocate®: location based on cellular network
• ISO 16750 qualification
• Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
LEON-G100
18.9 x 29.5 x 3.0 mm
Product description
The compact SMT package enables easy manufacturing, and simple forward migration to u-blox LISA UMTS/
HSPA and CDMA 1xRTT modules and seamless GSM
to UMTS and GSM to CDMA handover. This allows
customers to take maximum advantage of their hardware and software investments, and provides very short
time to market. An extensive set of national regulatory
and operator certificates is available. RIL software for
Android and Embedded Windows is available free of
charge.
LEON-G1 modules provide full feature quad-band GSM/
GPRS data and voice communication in a compact and
cost optimized SMT form factor. LEON modules are
fully qualified and certified and feature extremely low
power consumption and a rich set of internet protocols.
They are ideally suited to M2M and automotive applications such as: Fleet management, Automatic Meter
Reading (AMR), people and asset tracking, surveillance
and security and Point of Sales (PoS) terminals.
LEON modules implement fully integrated access to
u-blox GNSS receivers. Cellular and GNSS functions
are controlled through a single serial port from any
host processor, and A‑GNSS (AssistNow Online and
AssistNow Offline) functionality is integrated.
LEON modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Each module is tested and inspected
during production. The modules are qualified according
to ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic
equipment”.
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e = with LEON-G100-71S
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Automotive
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Standard
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GNSS via Modem
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Rx diversity
Embedded FTP, HTTP, SMTP
•
eCall / ERA-GLONASS
Embedded TCP/UDP
•
FW update via serial interface
Jamming Detection
1
Grade
FOTA
Antenna Supervisor
2
CellLocate®
Network indication
1
AssistNow software
Digital Audio
4
Embedded SSL
Analog Audio
Features
DDC for u-blox GNSS
Audio
GPIO
1
USB
•
SPI
Interface
UART
LEON-G100
Bands
GSM/GPRS quad-band
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
GSM
GPRS CSD
Voice
AT Commands
SMS
Package
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3GPP Release 99
PBCCH support
Class 10, CS1-CS4 – up to 85.6 kb/s
GSM max 9.6 kb/s
HR / FR / EFR / AMR
Echo cancellation
Noise reduction
3GPP 27.005, 3GPP 27.007
u-blox AT command extension
3GPP 27.010 MUX protocol
MT/MO PDU / Text mode
50 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
18.9 x 29.5 x 3.0 mm, < 5 g
Pinout
Embedded TCP/IP, UDP/IP, HTTP/FTP
Jamming detection
Direct access to u-blox GNSS via LEON
AssistNow software for fastest GNSS Time-to-First-Fix
CellLocate® & Hybrid positioning
3GPP 27.005, 3GPP 27.007
u-blox proprietary AT command
3GPP 27.010 MUX protocol
Via UART (Xmodem protocol)
AT commands
Firmware upgrade
Special features DTMF decoder
InBand modem
eCall and ERA-Glonass support
1
GND
25
I2S_TXD
GPIO4
24
23
28
I2S_CLK
GPIO3
29
I2S_RXD
RESET_N
22
30
SCL
GPIO2
21
31
GPIO1
20
32
SDA
SIM_CLK
PWR_ON
19
33
SIM_IO
HS_DET
18
34
SIM_RST
GND
17
35
VSIM
RxD
16
37
GND
HS_P
LEON-G1
Top View
TxD
15
CTS
14
38
SPK_P
RTS
13
39
SPK_N
DTR
12
40
Reserved
DCD
11
41
MIC_BIAS2
RI
10
42
MIC_GND2
DSR
9
43
MIC_GND1
GND
8
44
MIC_BIAS1
GND
7
45
GND
GND
6
46
GND
ADC1
5
47
ANT
Reserved
4
48
GND
GND
3
49
GND
V_BCKP
2
50
VCC
GND
1
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature –40 to +85° C (extended range)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Certifications and approvals
Electrical data
Power supply
Power
consumption
I2S_WA
27
36
Software features
Protocols
Network
GNSS Interfaces
26
3.0 V – 4.50 V (extended range)
Power Off:
< 90 μA
Idle mode1:
DRX9:
< 0.99 mA
DRX5:
< 1.60 mA
GSM Voice:
< 300 mA
GPRS Class 10:
< 410 mA
R&TTE, CE, GCF, PTCRB, FCC, IC, NCC, ICASA, A-Tick,
AT&T, Rogers, Orange. See the u-blox website for latest
approvals.
GSM and GPRS attach
Support product
Interfaces
Antenna Serial port
Audio lines
SIM
50
Antenna detection
1 UART 1 DDC (I2C) for GNSS communication
2 audio analog
1 audio digital (I2S/PCM) interface
1.8 V and 3.0 V
GPIO
4, controllable over AT commands
RTCInternal
A/D converter 1, accessible via AT commands
EVK-G20
Evaluation kit for LEON-G1
RIL software
Android 2.3 and 4.1,
Embedded Windows 6.x, 7.x,
Windows Mobile 6.5
Ordering information
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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SARA-U2 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
UMTS/HSPA modules
Highlights
• UMTS/HSPA/GSM module in ultra-small LGA package
• Also available in cost-effective UMTS/HSPA-only versions
• Seamless drop-in migration from SARA-G GSM/GPRS modules
• Extended temperature range: –40° C to +85° C
• Low idle mode current
SARA-U2 series
16.0 x 26.0 x 3.0 mm
• Simple integration of u-blox GNSS and A-GNSS
• CellLocate®: (indoor) positioning based on cellular network
• Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Product description
SARA-U2 UMTS/HSPA modules provide efficient and
cost-effective high-speed mobile connectivity in an
ultra-small LGA form factor. The SARA-U2 series offers
seamless drop-in migration from GSM (SARA-G3
modules) and CDMA (LISA-C modules) as well as easy
migration to LTE (TOBY-L modules).
SARA-U2 modules provide a fully integrated interface
to u‑blox satellite positioning chips and modules to
support telematics applications.
SARA-U2 modules feature HSPA data-rates of 7.2 Mb/s
(downlink) and 5.76 Mb/s (uplink). The modules have
an extended operating temperature range of –40 to
+85°C, low power consumption, and a rich feature set
including dual-stack IPv4 / IPv6.
An extensive set of national regulatory and operator
certificates is available, with additional certifications in
progress.
The SARA-U2 series include variants supporting band
combinations for North America and Europe/Africa/
Asia. A cost-saving UMTS-only variant is available.
RIL software for Android and Embedded Windows is
available free of charge.
The SARA-U2 series is ideal for a wide range of industrial and consumer applications, such as connected
navigation systems, mobile-internet devices, security and
surveillance systems, eCall, fleet management, metering,
anti-theft systems, and other automotive applications.
SARA-U2 modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Each module is tested and inspected during
production. The modules are qualified according to
ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental
conditions and testing for electrical and electronic
equipment”.
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FW update via serial
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9
1
1
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9
1
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Automotive
CellLocate®
•
Professional
AssistNow software
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Standard
Embedded SSL
1
Dual stack IPv4/IPv6
Embedded HTTP, FTP
1
GNSS via Modem
Embedded TCP/UDP
9
Rx diversity
Jamming Detection
1
eCall / ERA-GLONASS
Antenna Supervisor
7.2
Digital Audio
5.76
1
Analog Audio
SARA-U280
Grade
DDC for GNSS / I2C slave
7.2
Features
GPIO
5.76
850/
1900
900/
1800
Audio
USB
SARA-U270
850/
1900
900/
2100
850/
1900
SPI
7.2
Interface
UART
5.76
GPRS/EDGE [MHz]
SARA-U260
Bands
UMTS/HSPA [MHz]
HSDPA [Mb/s]
Technology
HSUPA [Mb/s]
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
UMTS/HSPA
850/1900 and 900/2100 MHz
3GPP Release 7
5.76 Mb/s uplink, 7.2 Mb/s downlink
96 pin LGA: 16.0 x 26.0 x 3.0 mm, < 5 g
GSM GSM 850/1900 and 900/1800 MHz
GPRS Class 12, CS1-CS4, up to 86.5 kb/s
EDGE
Class 12, MCS1-9, up to 236.8 kb/s
Environmental data, quality & reliability
CSD
GSM max 9.6 kb/s
UMTS max 64 kb/s
Operating temperature –40 to +85° C (extended range)
SMS
MT/MO PDU / Text mode
Qualification according to ISO 16750
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
VoiceHR/FR/EFR /AMR / AMR-WB
Echo cancellation and noise reduction
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Software features
Certifications and approvals
Protocols
Dual stack IPv4/ IPv6
Embedded TCP/IP, UDP/IP
HTTP/FTP/SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
U260, U280:
PTCRB, FCC, IC, AT&T
Network Jamming detection
U270: GCF, R&TTE, Giteki (Japan),
KCC (Korea), NCC, CCC/ SRRC / NAL
GNSS Interfaces
Direct access to u-blox GNSS via SARA
AssistNow software for fastest GNSS
Time-to-First-Fix
CellLocate & Hybrid Positioning
Firmware upgrade Via UART and USB
See the u-blox website for latest approvals.
Support product
Electrical data
Power supply
Planned operator Vodafone, Orange, BellMobility,
approvals:
SKT (Korea), Telus, Rogers,
Softbank (Japan)
3.3 V to 4.4 V
EVK-U26 / U27 Evaluation kits for SARA-U2 series
Power consumption
Power Off 65 μA
Idle (2G) 0.9 mA
Idle (3G) 0.9 mA
GPRS 215 mA (850 MHz, 900 MHz)
140 mA (1800 MHz, 1900 MHz)
HSDPA 580 mA
HSPA 460 mA
RIL software for Android 2.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 & 4.3
Embedded Windows 6.x, 7.x
Windows Mobile 6.5
Interfaces
Ordering information
GPIO
(U)SIM
Serial Audio 9 GPIO, controllable via AT commands
Supports 1.8 V and 3 V, SIM toolkit
1 UART, 1 USB 2.0 (high-speed,
480 Mb/s), 1 DDC (I2C) for GNSS and other I2C slaves
1 digital
USB driver
Embedded Windows 6.x, 7.x
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8
Windows Mobile 6.5
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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Features
LISA-U2 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
UMTS/HSPA(+) modules
Highlights
• Worldwide W-CDMA(UMTS) and GPRS/EDGE coverage
• HSDPA 21.1 Mb/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mb/s
• SMT form factor, small foot-print
• Easy migration to u-blox GSM/GPRS, CDMA and LTE modules
• Low idle mode current: 1.5 mA
• Extended temperature range: –40° C to +85° C
• Simple integration of u-blox GNSS and A-GNSS
•CellLocate®: location based on cellular network
• Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
LISA-U2 series
22.4 x 33.2 x 2.6 mm
Product description
With 6-band W-CDMA(UMTS) and quad-band GPRS/
EDGE, LISA-U2 modules are suited for networks worldwide. Features include data-rates of up to 21.1 Mb/s
(downlink), a rich set of internet protocols, very small
footprint, very low power consumption and extended
operating temperature range. LISA-U2 modules provide
fully integrated access to u-blox positioning products.
Antenna diversity permits LISA-U2 modules to provide
the highest data speeds.
anti-theft systems, and other automotive applications.
The compact SMT package enables easy manufacturing, and migration from u-blox SARA, LEON, and other
LISA modules is simple. This allows customers to take
maximum advantage of their hardware and software
investments, and provides very short time-to-market.
An extensive set of national regulatory and operator
certificates is available. RIL software for Android and
Embedded Windows is available free of charge.
LISA-U2 modules are ideal for consumer and industrial
applications requiring high-speed data transmission rates,
and machine-to-machine applications. They are the perfect choice for mobile internet terminals, tablets, in-car
infotainment, connected navigation systems, security and
surveillance systems, eCall, fleet management, metering,
LISA-U2 modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Each module is tested and inspected
during production. The modules are qualified according
to ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic
equipment”.
Product selector
AssistNow software
CellLocate®
FW update via serial
eCall / ERA-GLONASS
2
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LISA-U230 5.76 21.1
800/850/900/
1700/1900/2100
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1
1
1
14
1
2
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850/1900
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1
1
1
14
1
2
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HSDPA [Mb/s]
LISA-U260 5.76
7.2
LISA-U270 5.76
7.2
900/2100
•
1
1
1
14
1
2
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7.2
800/850/900/
1700/1900/2100
•
1
1
1
14
1
2
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LISA-U200 5.76
FOTA
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Automotive
Embedded SSL
1
Professional
Embedded HTTP, FTP
14
Standard
Embedded TCP/UDP
1
GNSS via Modem
Jamming Detection
1
Rx diversity
Antenna Supervisor
1
FOTA
Network indication
•
Analog Audio
800/850/900/
1700/1900/2100
LISA-U200 5.76
UMTS/HSPA [MHz]
7.2
HSUPA [Mb/s]
Digital Audio
Grade
DDC for u-blox GNSS
Features
GPIO
Audio
USB
Interface
SPI
Bands
UART
Technology
GPRS/EDGE quad-band
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
EDGE Class 12, MCS1-9 – up to 236.8 kb/s
CSD
GSM max 9.6 kb/s
UMTS max 64 kb/s
SMS
MT/MO PDU / Text mode
VoiceHR/FR/EFR /AMR /AMR-WB
GPIO7 / I2S1_TXD
41
RSVD / I2S_WA
29
28
30
31
32
33
Pin 28 - 38 = GND
GPIO6 / I2S1_RXD
40
USB_D+
27
USB_D- 26
GND
25
42
RSVD / I2S_TXD
GPIO4
24
43
RSVD / I2S_CLK
GPIO3
23
44
RSVD / I2S_RXD
45
SCL
46
SDA
47
SIM_CLK
48
SIM_IO
49
SIM_RST
50
VSIM
51
GPIO5
RESET_N 22
LISA-U2
GPIO2
21
GPIO1
20
PWR_ON
19
VUSB_DET
18
GND
17
RXD 16
Top View
TXD
15
SPI_MRDY / GPIO14
GND
7
Software features
60
GND
GND
6
61
VCC
RSVD
5
Protocols
Network
GNSS Interfaces
FW upgrade
62
VCC
V_INT
4
63
VCC
GND
3
64
GND
V_BCKP
2
65
GND
GND
1
Electrical data
Power supply
Power consumption
Power Off
Idle (2G, DRX5) Idle (3G, DRX7) GSM Voice
UMTS Voice
GPRS Data
HSPA 3.3 V to 4.4 V
50 µA
1.3 mA
1.7 mA
175 mA (Bands II & III)
385 mA (Band V)
175 mA (1 Tx slot, Bands II & III)
400 mA (4 Tx slots, Bands II & III)
500 – 800 mA
(depends on frequency band)
Interfaces
GPIO
(U)SIM
Serial
Audio
Up to 14 GPIOs, configurable
Supports 1.8 V and 3 V, SIM toolkit
1 UART, 1 SPI
1 USB 2.0 (high-speed, 480 Mb/s)
2 digital
76
Embedded TCP/IP, UDP/IP
HTTP/FTP/SSL (Secure Socket Layer)
Jamming detection
Direct access to u-blox GNSS via LISA
AssistNow software for fastest GNSS
Time-To-First-Fix
CellLocate & Hybrid Positioning
Via UART and USB
GND
8
59
75 GND
GND
RSVD / ANT_DIV
SPI_SRDY / GPIO13
74
9
58
GND
DSR
73
SPI_MISO / GPIO12
GND
10
57
GND
RI
GND
SPI_MOSI / GPIO11
72
11
56
71
DCD
70
SPI_SCLK / GPIO10
GND
12
55
ANT
DTR
GND
GPIO9 / I2S1_WA
GND
13
54
68
14
RTS
67
CTS
GPIO8 / I2S1_CLK
66
RSVD / CODEC_CLK
53
69
52
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature –40 to +85° C (extended range)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Support products
EVK-U20/EVK-U23 Evaluation kits for LISA-U2 series
RIL software Android 2.3, 4.0, 4.2, 4.4,
Embedded Windows 6.x, 7.x, Windows Mobile 6.5
USB driver Embedded Windows 6.x, 7.x, Windows XP, Vista, 7,
Windows Mobile 6.5
Certifications and approvals
Ordering information
GCF, R&TTE, PTCRB, FCC, IC, Giteki (Japan), A-tic
(Australia), CCC (China), NCC (Taiwan), KCC (Korea),
IDA (Singapore), ANATEL (Brazil), ICASA (S. Africa).
AT&T, DoCoMo, Softbank, SKT (S.Korea), Telstra
(Australia), Vodafone, BellMobility, Telus, Rogers
(Canada). See the u-blox website for latest approvals.
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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34
Pinout
37
3GPP Release 7
5.76 Mb/s uplink, 21.1 Mb/s downlink
or 5.76 Mb/s uplink, 7.2 Mb/s downlink
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3GPP Release 7, PBCCH support
Class 12, CS1-CS4 – up to 86.5 kb/s
36
(Bands VI, V, VIII, IV, II, I)
76 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
22.4 x 33.2 x 2.6 mm, < 7 g
35
800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz
38
Features
UMTS/HSPA
GSM
GPRS
LISA-C2 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
CDMA 1xRTT module
Highlights
• Dual-band CDMA2000 1xRTT 800 MHz/1900 MHz
• SMT form factor, extremely small foot-print
• Low power consumption
• Pin/pad compatible with u-blox GSM/GPRS,
W-CDMA (UMTS) and LTE modules
• Simple integration of u-blox GNSS and A-GNSS
• USB 2.0 and serial interfaces (27.010 MUX support)
LISA-C200
22.4 x 33.2 x 2.7 mm
• Sprint, Verizon and Aeris approvals
Product description
The LISA-C2 form factor is compatible with the LISA-U,
SARA and LEON module families, enabling straightforward development of products supporting either CDMA,
UMTS/HSPA, or GSM/GPRS wireless technology with the
same application board. This allows customers to take
maximum advantage of their hardware and software
investments.
The LISA-C2 series provides dual-band CDMA2000
1xRTT data and voice communication in a compact SMT
form factor. These are fully qualified and certified modules, featuring low power consumption and a rich set of
internet protocols.
LISA-C2 modules are ideally suited to M2M applications
such as: fleet management, Automatic Meter Reading
(AMR), people and asset tracking, surveillance and security and Point of Sales (PoS) terminals.
LISA-C2 is qualified according to ISO16750 standard:
“Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing
for electrical and electronic equipment”. And certified
by Sprint, Verizon and Aeris.
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Automotive
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Professional
S
Standard
A
GNSS via Modem
•
Rx diversity
•
eCall / ERA GLONASS
•
FW update via serial interface
•
FOTA
A
CellLocate®
1
Grade
AssistNow software
Antenna Supervisor
1
Embedded SSL
Network indication
•
Embedded FTP, HTTP
Digital Audio
5
Embedded TCP/IP, UDP/IP
Analog Audio
1
Jamming Detection
DDC for u-blox GNSSS
1
Features
GPIO
800/1900
Audio
USB
153
SPI
Interface
UART
Bands
CDMA [MHz]
LISA-C200
Technology
CDMA 1xRTT [kb/s]
(forward/reverse)
Model
•
S = Sprint version only
Firmware upgrade Via UART and USB FOTA (Sprint)
29
28
31
32
33
34
38
GPIO4
24
I2S_CLK
GPIO3
23
44
PCM_DI
45
RSVD
46
RSVD
47
SIM_CLK
48
SIM_IO
49
SIM_RST
50
VSIM
51
GPIO5
LISA-C2
GPIO2
21
GPIO1
20
PWR_ON
19
VUSB_DET
18
GND
17
RXD 16
Top View
TXD
15
RSVD
RSVD
9
58
RSVD
GND
8
59
RSVD
GND
7
60
GND
GND
6
61
VCC
RSVD
5
62
VCC
V_INT
4
63
VCC
GND
3
64
GND
RSVD
2
65
GND
GND
1
GND
10
57
76
RI
GND
RSVD
75
11
56
RSVD
RSVD
74
RSVD
GND
12
55
73
RSVD
72 GND
SPK_N
GND
13
54
71
14
RTS
GND
CTS
SPK_P
GND
RSVD
53
70
52
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature
–30° C to +85° C
(extended range)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Interfaces
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Antenna50 Ω
Antenna supervisor
Serial
1 UART (5 wire)
1 USB 2.0 (high-speed)
Audio
1 audio digital (PCM) interface 1 audio analog interface
GPIO5
3.3 V to 4.4 V
Power consumption
Power Off
Sleep mode
Data traffic
EVK-C20-0xS
Evaluation kit for LISA-C200 (Sprint)
EVK-C20-2xS
Evaluation kit for LISA-C200 (Verizon)
Ordering information
Electrical data
Power supply
Support products
< 20 µA
< 5 mA
< 750 mA
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Certifications and approvals
FCC, IC, Sprint, Verizon, Aeris.
See the u-blox website for latest approvals.
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RESET_N 22
ANT
Enhanced AT command set IS-707.3
3GPP 27.005, 3GPP 27.007 and ITU-T V.25
u-blox proprietary AT commands 3GPP 27.010 MUX protocol
25
PCM_DO
43
GND
AT commands
27
GND
42
GND
OTA provisioning, software maintenance and device
management (OTASP, OTAPA)
OMA-DM / FOTA
PCM_SYNC
69
Network
MIC_P
41
68
Embedded UDP/IP, TCP/IP, HTTP and FTP
USB_D+
USB_D- 26
40
67
Protocols
Pin 28 - 38 = GND
MIC_N
39
66
Software features
Pinout
35
76 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
22.4 x 33.2 x 2.7 mm, < 7 g
37
Package
36
Features
CDMA2000 1xRTT 800/1900 MHz
(Sprint and Verizon bands)
153 kb/s forward/reverse
Voice Analog / digital
SMS Text mode
Carrier provisioning Over-the-Air (Sprint)
OTASP/OTAPA (Verizon)
GNSS interfaces
Direct access to u-blox GNSS via LISA-C2, AssistNow software for faster acquisition
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Professional
Automotive
FW2770p
Standard
Professional
Automotive
CDMA EV-DO module
Highlights
•CDMA EV-DO Rev A supporting data rates up to
3.1 Mb/s (forward link) and 1.8 Mb/s (reverse link)
• PCI Express Mini Card form factor
• Dual band 800/1900 MHz
• USB 2.0 interface
• A-GPS (optional)
• Rx diversity
FW2770p
30.0 x 51.0 x 4.5 mm
• Sprint, Aeris and Verizon approvals
Product description
The u-blox FW2770p module provides a full-featured
EV-DO Rev A dual band CDMA solution in an easy to
integrate PCI Express Mini Card form factor. This high
speed module supports EV-DO Rel 0 and 1xRTT networks
and is ideally suited to consumer applications requiring
high data transmission rates such as laptop and tablet
connectivity, mobile internet terminals and internet
gateways.
The FW2770p is fully certified and is available with or
without GPS to meet customer requirements.
Supporting a comprehensive AT command feature set,
the FW2770p provides quick time to market and optimal
performance.
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Automotive
1
Professional
800/1900
Standard
FW update via
serial interface
153
Rx diversity
FOTA
1.8
CellLocate®
3.1
AssistNow software
PCI-D101
Embedded SSL
•
Embedded TCP/UDP
•
Jamming Detection
•
Antenna Supervisor
•
Network indication
•
Digital Audio
1
Analog Audio
800/1900
GPIO
153
USB
1.8
SPI
3.1
UART
PCI-D100
GPS
Grade
eCall / ERA-GLONASS
Features
Embedded FTP, HTTP
Audio
CDMA
Interface
CDMA 1xRTT [kb/s]
(forward/reverse)
Bands
CDMA EV-DO [Mb/s]
(reverse)
Technology
CDMA EV-DO [Mb/s]
(forward)
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
CDMA EV-DO Rev A
800/1900 MHz
3.1 Mb/s (forward link)
1.8 Mb/s (reverse link)
SMS
MT/MO PDU / Text mode
52 pin PCI Express Mini Card, 30 x 51 x 4.5 mm, 12 g
Operating temp. –30°C to +85°C
Storage temp. –40°C to +105°C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Software features
Protocols
Embedded TCP/IP and UDP/IP
SMS client with inbox functionality
Network
AT commands
Over-the-Air (OTA) provisioning, software maintenance, and device management
Enhanced AT command set:
IS-707.3, GSM 07.05,
GSM 07.07, ITU-T V.25 as applicable
Firmware upgrade
Via serial
FOTA
Electrical data
Power supply
VAUX for Mini PCIe (3.3 V)
Power consumption
Sleep mode <2 mA
Idle mode ~100 mA
Data traffic mode ~800 mA
RF sensitivity
–106.5 dBm, ± 0.5 dBm (typical)
Max. output
+24 dBm, ± 0.5 dBm (typical)
Interfaces
Supported standards
• IS-856-A (CDMA1xEV-DO Rev A)
• IS-856 (CDMA1xEV-DO Rel 0)
• IS-2000 (CDMA2000 Release 0) MOB_P_REV 6
• IS-95A/IS-95B (JSTD-008) backward compatibility
(MOB_P_REV1,3,4,5)
• TIA/EIA-98F minimum RF performance
• TIA/EIA-637A; two-way SMS
• TIA/EIA-683A; OTASP and OTAPA
• TIA/EIA-707A; data service options, CSD
• OMA-DM version 1.2
Support products
EVK-D10Evaluation kit for FW2770p
Ordering information
RF 3 Hirose UFL-R_XMT (50 Ω) connectors
(main, diversity, and GPS)
Communication
1 USB 2.0 (high-speed, 480 Mb/s)
See datasheet
R-UIMSupported
Certifications and approvals
FCC, CDG1 and 2, CCF, US CDMA carriers approvals.
See website for latest approvals.
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Environmental data, quality & reliability
TOBY-L100
Standard
Professional
Automotive
LTE module
Highlights
• Single-mode LTE LGA module in a very small form-factor
• LTE Cat. 3, 100 Mb/s download, 50 Mb/s upload
• Easy migration from u-blox W-CDMA, CDMA, GSM modules
• Dual-band support for the Verizon network (North America)
TOBY-L100:
24.8 x 35.6 x 2.6 mm
• Extended temperature range: –40° C to +85° C
• Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Product description
The TOBY-L100 single-mode LTE module in a very small
form factor is easy to integrate in compact designs.
The TOBY-L100 supports up to two LTE-FDD bands. As
a single-mode LTE module, it offers cost advantages
compared to multi-mode (LTE/3G/2G) modules, and is
optimized for applications using only LTE networks.
The TOBY-L100 can operate in a temperature range of
–40 to +85° C, making it well suited to devices intended
for outdoor operation and harsh environments.
The compact LGA package enables easy manufacturing,
and straightforward migration from u-blox GSM/GPRS,
W‑CDMA(UMTS) and CDMA modules. This allows customers to take maximum advantage of their hardware
and software investments, and provides very short timeto-market. The module is fully certified for the Verizon
network. USB drivers and RIL software for Android are
available free of charge.
The TOBY-L100 module is dedicated to data transfer,
supporting a high-speed USB 2.0 interface. With LTE
Category 3 data rates of 100 Mb/s (downlink) and
50 Mb/s (uplink), the module is ideal for applications
requiring the highest data-rates and high-speed
internet access. It is the perfect choice for consumer
fixed-wireless terminals, mobile routers and gateways,
and applications requiring video streaming. It is also
optimally suited for industrial (M2M) applications, such
as remote access to video cameras, digital signage,
telehealth, security and surveillance systems.
TOBY-L100 modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Each module is tested and inspected
during production.
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U
Automotive
Professional
Standard
FW update via serial
FOTA
Grade
CellLocate
AssistNow software
Embedded HTTP, FTP, SSL
Embedded TCP/UDP
Jamming Detection
Features
Antenna Supervisor
Digital Audio
Analog Audio
Audio
GPIO
SDIO (Master/Slave)
2x2
RMII / RGMII
4, 13
USB 2.0
3
Interfaces
UART
9
GNSS
GNSS receiver
MINO
N. America
(Verizon)
LTE Bands
TOBY-L100
Access Technology
LTE FDD Category
Region
3GPP Release Baseline
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
LTE Cat. 3
50 Mb/s UL,100 Mb/s DL
FDD Bands 4, 13
3GPP Release 9
FDD channel bandwidth
1.4 – 20 MHz
MIMO 2x2
Rx diversity
152 pin LGA (Land Grid Array):
24.8 x 35.6 x 2.6 mm, < 7 g
SMS
SMS via embedded IMS1
Network
Status Indication via LED
Certifications and approvals
Firmware upgrade
via USB
1
See the u-blox website for latest approvals.
IP Multimedia Subsystem
Electrical data
Power supply
Support product
3.4 V to 4.5 V
Power consumption
Power Off
Idle (power saving)
Transmitting
Transmitting
40 µA
2.6 mA
740 mA (Band 4, 10 MHz channel width)
800 mA (Band 13, 10 MHz channel width)
Interfaces
EVK-L10
Evaluation kit for TOBY-L1 series
RIL software
Android
USB driver
Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 8
Ordering information
Serial
1 USB 2.0 (high-speed, 480 Mb/s)
GPIO
6 GPIOs2
(U)SIM
1 4-wire interface, supports
1.8 V and 3 V, SIM toolkit
2
GCF, FCC, Verizon
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Available in FW version 01S
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature –40 to +85° C (extended range)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
REACH compliant
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
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Features
TOBY-L2 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
LTE/HSPA+/GPRS modules
Highlights
• Powerful LTE module in LGA package, for easy manufacturing
• Highest throughput of up to 150 Mb/s with LTE Cat. 4
• Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
• Variants for America and Europe/Asia
• Industrial temperature range –40° C to +85° C
TOBY-L2 series:
24.8 x 35.6 x 2.6 mm
• Easy migration from u-blox W-CDMA, CDMA, GSM modules
• Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Product description
TOBY-L2 series modules support multi-band LTE-FDD,
along with HSPA+ and GPRS/ EDGE in a very small LGA
package.
The temperature range of –40 to +85° C guarantees
operation in harsh environments and in very compact
designs.
With 3GPP Rel. 9 and LTE Cat. 4, which provides data
throughput up to 150 Mb/s, the modules are ideal for
both industrial and consumer applications requiring the
highest data-rates.
The compact LGA package enables straightforward
automated manufacturing. Easy migration from u-blox
GSM/GPRS, HSPA and CDMA modules maximizes the
investments of customers, simplify logistics, and have
very short time-to-market.
They are the perfect choice for vehicle infotainment systems, ruggedized mobile terminals, set top boxes, notebooks, tablets, as well as high-speed M2M applications
such as digital signage, mobile health, remote security
and video systems where backwards compatibility with
3G and 2G networks is desired.
TOBY-L2 modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites, with the highest production standards
and the highest quality and reliability. Each module is
fully tested and inspected during production. Modules
are qualified according to ISO16750 standard: “Road
vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for
electrical and electronic equipment” – for systems
installed in vehicles.
Voice over LTE and Circuit-Switched-Fall-Back are supported.
The modules support HSPA+ guaranteed connectivity,
also in areas that do not yet have LTE coverage.
TOBY-L2 modules come in variants for America and
Europe/Asia/Africa. A variant for Japan is planned.
USB drivers and RIL software for Android are free of charge.
AssistNow software
CellLocate®
eCall / ERA GLONASS
Dual stack IPv4/ IPv6
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
TOBY-L210
Europe /
9
APAC
4
1, 3, 5
7, 8, 20
quad2x2
band
1
1
1
1 10
1
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1900/2100
FOTA
Embedded HTTP, FTP, SSL
1
Analog Audio
1 10
GPIO
1
GNSS receiver
1
MINO
1
GSM Bands
2, 4, 5 850/900/AWS quad2x2
7, 17
1900/2100 band
UMTS Bands
4
LTE Bands
North
9
America
LTE FDD Category
TOBY-L200
3GPP Release Baseline
Embedded TCP/UDP
Grade
Jamming Detection
Features
Antenna Supervisor
Audio
Digital Audio
Interfaces
SDIO (Master/Slave)
GNSS
DDC
Access Technology
USB 2.0
Region
UART
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Product selector
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
Cat. 4 (150 Mb/s DL, 50 Mb/s UL)
3GPP Release 9
FDD Bands:
TOBY-L200:
2,4,5,7,17 (America)
TOBY-L210: 1,3,5,7,8,20
(EU, Asia, Africa)
All channel bandwidths:
1.4 - 20 MHz
MIMO 2x2
Rx diversity
UMTS/HSPABands:
TOBY-L200: 850/900/AWS/
1900/2100 MHz
TOBY-L210: 850/900/
1900/2100 MHz
42 Mb/s downlink,
5.76 Mb/s uplink
GSMBands:
TOBY-L200:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
TOBY-L210:
850/ 900/1800/1900 MHz
GPRS & EDGE Class 12
SMS
MT/MO PDU/Text mode
SMS over IMS and via SMS-C
Voice1
VoLTE and CSFB
Codec:
HR/FR/EFR/AMR/AMR-WB
Echo cancelation & noise
reduction
1
Dual stack IPv4 / IPv6
Embedded TCP/IP, UDP/IP2
HTTP/FTP/SSL
(Secure Socket Layer)2
Network
Jamming detection
GPS Interfaces2
Direct access to u-blox
GNSS via TOBY
AssistNow software for fastest
GPS Time-To-First-Fix
CellLocate® & Hybrid Positioning
Firmware upgrade
Via UART and USB
2
Serial
1 UART
1 USB 2.0 (high-speed, 480 Mb/s)
1 SDIO (Master)
GPIO
Up to 10 GPIOs, configurable
(U)SIM
Supports 1.8 V and 3 V,
SIM toolkit
Audio
1 digital
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature –40 to +85° C (extended range)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Certifications and approvals
TOBY-L200
PTCRB, FCC, IC, AT&T
TOBY-L210
GCF, PTCRB, FCC, RTTE&D,
KCC (Korea), A-tick (Australia),
operators approvals
Support product
Software features
Interfaces
See the u-blox website for latest approvals.
Available in FW version 01S
Protocols
152 pin LGA (Land Grid Array):
24.8 x 35.6 x 2.6 mm, < 7 g
EVK-L20 / EVK-L21
Evaluation kit for TOBY-L2 series
RIL software
Available for Android
USB driver
Available for Embedded Windows 6.x 7.x and
Windows 7, 8
Ordering information
See datasheet
Available in FW version 01S
Electrical data
Power supply
3.8 V nominal,
range 3.3 V to 4.4 V
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LTE MPCI-L100
Standard
Professional
Automotive
LTE module
Highlights
• Single-mode LTE modem in standard Mini PCIe form factor
• LTE Cat. 3, 100 Mb/s download, 50 Mb/s upload
• Easy migration from u-blox W-CDMA, CDMA, GSM modules
• Dual-band support for the Verizon network (North America)
• Industrial temperature range: –40° C to +85° C
MPCI-L100:
30.0 x 51.0 x 3.7 mm
• Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Product description
The MPCI-L100 single-mode LTE module in the
standard Mini PCIe form factor is easy to integrate
in compact designs. The MPCI‑L100 supports both
Verizon LTE bands. As a single-mode LTE module,
it offers cost advantages compared to multi-mode
(LTE/3G/2G) modules, and is optimized for applications
using only LTE networks.
The MPCI-L100 can operate in a temperature range of
–40 to +85° C, making it well suited to devices intended
for outdoor operation and harsh environments.
The Mini PCIe package enables easy plug and play and
manufacturing flexibility in dealing with multiple end
product SKUs. The MPCI-L100 module is software and
interface compatible with the u-blox TOBY-L100 module. This allows customers to take maximum advantage
of their hardware and software investments, and
provides very short time-to-market. The module is fully
certified for the Verizon network. USB drivers and RIL
software for Android are available free of charge.
The MPCI-L100 module is dedicated to data transfer,
supporting a high-speed USB 2.0 interface. With LTE
category 3 data rates of 100 Mb/s (downlink) and 50
Mb/s (uplink), the module is ideal for applications requiring the highest data-rates and high-speed internet
access. It is the perfect choice for fixed-wireless terminals, mobile routers and gateways, and applications
requiring video streaming. It is also optimally suited for
(M2M) applications, such as remote access to video
cameras, digital signage, telehealth, security and surveillance systems.
MPCI-L100 modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Each module is tested and inspected
during production.
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Automotive
Professional
Standard
FW update via serial
FOTA
Grade
CellLocate®
AssistNow software
Embedded HTTP, FTP, SSL
Embedded TCP/UDP
Jamming Detection
Features
Antenna Supervisor
Digital Audio
Analog Audio
Audio
GPIO
SDIO (Master/Slave)
2x2
RMII / RGMII
4, 13
USB 2.0
3
Interfaces
UART
9
GNSS
GNSS receiver
MINO
N. America
(Verizon)
LTE Bands
MPCI-L100
Access Technology
LTE FDD Category
Region
3GPP Release Baseline
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
LTE Cat. 3
50 Mb/s UL,100 Mb/s DL
FDD Bands 4, 13
3GPP Release 9
FDD channel bandwidth
1.4 – 20 MHz
MIMO 2x2
Rx diversity
52 pin PCI Express Mini Card, 30 x 51 x 3.7 mm
(components on top side only)
SMS
SMS via embedded IMS1
Network
Status indication via LED
Certifications and approvals
Firmware upgrade
via USB
1
IP Multimedia Subsystem
Electrical data
GCF, FCC, Verizon
See the u-blox website for latest approvals.
Support product
Power supply
3.3 V ± 9%
Power consumption
Idle (power saving)
Transmitting
< 3.9 mA
930 mA (Band 4)
850 mA (Band 13)
Interfaces
EVK-L10M
Evaluation kit for MPCI-L100
RIL software
Android
USB driver
Windows Vista, Windows 7 and 8
Ordering information
Serial
1 USB 2.0 (high-speed, 480 Mb/s)
(U)SIM
1 4-wire interface, supports
1.8 V and 3 V, SIM toolkit
See datasheet
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature –40 to +85° C (extended range)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
REACH compliant
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
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Features
MPCI-L2 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
LTE/HSPA+/GPRS mini PCIe modules
Highlights
• Powerful LTE modules in industry-standard Mini PCIe package
• Highest throughput of up to 150 Mb/s with LTE Cat. 4
• Variants for America and Europe/Asia
• Industrial temperature range –40° C to +85° C
• Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
MPCI-L2 series:
30.0 x 51.0 x 3.7 mm
Product description
The industry standard Mini PCIe package enables easy
integration into an application board, and is also ideal for
manufacturing of small series.
MPCI-L2 series modules support multi-band LTE-FDD,
along with HSPA+ and GPRS/ EDGE.
With 3GPP Rel. 9 and LTE Cat. 4, which provides data
throughput up to 150 Mb/s, the modules are ideal for
both industrial and consumer applications requiring the
highest data-rates.
MPCI-L2 modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites, with the highest production standards and
the highest quality and reliability. Each module is fully
tested and inspected during production.
Typical applications are industrial computing, ruggedized
terminals, video communication, wireless routers, alarm
panels and surveillance, digital signage and payment
systems.
MPCI-L2 modules come in variants for America and
Europe/Asia/Africa. A variant for Japan is planned.
USB drivers and RIL software for Android are free of
charge.
The temperature range of –40° C to +85° C guarantees
operation in harsh environments, making the modules
suitable for industrial applications.
The modules support HSPA+ guaranteed connectivity,
even in areas that do not yet have LTE coverage.
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quad2x2
band
850/900
1900/2100
eCall / ERA GLONASS
1, 3, 5
7, 8, 20
FOTA
4
Digital Audio
Europe /
9
APAC
Analog Audio
MPCI-L210
GPIO
•
SDIO (Master/Slave)
•
DDC
•
USB 2.0
•
UART
•
GNSS receiver
•
MINO
•
GSM Bands
1
UMTS Bands
2, 4, 5 850/900/AWS quad2x2
7, 17
1900/2100
band
LTE Bands
4
LTE FDD Category
North
9
America
3GPP Release Baseline
MPCI-L200
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
CellLocate®
Audio
AssistNow software
Interfaces
Embedded HTTP, FTP, SSL
GNSS
Embedded TCP/UDP
Access Technology
Jamming Detection
Region
Antenna Supervisor
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
Cat. 4 (150 Mb/s DL, 50 Mb/s UL)
3GPP Release 9
FDD Bands:
MPCI-L200: 2,4,5,7,17 (America)
MPCI-L210: 1,3,5,7,8,20
(EU, Asia, Africa)
All channel bandwidths:
1.4 - 20 MHz
MIMO 2x2
Rx diversity
UMTS/HSPABands:
MPCI-L200:
850/900/AWS/1900/2100 MHz
MPCI-L210:
850/900/1900/2100 MHz
42 Mb/s downlink,
5.76 Mb/s uplink
GSMBands:
MPCI-L200:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
MPCI-L210:
850/900/1800/1900 MHz
GPRS & EDGE Class 12
SMS
MT/MO PDU/Text mode
SMS over IMS and via SMS-C
52 pin PCI Express Mini Card, 30 x 51 x 3.7 mm
(components on top side only)
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature –40 to +85° C (extended range)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Certifications and approvals
MPCI-L200
PTCRB, FCC, IC, AT&T
MPCI-L210
GCF, PTCRB, FCC, RTTE&D,
KCC (Korea), A-tick (Australia),
operators approvals
See the u-blox website for latest approvals.
Software features
Protocols
Dual stack IPv4 / IPv6
Embedded TCP/IP, UDP/IP1
HTTP/FTP/SSL
(Secure Socket Layer)1
Support product
Network
Jamming detection
Firmware upgrade
Via USB
RIL software
Available for Android
USB driver
Available for Embedded Windows 6.x 7.x and
Windows 7, 8
1
Available in FW version 01S
Electrical data
Power supply
3.3 V ± 9%
Interfaces
Ordering information
RF
2 Hirose UFL-R_XMT
(50 Ω) connectors
(main and diversity)
Data
1 USB 2.0 (high-speed, 480 Mb/s)
(U)SIM
Supports 1.8 V and 3 V,
SIM toolkit
See datasheet
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Features
LTE Short range radio modules
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Overview
Standard
Bluetooth low energy single-mode / Bluetooth Smart modules
OLS425i-04
v4.0
•
I
3 dBm 50 m
•
11
0.4 μA
• •
26 kbps
•
1
• •
42
OLS425x-04
v4.0
•
E
6 dBm 200 m
•
11
0.4 μA
• •
26 kbps
•
1
• •
42
OLP425i-04
v4.0
G
I
3 dBm 50 m
• •
18 4
• •
•
3
• • •
42
OLP425x-04
v4.0
G
E
6 dBm 200 m
• •
18 4
• •
•
3
• • •
42
OLP425i-16
v4.0
G
I
3 dBm 50 m
• •
18 4
• •
• •
3
• • •
42
OLP425x-16
v4.0
G
E
6 dBm 200 m
• •
18 4
• •
• •
3
• • •
42
44
Bluetooth dual-mode / Bluetooth Smart Ready modules
OBS421i-24* v4.0 SDPG
•
I 11 dBm 250 m
•
9
0.6 mA
• •
1.3 Mbps
•
7
•
•
LE
OBS421x-24* v4.0 SDPG
•
E 13 dBm 300 m
•
9
0.6 mA
• •
1.3 Mbps
•
7
•
•
LE
44
OBS421i-i4
v4.0 SDPG
•
I 11 dBm 250 m
•
9
0.6 mA
• •
1.3 Mbps
•
7
•
• •
44
OBS421x-i4
• •
44
v4.0 SDPG
•
E 13 dBm 300 m
•
9
0.6 mA
• •
1.3 Mbps
•
7
•
OBS421i-24
v4.0 SDG
for cust. apps
•
I 11 dBm 250 m
• •
21 7 0.6 mA
• •
1.3 Mbps
•
7
• • •
LE
44
OBS421x-24
v4.0 SDG
for cust. apps
•
E 13 dBm 300 m
• •
21 7 0.6 mA
• •
1.3 Mbps
•
7
• • •
LE
44
Classic Bluetooth modules
OBS418i-04
v2.1
SD
I
6 dBm 75 m
•
9
12 mA
• •
350 kbps
•
1
•
46
OBS418x-04
v2.1
SD
E
8 dBm 150 m
•
9
12 mA
• •
350 kbps
•
1
•
46
OBS419i-04
v2.1
SDP
+EDR
I
6 dBm 75 m
•
9
0.6 mA
• •
950 kbps
•
3
•
•
46
v2.1
SDP
OBS419x-04
+EDR
E
8 dBm 150 m
•
9
0.6 mA
• •
950 kbps
•
3
•
•
46
Multiradio (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) modules
ODIN-W160
v4.0
H
* Applies to product
with standard serial port
application (not customer
developed application)
a,b,
g,n
E 19 dBm 500 m
S = SPP
D = DUN
P = PAN
G = GATT
H = HCI
• •
B
W
E = External antenna
I = Internal antenna
•
B = Bluetooth
W = WLAN / Wi-Fi
•
W
Sec
LE
48
LE = Bluetooth Low Energy
Sec= WPA2, Enterprise, EAP-TLS
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Page
Automotive
Professional
Standard
Grade
Wi-Fi security
Features
AT command support
Max number of slaves
Extended Data Mode protocol
Customer application platform
Android connectivity
iOS connectivity
Connectors
Throughput
Power
Ultra low power
Solder pads
Board-to-board
JST connector
4 thru-hole solder points for sensors
Interfaces
2.4 GHz channels 1-13
5 GHz channels 36-165
UART
SPI and I2C
SDIO
GPIO pins
AD converters
Max range
Antenna type
Max output power incl. antenna
Radio
WLAN IEEE 802.11 version
Low Energy Serial Port Service
Bluetooth profiles
Standard Specs
Bluetooth qualification
Model
Automotive
ODIN-W160:
14.8 x 22.3 x 2.9 mm
OBS419:
16.0 x 36.0 x 2.6 mm
OBS421:
16.0 x 36.0 x 2.6 mm
Current consumption (idle)
OLS425:
14.8 x 22.3 x 2.8 mm
Professional
OLS425/OLP425
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Stand-alone Bluetooth low energy module series
Highlights
• Bluetooth v4.0 with Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth Smart)
• Serial port application firmware for UART serial data
• MCU for customer developed applications
• GPIO / SPI / I2C / UART interface
• Options for integrated sensors and LEDs
• u-blox Low Energy Serial Port Service
OLS425:
14.8 x 22.3 x 2.8 mm
• Apple iOS and Google Android connectivity
Product description
The stand-alone Bluetooth low energy (Bluetooth Smart)
modules OLS425 and OLP425 are compact modules that
support ultra low power consumption and are suitable for
applications using coin cell batteries. They come complete
with embedded Bluetooth stack and offer solder castellations for visual inspection as well as Apple iOS and Google
Android connectivity.
multiple connections, sample projects and applications
covering an extensive set of profiles with source code.
The OLP425 is a stand-alone product with no additional hardware required since it offers several mounting
options including temperature sensor, accelerometers and
LEDs. The OLP425 sample code package includes sample
projects for accessing the LEDs, temperature sensor and
accelerometers. The OLP425 offers GPIO, SPI, I2C, and
UART interfaces as well as analog inputs.
The OLS425 embeds firmware with the u-blox Low Energy
Serial Port Service for replacing serial cables or accessing
UART devices using Bluetooth low energy technology.
The modules are fully Bluetooth qualified and provide
modular radio type approvals for the US, Europe, Japan
and Canada (FCC, R&TTE, MIC, IC). They are also
compliant with EMC, Safety and Medical standards. The
operating temperature range is –40° C to +85° C.
The OLP425 is tailored for those who wish to embed a
customer developed application and/or Bluetooth services/
attributes on top of the integrated software stack and
tools. The stack and tools include object code with the
latest Bluetooth low energy protocol stack supporting
Product selector
I
G
E 6 dBm 200 m
OLP425i-16
v4.0
G
I
OLP425x-16
v4.0
G
E 6 dBm 200 m
G = GATT
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3 dBm 50 m
3 dBm 50 m
11
•
•
•
•
18 4
18 4
18 4
18 4
•
•
•
•
•
•
0.4 μA
0.4 μA
• •
• •
•
•
•
•
• • •
• • •
E = External antenna
26 kbps
26 kbps
3
3
3
3
Automotive
Professional
•
•
•
•
• • • •
• • • •
Standard
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
1
Red and green LEDs
1
Accelerometer
•
•
Temperature sensor
Throughput
4 thru-hole solder points for sensors
JST connector
Solder pads
Ultra low power
Current consumption (idle)
Power supply: 2.0 - 3.6 V
AD converters
GPIO pins
11
iOS connectivity
G
v4.0
•
•
•
•
•
•
Grade
Android connectivity
v4.0
OLP425x-04
3 dBm 50 m
Features
Customer application platform
OLP425i-04
I
Connectors
Max number of slaves
v4.0
Power
AT command support
v4.0
OLS425x-04
UART
E 6 dBm 200 m
Max range
•
•
OLS425i-04
SPI and I2C
Interfaces
Antenna type
Max output power incl. antenna
Radio
Low Energy Serial Port Service
Bluetooth profiles
Standard Specs
Bluetooth qualification
Model
I = Internal antenna
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
Bluetooth v4.0 (Bluetooth low energy)
Range 50 m, internal antenna
200 m, external antenna
Output power 3 dBm, internal antenna
6 dBm, external antenna
Receive sensitive level –91 dBm
Throughput
26 kbps (max)
Temperature sensor1 (optional)
Accuracy 0.5° C (max) from
0°C to +65° C
Accuracy 1.0° C (max) from –40°C to +125° C
Accelerometer1
(optional)
Other sensors1
±2g/±4g / ±8g / ±16g dynamically selectable. 2 independent
programmable interrupt generators for
free-fall and motion detection 6D/4D orientation detection
4 pcs through hole solder points for
other sensors (2 GPIO or 1 ADC)
Dimensions
14.8 x 22.3 x 3.2 mm (int. antenna,)
14.8 x 22.3 x 2.8 mm (ext. antenna)
14.8 x 22.3 x 4.2 (JST connector)
Weight
1.5 g
Mounting Mounting holes
Machine mountable
Solder edge pads with castellations
Electrical data
Power supply
2.0 to 3.6 VDC
Power
consumption
0.4 μA @ 2.0 V (min.)
10 mA @ 2.0 V (average Tx) 2
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.–40° C to +85° C
(JST version: –25° C to +85° C)
Software features
Certifications and approvals
Embedded
Bluetooth stack
software
Serial port application2
Customer implemented Bluetooth low
energy profiles, services & attributes1
Type approvals
GATT based
u-blox Low Energy Serial Port Service2
service
Europe (ETSI R&TTE)
US (FCC/CFR 47 part 15 unlicensed
modular transmitter approval)
Canada (IC RSS)
Japan (MIC - formerly TELEC)
Medical Electrical Equipment IEC 60601-1-2
Profile roles
OLS425: Peripheral Role
OLP425: Central Role, Peripheral Role
Bluetooth Qualification v4.0
Max. number
of slaves
OLS425: 1
OLP425: 3
Support products
Configuration AT commands
tools2
Serial Port Toolbox (Windows-based SW)
Development IAR Embedded Workbench
environment1 for 8051 (not included)
Security
Simple Pairing
Android connectivity
iOS connectivity
EVK-OLS425 evaluation kit cB-OLS426i-04-B
Includes OLS425i-04 module on adapter board, USB
module adapter (installs virtual COM-port), USB extension cable, configuration software
EVK-OLP425 evaluation kit cB-OLP425i-26-A
Includes OLP425i-16 module with CR1632 battery
holder, CC debugger adapter board, JST/JST
crossover cable
Interfaces
SPI 1, I2C 1, UART logic level
Supported
baud rate
OLS425: 57.6 kbps (max.)
OLP425: 115.2 kbit/s (max.)
Flow control
CTS/RTS (hardware) or none
Ordering information
GPIO pins
OLS425: 11. OLP425:18.
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
ADC channels 14
LEDs 1
2 (optional red and green LEDs)
U.FL antenna connector (external antenna version only)
1
Applies to OLP425 only
2
Applies to OLS425 only
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Features
OBS421
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Stand-alone dual-mode Bluetooth module
Highlights
• Bluetooth v4.0 with Bluetooth low energy and
Classic Bluetooth (Bluetooth Smart Ready)
• Embedded stack (SPP, DUN, PAN, GATT)
• Cortex M3 MCU for customer developed applications
• u-blox Low Energy Serial Port Service
• High throughput of 1.3 Mbps
OBS421:
16.0 x 36.0 x 2.6 mm
• Advanced multipoint capability with 7 slaves
• Apple iOS and Google Android connectivity
Product description
The powerful stand-alone Bluetooth module OBS421 is
a dual-mode (Bluetooth Smart Ready) module complete
with embedded Bluetooth stack and serial port application. The OBS421 features a UART interface for transparent serial data transmissions. It can be used as a Bluetooth
Smart Ready client for any host and it can access any
Bluetooth Smart device that implements services based on
the Generic Attribute Profile(GATT), such as a low energy
battery service or an automation I/O service.
considerably on the bill of material and PCB space. The
middleware with easy-to-use interfaces speeds up and
simplifies application development. Customer developed
applications can make use of the additional module interfaces, such as GPIO, SPI, I2C, JTAG, and UART / USART
and analog inputs.
The module is fully Bluetooth qualified and provides
modular radio type approvals for the US, Europe, Japan
and Canada (FCC, R&TTE, MIC, IC). The OBS421 is also
compliant with EMC, Safety and Medical standards.
The OBS421 can also be used in applications where a
smartphone, tablet or laptop is to connect to a serial
device such as a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC).
The robust module is easily configured via AT commands
as well as cover a range of 300 meters, throughput up
to 1.3 Mbps and operating temperatures of –30° C to
+85°C.
Customers may embed their own applications, eliminating
the need of an external application processor, thus saving
Product selector
I
11 dBm 250 m
E
13 dBm 300 m
• •
S = SPP
D = DUN
0.6 mA
21 7
21 7
•
0.6 mA
9
9
9
P = PAN
G = GATT
0.6 mA
0.6 mA
0.6 mA
0.6 mA
1.3 Mbps
E = External antenna
I = Internal antenna
7
7
7
•
•
•
•
• •
Automotive
Professional
•
1.3 Mbps
7
Standard
7
•
1.3 Mbps
iOS connectivity
•
1.3 Mbps
Android connectivity
1.3 Mbps
•
•
•
•
•
Grade
Customer application platform
7
1.3 Mbps
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Extended Data Mode protocol
Ultra low power
Current consumption (idle)
Power supply: 3.0 - 6.0 V
AD converters
GPIO pins
UART
SPI and I2C
11 dBm 250 m
13 dBm 300 m
* Applies to product with standard serial port
application (not customer developed application)
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Max range
Max output power incl. antenna
I
E
•
•
•
•
•
9
Max number of slaves
•
v4.0 SDPG
v4.0 SDPG
11 dBm 250 m
13 dBm 300 m
Features
AT command support
SDG
OBS421i-i4
OBS421x-i4
OBS421i-24 for
customer apps
OBS421x-24 for
customer apps
•
•
•
•
• •
I
E
Connectors
Throughput
v4.0
v4.0 SDPG
Power
Solder pads
SDG
v4.0 SDPG
OBS421x-24*
Interfaces
Board-to-board
v4.0
•
•
•
•
•
OBS421i-24*
Radio
Antenna type
Low Energy Serial Port Service
Bluetooth profiles
Standard Specs
Bluetooth qualification
Model
• LE
• LE
• •
• •
• LE
• • •
LE
LE = Bluetooth Low Energy
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
Bluetooth v4.0 (Bluetooth low energy and
Classic Bluetooth)
Dimensions
16.0 x 36.0 x 3.2 mm (int. antenna)
16.0 x 36.0 x 2.6 mm (ext. antenna)
Range 250 / 300 m (internal / external antenna)
Weight
2g
Mounting Mounting holes, Machine mountable,
Board-to-board connector, Solder land
pads
Output power 11 / 13 dBm (internal / external antenna)
Throughput
Max 1.3 Mbps (Classic Bluetooth)
Microprocessor 72 MHz, ARM® 32-bit Cortex M3
capacity
processor, 64 kB RAM & 384 kB flash
Power supply
3.0 to 6.0 VDC
Embedded
software
Power
consumption
0.6 mA @ 3.0 V (min.)
44 mA @ 3.0 V (average Tx)2
u-blox Bluetooth stack
Serial port application1
Bluetooth u-blox Low Energy Serial Port Service
profiles &
GATT
servicesSPP
DUN GW, DUN DT
PAN roles: PANU & NAP1
Profile roles
Central Role, Peripheral Role
Max. number
of slaves
7 Classic Bluetooth only
3 Classic & Bluetooth low energy
Configuration AT commands via Bluetooth / serial port
tools
Serial Port Toolbox (Windows-based SW)
Low Emission
Mode® Prevent disrupting other 2.4GHz radios
Wireless Multidrop™
For simultaneous connections to Bluetooth low energy and Classic Bluetooth devices
Extended Data Individually controlled multipoint data Mode™channels 1
Repeater Extended range1
Security
Simple Pairing
Android connectivity
iOS connectivitySupports Bluetooth low energy &
Classic Bluetooth 1 connections with
iOS devices*
Interfaces
UART Logic level
RS232/RS422/RS485 option via external transceiver
Baud rate
Max 1.5 Mbit/s
Support for non-standard baud rates
Flow control
CTS/RTS (hardware) or none
GPIO pins
9 pins / 21 pins 2
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature –30° C to +85° C
Certifications and approvals
Type approvals
Europe (ETSI R&TTE)
US (FCC/CFR 47 part 15 unlicensed
modular transmitter approval)
Canada (IC RSS)
Japan (MIC - formerly TELEC)
Medical Electrical Equipment IEC 60601-1-2
Bluetooth Qualification v4.0
Support products
EVK-OBS421 Evaluation Kit
cB–OBS421i–26–B
Includes OBS421i-24 module with additional JST
connector, USB module adapter (installs virtual COMport), USB extension cable, JST to flying leads cable,
configuration SW.
Kit for customer developed applications
cB-WDK-12-A
SDK for customer developed applications, platform
development board ACC-56, OBS421i-24,
OBS421x-24 modules with additional JST connector,
external antenna, USB module adapter ACC-34.
Support not included. SLA must be signed.
SPI, I C, USART Logic level 2
2
ADC channels 27
U.FL antenna connector (external antenna version only)
1
Not applicable when used with customer developed application
2
Only applicable when used with customer developed application
Ordering information
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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Electrical data
Software features
OBS418/OBS419
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Stand-alone Classic Bluetooth module series
Highlights
• Bluetooth v2.1 / v2.1 + EDR
• Embedded Bluetooth stack
• Serial port application firmware for UART serial data
• Up to 1 Mbps throughput
• Advanced multipoint capability with up to three slaves
• u-blox Low Emission Mode®
OBS419:
16.0 x 36.0 x 2.6 mm
Product description
The OBS418 and OBS419 are stand-alone Classic Bluetooth modules with UART logic level interface for fast,
secure, and transparent serial data transmissions up to 150
meters. With the embedded Bluetooth stack, you can be
up and running quickly as there is no need for a driver or
stack in your host.
The OBS419 features Bluetooth v2.1+EDR (SPP, DUN,
PAN), deep power save mode, 950 kbps throughput,
and three-slave multipoint connectivity. Further features
implemented include Wireless Multidrop™ and Extended
Data Mode™ for individually controlled multipoint data
channels.
The modules are easily configured via AT commands, offer
Google Android connectivity and have implemented the
u-blox Low Emission Mode® to make sure that Classic
Bluetooth operates smoothly in parallel with other wireless
technologies.
Options include internal antenna versions or versions with
connector for external antenna. There is also a wide selection of certified external antennas to choose from.
The OBS418 features Bluetooth v2.1 (SPP, DUN), 350 kbps
throughput, and one-slave connectivity.
The modules are fully Bluetooth qualified and provide
modular radio type approvals for the US, Europe, Japan
and Canada (FCC, R&TTE, MIC, IC). The modules are also
compliant with EMC, Safety and Medical standards.
The operating temperature range is –30°C to +85°C.
Product selector
AT command support
Max number of slaves
6 dBm
75 m
•
9
•
12 mA
•
•
350 kbps
•
1
•
E
8 dBm 150 m
•
9
•
12 mA
•
•
350 kbps
•
1
•
OBS419i-04
v2.1+EDR
SDP
I
6 dBm
75 m
•
9
•
0.6 mA
•
•
950 kbps
•
3
• •
OBS419x-04
v2.1+EDR
SDP
E
8 dBm 150 m
•
9
•
0.6 mA
•
•
950 kbps
•
3
• •
S = SPP
D = DUN
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P = PAN
E = External antenna
Automotive
Throughput
I
SD
Professional
Solder pads
SD
v2.1
Standard
Board-to-board
v2.1
OBS418x-04
Android connectivity
Current consumption (idle)
OBS418i-04
Extended Data Mode protocol
Power supply: 3.0 - 6.0 V
Grade
GPIO pins
Features
UART
Connectors
Max range
Power
Max output power incl. antenna
Interfaces
Antenna type
Radio
Bluetooth profiles
Standard Specs
Bluetooth qualification
Model
I = Internal antenna
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
Bluetooth OBS418: v2.1 (Classic Bluetooth
OBS419: v2.1 + EDR (Classic Bluetooth)
Dimensions
16.0 x 36.0 x 3.2 mm (internal antenna)
16.0 x 36.0 x 2.6 mm (external antenna)
Range 75 m, internal antenna
150 m, external antenna
Weight
2g
Mounting Mounting holes
Machine mountable
Board-to-board connector
Solder land pads
Output power 6 dBm, internal antenna
8 dBm, external antenna
Throughput
OBS418: 350 kbps
OBS419: 950 kbps
Software features
Embedded
software
u-blox Bluetooth stack
Serial port application
Bluetooth OBS418/419: Serial Port Profile (SPP)
profiles &
OBS418/419: Dial-up networking
services Profile (DUN GW, DUN DT)
OBS419: Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN) roles: PANU & NAP
Max. number
of slaves
OBS418: 1
OBS419: 3
Power supply
3.0 to 6.0 VDC
Power
consumption
OBS418: 12 mA @ 3.0 V (min.)
OBS419: 0.6 mA @ 3.0 V (min.)
20 mA @ 3.0 V (average Tx)
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temperature –30°C to +85°C
Configuration AT commands via Bluetooth / serial port
tools
Serial Port Toolbox (Windows-based SW)
Low Emission
Mode® Prevent disrupting other 2.4GHz radios
Wireless Multidrop 1
Possible with simultaneous connections
to several devices without adding
software to the host system
Extended Data Individually controlled multipoint data Mode 1channels
Repeater functionality 1
Extended range
Security
Simple Pairing
Android
connectivity
SPP Classic Bluetooth with Android
devices (Android 4.3 and higher)
1
Applies to OBS419 only
Certifications and approvals
Type approvals
Europe (ETSI R&TTE)
US (FCC/CFR 47 part 15 unlicensed
modular transmitter approval)
Canada (IC RSS)
Japan (MIC - formerly TELEC)
Medical Electrical Equipment IEC 60601-1-2
Bluetooth Qualification
OBS418: v2.1
OBS419: v2.1 + EDR
Support products
EVK-OBS419 Evaluation Kit
Interfaces
UART Logic level
RS232 (option via external transceiver)
RS422/485 (option via external transceiver)
Baud rate
OBS418: 460.8 kbit/s (max.)
OBS419: 1.25 Mbit/s (max.)
Support for non-standard baud rates
Flow control
CTS/RTS (hardware) or none
GPIO pins
9
U.FL antenna connector (external antenna version only)
cB-OBS419i-06-B
Includes the OBS419i-04 module with additional JST
connector, USB module adapter (installs virtual COMport), USB extension cable, JST to flying leads cable,
and configuration software. To evaluate the OBS418,
order the module separately.
Ordering information
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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Electrical data
ODIN-W16 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Host-based multiradio module series with Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
Highlights
• Dual-band Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
• Dual-mode Bluetooth v4.0 with Bluetooth low energy
and Classic Bluetooth (Bluetooth Smart Ready)
• Open source Linux driver
• RF parameters & MAC address stored in EEPROM
• Fully certified with the U.FL antenna connector
ODIN-W160:
14.8 x 22.3 x 2.9 mm
Product description
since the modules have pre-calibrated radio parameters
and MAC address stored in on-board EEPROM.
The host-based multiradio module series ODIN-W16 is
ready-to-embed for demanding industrial, vehicle, medical, and security applications.
The module series is in a castellated package improving
visual inspection of end-devices. The modules vary in their
implementation of antennas and connectors; for instance,
ODIN-W160 has a u.fl antenna connector for a wide
selection of certified antennas.
The ODIN-W16 compact 15 x 22 x 3 mm modules support
dual-band IEEE 802.11 a, b, g, n on 2.4 GHz and 5GHz
channels 36-165 (U-NII bands 1, 2, 2e, 3), as well as
dual-mode Bluetooth v4.0, which includes Bluetooth low
energy and Classic Bluetooth (Bluetooth “Smart Ready”).
The series provide modular radio type approvals for Europe, US and Canada (R&TTE, FCC, IC), EMC certification,
and Bluetooth qualification. Additionally, the modules
support ad-hoc, infrastructure and AP mode as well as
security features WEP64, WEP128, WPA, WPA2, and TKIP
& AES hardware accelerator.
The host-based modules are designed for a long life cycle
and ultra-low power consumption. Together with the
open-source Linux host driver, the modules minimizes
development time to implement short range wireless communications in end-devices. Also, no trimming or tuning is
required during manufacturing of customer end-devices,
The operating temperature range is –40°C to +85°C.
Product selector
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W/LE Sec
Automotive
•
Professional
•
Standard
W
5MAC addresses in EEPROM
B
Grade
RF parameters in EEPROM
•
Wi-Fi Security
•
B = Bluetooth
W = WLAN / Wi-Fi
iOS connectivity
Android connectivity
500 m
Solder pads
19 dBm
Power supply: 3.0 - 3.6 V
E
SDIO
Max range
a,b,g,n
Features
UART
Max output power incl. antenna
H
E = External antenna
Power Connectors
5 GHz channels 36-165
Antenna type
v4.0
Interfaces
2.4 GHz channels 1-13
WLAN IEEE 802.11 version
Radio
Bluetooth profiles
ODIN-W160
H = HCI
Standard Specs
Bluetooth qualification
Model
• •
LE = Bluetooth Low Energy
Sec = WPA2, Enterprise, EAP-TLS
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11a, b, g, single-stream n (65 Mbps),
d, e, h, i, k, r, s
2.4 GHz channels: 1-13
5 GHz channels: 36-165 (U-NII Band
1, 2, 2e, 3)
Bluetooth
v2.1+EDR (Classic) up to HCI layer
v4.0 (low energy) up to HCI layer
Range
500 m
Output power 19 dBm
Dimensions
14.8 x 22.3 x 2.9 mm
Weight
1.5 g
Mounting
Solder edge pads with castellations
(visually inspectable)
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Software features
RF parameters Available in on-board EEPROM
MAC addresses Available in on-board EEPROM
SecurityWEP64/128
WPA-EAP-TLS, WPA-PSK
WPA2-EAP-TLS, WPA2-PSK
TKIP and AES hardware accelerator
Operational
modes
Infrastructure (BSS)
Ad-hoc (IBSS)
Software AP (DFS channels excluded)
Driver support
Open-source Linux driver
Advanced power management
Certifications and approvals
Type approvals
Europe (ETSI R&TTE)
US (FCC/CFR 47 part 15 unlicensed
modular transmitter approval)
Canada (IC RSS)
Japan (MIC - formerly TELEC) in progress
Medical Electrical Equipment EC 60601-1-2
Bluetooth Qualification v4.0 (controller subsystem)
Internal support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth co-existence
Android connectivity
iOS connectivity (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth low energy)
Interfaces
Support products
Wi-FiSDIO
EVK-W16 Evaluation kit for ODIN-W160
BluetoothUART
RF parameters I2C
MAC addresses I2C
U.FL antenna connector
Electrical data
Power supply
Ordering information
3.0 - 3.6 VDC
See datasheet
I/O power supply1.75 - 1.9 VDC
Power
consumptionTBD
Short range radio modules | Page 49
SHORT RANGE
Operating temp.–40° C to +85° C
Positioning modules
Page 50 | Positioning modules
Overview
Standard
MAX series
GNSS modules
9.7x10.1x2.5 mm
54
•

C

•
•
56
• • •
•
•
T

•
•
56
•
•
56
•
58
•
58
•
58
Page
C
• •
Automotive
• • • • •
Professional
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
52

Standard
Antenna short circuit
detect / protect pin


Frequency output
Active antenna /
LNA control


Additional LNA


Additional SAW

DDC (I2C compliant)
C
SPI

UART
Active antenna /
LNA supply

Internal oscillator

Grade
RTC crystal
Data logging
Features
Programmable (Flash)
Lowest power (DC/DC)
Interfaces

2.7 V – 3.6 V
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Concurrent GNSS
Raw data
Precise Point Positioning
Supply
Dead Reckoning
Timing
BeiDou
Galileo
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
Automotive
CAM-M8 series
GNSS antenna modules
9.6 x 14.0 x 1.95 mm
NEO series
GNSS modules
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
USB
EVA series
GNSS modules
7.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm
Professional
EVA-M8M
• •
EVA-7M
• •
MAX-M8C
• •
•
• •
MAX-M8Q
• •
•
•
MAX-M8W
• •
•
•
MAX-7C
• •
MAX-7Q
MAX-7W
NEO-M8N
• •
NEO-M8Q
NEO-M8M
NEO-7N
• •
NEO-7M
• •
LEA-M8S
• •
R
•
• •
• • • • •
•
•
•
•
T
•
• •
•

C

•
• •
• • •
•
•
T

•
• •
•
•
•
T
•
T

•
60
•
60
•
•
•
•
• • • • • • • • • • •
• •
•
•
• • • • • •
• • •
T

• •
•
• •
• • • • •
•
C

R
• • • • • • • • • • •
•
•
•
• • • • •
• • • •
•
•
T

•
C

•
T
•
•
•
60
•
62
62
•
•
64
Standalone positioning antenna modules with integrated antenna
CAM-M8Q
• •
•
•
CAM-M8M
• •
•
• •
PAM-7Q
•
• • •
• •
• • •
T
66
• •
• •
• • •
C
66
• • •
•
• • •
T
68
• •
V
•


Timing and raw data modules
LEA-M8F
• •
R
• •
•
NEO-M8T
• •
R
• •
• • •
• •
• •
• • • • • • • • • • •
T
LEA-M8T
• •
R
• •
• •
• • • • • • • • •
•
T
•
•
• • • • • • • •
•
C
•
•
•
C

•
P
70
72
•

72
Dead Reckoning modules
NEO-M8L
• •
R
•
•
D
74
Precise positioning modules
NEO-7P
• •
• •
 = Optional, or requires external components
P = Protection only
• • • • • • •
•
R = Galileo ready
 = Higher backup current
D = Onboard 3D sensors


76
C = Crystal
T = TCXO
V = VCTCXO
For an overview of previous generation positioning modules, see page 79.
Positioning modules | Page 51
POSITIONING
Standalone positioning modules
EVA-M8M series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS modules
Highlights
• Industry’s smallest standalone GPS/QZSS, GLONASS,
BeiDou modules
• Minimal system cost
• Eases design and manufacturing
EVA-M8M
7.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm
• No host integration or external components needed
• Backward compatible with EVA-7M
Product description
positioning. The EVA-M8M series comes in two variants. The EVA-M8M-0 defaults to GPS/QZSS/GLONASS
and fits global applications, whereas EVA-M8M-1
defaults to GPS/QZSS/BeiDou making it the ideal
module for China. The right satellite constellations can
be selected without touching software, and therefore
reducing the design and testing effort.
The EVA-M8M GNSS modules feature the exceptional
performance of the u-blox M8 positioning engine (GPS,
GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and SBAS). The EVA­-M8M
series modules delivers high sensitivity and minimal
acquisition times in the ultra compact EVA form factor.
The EVA-M8M series is an ideal solution for cost and
space-sensitive applications. It is easy to design-in, only
requiring an external GNSS active antenna in most applications. The layout of the EVA‑M8M is especially designed to
ease the customer’s design and limit near field interferences since RF and digital domains are kept separated.
The EVA-M8M series can be easily integrated in manufacturing, thanks to the QFN-like package. The modules
are available in 500 pcs/reel, ideal for small production
batches. The EVA-M8M modules combine a high level
of integration capability with flexible connectivity options in a miniature package. This makes the EVA-M8M
modules perfectly suited for industrial and mass-market
end products with strict size and cost requirements. The
DDC (I2C compliant) interface provides connectivity and
enables synergies with u-blox cellular modules.
The EVA-M8M series uses a crystal oscillator for lower
system costs. Like other u-blox GNSS modules, the EVAM8M series uses components selected for functioning
reliably in the field over the full operating temperature
range.
The EVA-M8M modules are manufactured in ISO/TS
16949 certified sites and qualified as stipulated in the
JESD47 standard.
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 reliable
Product selector
R = Galileo ready

= Optional, or requires external components
Page 52 | Standalone positioning modules



Automotive
Antenna open circuit
detection pin

Professional
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
C
Standard
Active antenna /
LNA control

Frequency output
Active antenna /
LNA supply

Internal oscillator

Additional LNA
Data logging
•
Grade
RTC crystal
Programmable (Flash)
•
Additional SAW
DDC (I2C compliant)
USB
UART
• • •
Features
SPI
•
Interfaces
Lowest power (DC/DC)
2.7 V – 3.6 V
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Raw Data
Precise Point Positioning
•
Supply
Dead Reckoning
R
Timing & Frequncy
BeiDou
• •
Galileo
EVA-M8M
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
C = Crystal
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
Oscillator
Crystal
Real time clock
(RTC)
Can be derived either from onboard
GNSS crystal (for lowest system costs and smallest size) or from external RTC Clock (Default mode, for lower battery current)
Anti jamming
Active CW detection and removal
SQI Flash (optional) for:
FW update
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
Supported
antennas Active and passive1
Antenna
supervision
Short and open circuit detection
supported with external circuit
1
An external LNA is recommended
35
36
1
91
8
GND
GND
GND
7
GND
Top View
5
6
EVA-M8M
GND
GND
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Electrical data
Supply voltage 1.65 V – 3.6 V
Digital I/O
voltage level
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Power
consumption
25 mA @ 3 V (continuous)
5.5 mA @ 3 V power save mode (1 Hz)
Backup supply
1.4 V – 3.6 V
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +85° C
RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens)
Qualification according to standard JESD47
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Moisture sensitivity level 3
Support products
Evaluation kit to get familiar with u-blox M8 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GNSS
performance.
EVK-M8EVA:
C88-M8M:
u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kit
for EVA-M8M (crystal)
NEO adaptor board using
EVA-M8M for easier evalutation for existing NEO-xM design
Ordering information
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
1 UART
1 USB
1 SPI (Optional)
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Digital I/O
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for Wakeup
Timepulse
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
Protocols
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Standalone positioning modules | Page 53
POSITIONING
Assistance GNSS AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
10
4
Tracking and Nav: –164 dBm
Cold starts:
–147 dBm
Hot starts:
–156 dBm
11
3
Sensitivity
12
2
27 s
4s
1s
13
1
Cold starts:
Aided starts:
Reacquisition:
14
19
1
Acquisition
15
20
2.5 m CEP
2.0 m CEP
16
GND
21
Position
SBAS
17
22
Accuracy
18
1
23
Single GNSS:
up to 18 Hz
Concurrent GNSS:up to 10 Hz
Pinout 24
Max nav. update rate
43 pin LGA (Land Grid Array): 7.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm, 0.13 g
25
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F,
BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Galileo-ready E1B/C
26
Receiver type
27
Features
EVA-7M
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox 7 GNSS module
Highlights
• Industry’s smallest standalone GPS/QZSS, GLONASS module
• Minimal system cost
• Minimal power consumption
• Eases design and manufacturing
EVA-7M
7.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm
• No host integration or external components needed
Product description
The EVA-7M is easily integrated in manufacturing,
thanks to its QFN-like package and low moisture sensitivity level. The modules are available in 500 pcs/reel,
ideal for small production batches. The EVA-7M module
combines a high level of integration capability with flexible connectivity options in a miniature package. This
makes it perfectly suited for industrial and mass-market
end products with strict size and cost requirements. The
DDC (I2C compliant) interface provides connectivity and
enables synergies with u-blox cellular modules.
The EVA-7M standalone GNSS module features the
reliable performance of the u-blox 7 positioning engine
(receiving GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and SBAS signals). The
EVA-7M delivers high sensitivity and minimal acquisition
times in the ultra compact EVA form factor.
The EVA-7M is an ideal solution for cost and space-sensitive applications. It is easy to design-in, only requiring
an external GNSS antenna in most applications. The
layout of the EVA‑7M is especially designed to ease
the customer’s design and limit near field interferences
since RF and digital domains are kept separated.
The EVA-7M module is manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites and qualified as stipulated in the JESD47
standard.
EVA-7M uses a crystal oscillator for lower system costs.
Like other u-blox GNSS modules, the EVA-7M uses
components selected for functioning reliably in the field
over the full operating temperature range.
Product selector
C = Crystal Page 54 | Standalone positioning modules
Antenna open circuit
detection pin




Automotive
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin

Professional
Active antenna /
LNA control
C
Standard
Active antenna /
LNA supply

Frequency output
Internal oscillator
Additional LNA
Additional SAW
•
Data logging
•
Grade
RTC crystal
• • •
Features
Programmable (Flash)
USB
UART
Lowest power (DC/DC)
2.7 V – 3.6 V
Raw Data
1.65 V – 3.6 V
•
Interfaces
DDC (I2C compliant)
• •
Precise Point Positioning
Dead Reckoning
Timing & Frequncy
BeiDou
Galileo
Supply
SPI
EVA-7M
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
= Optional, or requires external components
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
56-channel u-blox 7 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L1 FDMA
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Navigation update rate
10 Hz
43 pin LGA (Land Grid Array): 7.0 x 7.0 x 1.1 mm
Pinout 18
1
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
35
36
1
GND
7
GND
5
6
Top View
4
Oscillator
GND
3
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
GND
2
Assistance GPS
GND
1
–158 dBm
–139 dBm
–145 dBm
21
–160 dBm
–147 dBm
–148 dBm
GND
22
Sensitivity
Tracking
and Nav.:
Cold starts:
Warm starts:
23
32 s
n.a.
3s
24
30 s
5 s
1 s
EVA-7M
25
Acquisition
Cold starts:
Aided starts:
Reacquisition:
GND
26
GLONASS
4.0 m CEP
n.a.
27
AccuracyGPS
Position
2.5 m CEP
SBAS
2.0 m CEP
8
20
91
19
1
Receiver type
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
Electrical data
Supply voltage 1.65 V – 3.6 V
Digital I/O
voltage level
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Power
consumption
16.5 mA @ 3 V (continuous)
4 mA @ 3 V power save mode (1 Hz)
Crystal
Backup supply
1.4 V – 3.6 V
Real time clock
(RTC)
Can be derived either from onboard
GNSS crystal (for lowest system costs and smallest size) or from external RTC Clock (Default mode, for lower battery current)
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Anti jamming
Active CW detection and removal
Memory
Onboard ROM
Supported
antennas Active and passive1
Antenna
supervision
Short and open circuit detection
supported with external circuit
1
An external LNA is recommended
Operating temp.
–30° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +105° C
RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens)
Qualification according to standard JESD47
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Moisture sensitivity level 3
Support products
Evaluation kit to get familiar with u-blox 7 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GPS
performance.
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
1 UART
1 USB
1 SPI (Optional)
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Digital I/O
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for Wakeup
Timepulse
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
Protocols
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
EVK-7EVA:
C88-7M:
u-blox 7 evaluation kit
for EVA-7M (crystal)
NEO adaptor board using EVA-7M
for easier evalutation for existing
NEO-xM designs
Ordering information
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Standalone positioning modules | Page 55
POSITIONING
Features
MAX-M8 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS modules
Highlights
• Miniature LCC package
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Industry leading –167 dBm navigation sensitivity
MAX-M8 series
9.7 x 10.1 x 2.5 mm
• Product variants to meet performance and cost requirements
• Pin-to-pin and software compatible with MAX-7 and MAX-6
Product description
interference suppression ensure maximum performance
even in GNSS-hostile environments.
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 out of three
GNSS systems (GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou) for more
reliable positioning. The MAX-M8 series is ideal for
performance driven applications.
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.
The MAX-M8 series provides high sensitivity and minimal
acquisition times while maintaining low system power.
The MAX‑M8C is optimized for cost sensitive applications
and has the lowest power consumption, the MAX-M8Q
provides best performance for passive and active antennas designs, while the MAX-M8W is optimized for active
antennas with best performance. The industry-proven
MAX form factor allows easy migration from previous
MAX generations. Sophisticated RF-architecture and
u-blox M8 modules use GNSS chips qualified according
to AEC‑Q100, are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites, and fully tested on a system level. Qualification tests are performed as stipulated in the ISO16750
standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental conditions
and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”.
Product selector
MAX-M8Q
• •
•
•
MAX-M8W
• •
•
•

•
•
•
T

•
•
•
•
•
T
•
SPI
C = Crystal / T = TCXO
•
Automotive
•
Professional
•
Frequency output
•
Standard
•
= Optional, not activated per default or requires external components
Page 56 | Standalone positioning modules
Active antenna /
LNA supply
Active antenna /
LNA control
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
Antenna open circuit
detection pin

Additional LNA
C
Additional SAW
t
Data logging
•
Programmable (Flash)
•
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
USB
Internal oscillator
•
Grade
RTC crystal
• •
Features
UART
MAX-M8C
Interfaces
Lowest power (DC/DC)
2.7 V – 3.6 V
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Raw Data
Precise Point Positioning
Supply
Dead Reckoning
Timing
BeiDou
Galileo
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
•
t = Higher backup current
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
Receiver type
72-channel u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS receiver
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F,
BeiDou B1
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Navigation Single GNSS: up to 18 Hz
update rate
Concurrent GNSS: up to 10 Hz
Position
2.0 m CEP
accuracy
Acquisition1
MAX-M8Q/WMAX-M8C
Cold starts:
26 s
27 s
Aided starts:
2 s
4s
Reacquisition:
1 s
1s
Sensitivity1
Tracking
and Nav.:
–167 dBm
–164 dBm
Cold starts:
–148 dBm
–147 dBm
Warm starts:
–156 dBm
–156 dBm
Assistance GNSS AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline (up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
Oscillator
TCXO (MAX-M8Q/M8W),
crystal (MAX-M8C)
RTC crystal
Built-In (MAX-M8Q/M8W)
or cost efficient solution with higher
Backup current (MAX-M8C)
Noise figure
On-chip LNA
Anti jamming Active CW detection and removal
Memory
Onboard ROM
Supported Active and passive
antennas
Odometer Travelled distance
18 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier): 9.7 x 10.1 x 2.5 mm
1
For default mode: GPS/SBAS/QZSS+GLONASS
Electrical data
Supply voltage 1.65 V – 3.6 V (MAX-M8C)
2.7 V – 3.6 V (MAX-M8Q/M8W)
Power
consumption2
25 mA @ 3.0 V (continuous)
5.5 mA @ 3.0 V (power save mode,
1 Hz, GPS only)
Backup supply
1.4 V – 3.6 V
MAX-M8C
Interfaces
Pinout 10
GND
11
RF_IN
12
GND
13
ANTON
14
VCC_RF
15
V_ANT/NC
16
SDA
17
18
MAX-M8
Top View
RESET N
9
VCC
8
VCC_IO
7
V_BCKP
6
EXTINT0
5
TIMEPULSE
4
RXD
3
SCL
TXD
2
Reserved
GND
1
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +85° C (MAX-M8Q/M8W)
–40° C to +105° C (MAX-M8C)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Green (halogen-free): MAX-M8Q
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured and fully tested in ISO/TS 16949 certified
production sites
Uses u-blox M8 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
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-M8N:
u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kit,
with TCXO,
supports MAX-M8Q/M8W
EVK-M8C:
u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kit,
with crystal, supports MAX-M8C
2
Ordering information
Serial interfaces 1 UART
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Digital I/O
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for Wakeup
Timepulse
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
Protocols
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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POSITIONING
Environmental data, quality & reliability
MAX-7 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox 7 GNSS modules
Highlights
• Miniature LCC package
• GNSS engine for GPS/QZSS, GLONASS
• Low power consumption
MAX-7 series
9.7 x 10.1 x 2.5 mm
• Product variants to meet performance and cost requirements
• Pin-to-pin and software compatible with MAX-M8 and MAX-6
Product description
The MAX-7 series combines a high level of integration
capability with flexible connectivity options in a miniature package. This makes it perfectly suited for industrial and mass-market end products with strict size and
cost requirements. The DDC (I2C compliant) interface
provides connectivity and enables synergies with u-blox
cellular modules.
The MAX-7 series of standalone GNSS modules is
built on the exceptional performance of the u-blox 7
multi-GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and SBAS) engine.
The MAX-7 series delivers high sensitivity and minimal
acquisition times in the ultra compact MAX form factor.
The MAX-7 series provides maximum sensitivity
while maintaining low system power. The MAX-7C is
optimized for cost sensitive applications. The MAX-7Q
provides best performance and lowest power, while the
MAX‑7W provides best performance and is optimized
for active antennas. The industry proven MAX form
factor allows easy migration from MAX-6 modules. Sophisticated RF-architecture and interference suppression
ensure maximum performance even in GNSS-hostile
environments.
u-blox 7 modules use GNSS chips qualified according
to AEC-Q100 and are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Qualification tests are performed as
stipulated in the ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles –
Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and
electronic equipment”. MAX-7Q complies with green/
halogen free standards.
Product selector
• •
•
MAX-7W
• •
•
•
•
T

•
•
•
•
•
T
•
SPI
C = Crystal / T = TCXO
•
Automotive
•
Professional
•
Frequency output
•
Standard
•
= Optional, not activated per default or requires external components
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Active antenna /
LNA supply
Active antenna /
LNA control
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
Antenna open circuit
detection pin

Additional LNA
C
Additional SAW
t
Data logging
•
Programmable (Flash)
•
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
USB
Internal oscillator
MAX-7Q

•
Grade
RTC crystal
• •
Features
UART
MAX-7C
Interfaces
Lowest power (DC/DC)
2.7 V – 3.6 V
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Raw Data
Precise Point Positioning
Supply
Dead Reckoning
Timing
BeiDou
Galileo
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
•
t = Higher backup current
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
Receiver type
56-channel u-blox 7 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L1 FDMA
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Navigation update rate
up to 10 Hz
AccuracyGPS
Position
2.5 m CEP
SBAS
2.0 m CEP
Acquisition1
Cold starts:
Aided starts:
Reacquisition:
29 s
5 s
1 s
30 s
n.a.
1s
–161 dBm
–148 dBm
–148 dBm
Assistance GPS
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
Oscillator
TCXO (MAX-7Q/7W), crystal (MAX-7C)
RTC crystal
Built-In (MAX-7Q/7W)
or cost efficient solution with higher
Backup current (MAX/7C)
Anti jamming
Active CW detection and removal
Memory
Onboard ROM
Supported antennas
Active and passive
–158 dBm
–140 dBm
–145 dBm
10
GND
VRESET
9
VCC
8
VCC_IO
7
11
RF_IN
12
GND
13
ANTON
14
VCC_RF
15
V_ANT/NC
TIMEPULSE
4
16
SDA2
RXD1
3
17
SCL2
TXD1
2
18
Reserved
GND
1
MAX-7
V_BCKP
6
Top View
EXTINT0
5
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +85° C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Green (halogen-free): MAX-7Q
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Uses u-blox 7 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
Support products
MAX-7Q/W
u-blox 7 evaluation kits:
Electrical data
Supply voltage 1.65 V – 3.6 V (MAX-7C)
2.7 V – 3.6 V (MAX-7Q/7W)
Digital I/O
voltage level
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Power
consumption
16.5 mA @ 3 V (continuous)2
4.5 mA @ 3 V (power save mode, 1 Hz)2
Backup supply
1.4 V – 3.6 V
2
Pinout GLONASS
4.0 m
n.a.
Sensitivity
Tracking:
Cold starts:
Warm starts:
1
18 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier): 9.7 x 10.1 x 2.5 mm
Easy-to-use kits to get familiar with u-blox 7 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GNSS
performance.
EVK-7N:
u-blox 7 GNSS evaluation kit,
with TCXO, supports MAX-7Q,
MAX-7W
EVK-7C:
u-blox 7 GNSS evaluation kit,
with crystal, supports MAX-7C
MAX-7C
Interfaces
Ordering information
Serial interfaces 1 UART
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Digital I/O
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for Wakeup
Timepulse
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
Protocols
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
Standalone positioning modules | Page 59
POSITIONING
Features
NEO-M8 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS modules
Highlights
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Industry leading –167 dBm navigation sensitivity
• Product variants to meet performance and cost requirements
NEO-M8 series
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
• Combines low power consumption and high sensitivity
• Backward compatible with NEO-7, NEO-6 and NEO-5 families
Product description
The NEO-M8 series of standalone concurrent GNSS
modules is built on the exceptional performance of
the u-blox M8 GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou,
QZSS and SBAS) engine in the industry proven NEO
form factor.
The future-proof NEO‑M8N includes an internal Flash
that allows simple firmware upgrades for supporting
additional GNSS systems. This makes NEO‑M8 perfectly
suited to industrial and automotive applications.
The DDC (I2C compliant) interface provides connectivity
and enables synergies with most u‑blox cellular modules. For RF optimization the NEO‑M8N/Q features an
additional front-end LNA for easier antenna integration
and a front-end SAW filter for increased jamming
immunity.
The NEO-M8 series provides high sensitivity and minimal acquisition times while maintaining low system
power. The NEO‑M8M is optimized for cost sensitive
applications, while NEO‑M8N and NEO-M8Q provide
best performance and easier RF integration. The NEO
form factor allows easy migration from previous NEO
generations. Sophisticated RF-architecture and interference suppression ensure maximum performance even
in GNSS-hostile environments.
u-blox M8 modules use GNSS chips qualified according
to AEC‑Q100, are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites, and fully tested on a system level. Qualification tests are performed as stipulated in the ISO16750
standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental conditions
and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”.
The NEO‑M8 combines a high level of robustness and
inte­gration capability with flexible connectivity options.
Product selector
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
• • •
T

•
• •
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
C

NEO-M8M
•
 = Optional, not activated per default or requires external components
C = Crystal / T = TCXO
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Automotive
Programmable (Flash)
• •
NEO-M8Q
Professional
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
Internal oscillator
SPI

RTC crystal
USB
T
Additional LNA
UART
• • • • •
Additional SAW
Lowest power (DC/DC)
•
Data logging
2.7 V – 3.6 V
•
1.65 V – 3.6 V
•
Raw Data
•
Dead Reckoning
•
• •
Timing
•
GLONASS
•
GPS / QZSS
R
NEO-M8N
Frequency output
Grade
Standard
Features
BeiDou
Interfaces
Active antenna /
LNA supply
Active antenna /
LNA control
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
Supply
Precise Point Positioning
Type
Galileo
Model
R = Galileo ready
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Receiver type
Navigation update rate1 Position
accuracy
Acquisition
Cold starts:
Aided starts:
Reacquisition:
Sensitivity
Tracking
and Nav.:
Cold starts:
Warm starts:
Assistance
Oscillator
RTC crystal
Noise figure
Anti jamming
Memory
Supported antennas
Odometer
Data-logging
Package
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Galileo-ready: E1B/C (NEO-M8N)
Single GNSS:
up to 18 Hz
Concurrent GNSS: up to 10 Hz
2.0 m CEP
1
Pinout
NEO-M8N/QNEO-M8M
26 s
27 s
2 s
4s
1 s
1s
–167 dBm
–164 dBm
–148 dBm
–147 dBm
–156 dBm
–156 dBm
AssistNow GNSS Online
AssistNow GNSS Offline (up to 35 days)2
AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
TCXO (NEO-M8N/Q),
crystal (NEO-M8M)
Built-In
On-chip LNA (NEO-M8M), Extra LNA
for lowest noise figure (NEO-M8N/Q)
Active CW detection and removal. Extra onboard SAW band pass filter
(NEO-M8N/Q)
ROM (NEO-M8M/Q) or Flash (NEO-M8N)
Active and passive
Travelled distance
For position, velocity, and time (NEO-M8N)
Electrical data
Supply voltage
Power consumption1
Backup supply
24 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
1.65 V to 3.6 V (NEO-M8M)
2.7 V to 3.6 V (NEO-M8N/Q)
23 mA @ 3.0 V (continuous)
5 mA @ 3.0 V power save mode
(1 Hz, GPS only)
1.4 V – 3.6 V
13
GND
14
ANT_ON/Reserved
GND
15
Reserved
16
17
12
RF_IN
11
GND
10
Reserved
VCC_RF
9
Reserved
RESET_N
8
NEO-M8 VDD_USB
7
18
SDA
19
SCL
20
TxD
21
RxD
22
V_BCKP
23
24
Top View
USB_DP
6
USB_DM
5
EXTINT
4
TIMEPULSE
3
VCC
D_SEL
2
GND
Reserved
1
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +85° C (NEO-M8N/Q)
–40° C to +105° C (NEO-M8M)
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured and fully tested in ISO/TS 16949 certified
production sites
Uses u-blox M8 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
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-M8N:
u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kit,
with TCXO, supports NEO-M8N/Q
EVK-M8C:
u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kit,
with crystal, supports NEO-M8M
NEO-M8M
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
Digital I/O
Timepulse
Protocols
Ordering information
1 UART
1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s
1 SPI (optional)
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for wakeup
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Standalone positioning modules | Page 61
POSITIONING
Features
NEO-7 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox 7 GNSS modules
Highlights
• GNSS engine for GPS/QZSS, GLONASS
• Product variants to meet performances and cost requirements
NEO-7 series
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
• Combines low power consumption and high sensitivity
• Backward compatible with NEO-6 and NEO-5 families
Product description
Future-proof the NEO-7N’s internal Flash allows simple
firmware upgrades for supporting additional GNSS
systems. This makes NEO-7 perfectly suited to industrial
and automotive applications. The DDC (I2C compliant)
interface provides connectivity and enables synergies
with u‑blox cellular modules. For RF optimization the
NEO-7N features an additional front-end LNA for easier
antenna integration and a front-end SAW filter for
increased jamming immunity.
The NEO-7 series of standalone GNSS modules is built
on the exceptional performance of the u-blox 7 GNSS
(GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and SBAS) engine. The NEO-7
series delivers high sensitivity and minimal acquisition
times in the industry proven NEO form factor.
The NEO-7 series provides maximum sensitivity while
maintaining low system power. The NEO-7M is optimized for cost sensitive applications, while NEO-7N provides best performance and easier RF integration. The
industry proven NEO form factor allows easy migration
from previous NEO generations. Sophisticated RF-architecture and interference suppression ensure maximum
performance even in GPS-hostile environments.
u-blox 7 modules use GNSS chips qualified according
to AEC-Q100 and are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Qualification tests are performed as
stipulated in the ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles –
Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and
electronic equipment”.
The NEO-7 combines a high level of robustness and
inte­gration capability with flexible connectivity options.
Product selector

•
Automotive
Professional
Standard
Frequency output
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
•
Internal oscillator
•
Additional LNA
• • •
RTC crystal
•
Additional SAW


Data logging
T
C
USB
• • • • • •
UART
Active antenna /
LNA control
Programmable (Flash)
Lowest power (DC/DC)
•
= Optional, not activated per default or requires external components
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Grade
• • • •
2.7 V – 3.6 V
Raw Data
Precise Point Positioning
Dead Reckoning
Timing & Frequncy
BeiDou
1.65 V – 3.6 V
•
Features
Active antenna /
LNA supply
• •
Interfaces
DDC (I2C compliant)
• •
Supply
SPI
NEO-7N
NEO-7M
Galileo
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
C = Crystal / T = TCXO
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Navigation update rate
Package
56-channel u-blox 7 engine
GPS L1 C/A, GLONASS L1 FDMA,
QZSS L1 C/A
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Pinout
Up to 10 Hz
AccuracyGPS
Position
2.5 m CEP
SBAS
2.0 m CEP
Acquisition
Cold starts:
Aided starts:
Reacquisition:
24 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
29 s
5 s
1 s
Sensitivity
Tracking & Nav: –162 dBm
Cold starts:
–148 dBm
Warm starts:
–148 dBm
GLONASS
4m
n.a.
30 s
n.a.
3s
GND
13
GND
14
ANT_ON/Reserved
15
Reserved
16
17
18
SDA
19
SCL
20
TxD
21
RxD
22
V_BCKP
23
24
12
RF_IN
11
GND
10
Reserved
VCC_RF
9
Reserved
RESET_N
8
VDD_USB
7
NEO-7
NEO-7
Top View
USB_DP
Top View USB_DM
6
5
EXTINT
4
TIMEPULSE
3
VCC
D_SEL
2
GND
Reserved
1
–158 dBm
–139 dBm
–145 dBm
Assistance GPS
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
Oscillator
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
TCXO (NEO-7N), crystal (NEO-7M)
Storage temp.
–40° C to +85° C
RTC crystal
Built-In
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Noise figure
On-chip LNA (NEO-7M); extra LNA for
lowest noise figure (NEO-7N)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Anti jamming
Active CW detection and removal;
extra onboard SAW band pass filter
(NEO-7N)
Uses u-blox 7 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
Memory
ROM (NEO-7M) or Flash (NEO-7N)
Supported antennas
Active and passive
1
Support products
u-blox 7 evaluation kits:
Easy-to-use kits to get familiar with u-blox 7 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GNSS
performance.
Electrical data
Supply voltage
Power consumption
Backup supply
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
1.65 V to 3.6 V (NEO-7M)
2.7 V to 3.6 V (NEO-7N)
17 mA @ 3 V (continuous)1
5 mA @ 3 V power save mode (1 Hz)1
1.4 V – 3.6 V
EVK-7N:
u-blox 7 GNSS evaluation kit,
with TCXO, supports NEO-7N
EVK-7C:
u-blox 7 GNSS evaluation kit, with crystal, supports NEO-7M
NEO-7M
Ordering information
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
Digital I/O
Timepulse
Protocols
1 UART
1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s
1 SPI (optional)
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for wakeup
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Standalone positioning modules | Page 63
POSITIONING
Receiver type
LEA-M8S
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS module
Highlights
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Combines low power consumption and high sensitivity
• Industry leading –167 dBm navigation sensitivity
LEA-M8S
17.0 x 22.4 x 2.4 mm
• UART, USB and DDC (I2C compliant) interfaces
• Easy migration from LEA-5 and LEA-6 modules
Product description
The LEA-M8S combines a high level of robustness and
integration capability with flexible connectivity options.
The DDC (I2C compliant) interface provides connectivity and enables synergies with most u-blox cellular
modules. For RF optimization, the LEA-M8S features a
front-end SAW filter for increased jamming immunity.
The LEA-M8S module delivers concurrent GNSS location
capability together with high-performance u-blox M8
positioning technology in the industry proven LEA form
factor. With its dual-frequency RF front-end, the u-blox
M8 concurrent GNSS engine is able to intelligently use
the highest number of visible satellites from two out of
three of the GNSS systems (GPS, GLONASS and BeiDou)
for more reliable positioning. The LEA-M8S provides
exceptional performance with low system power, and is
optimized for cost sensitive applications.
LEA-M8S module uses u-blox GNSS chips qualified according to AEC-Q100 and are manufactured in ISO/TS
16949 certified sites. Qualification tests are performed
as stipulated in the ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles
– Environmental conditions and testing for electrical
and electronic equipment”.
The LEA-M8S has sophisticated RF-architecture and
interference suppression ensuring maximum performance even in GNSS-hostile environments. It features very
low power GLONASS functionality. This 6th generation
module in the LEA form factor allows simple migration
from LEA-5 / LEA-6 GPS and LEA-6N GPS/GLONASS
modules.
Product selector
C = Crystal / T = TCXO
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Automotive
Professional
•
Standard
•
Frequency output
•
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
T
Active antenna /
LNA control
•
Grade
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
•
Additional LNA
Additional SAW
Data logging
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
Programmable (Flash)
Features
Internal oscillator
• • • •
SPI
USB
UART
Lowest power DC/DC
2.7 V – 3.6 V
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Interfaces
Active antenna /
LNA supply
•
Raw Data
Precise Point Positioning
Dead Reckoning
Timing & Frequency
BeiDou
Galielo
• •
Supply
RTC crystal
LEA-M8S
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
Receiver type
72-channel u-blox concurrent M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Accuracy
28 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier): 17.0 x 22.4 x 2.4 mm
Pinout
15
GND
GND
14
16
RF_IN
GND
13
Position 2.5 m CEP
SBAS 2.0 m CEP
17
GND
Reserved
12
18
VCC_RF
V_BCKP
11
19
V_ANT
RESET_N
10
Acquisition
Cold starts: 26 s
Aided starts:
2s
Reaquisition:
1 s
20
AADET_ N
Reserved
9
21
Reserved
VCC_OUT
8
Sensitivity
Tracking & Nav.: –167 dBm
Cold starts: –148 dBm
Hot starts: –156 dBm
22
Reserved
GND
7
23
Reserved
VCC
6
24
VDD_USB
Reserved
5
25
USB_DM
RxD
4
Assistance
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline (up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous
(up to 6 days)
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
26
USB_DP
TxD
3
27
EXTINT0
SCL
2
28
TIMEPULSE
SDA
1
Noise figure
On-chip LNA
Anti jamming
Active CW detection and removal,
extra onboard SAW band pass filter
LEA-M8S
Top View
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.: –40° C to +85° C
OscillatorTCXO
Storage temp.:
RTC crystal
Built-in
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Memory
Onboard ROM
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Supported
antennas
Odometer
Active and passive
Travelled distance
–40° C to +85° C
Manufactured and fully tested in ISO/TS 16949 certified
production sites.
Uses u-blox M8 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100.
Support products
Electrical Data
Supply voltage
2.7 V – 3.6 V
u-blox M8 evaluation kits:
Power
consumption
26 mA @ 3 V (continuous)
6 mA @ 3 V Power Save Mode
(1 Hz, GPS only)
Evaluation kit to get familiar with u-blox M8 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GNSS
performance.
Backup supply
1.4 V – 3.6 V
EVK-M8N:
u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kid, with TCXO, supports LEA-M8S
Ordering information
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
1 UART
1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mbit/s
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Digital I/O
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for wakeup
Timepulse Protocols
Configurable 0.25 Hz – 10 MHz
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Standalone positioning modules | Page 65
POSITIONING
Features
CAM-M8 series
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS antenna modules
Highlights
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Miniature size and weight with low power consumption
• Embedded, omnidirectional and wideband antenna
• Industry leading –167 dBm navigation sensitivity
CAM-M8 series
9.6 x 14.0 x 1.95 mm
• Optional external antenna
• Product variants to meet performance and cost requirements
Product description
The u-blox CAM‑M8Q and CAM-M8M chip antenna modules
have the exceptional performance of the u-blox M8 multiGNSS (GPS/QZSS, GLONASS and BeiDou) engine in industry
proven form factor. The CAM‑M8 series offers high sensitivity
and strong signal levels in an ultra compact form factor.
The omnidirectional radiation pattern increases flexibility for
device installation. Optionally, CAM‑M8 series modules can
be connected to an external GNSS antenna. The SMD design
keeps manufacturing costs to a minimum and the small mass
ensures high reliability.
Incorporating the CAM‑M8 series modules into customer
designs is simple and straightforward, thanks to the embedded
GNSS antenna, small footprint of 9.6 x 14 x 1.95 mm, and
sophisticated interference suppression that ensures maximum
performance even in GNSS-hostile environments. The low
power consumption and thin design allow end devices to be
slimmer and smaller.
The CAM‑M8 series targets industrial and consumer applications that require concurrent GPS and GLONASS or BeiDou
reception. The CAM‑M8Q and CAM-M8M are form-factor
compatible to UC530 and UC530M modules, allowing the
upgrade of existing designs with minimal effort.
Despite of miniature size, the chip antenna in the CAM‑M8Q
and CAM-M8M performs extremely well against traditional
patch antennas. Optimal performance is achieved by following design instructions available in the Hardware Integration
Manual as customer PCB is part of the antenna solution.
CAM‑M8 series modules use GNSS chips qualified according
to AEC-Q100 and are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites. Qualification tests are performed as stipulated in
the ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”.
CAM‑M8Q and CAM-M8M complie with green / halogenfree standards.
Product selector
C = Crystal / T = TCXO
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•
•
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C
Automotive
T
Professional
•
Standard
•
Frequency output
Internal oscillator
•
Grade
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
RTC crystal
•
Active antenna / LNA control
Additional LNA
•
Active antenna / LNA supply
Additional SAW
•
Data logging
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
Programmable (Flash)
SPI
•
USB
UART
•
Features
Lowest power (DC/DC)
•
Interfaces
2.7 V – 3.6 V
•
1.65 V - 3.6 V
•
Raw Data
CAM-M8M
Precise Point Positioning
•
Supply
Dead Reckoning
•
Timing
•
BeiDou
CAM-M8Q
Galileo
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Package
GND
13
GND
GND
12
ANT
GND
11
RF_IN
GND
10
18
GND
VCC
9
19
GND
V_BCKP
8
20
DSEL
EXTINT
7
21
GND
SCL
6
22
GND
GND
5
23
RESET_N
GND
4
24
SAFEBOOT_N
SDA
3
25
TDX
Reserved
2
26
RXD
GND
TIMEPULSE
ANT_ON
30
28
31
27
29
GND
Top View
VCC_IO
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +85° C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Green (halogen free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Use u-blox M8 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
Electrical data
Supply voltage 1.6 V to 3.6 V (CAM-M8M)
2.7 V to 3.6 V (CAM-M8Q)
Digital I/O
voltage level
1.6 V to 3.6 V (CAM-M8M)
2.7 V to 3.6 V (CAM-M8Q)
Power
consumption
30 mA @ 3.0 V (continuous)
7 mA @ 3.0 V power safe mode
(1 Hz, GPS only)
Backup supply
1.4 V to 3.6 V
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-M8CAM: u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS evaluation kit, supports CAM-M8Q
Interfaces
Ordering information
Serial interfaces 1 UART
1 SPI (optional)
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
See datasheet
CAM-M8Q samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Digital I/O
Timepulse
Protocols
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for WAKEUP
Configurable 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
Positioning antenna modules | Page 67
POSITIONING
CAM-M8
1
GND
17
–167 dBm
–164 dBm
–148 dBm
–147 dBm
–156 dBm
–156 dBm
AssistNow GNSS Online
AssistNow GNSS Offline
(up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
TCXO (CAM-M8Q)
Crystal (CAM-M8M)
Built-In
On-chip LNA and extra LNA for
lowest noise figure
Active CW detection and removal;
Extra onboard SAW band pass filter
Onboard ROM
Travelled distance
Pinout
16
CAM-M8QCAM-M8M
26 s
27 s
2 s
4s
1 s
1s
31 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
9.6 x 14.0 x 1.95 mm
15
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Single GNSS: up to 18 Hz
Concurrent GNSS: up to 10 Hz
2.0 m CEP
14
Receiver type
Max. nav. update rate
Position
accuracy
Acquisition
Cold starts:
Aided starts:
Reacquisition:
Sensitivity
Tracking
and Nav.:
Cold starts:
Warm starts:
Assistance
Oscillator
RTC crystal
Noise figure
Anti jamming
Memory
Odometer
Reserved
Features
PAM-7Q
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox 7 GPS antenna module
Highlights
• Embedded GPS antenna
• Excellent antenna performance
• Low power consumption
• Form-factor compatible with UP501
Bottom view
(shield side)
• Easy integration into design
Top view
(patch antenna side)
PAM-7Q
22.0 x 22.0 x 8.0 mm
Product description
PAM‑7Q targets industrial and consumer applications
that require small and cost efficient smart antenna solutions. It is form factor compatible with UP501 module,
allowing the upgrade of existing designs with minimal
effort.
The u-blox PAM‑7Q patch antenna module has the
exceptional performance of the u-blox 7 GNSS engine
and delivers high sensitivity and minimal acquisition
times in an industry proven form factor.
Incorporating the PAM‑7Q into customer designs is
simple and straightforward, thanks to the embedded
antenna, low power consumption, simple interface,
and sophisticated interference suppression that ensures
maximum performance even in GPS-hostile environments.
PAM‑7Q modules use GPS chips qualified according
to AEC-Q100 and are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Qualification tests are performed as
stipulated in the ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles –
Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and
electronic equipment”. PAM‑7Q complies with green /
halogen-free standards.
The 18 x 18 mm patch antenna of PAM‑7Q provides
RHCP polarization, which is not achievable with smaller
patch antenna elements. The simple design and easy
interfacing keeps installation costs to a minimum.
Product selector
PAM-7Q
•
T = TCXO
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T
Automotive
Professional
Standard
Frequency output
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
Grade
Antenna open circuit
detection / protection pin
Active antenna / LNA control
Active antenna / LNA supply
Internal oscillator
RTC crystal
Additional LNA
Additional SAW
Data logging
DDC (I2C compliant)
Features
Programmable (Flash)
SPI
USB
UART
Interfaces
Lowest power (DC/DC)
3.0 – 4.2 V
2.7 V – 3.6 V
Raw Data
Precise Point Positioning
Supply
Dead Reckoning
Timing
BeiDou
Galileo
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Receiver type
Navigation update rate
Accuracy
Acquisition
Sensitivity
Assistance GPS
Package
56-channel u-blox 7 engine
GPS / QZSS L1 C/A
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Up to 10 Hz
8 pin contact header: 22.0 x 22.0 x 8.0 mm
Pinout
Position
2.5 CEP
SBAS
2.0 m CEP
Cold starts:
29 s
Aided starts:
5s
Reacquisition:
1s
Tracking & Nav: –161 dBm
Cold starts:
–147 dBm
Warm starts:
–147 dBm
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
OscillatorTCXO
RTC crystal
Built-In
Anti jamming
Active CW detection and removal,
onboard SAW band pass filter
Memory
Onboard ROM
PAM-7Q
Bottom View
(shield side)
RXD
1
TXD
2
GND
3
VCC
4
V_BCKP
5
TIMEPULSE
6
SDA
7
SCL
8
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
Digital I/O
Timepulse
Protocols
1 UART
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Configurable timepulse
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 1 kHz
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
Electrical data
Support products
Supply voltage 2.7 V – 3.6‌V
u-blox 7 evaluation kits:
Easy-to-use kits to get familiar with u-blox 7 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GPS
performance.
EVK-7PAM: u-blox 7 GPS evaluation kit, supports PAM-7Q
Digital I/O
voltage level
2.7 V – 3.6‌V
Power
consumption
22 mA @ 3 V (continuous)
Backup supply
1.4 V to 3.6 V
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Ordering information
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +85° C
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Green (halogen free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Use u-blox 7 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
Positioning antenna modules | Page 69
POSITIONING
Features
LEA-M8F
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 time and frequency reference GNSS module
Highlights
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Integral disciplined low phase-noise 30.72 MHz system reference oscillator
• Accurate measurement and control of external oscillators
LEA-M8F
17.0 x 22.4 x 3.5 mm
• Industry leading acquisition sensitivity and single-satellite timing
• Autonomous 100 ppb hold-over
• Prepared for integration with external PTP, Sync-E and network listen
Product description
Example application (Small Cell)
u-blox time and frequency products provide multi-GNSS
synchronisation for cost-sensitive network edge equipment
including Small Cell and Femto wireless base-stations. The
LEA-M8F module is a fully self-contained phase and frequency reference based on GNSS, but can also be used as
part of a complete timing sub-system including macro-sniff
Synchronous Ethernet and packet timing.
In a wireless Small Cell application, the LEA-M8F can
distribute a disciplined low-phase noise 30.72 MHz
reference signal directly to the RF transceivers. GNSS
synchronisation is combined with network sources by an
exchange of synchronisation signals, status and control
messages with the base-band processor. Source selection
and hold-over may be controlled by either the LEA-M8F
or base-band application.
The LEA-M8F module includes a low-noise 30.72 MHz
VCTCXO meeting the master reference requirements for
LTE Small Cells and provides 100 ppb autonomous holdover. The LEA-M8F module can also measure and control
an external TCXO or OCXO for TD-LTE, LTE Advanced and
other applications requiring extended hold-over. External
sources of synchronization are supported through timepulse and frequency inputs and a message interface. This
allows measurements from macro-sniff, Sync-E or packet
timing to be combined with measurements from GNSS.
LEA-M8F
Transceiver
Reference
Oscillator
SON/
Macro-sniff
Transceiver
Synchronization
management
Base-band IC
Mobile PHY
Micro-controller
PTP/NTP
u-blox time and frequency products include timing integrity alarms that report phase and frequency uncertainty
both during normal operation and hold-over. They feature
a high dynamic range radio with both analog and digital
interference mitigation supporting their inclusion as an
integral part of a local area base station design.
Servo
OS
UBX
GPS interface
Sync-E PLL
E-Net
PHY
Time-stamp
counter
PPS
Product selector
• •
P
Automotive
Professional
Standard
Frequency output
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
•
Grade
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
V
Active antenna /
LNA control
Internal oscillator
• •
Active antenna /
LNA supply
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
Additional LNA
SPI
D
RTC crystal
USB
•
Additional SAW
UART
•
Data logging
Lowest power DC/DC
Programmable (Flash)
Features
•
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Interfaces
3.0 – 3.6 V
Raw Data
• •
Precise Point Positioning
R
Supply
Dead Reckoning
Timing & Frequency
BeiDou
• •
Galielo
LEA-M8F
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
•
D = Development use
V = VCTCXO
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features – GNSS
Package
Receiver type
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Galileo-ready E1B/C
(subject to firmware upgrade)
GPS
GLONASS
Accuracy
2.5 m CEP
4.0 m CEP
Acquisition
Cold starts:
26 s
30 s
Aided cold
starts:
2 s
8 s
Sensitivity
Tracking:
–165 dBm
–165 dBm
Cold start
(aided):
–157 dBm
–148 dBm
(autonomous): –148 dBm
–145 dBm
Reacquisition: –160 dBm
–157 dBm
Assistance GNSS AssistNow Online
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
interface
Internal oscillatorVCTCXO
Noise figure
On-chip LNA; extra LNA for lowest
noise figure
Anti jamming
Active CW detection and removal,
extra onboard SAW band pass filter
Supported
antennas
Active and passive
Internal SQI FlashFor firmware update
28 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier): 17.0 x 22.4 x 3.5 mm
Features – synchronization
Frequency output 30.72 MHz disciplined
Phase noise 10 Hz: -90 dBc/Hz 10 kHz: -143 dBc/Hz
100 Hz: -120 dBc/Hz100 kHz: -145 dBc/Hz
1 kHz: -130 dBc/Hz 1 MHz: -149 dBc/Hz
Jitter (100 Hz – 1 MHz) 0.15 ps
EVM (100 Hz – 1 MHz @ 2100 MHz) < 0.2%
Frequency control (internal oscillator)
GNSS locked:
5 ppb
Hold-over:
100 ppb, 24 hr
Frequency control (external oscillator)
Resolution:
< 5 ppb
Frequencies:
10, 13, 19.2, 20, 26, 30.72, 40 MHz
Hold-over:
Determined by
external oscillator
Phase
Clear sky:
< 20 ns
control
Indoor:
< 500 ns typ.
Time-pulse input Resolution: < 50 ns
Time-pulse output Jitter:
< 2 ns
Time-pulse frequency:
0.5 Hz to 2 Hz
Pinout
15
GND
GND
14
16
RF_IN
GND
13
17
GND
SAFEBOOT_N
12
18
VCC_RF
V_BCKP
11
19
V_ANT
RESET_N
10
20
Reserved
REF_FREQ_OUT
9
LEA-M8F
FREQ_PHASE_IN1
VCC_OUT
8
22
SDA_DAC
GND
7
23
SCL_DAC
VCC
6
24
VDD_USB
DSEL
5
25
USB_DM
RxD1
4
26
USB_DP
TxD1
3
27
FREQ_PHASE_IN0
SCL2
2
28
TIMEPULSE/TP2/SAFEBOOT_N
SDA2
1
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
Protocols
Timing interfaces
SPI or UART and DDC (I2C compliant)
USB v2.0 full speed
(ext. voltage regulator)
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
Timepulse output
2x timepulse/frequency inputs
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.: –40° C to +85° C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Electrical data
Supply voltage
3.0 V – 3.6‌V
Power
consumption
41 mA @ 3.3 V
Support products
u-blox M8 evaluation kits:
Evaluation kit to get familiar with u-blox M8 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GNSS
performance.
EVK-M8F:
u-blox M8 Time & Frequency Reference evaluation kit,
supports LEA-M8F
Ordering information
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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POSITIONING
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NEO/LEA-M8T
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS timing modules
Highlights
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Market leading acquisition and tracking sensitivity
NEO-M8T
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
• Optimized accuracy and availability with Survey-in and
single-satellite timing
• Minimized power consumption with low duty-cycle operation
• Maximized reliability with integrity monitoring and alarms
• Multi-GNSS raw data, IMES message data
• Backward compatible with LEA-5T, LEA-6T and NEO-6T
LEA-M8T
17.0 x 22.4 x 2.4 mm
Product description
interference mitigation, supporting applications in wireless
communications equipment.
The NEO-M8T and LEA-M8T concurrent GNSS modules
deliver high integrity, precision timing in demanding
applications world-wide. Support for BeiDou and GLONASS
constellations enables compliance with national requirements. Enhanced sensitivity and concurrent dual-constellation reception extend coverage and integrity to challenging
signal environments. Survey-in and fixed-position navigation
reduce timing jitter, even at low signal levels, and enable
synchronization to be maintained with as few as one single
satellite in view. Support for low duty cycle operation reduces power consumption for battery-powered applications.
The M8T timing modules are delivered in u-blox’ established
LEA and NEO form-factors with standard pin-out, allowing
ready migration from previous product generations.
u-blox timing products can make use of u-blox AssistNow or
industry standard aiding data. This reduces the time to first
fix and delivers exceptional acquisition sensitivity, even on
first installation before precise location, time or frequency
are known.
u-blox M8 modules use GNSS chips qualified according to
AEC‑Q100, are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified
sites, and are fully tested on a system level. Qualification
tests are performed as stipulated in the ISO16750 standard:
“Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for
electrical and electronic equipment”.
u-blox timing products include timing integrity measures
with Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM)
and continuous phase uncertainty estimation. They feature
high dynamic range radios with both analog and digital
Product selector
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T
• •
 = Optional, not activated per default or requires external components C = Crystal / T = TCXO
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•
Automotive
• • •
Professional
•
Standard
•
Frequency output
Active antenna / LNA control
• •
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
Active antenna / LNA supply
R
Antenna open circuit
detection / protection pin
Internal oscillator
• •
RTC crystal
LEA-M8T
Additional LNA

Additional SAW

Data logging
T
Programmable (Flash)
• • • • • •
USB
•
UART
• • •
1.65 V – 3.6 V
•
Raw Data
•
Precise Point Positioning
• •
Dead Reckoning
R
Timing
• •
GLONASS
NEO-M8T
GPS / QZSS
DDC (I2C compliant)
Grade
SPI
Features
Lowest power (DC/DC)
Interfaces
2.7 – 3.6 V
Supply
BeiDou
Type
Galileo
Model

R = Galileo ready
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features – GNSS
Package
Receiver type
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F,
BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Galileo-ready E1C/C
(subject to Firmware upgrade)
Navigation Concurrent GNSS: up to 5 Hz
update rate
Position
2.5 m CEP (Autonomous)
accuracy
Acquisition
GPS & GLONASS gps & BeiDou
Cold starts:
26 s 27 s
Aided cold
starts:
2 s
3s
Sensitivity
Tracking & Nav –167 dBm
–165 dBm
Cold starts
(aided):
–157 dBm
–151 dBm
(autonomous): –148 dBm
–148 dBm
Reacquisition: –160 dBm
–160 dBm
Assistance
AssistNow GNSS Online
AssistNow GNSS Offline (up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
OscillatorTCXO
RTC crystal
Built-in
Noise figure
On-chip LNA (LEA-M8T)
Extra LNA for passive antenna (neo-m8T)
NEO-M8T: 24 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
LEA-M8T: 28 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
17.0 x 22.4 x 2.4 mm
Features – Timing
Timing accuracy Clear sky:
<_ 20 ns
Time-pulse frequency
0.25 Hz – 10 MHz
Time-pulse jitter
± 11 ns
Time-mark resolution
21 ns
Integrity reports RAIM active, phase uncertainty
time-pulse rate/duty-cycle
Pinout
13
12
RF_IN
17
GND
18
10
VCC_RF
V_BCKP
11
19
V_ANT
RESET_N
10
VCC_RF
9
20
AADET_N/EXTINT1
Reserved
9
RESET_N
8
VCC_OUT
8
GND
7
GND
12
ANT_ON
RF_IN
11
15
EXTINT1
GND
16
Reserved
17
Reserved
NEO-M8T VDD_USB
LEA-M8T
21
RESERVED
18
SDA
22
SCL
USB_DP
RESERVED
19
6
23
RESERVED
20
TxD
USB_DM
5
24
VDD_USB
21
RxD
EXTINT0
4
25
22
V_BCKP
TIMEPULSE
3
23
VCC
D_SEL
2
24
GND
Reserved/TP2
1
7
Top View
VCC
6
D_SEL
5
USB_DM
RxD
4
26
USB_DP
TxD
3
27
EXTINT0
SCL
2
28
TIMEPULSE
SDA
1
Features – Raw data and IMES
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp. –40° C to +85° C
Storage temp. –40° C to +85° C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured and fully tested in ISO/TS 16949 certified
production sites
Uses u-blox M8 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
Interfaces
Serial interfaces SPI or UART and DDC (I2C compliant)
Protocols
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
Time-pulse outputs 2
Time-mark inputs 2
Electrical data
Power-save
Cyclic-continuous, on/off
modes
low duty-cycle
Off control
Hardware, message interface
On control
Hardware, wake-on UART activity,
Timer (using low power RTC)
Automatic on/off with configurable period (GPS only)
Power supply
Power
consumption
Backup supply
1
2.7 V – 3.6‌V
15 µA (Battery backup)
30 µA (Software backup)
34 mA @ 3.0 V (Operational)1
11 mA @ 3.0 V Power Save Mode
(1 Hz, GPS only)1
1.4 V – 3.6 V
NEO-M8T
Support products
Ordering information
LEA-M8T
See datasheet
Timing and raw data modules | Page 73
POSITIONING
Raw data
GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, SBAS, SAIF
constellations
Raw data
Carrier phase; code phase & pseudo
range doppler; navigation message
payload
IMES bit rate
50 bps, 250 bps (auto-baud)
IMES report output Beacon location
IMES raw data Message payload (all messages)
Features – Power management
u-blox M8 Timing GNSS evaluation kit
14
GND
GND
16
GND
14
Top View
GND
Reserved/TP2
15
13
NEO-M8L
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 ADR module including 3D sensors
Highlights
• 100% coverage using ADR technology
• 3D positioning
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS,
BeiDou, Galileo ready
NEO-M8L
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
• Up to 20 Hz position update rate
• Flexible orientation installation
• 3-axis accelerometer and gyroscope sensor included
Product description
coupled navigation solution makes use of sensor data to
deliver significant improvements in navigation accuracy
during periods of unavailable or degraded GNSS signals.
The NEO-M8L standalone module combines the high performance u-blox M8 concurrent positioning engine with
u-blox’ 3D Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) technology, thus providing 100 % coverage and continuous
3D positioning for road vehicle applications.
With the introduction of 3D sensing and signal processing (for both acceleration and direction), the navigation
range already improved by dead reckoning in tunnels
and urban canyons extends to accurate navigation in
multi-level highways and car-parks. 3D sensing also enables flexibility in orientation of the receiver with respect
to the vehicle frame. NEO-M8L is therefore the perfect
after-market dead reckoning product.
The NEO-M8L module provides high sensitivity, fast GNSS
signal acquisition and tracking with low system integration effort. The module’s on-board 3D accelerometer, 3D
gyroscope sensors, and self-calibrating speed-pulse input
(hardware or message-bus) deliver a complete solution
for road vehicle ADR applications. First-fit navigation
and after-market Telematics installations are supported
by straightforward one-time configuration for module
orientation.
The DDC (I2C compliant) interface provides connectivity
and enables synergies and simple integration with most
u‑blox cellular modules.
u-blox’ ADR and GNSS technologies deliver continuous,
accurate positioning throughout the journey. Built-in
dead reckoning sensors in conjunction with speed information from the vehicle provide navigation both before
GNSS signals are acquired and during periods of signal
loss. In difficult urban signal conditions u-blox’ tightly-
u-blox M8 modules use GNSS chips qualified according to
AEC‑Q100 and are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites. Qualification tests are performed as stipulated
in the ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic
equipment”.
Product selector
R = Galileo ready
C = Crystal / T = TCXO
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Automotive
Professional
•
Standard
•
Frequency output
Active antenna /
LNA control
C
Antenna open circuit
detection pin
Active antenna /
LNA supply
•
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
Internal oscillator
Additional LNA
Grade
RTC crystal
• • •
Additional SAW
•
Data logging
DDC (I2C compliant)
• • • •
Features
Programmable (Flash)
USB
UART
Lowest power (DC/DC)
2.7 V – 3.6 V
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Raw Data
Interfaces
SPI
D
Precise Point Positioning
•
Supply
Dead Reckoning
R
Timing & Frequncy
BeiDou
• •
Galileo
NEO-M8L
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
D = Onboard 3D sensors
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
Receiver type
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F,
BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Galileo-ready E1B/C
Navigation update rate
Up to 20 Hz
Position accuracy
2.0 m CEP
ADR position
error
without GNSS
(Estimated) < 3% of distance travelled
Acquisition
Cold starts:
Aided starts:
Reacquisition:
27 s
4s
1 s
Sensitivity
Tracking & Nav:
Cold starts:
Hot starts:
–160 dBm –147 dBm
–156 dBm
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Assistance
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline (up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
Calibration
Wheel tick: automatic
Orientation: manual
Supported
antennas
Active or passive antenna
Odometer
Travelled distance
Data-logging
For position, velocity, and time
1
24 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier): 12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
Pinout
13
GND
14
ANT_ON
GND
15
FWD
16
17
18
SDA
19
SCL
20
12
RF_IN
11
GND
10
NC
VCC_RF
9
NC
RESET_N
8
NEO-M8L VDD_USB
7
Top View
USB_DP
6
TxD
USB_DM
5
21
RxD
WHEELTICK
4
22
V_BCKP
TIMEPULSE
3
23
VCC
D_SEL
2
24
GND
Reserved
1
Limited by FW for best DR performance
Operating temp.–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp. –40° C to +85° C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured and fully tested in ISO/TS 16949 certified
production sites
Uses u-blox M8 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
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.
Electrical data
Supply voltage 2.7 V – 3.6‌V
Power
consumption
31 mA @ 3 V (continuous,
default concurrent mode)
Backup supply
1.4 V – 3.6 V
EVK-M8L:
u-blox M8 3D Dead Reckoning
GNSS evaluation kit, supports
NEO-M8L
Ordering information
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
1 UART
1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s
1 SPI (optional)
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Digital I/O
Configurable timepulse
Timepulse
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
Protocols
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
See datasheet
Dead Reckoning modules | Page 75
POSITIONING
1
NEO-7P
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox 7 precise point positioning GNSS module
Highlights
• High precision GNSS < 1 m
• DGPS by SBAS or RTCM
• Combines low power consumption and high sensitivity
NEO-7P
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
• Simple integration with u-blox cellular modules
• Backward compatible with NEO-6 and NEO-5 families
• Raw measurement data (GPS)
Product description
The entire NEO-7 series combines excellent sensitivity with low power and includes variants optimised
for cost and performance. The industry-proven NEO
form factor allows easy migration from previous NEO
generations. The NEO-7P features a front-end SAW RF
filter for increased jamming immunity. This is reinforced
by sophisticated RF-architecture and interference
suppression, ensuring maximum performance even in
hostile signal environments. UART, USB and DDC (I2C
compliant) interfaces provide flexible connectivity and
synergies with u-blox cellular modules. The NEO-7P’s
internal Flash allows simple firmware upgrades.
The NEO-7P module combines the high performance of
the u-blox 7 GNSS engine with precise point positioning (PPP) technology for GPS. u-blox’ industry-proven
PPP algorithm, in combination with SBAS, provides
exceptional precision in clear-sky applications without
the need for a reference station. This makes NEO-7P
the ideal solution for many applications in surveying,
marine navigation, agriculture, sports and leisure.
For world-wide application, the NEO-7P supports
Differential GPS (DGPS) operation as an alternative to
SBAS and PPP, using RTCM correction messages from
a local reference station or aiding network. Ionospheric corrections received from regional SBAS satellites
(WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS) enable the highest stand-alone
positioning accuracy from the PPP algorithm. u-blox’
PPP also provides useful improvements in stand-alone
precision even without SBAS. PPP delivers its full benefits after the first few minutes of operation with an
unobstructed sky view.
u-blox 7 modules use GNSS chips qualified according
to AEC-Q100 and are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites. Qualification tests are performed as
stipulated in the ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles –
Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and
electronic equipment”.
Product selector

= Optional, not activated per default or requires external components
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Automotive
Professional

Standard

Frequency output

Antenna open circuit
detection pin
C
Antenna short circuit
detection / protection pin
Active antenna /
LNA supply
•
Type
Active antenna /
LNA control
Internal oscillator
•
Additional LNA
Additional SAW
• •
Data logging
•
RTC crystal
• • • •
Features
Programmable (Flash)
USB
UART
Lowest power (DC/DC)
2.7 V – 3.6 V
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Raw Data
• •
Interfaces
DDC (I2C compliant)
• •
Precise Point Positioning
Dead Reckoning
Timing
BeiDou
Galileo
Supply
SPI
NEO-7P
GLONASS
Type
GPS / QZSS
Model
C = Crystal / T = TCXO
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
Receiver type
56-channel u-blox 7 engine
GPS L1 C/A, GLONASS L1 FDMA,
QZSS L1 C/A,
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Navigation up to 10 Hz
update rate
AccuracyGPS GLONASS
Position:
2.5 m CEP
4 m
SBAS:
2.0 m CEP
n.a.
SBAS + PPP:
< 1 m CEP
n.a.
Acquisition
Cold starts:
30 s
32 s
Aided starts:
5 s
n.a.
Reacquisition:
1 s
1 s
Sensitivity
Tracking:
–161 dBm
–158 dBm
Cold starts:
–147 dBm
–139 dBm
Warm starts:
–148 dBm
–145 dBm
Assistance
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
OscillatorCrystal
RTC crystal
Built-in
Anti jamming Active CW detection and removal
MemoryFlash
Supported
antennasActive
24 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier):
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
North
North
1
3
5
East
GND
13
GND
14
ANT_ON
RF_IN
11
15
Reserved
GND
10
16
Reserved
VCC_RF
9
17
Reserved
RESET_N
8
VDD_USB
7
NEO-7P
Top View
12
18
SDA
19
SCL
USB_DP
6
20
TxD
USB_DM
5
21
RxD
22
V_BCKP
23
24
EXTINT
4
TIMEPULSE
3
VCC
D_SEL
2
GND
Reserved
1
Operating temp.–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp. –40° C to +85° C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualification according to ISO 16750
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Uses u-blox 7 chips qualified according to AEC-Q100
3
5
East
Power supply
2.7 V – 3.6‌V
Power
consumption
22 mA @ 3 V (continuous)
9 mA @ 3 V power safe mode (1 Hz)
Backup power
1.4 V – 3.6 V
3
5
5
Accuracy with PPP+SBAS
(units in m)
Accuracy with GPS and SBAS
(units in m)
Interfaces
Ordering information
Serial interfaces
1 UART
1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mb/s
1 SPI (optional)
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
Digital I/O
Configurable timepulse
1 EXTINT input for Wakeup
Timepulse
Configurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
Protocols
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
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POSITIONING
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Electrical data
1
3
Pinout
Previous generation modules
Page 78 | Previous generation modules
Overview
u-blox 6 / Fastrax positioning modules
For new designs, please refer to the latest generation positioning module overview table on page 51.
MAX
GPS modules
9.7 x 10.1 x 2.5 mm
LEA
GNSS modules
17.0 x 22.4 x 2.4 mm
NEO
GPS modules
12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
u-blox 6 modules
Recommended for new designs
AMY-6
Please contact u-blox
MAX-6G
MAX-7C, MAX-M8C
MAX-6Q
MAX-7Q, MAX-M8Q
MAX-M5Q
MAX-M8Q
NEO-6M/6G
NEO-7M, NEO-M8M
NEO-6Q
NEO-7N, NEO-M8N
NEO-6V
Please contact u-blox
LEA-6N/S/A/H
LEA-M8S
LEA-6R
Please contact u-blox
POSITIONING
u-blox 6 module
Fastrax modules
Fastrax module
Recommended for new designs
UP501
PAM-7Q
IT530
MAX-7Q, MAX-M8Q
IT530M
MAX-M8Q
UC530
CAM-M8Q
UC530M
CAM-M8Q
u-blox cellular modules
For new designs, please refer to the latest generation cellular module overview table on page 19.
u-blox wireless modules
Recommended for new designs
FW2763p
FW2770p
Previous generation modules | Page 79
Positioning chips
Page 80 | Positioning chips
Overview
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Based on a proprietary high-performance architecture with 72 parallel channels, u-blox’ powerful range of GNSS
positioning chips are ideal for automotive, industrial and consumer applications.
Key benefits include
• Minimal e-BOM, as few as 8 external parts
• Works with crystal or TCXO
• Anti-Jamming architecture allows easy embedding in
noisy electronics
• Automotive grade versions
• Concurrent reception of GPS/ QZSS, GLONASS,
BeiDou, Galileo ready
• Assisted GNSS support (AssistNow)
Product selector: GNSS positioning chips
UBX-M8030-CT
2.99 x 3.21 x 0.36 mm
Supply
•
S
S
S C/T
S
82
QFN40
•
•
R
•
•
•
•

•
S
S
S C/T
S
82
WL-CSP50
•
•
•
•
•

•
S
S
S C/T
S
84
QFN40
•
•
•
•
•

•
S
S
S C/T
S
84
QFN40
•
•
R
•
•
•
•

•
S
S
S C/T
S
86
QFN40
•
•
R
•
•
•
D

•
S
Page
RTC crystal

Automotive
Data logging
•
Professional
Programmable (Flash)
•
Standard
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
VCTCXO support
SPI
•
Antenna supply
and supervisor
USB
R
Internal oscillator
UART
•
Raw Data
•
Dead Reckoning
WL-CSP47
Timing
1.4 V – 3.6 V
Grade
BeiDou
Features
Galileo
Interfaces
GLONASS
Precise Point Positioning
Type
GPS / QZSS
Package
UBX-M8030-KA
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
Package
Model
UBX-M8030-KT
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
Standalone GNSS chips
UBX-M8030-CT
UBX-M8030-KT/KA
UBX-G7020-CT
UBX-G7020-KT/KA
Dead Reckoning chips
UBX-M8030-KA-DR
UBX-M8030-KT-DR
F
Timing chip
UBX-M8030-KT-FT
•
 = Optional, not activated by default D = Utility and development use only
V = VCTCXO support
S = supported, may require ext. components R = Galileo ready
Note: for details about previous generation chips not shown, please visit our website.
V
•
88
C/T = Crystal & TCXO supported
F = Flash required Positioning chips | Page 81
POSITIONING
• Ultra-fast acquisition time: Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF)
down to 1 second for hot and aided starts
• High sensitivity: Down to –167 dBm and –148 dBm
for coldstart
• Automotive Dead Reckoning and Precision Timing
options
• Intelligent, user configurable power management for
radically lower power consumption
• Minimal board space, < 30 mm2, ideal for small end
products with tight space and low cost requirements
UBX-M8030
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 concurrent GNSS chips
Highlights
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Industry leading –167 dBm navigation sensitivity
UBX-M8030-CT
2.99 x 3.21 x 0.36 mm
• Superior position accuracy in urban canyons
• Minimal board space, < 30mm2
• Minimal e-BOM, as few as eight external parts
• Exceptional jamming immunity
• Galileo ready
UBX-M8030-KT
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
• Pin-compatible to UBX-G7020-KT/KA
UBX-M8030-KA
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
Product description
The UBX-M8030 standalone positioning chips from u-blox,
featuring the high performance u-blox M8 position engine,
deliver exceptional sensitivity and acquisition times. The
chips utilize concurrent reception of GPS (QZSS) and
GLONASS or BeiDou, or concurrent reception of GLONASS
and BeiDou satellite signals. Reception from two constellations simultaneously allows extraordinary positioning
accuracy in urban canyons, even with weak signals.
The extended voltage supply range and 1.8 V and 3.0 V
I/O compliance support a wide variety of user applications.
u-blox M8 chips feature low power consumption in concurrent reception mode, thanks to an innovative single-
die architecture combined with sophisticated software algorithms. Even with weak signals, the power consumption
remains low. In situations suited to single constellation
reception, the total power consumption can be as low as
12 mW in Power Save Mode.
Migrating existing u-blox 7 designs to u-blox M8 is simple,
since the UBX-M8030 QFN chips’ hardware is completely
backward compatible with u-blox 7 QFN chips. This enables
fast migration and significantly reduces time-to-market.
Ubx-M8030 chips are available in miniature WL-CSP and
QFN packages. Featuring built-in LNA, LDOs and DC/DC
converter, and a small external BOM, the UBX-M8030 enables ultra-small solutions with a footprint of only 30 mm2.
Supporting TCXOs or lower price GNSS oscillators further
ensures a minimal BOM.
The ultra small UBX-M8030-CT is the perfect choice for
portable consumer applications with demanding size and
cost constraints.
Sophisticated RF-architecture and interference suppression
using active CW jamming detection ensure maximum
performance even in GNSS hostile environments.
Rigorous automotive quality and manufacturing standards, extended testing and low failure rate make the
UBX‑M8030‑KA ideal for automotive applications.
Product selector
Programmable (Flash)
Data logging
RTC crystal
Internal oscillator
Antenna supply
& supervisor
•
•
•

•
S
S
S
C/T
S
QFN40
•
•
R
•
•
•
•

•
S
S
S
C/T
S
 = Optional, not activated by default or requires external components
R = Galileo ready
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Automotive
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
Professional
SPI
R
Standard
USB
•
Raw Data
•
Dead Reckoning
WL-CSP47
Timing
UART
Grade
1.4 V – 3.6 V
Features
BeiDou
Interfaces
Galileo
Precise Point Positioning
Supply
GLONASS
UBX-M8030-KT/KA
Type
GPS
UBX-M8030-CT
Package
Package
Model
S = supported, may require external components
C/T = Crystal and TCXO supported
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Packages
Receiver type
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Galileo-ready E1B/C (ext. Flash required)
Time-to-first-fix Cold start:
26 s
Aided start:
2s
Hot start:
1s
Sensitivity
Tracking & Nav.: –167 dBm
Reacquisition:
–160 dBm
Cold start:
–148 dBm
Hot start:
–156 dBm
Max. nav. update rate
Single GNSS:
up to 18 Hz
Concurrent GNSS:
up to 10 Hz
Horizontal pos. accuracy
2.0 m CEP
Multi-GNSS
AssistNow Online
Assistance:
AssistNow Offline (up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)
Oscillator:
Supports GNSS crystal or TCXO
LNA:Built-in
RTC input:
32.768 kHz (optional), RTC can be
derived from GNSS crystal or TCXO
Antenna
Short and open circuit detection
supervision:
supported with external circuit
DC/DC converter:Built-in, external component required
Anti Jamming: Active CW detection and removal
SQI Flash FW update
(optional) for: AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
Odometer:
Travelled distance
Data-logging: For position, velocity, and time
UBX-M8030-CT:
47 Pin WL-CSP
2.99 x 3.21 x 0.36 mm
UBX-M8030-KT/KA:40 Pin QFN
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp. –40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +125° C
Humidity
JEDEC MSL 1
RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens)
Qualification according to AEC-Q100
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Serial interfaces
1 UART
1 USB V2.0 compatible
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
1 SPI
Digital I/O
2 configurable time pulses
2 EXTINT interrupt inputs
2 PIO for antenna supervision
Memory
SQI interface for optional FLASH
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-M8N: u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kit, which supports TCXO-based u-blox M8 designs
EVK-M8C: u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kit, which
supports crystal-based u-blox M8 designs
Electrical data
Ordering information
Supply voltages 1.4 V – 3.6 V
Digital I/O
voltage level
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Power
consumption
17.5 mA @ 3.0 V
(single GNSS, continuous mode)
24.5 mA @ 3.0 V
(concurrent GNSS, continuous mode)
8.0 mA @ 1.4 V (PSM, 1 Hz update)
4.5 mA @ 3.0 V (PSM, 1 Hz update)
Backup supply
1.4 V to 3.6 V
See datasheet
Standalone positioning chips | Page 83
POSITIONING
Interfaces
UBX-G7020
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox 7 GNSS chips
Highlights
• GNSS engine for GPS/QZSS, GLONASS
UBX-G7020-CT
3.0 x 3.4 x 0.36 mm
• Minimal board space, < 30 mm2
• Combines low power consumption and high sensitivity
• Minimal e-BOM, as few as 8 external parts
• Exceptional jamming immunity
• Pin-compatible to UBX-M8030
UBX-G7020-KT
5.0 x 5.0 x 0.59 mm
UBX-G7020-KA
5.0 x 5.0 x 0.59 mm
Product description
The high performance UBX-G7020 multi-GNSS chip
supports GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and SBAS. It delivers
exceptional sensitivity and acquisition times.
u-blox 7 features ultra low power consumption, thanks
to innovative single die architecture and enhanced software algorithms. This gives the UBX-G7020 best in class
power consumption for GLONASS reception.
The extended voltage supply range and 1.8 V and 3.0 V
I/O compliance supports a wide variety of user applications. Sophisticated RF-architecture and interference
suppression using active continuous wave detection
ensure maximum performance even in GNSS-hostile
environments.
The UBX-G7020 is available in your choice of miniature WL-CSP and QFN packages and features an ultra
small solution footprint of only 30 mm2. The built-in
LNA, LDOs and DC/DC converter, and on-chip ROM
mean that only the smallest possible external BOM is
required. By supporting TCXOs or lower price GNSS
oscillators the UBX-G7020 further ensures a minimal
Total-Cost-of-Ownership.
The ultra small UBX-G7020-CT is the perfect choice for
portable consumer applications with demanding size
and cost constraints. With its rigorous quality and manufacturing standards (AEC-Q100, ISO/TS 16949) the
UBX‑G7020-KA is ideal for automotive applications.
Product selector
RTC crystal
Internal oscillator
Antenna supply
and supervisor
•
S
S
S
c/t
S
QFN40
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
S
S
S
c/t
S
C/T = Crystal and TCXO supported
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Automotive
Data logging
•
Professional
Programmable (Flash)
•
Standard
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
Raw Data
•
Dead Reckoning
•
Timing
•
BeiDou
WL-CSP50
Galileo
SPI
Grade
USB
Features
UART
Interfaces
1.4 V – 3.6 V
Precise Point Positioning
Supply
GLONASS
UBX-G7020-KT/KA
Type
GPS / QZSS
UBX-G7020-CT
Package
Package
Model
S = supported, may require external components
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
Receiver type
56-channel u-blox 7 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L1OF
SBAS: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Navigation up to 10 Hz
update rate AccuracyGPS GLONASS
Position
2.5 m CEP
4.0 m CEP
SBAS
2.0 m CEP
Acquisition
Cold starts:
29 s
30 s
Hot starts:
1 s
3s
Sensitivity
Tracking:
–162 dBm
–158 dBm
Cold starts:
–148 dBm
–140 dBm
Reacquisition: –160 dBm
–156 dBm
Assistance
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
LNA Built-In
Oscillator
Crystal or TCXO
RTC input
32.768 kHz (optional). Real time clock can be derived from GPS crystal or TCXO
Antenna
Short and open circuit detection
supervision
supported with external circuit
DC/DC converterIntegrated
Anti jamming Active CW detection and removal
Memory
Optional SQI Flash
Data logging* Continuous log of position, velocity & time
UBX-G7020-CT:
*
External FLASH required
50 Pin WL-CSP
3.4 x 3.0 x 0.36 mm
11.9 mg
UBX-G7020-KT/KA: 40 Pin MLF/QFN
5.0 x 5.0 x 0.59 mm
75 mg
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +125° C
Humidity
JEDEC MSL 1
RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens)
Serial interfaces
1 UART
1 USB
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
1 SPI
Digital I/O
2 configurable time pulse
2 EXTINT interrupt inputs
2 GPIO for antenna supervision
Memory
SQI interface
Support products
u-blox 7 evaluation kits:
Easy-to-use kits to get familiar with u-blox 7 positioning
technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GNSS
performance.
EVK-7N: u-blox 7 GNSS evaluation kit,
with TCXO, supports u-blox 7 chips
EVK-7C: u-blox 7 GNSS evaluation kit,
with crystal, supports u-blox 7 chips
Electrical data
Ordering information
Supply voltages 1.4 V – 3.6 V
See datasheet
Digital I/O
voltage level
1.65 V – 3.6 V
Power
consumption
41 mW @ 1.4 V (continuous)
9 mW @ 1.4 V (PSM, 1 Hz)
Backup supply
1.4 V to 3.6 V
Standalone positioning chips | Page 85
POSITIONING
Interfaces
UBX-M8030-Kx-DR
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 3D Dead Reckoning GNSS chips
Highlights
• 100% coverage using ADR technology
• 3D positioning
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Galileo ready
• Up to 20 Hz position update rate
UBX-M8030-KA-DR
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
• Pin compatible with UBX-M8030-Kx
• Available in standard and automotive grade
UBX-M8030-KT-DR
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
Product description
UBX-M8030-Kx-DR is u-blox’ industry-proven off-theshelf Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) solution.
u-blox ADR combines concurrent GNSS and sensor
digital data using a tightly coupled Kalman filter.
This improves position accuracy during periods of
unavailable or degraded GNSS signals.
host processor. This reduces hardware costs since
no extra sensors are required for dead reckoning
functionality. ADR is designed for simple integration
and easy configuration of different sensor options
(e.g. DR with or without gyroscope) and vehicle
variants, and is completely self-calibrating. The chips
also provide improved support for map matching.
ADR supports a variety of sensor combinations, such
as wheel ticks, single-axis / 3-axis gyroscope, and
single-axis / 3-axis accelerometer. The accelerometer
sensor support improves performance during altitude
changes without a GNSS signal, such as in tunnels,
overpasses, or underground parking.
The UBX‑M8030-KA-DR and UBX-M8030-KT-DR chips
provide flash-based 3D-ADR features. The DR chips are
pin compatible with standard UBX-M8030 chips.
The UBX-M8030-Kx chips are qualified according to
AEC‑Q100, and are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949
certified sites.
ADR receives sensor data from the vehicle bus via the
S = supported, may require external components
F = Flash required
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Internal oscillator
Antenna supply
and supervisor
•
•
•
S
S
S
C/T
S
Automotive
RTC crystal
•
Professional
Data logging
•
Standard
Programmable (Flash)
F
DDC (I2C compliant)
•
SPI
R
Grade
USB
•
Features
UART
BeiDou
•
Interfaces
1.4 V – 3.6 V
Galileo
QFN40
Raw Data
GLONASS
UBX-M8030-KA-DR
UBX-M8030-KT-DR
Supply
Precise Point Positioning
GPS /QZSS
Type
Dead Reckoning
Package
Timing
Model
Package
Product selector
R = Galileo ready
C/T = Crystal and TCXO supported
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Receiver type
Time-to-first-fix
Package
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Galileo-ready E1B/C
Cold start:
26 s
Aided starts:
2s
Hot starts:
1s
SensitivityTracking & Nav.: –160 dBm1
Reacquisition:
–160 dBm
Cold start:
–148 dBm
Hot start:
–156 dBm
Operational limits
Max. nav. update rate 20 Hz
Max. velocity
500 m/s
Velocity accuracy
0.05 m/s
Heading accuracy
0.3 degrees
Horizontal pos. accuracy
2.0 m CEP
Sensor
Pitch, roll, yaw alignment
alignment
by command
Wheeltick
Supports low wheel ticks
(1 tick < 50 cm travel distance)
Map Matching Aid for improved navigation
Multi-GNSS
AssistNow Online
Assistance
AssistNow Offline (up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous (up to 3 days)
Oscillator
Supports GNSS crystal or TCXO
LNA On-chip LNA
RTC input
32.768 kHz (optional), RTC can be
derived from GNSS crystal or TCXO
Antenna Short and open circuit detection
supervision
supported with external circuit
DC/DC converterBuilt-in, external component required
Anti Jamming Active CW detection and removal
SQI flash
Required for ADR 1
UBX-M8030-KA-DR/ 40 Pin QFN:
UBX-M8030-KT-DR: 5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
Interfaces
Serial interfaces
Digital I/O
Memory
1 UART
1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mbit/s
1 DDC (I2C compliant)
1 SPI
Configurable time pulse
2 EXTINT interrupt inputs
10 configuration pins
SQI interface
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.
–40° C to +85° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +125° C
Humidity
JEDEC MSL 1
RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens)
ADR performance and requirements
u-blox ADR supports standard sensor configurations:
Rear wheel sensors, front wheel sensors, four wheel
sensors, gyro + speedpulse + accelerometer (optional).
Sensor option
Typical position error
Front wheels (2D):
14%
Rear wheels (2D):
12%
Four wheels (2D):
10%
Gyro + speedpulse (2D):
3%
Gyro + speedpulse + accelerometer (3D):
3%
Limited by FW for best DR performance
Support products
Contact nearest u-blox representative.
Electrical data
Ordering information
Supply voltages 1.4 V – 3.6 V
Digital I/O voltage1.65 V – 3.6 V
Power
consumption
20 mA @ 3.0 V(single GNSS)
(cont. mode) 26 mA @ 3.0 V (concurrent GNSS)
Backup supply 1.4 V to 3.6 V
See datasheet
Dead Reckoning chips | Page 87
POSITIONING
Features
UBX-M8030-KT-FT
Standard
Professional
Automotive
u-blox M8 time & frequency reference GNSS chip
Highlights
• Concurrent reception of GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou
• Direct control of system reference oscillator disciplined by GNSS
• Accurate measurement and control of external oscillators
• Industry leading acquisition sensitivity and single-satellite timing
UBX-M8030-KT-FT
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
• Automatic hold-over
• Prepared for integration with external PTP, Sync-E and network listen
Example application
Product description
(Residential Femto Cell)
u-blox time and frequency products provide multi-GNSS
synchronization for cost-sensitive network edge equipment
including Femto wireless base-stations. The M8030-KT-FT IC
provides a complete GNSS receiver and reference frequency
control function. This single-chip RF and baseband IC requires
few external components: just a low-cost SQI Flash for program
and parameter storage and passive components.
In a Femto-Cell application, the M8030-KT-FT can make fine
adjustments to the master reference frequency oscillator to
precisely align the Femto-cell transmit framing with a phase
reference from GNSS or PTP. In the absence of a reliable source of
synchronization, the M8030-KT-FT automatically manages holdover based on the stability of the oscillator selected, allowing the
Femto-cell to continue transmissions. The M8030-KT-FT estimates
phase and frequency uncertainty continuously during hold-over so
the host system can decide when to discontinue transmission.
The M8030-KT-FT can control a system reference VCTCXO
directly via its in-built PWM DAC, providing both frequency and
phase coherence with the best available source of synchronization. Additional remote oscillators may be controlled via a
second DAC (DDC) or via the host system. External sources of
synchronization are supported through time-pulse and frequency inputs and a message interface. This allows measurements
from macro-sniff, Sync-E, or packet timing to be combined with
measurements from GNSS.
u-blox time and frequency products include timing integrity
alarms that report phase and frequency uncertainty both during
normal operation and hold-over. They feature a high dynamic
range radio with both analog and digital interference mitigation
supporting their inclusion as an integral part of a local area base
station design.
S = supported, may require external components
V = VCTCXO support
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V
Automotive
Professional
S
Standard
•
VCTCXO support
•
Grade
Antenna supply &
supervisor
D
Oscillator
•
RTC crystal
•
Data logging
•
Programmable (Flash)
•
DDC (I2C compliant)
R
SPI
Timing
•
USB
BeiDou
•
Features
UART
Galileo
QNF40
Interfaces
3.0 V – 3.6 V
GLONASS
UBX-M8030-KT-FT
Supply
Raw Data
GPS / QZSS
Type
Precise Point Positioning
Package
Dead Reckoning
Model
Package
Product selector
•
R = Galileo ready
D = Utility and development use only
Standard
Professional
Automotive
Features
Package
Receiver type
72-channel u-blox M8 engine
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F, BeiDou B1
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS
Galileo-ready E1B/C
(firmware upgrade required Flash)
GPS
GLONASS
Accuracy
2.5 CEP
< 4 m CEP
Cold starts:
26 s
30 s
Hot/Aided
starts
1 s
3s
Sensitivity
Tracking: –165 dBm
–165 dBm
Cold start
(aided):
–157 dBm
–148 dBm
(autonomous): –148 dBm
–145 dBm
Reacquisition: –160 dBm
–157 dBm
Assistance
AssistNow Online
OMA SUPL & 3GPP
compliant interface
Oscillator
Supports VCTCXO
LNABuilt-in
Anti jamming
Active CW detection and removal
Supported Active and passive
antennas
External SQI FlashRequired for firmware storage and
upgrade
UBX-M8030-KA-FT:
Features – synchronization
Support products
Frequency
PWM DAC to control external VCTCXO
control:
Frequency
GNSS locked: < 5 ppb
control
Frequencies: 19.2, 26, 30.72 MHz
(primary
Hold-over:
Determined by
oscillator)
oscillator
Frequency
GNSS locked: < 5 ppb
control
Frequencies: 10, 13, 19.2, 20, 26,
(additional
30.72, 40 MHz
oscillator
Hold-over:
Determined by
option)
oscillator
Phase control Clear sky:
< 20 ns
Indoor:
> 500 ns typ.
Time-pulse inputResolution:
< 50 ns
Time-pulseoutput
Jitter:
< 2 ns
u-blox M8 evaluation kits:
Electrical data
Ordering information
Supply voltages 3.0 V – 3.6 V
Power
consumption
30 mA @ 3.3 V
See datasheet
40 Pin QFN,
5.00 x 5.00 x 0.59 mm
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp.
–20° C to +70° C
Storage temp.
–40° C to +125° C
Humidity
JEDEC MSL 1
RoHS compliant (lead-free) and green (no halogens)
Manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified production sites
Serial interfaces
Protocols
External DAC
SPI or UART and DDC (I2C compliant)
USB v2.0 full speed
(ext. voltage regulator)
NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
Dedicated DDC (master)
Timing
interfaces
Timpulse output
2x timepulse/frequency inputs
Easy-to-use kits to get familiar with u-blox M8
positioning technology, evaluate functionality, and
visualize GNSS performance.
EVK-M8F: u-blox M8 GNSS evaluation kit for Time
and Frequency reference
Time and frequency chips | Page 89
POSITIONING
Interfaces
Positioning antennas
Page 90 | Positioning antennas
ANN-MS
High performance active GPS antennas
Highlights
• High performance active GPS antenna
• Low noise figure and high gain coverage
• Fast and easy integration
• No antenna know-how necessary
• Magnetic base suitable for mounting on car roof
• Industrial temperature range: –40° C to +85° C
ANN-MS
40 x 48 x 13 mm, 5 m coaxial cable
Product description
Mechanical data
Weight Size Cable Connectors (choice) Mounting Housing color 42 g (without cable)
40 x 48 x 13 mm
5 m RG174 standard
SMA, SMB, MCX, FAKRA
Magnetic base
Black
Patch antenna characteristics
Frequency VSWR
Bandwidth Impedance Peak gain Gain coverage Polarization 1575 ± 3 MHz
Max. 2
Min. 10 MHz
50
Min. 4 dBic
(over 7 x 7 cm ground plane)
≥ –4 dBic
(over 75% volume)
RHCP
(Right-handed circular polarization)
Environmental data
Operating temperature –40° C to +85° C
Storage temperature –50° C to +85° C
Humidity 95% ~ 100% RH
Vibration Sine sweep 1G (0-Peak),
10 – 150 – 10 Hz each axis
CE approval
Applicable standards ETSI EN 301 489-19
Amplifier characteristics
Ordering information
Gain without cable
Noise figure Output VWSR
DC voltage DC current See datasheet
Samples available via u-blox’ Online shop at
www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html
Typ. 27 dB
Max. 1.8 dB
Max. 2.0
2.7 V – 6 V
Typ 8.5 mA, ± 4.5 mA
Active GPS antennas | Page 91
POSITIONING
The high performance ANN-MS active GPS antenna
with integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) is the perfect
match to u-blox GPS receivers where high sensitivity
and optimum sky coverage are essential. ANN-MS offers
the high performance to exploit the full capabilities
of all u-blox GPS receivers, and can be operated at a
supply voltage of 2.7 to 6 V.
Services
Page 92 | Services
Overview
AssistNow™ global online service for accelerated positioning
Users expect instant position information. During
cold start conditions, this is sometimes not possible
because at least four satellites must be identified, and
their complete orbital position data, called Ephemeris,
received. Due to the low data rate of satellite signals
(only 50 baud!) together with adverse geographical
or city conditions, downloads from satellites can be
unacceptably long, or even fail altogether.
u-blox’ AssistNow online
service delivers global
satellite position data 24/7
Assisted GNSS (A-GNSS) accelerates calculation of position by instantly delivering the necessary satellite data.
Ephemeris, Almanac, accurate time and satellite status
are delivered to GNSS receivers via wireless networks
such as GSM/GPRS or the Internet. The aiding data
enables a GNSS receiver to compute a position within
seconds, even under poor satellite signal conditions.
Based on information gathered from its global network
of satellite tracking stations, u-blox offers AssistNow
service to its worldwide customers via the Internet
based on a highly reliable online AssistNow Server.
Both Online and Offline option are available.
u-blox also supports AssistNow Autonomous. Available
on all u-blox 6/7/M8 GNSS receivers, this feature adds
embedded satellite orbit prediction capability for even
faster positioning without relying on any external aiding
data.
Read about u-blox’ AssistNow service on page 94.
u-blox’ proprietary cellular/GNSS positioning service merges mobile phone cell information with GNSS to improve
positioning in areas where satellite signals are weak, jammed, or completely blocked.
CellLocate combines mobile cell and GNSS positioning
data to deliver better results than either technology can
accomplish alone:
• Positioning performance can be improved and
extended to areas where satellite signals are 100%
blocked, especially within buildings
• Eliminate “no-fix” scenarios by providing at least
an approximate fix wherever cell phone coverage is
available
• Overcome jamming scenarios to improve antitheft
system performance
u-blox‘ CellLocate cellular positioning technology is a
feature implemented in u-blox SARA, LEON and LISA
GSM, UMTS and CDMA cellular modem families.
Increased reliability and indoor positioning
based on mobile network attributes
Read about u-blox’ CellLocate service on page 96.
Services | Page 93
SERVICES
CellLocate®: hybrid solution for indoor positioning
Assisted GNSS
u-blox A-GNSS services
The challenge of stand-alone GNSS
AssistNow Online
GNSS users expect instant
position information.
With standard positioning
this is often not possible
because at least four
satellites must be
identified, and their
complete orbital position
data (called Ephemeris)
received. Under adverse
signal conditions, data downloads from the satellites
to the receiver can take minutes, hours or even fail
altogether.
With AssistNow Online, an internet-connected GNSS
device downloads assistance data from u-blox’
AssistNow Online Service at system start-up. The service
works on all standard mobile communication networks
that support Internet access, including GPRS, UMTS
and Wireless LAN. No special arrangements with mobile
network operators are needed to enable AssistNow
Online, making this solution network operator
independent and globally available. u-blox only sends
ephemeris data for those satellites currently visible to
the mobile device requesting the data, thus minimizing
the amount of data transferred.
Assisted GNSS (A-GNSS) accelerates calculation of
position by delivering the necessary satellite data,
including Ephemeris, Almanac, accurate time and
satellite status, to the GNSS receiver via wireless
networks or the internet. This aiding data enables a
GNSS receiver to compute a position within seconds,
even under poor signal conditions.
AssistNow A-GNSS Services
AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline are u-blox’
end-to-end A‑GNSS services for OEM customers and
their end users. These services boost GNSS acquisition
performance for devices with or without network
connectivity. AssistNow Online and AssistNow Offline
can either be used alone or in combination.
AssistNow A‑GNSS services require no additional
hardware and generate virtually no CPU load. The
system is very easy to implement and can be installed
and operational within a day.
u-blox cellular modules feature an embedded
AssistNow client making integration simple.
AssistNow Online
(connects at start-up)
AssistNow Offline
(no connection needed at start-up)
Occasional updates of AssistNow Offline
data via file transfer at user’s conveniece
Page 94 | Services
AssistNow Offline
With AssistNow Offline, users download u-blox’
Differential Almanac Correction Data from the internet
at their convenience. The correction data is then transferred to the mobile terminal via TCP/IP, serial port,
memory card, etc, and can either be stored in the GNSS
receiver’s Flash EPROM (if available) or in the memory
of the application processor. Therefore, the service
requires no connectivity at system start-up and enables
a position fix within seconds, even when no network is
available.
True Orbit
Almanac
Differential
Almanac
Correction Data
u-blox provides correction data valid from 1 to 35
days. The size of these files increases with the length
of the prediction period, from as little as 3 kB to 125
kB. Positioning accuracy decreases with the length
of the correction data duration, with 1–3 day data
providing relatively high accuracy and 10–35 day data
progressively less accuracy. Regular updates help to
ensure a high level of position accuracy.
AssistNow Autonomous
Benefits of AssistNow
AssistNow Autonomous is an embedded feature
available free-of-charge that accelerates GNSS
positioning by capitalizing on the periodic nature of
GNSS satellite orbits. GNSS orbit predictions are directly
calculated by the GNSS receiver and no external aiding
data or connectivity is required. AssistNow Autonomous
can be used alone, or together with AssistNow Online
or AssistNow Offline for increased positioning speed
and accuracy.
• Fast Time-To-First-Fix, even under poor signal conditions
• Global coverage
• Network operator independent
• No additional hardware required
• Free best-effort service
• Guaranteed QoS option for premium customers
• Low CPU load
• Available for all u-blox GNSS products
• Easy to install and use
• u-blox cellular modules include an embedded
AssistNow client for effortless implementation
Non-volatile storage options for
AssistNow Autonomous data
Battery Backup RAM:
data for approx. 20 satellites
e
Free and premium service options
External Flash (optional):
data for 32 satellites
tim
Flash
Hostdata
(optional):
AssistNow
is collected by u-blox’ global array of
data for 32 satellites
and optional dataand maintained in real-time on u-blox
satellite receivers,
AssistNow servers accessible via the Internet. For bestLegend
effort
applications, u-blox provides AssistNow free-oftrue satellite orbit
chargebroadcast
to itsephemeris
customers.
orbit
(downloaded from the satellite)
For applications
broadcast eph. usedrequiring
beyond validity a guaranteed minimum
period (unusable for navigation)
QualityAssistNow
of Service
(QoS), u-blox provides AssistNow
Autonomous orbit
(autonomously
generated
from
Premium
which
provides
guaranteed availability based
broadcast ephemeris)
on a service level agreement and 24/7 support.
Legend
True satellite orbit
Ordering information
Broadcast ephemeris orbit (downloaded from the satellite)
Please contact u-blox to obtain access to the free
AssistNow service.
This service is available to u-blox OEM customers.
AssistNow Online
AssistNow Offline
AssistNow Autonomous
Data download frequency
At every startup
Once every X days
Never
Data retrieval at start-up
Data downloaded
from server
Pre-downloaded data
from local memory
Retrived from local memory
Aiding data type
Ephemeris, almanac,
time, health
Differential almanac
correction data
Automatically generated
Data validity period
2 – 4 hours
35 days
Up to 6 days
Size of downloaded data
1 – 3 kB
10 kB (1 day) ... 125 kB
(35 days)
N.A.
Acquisition (TTFF) performance
As low as 1 second
As low as 5 seconds
As low as 10 seconds
Free service
Best-effort
Best effort
N.A.
Premium service
Guaranteed availability based
on service level agreement
Guaranteed availability based
on service level agreement
N.A.
Services | Page 95
SERVICES
Broadcast eph. used beyond validity period
(unusable for navigation)
AssistNow Autonomous orbit
(autonomously generated from broadcast ephemeris)
CellLocate ®
Objective Specification
Mobile network-based hybrid positioning
Cellular location
Wireless cells are widely available in urban and rural
environments enabling the CellLocate service to provide
a position estimate virtually everywhere and under any
conditions.
The service is offered free of charge on a best effort
basis and the performance depends on the density of
network cells and database population. A self learning
mechanism is implemented allowing continuous
database improvement and update in order to increase
performance over time and prevent database aging.
Increased reliability and indoor
positioning based on mobile network
information
Although it is a widespread and very effective
technology, Global Navigation Satellite System
(GNSS) positioning is not always possible, particularly
in challenging signal environments such as urban
canyons, indoors, in enclosed park houses, or when
GNSS jamming signals are present. Performance can
be improved by complementing the GNSS receiver
data with information from mobile network cells that
can benefit numerous applications. u-blox, through its
in-house development of wireless data modules and
GNSS receivers, has developed and embedded a cellular
positioning technology, CellLocate, into its GSM, UMTS
and CDMA cellular modules. This technology enables
stand-alone location estimation based on surrounding
mobile network information in conjunction with GNSS
positioning data to improve positioning.
For any given location with cellular network coverage
(GSM/GPRS, UMTS, CDMA), a specific combination of
wireless cells will be visible. The proprietary CellLocate
feature allows u-blox GSM/GPRS, CDMA and UMTS
cellular modules to report to the CellLocate server
those cells which are visibile at any specific location.
This enables the server to estimate a coarse position on
the basis of previous observations from other modules
reporting the same cell visibility pattern, and this
position is reported back to the module. The estimated
position is then output by the module to the host
processor via its serial port.
Page 96 | Services
CellLocate database contains
historic observations of cell A
reported by several devices
CellLocate server defines area of
cell visibility
New device observes cell A,
position is estimated from the
previous observations
Visibility of multiple cells provides
even better coverage and
accuracy
CellLocate and hybrid positioning
CellLocate and hybrid positioning are u-blox’ end-toend services for OEM customers and their end-users.
These services enhance and complement stand-alone
GNSS acquisition performance when u-blox wireless
modules and GNSS modules or chips are used.
u-blox implementation provides a single AT command
interface enabling full control of the GNSS receiver and
cellular positioning functionality in order to maximize
performance and virtually eliminate any “no position
scenario”. Through the single AT command interface it
is possible to define all the positioning settings (cellular,
stand-alone GNSS, GNSS aiding data) and enable the
wireless module to optimize positioning performance.
Customer application
CellLocate and hybrid services are fully integrated into
u-blox wireless modules and work in parallel to normal
module functionality.
While stand-alone CellLocate is able to estimate
position even when the GNSS signal is completely
absent, hybrid positioning technology provides
even better performance by using a combination of
complementary positioning methods.
Cells info
CellLocate server
CPU
GNSS
DDC
Global
reference
network
2G / 3G
Network
Wireless
modem
u-blox system solution
Cellular location
Benefits of CellLocate and hybrid positioning
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228-02-5DCB-D059
228-02-5DCB-D05C
228-02-5DCB-D061
228-02-5DCB-FFFF
• Position available even in areas of poor or no GNSS
signal reception
• Network operator independent
• Easy to integrate into end applications
• Free best-effort service
• Supported by all u-blox GSM/GPRS, UMTS/HSPA and
CDMA 1xRTT modules
228-02-5DCB-5272
228-02-5DCB-52F4
228-02-5DCB-D055
228-02-5DCB-D059
228-02-5DCB-D05B
228-02-5DCB-D05C
228-02-5DCB-D061
228-02-5DCB-52F4
228-02-5DCB-D055
228-02-5DCB-D059
228-02-5DCB-D05B
228-02-5DCB-D05C
CellLocate enabled devices
SARA-G340
SARA-G350
LEON-G100
LISA-C200
LISA-U2xx
SARA-U2xx
Supported network technologies
GSM/GPRS
CDMA 1xRTT
UMTS/HSPA
GNSS aiding settings
Stand-alone, AssistNow Online/Offline/Autonomous
Data size*
Uplink: 100-200 Bytes
Downlink (position only): 150 Bytes
Downlink (including GNSS aiding data): 1 – 3 kB
*) Data size depends on the number of visible cells and user selected GNSS aiding data
Ordering information
Please contact u-blox for more information.
Services | Page 97
SERVICES
228-02-5DCB-5272
228-02-5DCB-52F2
228-02-5DCB-52F4
228-02-5DCB-D059
228-02-5DCB-D05C
228-02-5DCB-D061
• No additional hardware required
Support
Page 98 | Support
Overview
Support and evaluation tools
u-blox’ worldwide offices provide you with Wireless and positioning technology experts to ensure the success of
your designs (see list of our global locations on page 118). u-blox also gives you comprehensive interactive support
software for evaluation, design-in, testing and performance visualization of all its wireless and positioning products.
Based on a sophisticated graphical user interface, the u-center and m-center PC software supports our GNSS and
wireless modules and may be downloaded free-of-charge from our website. See pages 102 and 103 for details.
Evaluation kits for u-blox’ wireless and positioning products plus application boards
are also available. Software tools for the evaluation, visualization and configuration
of our cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and positioning products can be downloaded
from our website free-of-charge. For more information please visit our website at
www.u-blox.com/en/support-section.html.
Evaluation kits and samples can be ordered via our online shop or ordered via an
authorized u-blox representative or sales office.
Visit our Online shop at www.u-blox.com/en/online-shop.html.
TOBY-L2 LTE evaluation kit EVK-L2x
Global online services
u-blox also provides globally accessible, highly-reliable internet-based online services for Assisted GNSS (AssistNow,
see page 94). AssistNow provides optional support to all u-blox satellite receivers worldwide with accurate satellite
position aiding data to dramatically reduce Time-To-First-Fix, especially during cold start and weak signal conditions.
u-blox also provides it‘s CellLocate online service free of charge to facilitate indoor positioning. The service
capitalizes on hybrid GNSS/cellular positioning to provide a fix when satellite signals are weak or absent. CellLocate
supports u-blox‘ SARA, LEON GSM, LISA UMTS and TOBY LTE wireless modem series.
Complete documentation
u-blox provides our customers with a complete set of technical documentation and support firmware supporting
all u-blox based products including:
SUPPORT
•Datasheets
• Application notes
• System integration manuals
• Protocol specifications
• Module firmware and USB device drivers
• Evaluation and integration software for Android
• GPS tutorial
• Field test reports
• Product change notifications
Documentation and software are available free-of-charge via our website. Our extensive archive of technical
documents is searchable via the “Search Website” field at the upper right of every page of our website,
www.u-blox.com.
Support | Page 99
Evaluation kits and tools
Design tools for u-blox wireless and positioning products
Cellular
evaluation kits
The following evaluation kits support u-blox cellular products:
GSM/GPRS evaluation kits:
• EVK-G20 supports LEON-G100 module
• EVK-G31/G35 supports SARA-G3 module series
UMTS/HSPA (WCDMA) evaluation kits:
• EVK-U20/U23 supports LISA-U2 module series
• EVK-U26/U27 supports SARA-U260, SARA-U270, SARA-U280
CDMA2000 evaluation kits:
• EVK-C20 supports LISA-C200
• EVK-D10 supports FW2770p
LTE evaluation kits:
• EVK-L10 supports TOBY L100
• EVK-L10M supports MPCI-L100
• EVK-L2x supports TOBY-L200, TOBY-L210
Cellular adapter boards:
• ADP-G200 supports LEON-G100
• ADP-G350/G310 supports SARA-G3 modules
• ADP-C200 supports LISA-C200
• ADP-U200 supports LISA-U200, ADP-U230 supports LISA-U230
• ADP-U260 supports SARA-U260, ADP-U270 supports SARA-U270
• ADP-L200 supports TOBY-L200, ADP-L210 supports TOBY-L210
Short range wireless
evaluation kits
The following evaluation kits support u-blox short range products:
Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy kits:
• EVK-OBS419 supports OBS418 / OBS419 module series
• EVK-OBS421 supports OBS421 module
• EVK-OLS425 supports OLS425 module
• EVK-OLP425 supports OLP425 module
Wi-Fi and Multiradio kits:
• EVK-W16 supports ODIN-W16 module series
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Positioning
evaluation kits
The following evaluation kits support u-blox positioning products:
Positioning chips & modules with TCXO:
• EVK-M8N supports UBX-M8030 chips with TCXO, MAX-M8Q, MAX-M8W,
NEO-M8N, NEO-M8Q, LEA-M8S
• EVK-7N supports UBX-G7020 chips, MAX-7Q, MAX-7W, NEO-7N
Positioning chips & modules with crystal:
• EVK-M8C supports UBX-M8030 chips with crystal, MAX-M8C, NEO-M8M
• EVK-M8EVA supports EVA-M8M
• EVK-7C supports UBX-G7020 chips, MAX-7C, NEO-7M
• EVK-7EVA supports EVA-7M
Positioning antenna modules:
• EVK-M8CAM supports CAM-M8
• EVK-7PAM supports PAM-7Q
Positioning chips & modules with Dead Reckoning:
• EVK-M8L supports NEO-M8L
Positioning module with Precise Point Positioning:
• EVK-7P supports NEO-7P
GPS chip & modules with Precision Timing:
• EVK-M8F supports UBX-M8030-KT-FT, LEA-M8F
• EVK-M8T supports LEA-M8T, NEO-M8T
Application boards
u-blox application boards are complete, integrated solutions.
Telematics solutions:
u-blox telematics application boards are for applications such as fleet management,
asset tracking, road pricing, and security/surveillance.
• C16-U20/C20/G35 application board with u-blox GNSS receiver, LISA-U2 or
LISA-C2 or SARA-G350 cellular module, and integrated GNSS and cellular antennas
Internet of Things solutions:
• C027-C20/U20/G35 mbed enabled Internet of Things starter kit with u blox GNSS
receiver and LISA or SARA cellular module
Upon request to regional sales channels, u-blox provides reference designs and blueprints dedicated to specific applications.
Note: most evaluation kits and application boards can be ordered via u-blox’ Online Shop.
Evaluation kits and tools | Page 101
SUPPORT
Positioning solutions:
• C88-7M/M8M application board in NEO form factor with EVA-7M or
EVA-M8M GNSS receiver
u-center
Positioning evaluation software
Highlights
• Interactive and easy to use
• Extensive GNSS configuration and control features
• Supports all u-blox positioning products
• Access to all controls and output messages
• Enables comparative performance analysis of positioning products that output NMEA messages
• Free of charge
u-center includes
• Support for NMEA and u-blox UBX binary protocol
• Integrated AssistNow A-GNSS client functionality
• Structured and graphical data visualization in realtime:
o Satellite summary view (SV)
o Navigation summary view
o Compass, speedometer, clock, altimeter
o Chart view of any two parameters of choice
o Data recording and playback functionality
• Docking views (real-time cockpit instruments):
Satellite constellation, compass, clock, altimeter,
speedometer, GNSS and satellite information views
• Full cut-and-paste functionality to transfer information to standard PC application software
• Firmware update feature for u-blox receivers
Product description
The u-center positioning evaluation software provides a
powerful platform for product evaluation, configuration, testing and real-time performance visualization of
u-blox positioning receiver products. u-center provides
AssistNow client functionality for A-GNSS. Its unique
flexibility makes u-center the ideal tool through the
entire system integration process.
Configuration and control options
u-center provides a convenient means to configure
the GNSS receiver, to save customized configuration
settings in the receiver Flash and to restore factory settings if needed. Toolbar buttons are available to control
settings such as to force cold, warm and hot starts.
Visualization
Docking views with real-time cockpit instruments and
satellite status charts allow easy observation of the static and dynamic behavior of u-blox positioning products.
Hardware platform
To visualize positions and traveled routes on maps,
easy-to-use interactive functions are provided that enable importing a map file and entering three geodetic
positions in order to calibrate the map so the measured
positions are placed correctly on the map. Output position to Google Maps and Google Earth.
u-center supports PCs running Windows 7, 8 and
WIndows Vista, or Windows XP.
Data analysis
Ordering information
u-center allows the user to choose from a large number
of parameters to create tabular views, 2D charts, histograms and compute statistics. Tabular views can be
copied and inserted into commercial software like
Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
u-center is available free of charge and can be downloaded from our website www.u-blox.com:
Support -> Kits & tools -> Evaluation software section
Page 102 | Evaluation software
m-center
Wireless evaluation software
Highlights
• Allows simple evaluation of SARA, LEON,
LISA-U, and TOBY wireless modules
• Interactive and easy to use
• Access to main functionality and configuration
parameters
• Learn AT commands using the GUI interfaces thanks
to embedded AT Terminal
• Trace GSM/GPRS/UMTS module activity
• Free of charge
m-center includes
Product description
• AT command terminal with user defined commands
The m-center wireless evaluation software is a powerful
and easy to use tool for evaluating, configuring, and
testing of u-blox wireless modules. It includes an
intuitive, easy to understand and easy to use graphical
interface. m-center is available free-of-charge.
• Call management
• SMS management
• GPRS context configuration
• Communication with u-blox GNSS modules
• Intelligent driver detection
Visualization
The very simple graphical user interface allows the user
to perform common GSM/GPRS/UMTS tasks and the
embedded AT terminal shows all the AT commands
trace in order to decrease the learning curve of the AT
commands set. All the AT terminal activity can be saved
to a text file.
Enabling the trace feature allows users to save internal
GSM/GPRS/UMTS module activity to facilitate sending
of binary data to u-blox customer support.
Configuration and control options
m-center provides a convenient means to configure
u-blox’ wireless modules and save the configuration in
the module Flash. It is also possible to view and edit SIM
phonebook entries, send text messages, and communicate with the wireless module using AT commands.
m-center can be used to restore the wirless module’s
factory default settings and to perform traces. In
addition, when using u-blox wireless evaluation kits,
m-center allows for simple communication with the
onboard GNSS module.
Hardware platform
m-center supports PCs running Windows 8, Windows 7
or WIndows Vista.
Ordering information
m-center is available free of charge and can be downloaded from our website www.u-blox.com:
Support -> Kits & tools -> Evaluation software section.
Evaluation software | Page 103
SUPPORT
• PIN management
Android solution / u-center Android
Evaluation & integration software for Android positioning
Highlights
• Allows easy integration of GNSS functionality in
Android-based products
• Royalty-free GNSS library, licensed for reuse in customer products
• GNSS evaluation and visualization app
u-blox Android solution includes
• GNSS driver library
• SUPL client
• u-center Android GNSS evaluation App
• Documentation explaining implementation
Solution description
u-blox’ GNSS Android solution enables customers to
easily integrate and evaluate GNSS functionality in their
Android-based end products. The solution includes
A-GNSS capabilities for high performance GPS as well
as Terminal and Network based positioning on mobile
operator networks.
u-blox Android GNSS solution is available free of
charge. The royalty-free GNSS hardware driver library is
licensed for re-use in customer products and available
upon request.
u-center Android GNSS evaluation App
Testing and analysis
The u-blox Android solution includes u-center Android,
a specially modified Android version of u-blox’ powerful
GNSS evaluation tool. u-center Android
enables the visualization of location data and GNSS
status published by the Android framework.
Cockpit type instruments, a wide range of tabular and
graphical viewing tools as well as statistics functions are
available to make testing and analysis easy. Features include visualization of all visible GNSS satellites including
signal strength and position, heading, altitude, velocity
and GNSS time-of-day.
Messages and satellite information
Visualization
u-center Android allows you to check the NMEA messages from the receiver and the basic information of
each satellite (e.g. azimuth, elevation, status).
u-center Android allows you to visualize GNSS traces on
top of picture files of maps of any scale. A quick look at
a trace on a map reveals a lot about the GNSS receiver’s
performance. This feature is only available with devices
supporting Google Maps.
Supported Products
Ordering information
Solution supports all u-blox positioning products.
For further details and to obtain u-blox’ GNSS Driver
Library, please contact the u-blox sales representative
nearest you. To download u-center Android visit our
website or the Android Market: play.google.com/
store/apps/details?id=com.ublox.ucenter
System requirements
u-center Android supports Android versions 2.1 and above.
GNSS Driver Library supports Android versions 2.3 to 4.0.
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RIL software for wireless modules
Radio interface layer for u-blox wireless modems
Highlights
The solution includes
• Quick and easy integration of u-blox wireless
modules into Android, Windows Embedded and
Windows Mobile based designs
• Free of charge for u-blox customers
• PC-based simulator
This simulator enables quick evaluation of u-blox RIL
software. The simulator is a stand-alone tool that
can be installed on a PC running Windows XP, or
Windows Vista. An evaluation kit can be connected
to the PC and customers can run an application on
the simulator.
Features
• Complete source-code of RIL library
• PC-based simulator
• Comprehensive documentation explaining
implementation
• RIL libraries
This is the source code of u-blox RIL libraries. The
source code can be integrated into an Android or
Windows Embedded / Windows Mobile environment.
Product description
u-blox RIL (“Radio Interface Layer”) software allows
easy integration of u-blox wireless modules into
Android and Windows Embedded based designs.
The software is available free of charge for u-blox
customers.
Wireless device
Application
Voice
SMS
Application
Framework
Data
Service
• Operating systems supported
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 4.0 (Ice cream sandwich)
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Windows Embedded 6.0 (Win CE)
Windows Embedded 7.0
Windows Mobile 6.5
• Wireless modules supported
SARA-G3 series (Android 2.3, 4.1, Embedded
Windows 6.x 7.x, Windows Mobile 6.5)
LEON-G100 (Android 2.3, 4.1, Embedded Windows 6.x, 7.x, Windows Mobile 6.5)
LISA-U2 series (Android 2.3, 4.0 & 4.1, Embedded
Windows 6.x 7.x, Windows Mobile 6.5)
FW2763p (Android 2.3)
FW2770p (Android 2.3)
TOBY-L1 series (Android 4.0)
For more details, visit www.u-blox.com/en/supportsection.html or contact the u-blox sales representative
nearest you.
Phone
SUPPORT
Middleware
Internet
RIL libraries
Application software
Kernel
Kernel
USB
UART
SPI
u-blox RIL software
u-blox wireless module
u-blox
wireless module
Micro-processor
Middleware | Page 105
Technology
Page 106 | Technology
Overview
Whether for professional applications such as fleet management or asset tracking, vehicle services such as
eCall / ERA-GLONASS, remote metering, security and surveillance systems or consumer devices such as smartphones,
tablets and personal trackers, u-blox has the right technology to deliver the sensitivity, connectivity, noise immunity,
low-power and compact size required by today’s and tomorrow’s demanding applications.
u-blox’ module roadmap philisophy
Wi-Fi technology
When it comes to GNSS modules, u-blox adheres to a
core design philosophy: maintain module form factor
and footprint continuity to allow customers to easily
upgrade their products with each successive generation
of u-blox positioning modules.
Read more on Page 108
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11), a wireless technology deployed
around the world to provide internet “hot-spots”, is
also well suited for monitoring, configuration, data
acquisition, as well as time critical control applications.
The built-in roaming functionality is also useful in
factory automation applications with moving devices.
Read more on Page 113
When designing cellular modem products that must
accommodate 2G/3G/4G variants, PCB layout issues
can generate a long list of expensive design and
logistic problems. The best way to avoid this issue is
simple: layout compatibility across the entire range of
cellular modems.
Read more on Page 109
3D Automotive Dead Reckoning
When satellite signals are blocked (e.g. in tunnels or
indoor car parks) u-blox’ Automotive Dead Reckoning
(ADR) technology allows uninterrupted vehicle
navigation based on heading, distance and vertical
displacement data provided by external sensors.
Read more on Page 114
LTE
GNSS antenna modules
u-blox is addressing this rapidly expanding market for
LTE connectivity through in-house 4G modem chip
technology. Based on “Software Defined Modem”
(SDM) design methodology, u-blox’ strategy is to design
and test advanced modem products with specific M2M
functionality in software.
Read more on Page 110
u-blox offers two different kinds of GNSS antenna
modules. These surface-mount components are
complete GNSS receivers with integrated antenna.
The result is a complete, high-performance positioning
solution allowing for easy integration and fast timeto-market through simplified design and logistics.
Read more on Page 115
u-blox M8 and u-blox 7
Precise Point Positioning (PPP)
u-blox has developed GNSS silicon receiver engines that
support all deployed as well as upcoming standards.
This includes support for both concurrent multi-GNSS
reception for high performance (u-blox M8), as well as
single reception mode for power-optimized operation
(u-blox 7).
Read more on Page 111
For mapping, marine, and recreational applications,
PPP provides sub-meter accuracy based on u-blox’
single-frequency receiver and proprietary algorithm
combined with ionospheric correctional data such as
SBAS.
Read more on Page 116
Bluetooth technology
Bluetooth technology (IEEE 802.15.1) is well suited for
wireless integration of devices used for automation in
serial, fieldbus, Ethernet networks, instrumentation and
automotive applications. u-blox Bluetooth modules are
suited for devices requiring small footprint, low power
consumption and cost-efficiency.
Read more on Page 112
Precision Timing and Frequency
Reference
u-blox’ GPS clock synchronization technology allows
globally distributed computer and telecom systems to
synchronize their clocks as well as generate accurate
reference frequences continuously and cost effectively.
Read more on Page 117
Technology | Page 107
TECHNOLOGY
Cellular module layout compatibility
u-blox’ module roadmap philosophy
Form factor and layout consistency
When it comes to modules, u-blox adheres to a core
design philosophy: maintain form factor and software
continuity to allow customers to easily upgrade their
products with each new generation of u-blox positioning or cellular modules.
The key benefit is simple: customers do not need to keep
changing their PCB designs whenever u-blox introduces
an improved version of its module products. Simply drop
in the next generation module on the existing PCB and
start testing! As a leading global supplier of wireless and
GNSS modules, u-blox has established these compact
module form factors as de-facto industry standards:
Cellular modules
Series
Package/dimensions
Features
SARA
96-pin LGA
16.0 x 26.0 mm
Small, scalable, low-power GSM/GPRS,
UMTS modules
LEON
50-pin LCC
18.9 x 29.5 mm
Full-featured GSM/GPRS modules
LISA
76-pin LCC
22.4 x 33.2 mm
Universal UMTS/HSPA(+) and CDMA200 modules
TOBY
152-pin LGA2
24.8 x 35.6 mm
High-speed LTE modules
Package/dimensions
Features
EVA
43-pin LGA2
7.0 x 7.0 mm
Industry’s smallest standalone GNSS modules
MAX
18-pin LCC
9.7 x 10.1 mm
High-performance, compact GNSS modules
NEO
24-pin LCC1
12.2 x 16.0 mm
Flexible, configurable GNSS modules
LEA
28-pin LCC1
17.0 x 22.4 mm
Feature-rich GNSS modules
CAM
31-pin LCC1
9.6 x 14.0 mm
Concurrent GNSS antenna modules
2
Positioning modules
Series
1
) Leadless Chip Carrier
1
These form factors establish the base of our positioning
and cellular module families, a philosophy that has
been consistently applied over previous generations.
In addition to providing a smooth upgrade path for
your designs, form factor consistency allows for easy
Page 108 | Module roadmap philosophy
2
) Land Grid Array
interchanging of module family members to adapt to
end-product variants targeted at specific regions or
feature-sets. This applies especially to u-blox’ cellular
2G/3G/4G module products.
Cellular module layout compatibility
Upgrade smoothly with nested GSM/UMTS/CDMA/LTE designs
When designing cellular modem products that must
accommodate GSM, UMTS, CDMA, or LTE variants
as well as region-specific versions requiring different
frequency bands, PCB layout issues can generate a long
list of expensive design and logistic problems.
The best way to avoid this issue is simple: layout compatibility across the entire range of cellular modems.
With this solution, a single PCB layout can be designed
for use by all end-product variations.
This is why u-blox has maintained form-factor compatibility throughout its GSM/GPRS (SARA/LEON), UMTS/
HSPA/CDMA2000 (LISA), and LTE (TOBY) cellular
module families.
To facilitate nested designs, u-blox provides application
notes and PCB reference designs with schematics, Gerber
files and bill of materials for 1.8 V and 3.0 V systems.
Example of 2G/3G/4G layout compatibility:
nested design accommodates SARA GSM, LISA UMTS/CDMA and TOBY LTE modules on the same footprint
Nested design combination chart for u-blox cellular modules
Layout compatible with
LISA-U2 series UMTS/HSPA(+) modules
LISA-C200 CDMA2000 1xRTT modules
SARA-G3 GSM/GPRS modules
TOBY-L1/L2 LTE modules
Nested design | Page 109
TECHNOLOGY
LEON-G100 GSM/GPRS module
LTE
Fastest growing standard in telecom history
Data has taken over as the driver of mobile network
technology. Voice, now a commodity, has been
replaced by latency-sensitive multimedia and video-rich
applications and services as the main revenue generator. This is why operators are rapidly rolling out 4G
LTE, making it the fastest growing telecommunications
standard in history.
LTE M2M applications
Ultimately, LTE connected devices will exceed human
mobile phone users: the number of LTE connected
M2M devices is forecast to exceed all other types of
connected devices by 2020. Although typical data rates
for M2M communication today are much lower than
the data rates for which LTE is designed, specific M2M
applications will be either created or enhanced to take
advantage of the available bandwidth. New LTE-based
M2M applications include:
• Wireless router for in-car infotainment systems
• Telehealth terminals providing remote diagnosis and
healthcare
• Multimedia signage and advertisement displays
• Remote wireless surveillance cameras
• Vending machine monitoring with video commercial
display
• Retail terminals displaying product demonstrations or
live helpdesk
• Facial recognition systems used in homeland security
• Unmanned video drones used for surveying, utilities
inspection, security, traffic, accident, crowd control
and fire monitoring
Software defined modem (SDM)
u-blox is addressing this rapidly expanding market for
LTE connectivity through in-house 4G modem chip
technology. Based on “Software Defined Modem”
(SDM) design methodology, u-blox’ strategy is to
design and test advanced modem products with
specific M2M functionality in software. The SDM
approach significantly shortens development time as
iterative silicon fabrication cycles can be eliminated.
Ultimately, SDM will enable u-blox to deliver multimode
wireless products which are able to meet user, market
or local environmental conditions as they arise.
Page 110 | LTE
In-house 4G LTE protocol stack
u-blox has also developed 4G LTE protocol stack technology. Together with SDM modem design capability,
u-blox aims to become a leading 4G LTE multimode
modem provider based on in-house intellectual property. This will allow us to quickly address demands of the
dynamically changing markets for M2M modems.
At u-blox we are excited about the 4G LTE-connected
future and are working with pioneering companies
right now to bring new products to market.
We recently launched the TOBY-L2 range of compact,
cost-optimized LTE data modems based on u-blox’
nested design philosophy. Refer to page 34 for more
details.
TOBY-L2 series modules
support multi-band LTEFDD, along with HSPA+ and
GPRS/ EDGE in a very small
LGA package. The modules
support LTE Cat 4 which
provides data throughput up to 150Mb/s, the
modules are ideal for both
industrial and consumer
applications requiring the
highest data-rates, as well as 2G and 3G network coverage. Mini PCI form factor is also supported (MPCI-L2).
See pages 32 – 38 for our full line of LTE multimode
and LTE-only module products.
u-blox M8 and u-blox 7
A comprehensive approach to multi-GNSS positioning
With the launch of the u-blox M8 platform, u-blox continues establishing its leadership in embedded global
satellite positioning. Combining advanced chip technology, sophisticated software algorithms, true concurrent
GNSS satellite reception and multi GNSS aiding services,
u-blox M8 sets the benchmark for navigation and
positioning.
All in all, u-blox M8 is the perfect choice for high
performance positioning applications, bringing the
increased performance of concurrent GNSS reception to
practical application. By applying an external SQI flash,
u-blox M8 is also future-proof, as firmware updates
easily can be made, for example adding Galileo when it
becomes fully operational.
u-blox M8 complements our u-blox 7 platform, offering
new solution alternatives depending on application
needs – whether that be for high performance, low
power, or low cost. The two platforms are based on
the the UBX-M8030 concurrent-GNSS, and UBX-G7020
single-GNSS chip families. The chips form the basis
of u-blox’ popular MAX, NEO and LEA GNSS module
series (for an overview of all modules, see page 51.
u-blox 7: low-power, low-cost positioning
In case of less critical applications requirements where
the important key parameters are low power and
low cost, u-blox 7 is the perfect answer. u-blox 7 is
optimized for low-cost, low-power applications where
single-GNSS reception is sufficient. u-blox 7 is one of
the lowest power multi-GNSS receiver platform on the
market, particularly attractive for small battery powered
devices like asset and vehicle tracking boxes. In case
of rural or suburban areas, the u-blox 7 single GNSS
reception is more than sufficient to provide accurate
and reliable positioning information. u-blox 7 supports
single reception of either GPS or GLONASS, selectable
on start-up by command.
u-blox M8 acquires and tracks two GNSS systems
concurrently (e.g. GPS and GLONASS). Optimized
signal reception circuitry in combination with software
algorithms and advanced tracking and search engines
capitalize on the quality, and not only the quantity,
of satellites used, providing optimal solutions in GNSS
hostile environments.
With market leading –167 dBm dynamic sensitivity,
1 second TTFF and 2 meter positioning accuracy, u-blox
M8 is the perfect solution for performance critical applications like car navigation, drive recorder or emergency
call systems. For such applications, high performance is
key. By utilizing the new u-blox Multi GNSS AssistNow
service and local satellite augmentation services (SBAS,
QZSS), u-blox M8 provides even more accurate position
information within seconds – virtually anywhere.
Both receiver chips come in QFN40 packages in standard and automotive grades. Chip scale packages are
also available for commercial applications. u-blox M8
QFN package is pin compatible with u-blox 7 QFN package, and extensive documentation makes migration
easy.
u-blox GNSS modules
u-blox chips are at the heart of our industry-standard
GNSS module families which are designed to satisfy size
versus feature requirements of a large range of applications : EVA, MAX, NEO, LEA, CAM and PAM (refer to
u-blox’ complete GNSS module selector table).
EVA
UBX-M8030:
Concurrent, high performance
positioning
UBX-G7020:
Low-power, low-cost
positioning
u-blox M8 is the first mass produced stand-alone receiver to include BeiDou reception. With the concurrent
reception of GPS and BeiDou, a sensitivity of –167 dBm
has been achieved, making u-blox M8 the best performing GPS/BeiDou receiver on the market.
MAX
NEO
CAM
All u-blox GNSS products continue to leverage the
synergies with our broad portfolio of GSM, UMTS,
CDMA and LTE cellular modules to enable location
awareness, including support for our unique CellLocate
hybrid indoor positioning system.With our comprehensive portfolio of GNSS chips and modules, our goal
is simple: to support your product innovation while
making it easy to upgrade from one product generation
to the next.
u-blox M8 and u-blox 7 | Page 111
TECHNOLOGY
u-blox M8: high performance positioning
Bluetooth technology
Robust connectivity in a globally deployed ecosystem
Reliability & robustness
Bluetooth (IEEE 802.15.1) is a short range wireless
technology that operates in the 2.4 GHz band. Bluetooth is well suited for wireless integration of automated devices in serial, fieldbus and ethernet networks.
Bluetooth technology is specified for devices with high
demands on small footprint, low power consumption
and cost-efficiency.
Unprecedented eco-system
With over two billion devices shipping annually,
Bluetooth has become a de-facto standard for wireless
connectivity between devices in industrial, consumer,
automotive and medical applications. It now has an unmatched eco-system which is of particular importance
when you want to connect several types of devices in
different functionality areas as would be the case in IoT
applications.
Classic Bluetooth vs Bluetooth low
energy
• Bluetooth low energy technology is ideal for applications requiring episodic or periodic transfer of
small amounts of data where low cost and ultra low
power consumption is the focus. It is particularly
useful for Internet of Things (IoT) applications.
• In a Bluetooth application where streaming data is
used, Classic Bluetooth technology is the preferred
choice as it achieves substantially greater throughput
than Bluetooth low energy.
Engineers that developed Bluetooth, many of them
now u-blox employees, came from an industrial automation background. Therefore great focus was placed
on engineering the most robust wireless technology
available. Robust features include Adaptive Frequency
Hopping (AFH) which detects potential channel interference and prevents Bluetooth from interfering with
other nearby wireless technologies such as Wi-Fi.
For Bluetooth low energy, an added feature is the
“advertising” (periodic transmissions) functionality which means that there is limited interference with the radio environment. u-blox has also
solved potential interference during discovery and
setup in Classic Bluetooth via its unique Low
Emission Mode®. Highlights of u-blox Bluetooth:
• Proven in use under the harshest of conditions
• Tested and certified for industrial temperature range
(–30° C to +85° C)
• Embedded stack (SPP, DUN, PAN, GATT)
• u-blox Low Energy Serial Port Service
• A range of modules available with different form
factors and feature sets
• The products consume very little power and have a
very low standby activity
• Range up to 500 meters; throughput (to keep all on
one line) up to 1.3 Mbps
• Advanced multipoint capability with 7 slaves
• iPhone and Android connectivity solutions
• Low latency, fast response time, and periodical data
update
• u-blox Low Emission Mode®
Caption: Examples of u-blox modules covering Classic Bluetooth and Bluetooth low energy technologies
• Bluetooth low energy end-devices (Bluetooth Smart) include actuators and sensors.
• Dual-mode Bluetooth end-devices (Bluetooth Smart Ready) include gateways and laptops.
• Classic Bluetooth end-devices include PLCs and patient monitoring devices.
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Wi-Fi technology
Ideal for wireless connectivity with existing LAN infrastructure
Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11) is
a short range wireless
technology that enables
data exchange or internet
connectivity over the 2.4
GHz and 5 GHz bands.
Wi-Fi is the preferred short
range wireless technology
to connect to existing LAN /
Wireless LAN infrastructure
or implement high throughput ad-hoc networks.
Wi-Fi is well suited for monitoring, configuration, data
acquisition, as well as time critical control applications.
The built-in roaming functionality is also useful in
several applications with moving devices such as robots,
patient monitoring etc.
The dual-band importance
In addition to Wi-Fi, other wireless technologies, such
as Bluetooth and IEEE 802.15.4/ ZigBee / Wireless HART,
also operate in the 2.4GHz band. As a result, this
band easily becomes crowded. With Wi-Fi there are
basically two solutions: extensive frequency planning
together with special antenna solutions such as leakage
cables, or to simply use the 5 GHz band for industrial
applications. In fact, hospitals as well as processing and
manufacturing industries often allocate channels in
the 5 GHz band exclusively for industrial and medical
devices.
Wi-Fi for demanding use
Due to the long product life-cycle of devices used in industrial and medical applications, however, the installed
base typically doesn’t have a Wi-Fi interface, nor the
necessary processor and resources to integrate a Wi-Fi
software driver.
Embedding a Wi-Fi software driver can cause delays in
time-to-market and budget overruns. Implementation
must also satisfy several enterprise security requirements for interoperability, as well as go through a long
regulatory approval process.
In these types of situations, it is much easier and more
cost-effective to integrate a complete, off-the-shelf
u-blox Wi-Fi module which has all these features implemented.
The ODIN-W160 multiradio module is ready-to-embed in industrial,
medical and demanding IoT applications.
u-blox Wi-Fi module features
• Dual-band functionality 2.4 GHz (channels 1-13) and the full 5 GHz ISM band (U-NII Band 1, 2, 2e,
3 channels 36-165)
• Tested and certified for industrial temperature range (–40° C to +85° C)
• Ultra low power consumption in compact design
• Range up to 500 meters
• Enterprise security modes: supports WEP, TKIP, AES, WPA, WPA2 security, EAP-TLS
TECHNOLOGY
Consumer products quickly embraced Wi-Fi technology.
Now interest for industrial Wi-Fi applications is growing
as designers realize the advantages of connecting to
the Internet of Things (IoT).
Short range wireless | Page 113
Automotive Dead Reckoning
Never lose track of where you are
GNSS positioning works well when at least four
satellites are within a GNSS receiver’s line-of-sight.
However, in urban environments where the accuracy of
GNSS navigation is crucial, the view to the sky is often
obstructed, or high-rise buildings reflect GNSS signals
causing severe multipath effects, degrading the quality
of GNSS. In tunnels or underground parking garages,
GNSS positioning may not work at all.
u-blox’ proprietary Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR)
solution solves this problem: based on the last known
position, vehicle sensors feed information to the u-blox
receiver indicating how far and in what direction the
vehicle has travelled. Sensor data and GNSS position are
both processed, achieving 100% coverage, highly accurate and continuous positioning even in GNSS hostile
environments (e.g. urban canyons) or when the GNSS
signal is absent (e.g. tunnels and parking garages).
u-blox’ ADR supports a variety of sensor combinations.
The classical setup, called “Gyroscope plus Wheel
Tick” (GWT), consists of a 1-axis gyroscope providing
the heading information and wheel tick providing
the speed information. The use of 3-axis gyro and 3D
accelerometer noticeably improves accuracy and allows
for altitude discrimination. u-blox’ M8 ADR chip and
module support 3D Dead Reckoning.
This makes the u-blox ADR solution very portable
between various vehicle platforms and reduces development effort and time-to-market. u-blox ADR is
completely self-calibrating, and requires only pre-conGyro/
figuration to the specific
vehicle platform.
Accelero
u-blox’ ADR with software sensor interface is available
as a single chip UBX-M8030-Kx-DR. The chips are
qualified according to AEC-Q100
and manufactured
Host
according ISO/TS-16949 to meet demanding automotive quality requirements. These components are
ideal for factory-installed navigation and eCall systems
since they use sensor data (wheel tick and gyroscope
data) taken directly from the CAN bus.
Onboard sensor interface
Alternatively, sensor information from left and right
wheels (front or rear) or all wheels are used differentially to deduce heading, called “Differential Wheel
Tick” (DWT). This results in slightly lower performance
compared to GWT, but has the big advantage of saving
the cost of a gyroscope. Additionally, DWT provides
even more accurate results during elevation changes
during driving.
External sensor interface
Gyro/
Accelero
Host
The industry proven u-blox ADR solution is highly flexible. The application processor can support a vast array
of sensors, and must only convert the sensor data into
UBX messages and pass them to the GNSS receiver via
a standard serial interface (USB, SPI, UART, DDC).
A
Gyro
Accelero
The NEO-M8L module is a dedicated ADR solution
for installations with no access to the vehicle bus and
no application processor for sensor data processing.
The module’s on-board 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis
gyroscope sensors, and self-calibrating speed-pulse
input (hardware or via message-bus) deliver a complete
3D solution for ADR applications. NEO-M8L is therefore
the perfect after-market dead reckoning product.
Evaluation tools
Evaluation
kits for u-blox‘ ADR technology can be
RF_IN
ordered via a u-blox sales-representative.
Antenna
Supervisor
For more
D
FWD/BCK
details, visit our ADR webpage at:
www.u-blox.com/en/dead-reckoning.html
Odometer
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A Reckoning
Gyro
Accelero
D
LEA-6R
A
D
TIMEPULSE
USB
SPI
GNSS antenna modules
Global positioning made easy
More and more end-products are integrating global
positioning as a necessary and central feature. In
addition to familiar navigation systems, “Global
Navigation Satellite System” (GNSS) receivers are
required in vehicle and asset tracking systems, personal
locators, security systems, vending machines, health
monitoring and recreational devices.
As many customers do not have the RF/antenna tuning
expertise or the sourcing capability, a performance
optimized “GNSS antenna module” which combines
both satellite receiver chip and antenna on the same
module can be a good solution. These modules provide
fast time-to-market and an economically viable solution
for “instant” global positioning. A GNSS antenna
module is also significantly smaller in size than a GNSS
module plus an external antenna. This makes a GNSS
antenna module with integrated chip antenna a very
attractive and hassle-free option for very thin designs.
For small and medium production runs, sourcing
external antennas in low quantities may not be practical
in terms of cost and lead times. Custom tuning would
also be needed, especially with patch antennas. For
these customers, pre-tuned GNSS antenna modules
are an attractive choice. Currently u-blox offers two
different kinds of GNSS Antenna Modules: CAM (Chip
antenna Module) which can track GPS, GLONASS or
BeiDou satellites, and PAM (Patch Antenna Module)
which is dedicated to GPS positioning. Both types
have been designed for optimal antenna performance
independent of orientation and provide high sensitivity
and jamming immunity as they include integrated SAW
filters.
CAM-M8x
9.6 x 14.0 x 1.95 mm
all L1 frequencies ranging from BeiDou (1560 MHz)
and GPS (1575 MHz) up to GLONASS (1606 MHz).
CAM-M8 modules are also extremely low in height
making very thin customer designs possible. Chip
antenna modules require care in design implementation
as the PCB forms part of the overall antenna (half of
the dipole). For this reason, u-blox provides all necessary
design-in support including System Integration Manual
plus Application Engineers with many years experience
in designing with chip antennae modules.
CAM-M8 series has a feature whereby the internal
chip antenna can be used as a backup antenna if the
customer chooses to use an external antenna. This
is useful in applications where there is a risk that the
primary antenna may malfunction or suffer damage.
CAM-M8 series is targeted for all applications requiring
good multi-GNSS performance in a compact form
factor.
The PAM-7Q is a highly popular form factor due to
its installation flexibility. It can be mounted ‘as is’ in
pre-existing designs or soldered with a pin-header to
a customized PCB. The 18 x 18 mm patch antenna of
PAM-7Q provides RHCP polarization not achievable
with smaller patch antenna elements. The simple
design and easy interfacing keeps installation costs to
a minimum. PAM-7Q targets industrial and consumer
applications that require a small, fast and cost efficient
solution to GPS positioning.
Samples of CAM-M8Q, CAM-M8M and PAM-7Q, and
evaluation kits EVK-M8CAM and EVK-7PAM can be
ordered via u-blox’ online shop.
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PAM-7Q
22.0 x 22.0 x 8.0 mm
The CAM-M8 series, is a really interesting alternative
when customers require both small size or multi-GNSS
capability. It is based on a u-blox M8 chip and includes
an integrated chip antenna plus SAW filter, LNA,
TCXO or Crystal, RTC crystal and passives. The chip
antenna element used in CAM-M8 series can handle
GNSS antenna modules | Page 115
Precise Point Positioning (PPP)
Ultra-precise GNSS positioning
North
North
1
3
5
East
3
5
East
1
3
3
5
5
Accuracy with PPP+SBAS
(units in m)
Accuracy with GPS and SBAS
(units in m)
Many industrial and leisure applications require higher
accuracy than traditional GNSS provides, for example
mapping, agricultural uses, marine navigation, construction, open-sky warehouse management and location-based recreational applications such as geocaching
and handheld golf rangefinders.
Unlike other PPP solutions that require a dual-frequency
receiver, u-blox’ PPP solution uses a single-frequency
GPS receiver resulting in lower costs and power consumption.
In some of these applications, Real Time Kinematic
(RTK) or post-processing can be used to achieve accuracy to millimeters at the cost of time or deployment of
a local reference receiver. A much lower-cost solution
is based on Precise Point Positioning (PPP), a method
that performs precise position determination to within a
meter using a single receiver.
u-blox’ PPP technology is made possible by stabilizing
measurements of the distance between GNSS satellites
and the receiver (pseudo-ranges) using carrier phase
tracking. Additional accuracy is achieved from ionospheric correctional data received from satellite-based
augmentation systems, such as WAAS (USA), EGNOS
(Europe), MSAS (Japan) and upcoming GAGAN (India).
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u-blox has implemented PPP in its NEO-7P GNSS
module, which also supports RTCM D-GPS in standard
point-positioning mode for survey use. This stand-alone
high-precision implementation
requires no reference receiver
deployment, is delivered as a
compact (12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm
LCC) product, and integrates easily
with u-blox wireless modules to
support high-accuracy telematics
NEO-7P
GNSS module with PPP
applications.
The NEO-7P can be evaluated with the EVK-7P kit with
Precise Point Positioning.
Precision Timing and Frequency Reference
Accurate reference based on GNSS technologies
In addition to positioning and navigation applications,
GNSS signals are widely used as low-cost precision time
or frequency references in remote or distributed wireless
communication, industrial, financial, and power-distribution equipment.
By capitalizing on atomic clocks onboard positioning
satellites, GNSS signals can be used to synchronize
equipment to within 15 ns, as well as provide UTC time
to an accuracy of 90 ns. For wireless communication
standards that utilize Time Division Multiplex (TDM) and
for CDMA2000, LTE in applications such as femtocell
basestations, a precision time reference is mandatory.
For these and other systems, GNSS signals are utilized to
provide an accurate reference frequency to within 1 part
in 100 billion.
u-blox’ range of multi-GNSS precision timing chips
and modules are able to fulfill this important reference
function for a fraction of the cost, power consumption,
maintenance, size and weight of other technologies
with comparable performance. These stand-alone
products provide accurate time pulses wherever GNSS
signals are available, as well as precise disciplined frequency references with hold-over.
u-blox’ precision timing products benefit from the company’s extensive applications experience and advanced
technologies including:
• Fast satellite acquisition by u-blox’ intelligent multiGNSS signal capture algorithms
• Location-independent clock synchronization, even
when only one satellite is in view
• Weak-signal optimization, interference removal and
multi-path mitigation enabling deployment in more
difficult environments
• Flexible GNSS-synchronised time-pulse and frequency
outputs aligned to GNSS time or UTC
• Low cost
• Time integrity monitoring
• Energy-optimised timing for battery-powered applications
The histogram below shows the distribution of PPS time
pulse time offsets for a u-blox LEA-6T receiver (light
blue) and u-blox LEA-M8F receiver (dark blue).
1.0
0.9
0.8
0.7
0.6
f 0.5
0.4
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.0
−100
−80
−60
−40
−20
0
20
Pulse offset (ns)
Pulse
offset [ns]
40
60
80
100
Each PPS pulse edge from the LEA-M8F is precisely aligned with a disciplined reference frequency
controlled by GPS. The result is excellent short- and
long-term phase stability and the elimination of quantisation errors.The graph illustrates the very low standard
deviation and maximal error of u-blox timing receivers.
u-blox products for Precision Timing:
• LEA-M8F GNSS frequency reference module with
Precision Timing, automatic hold-over (see page 70)
• UBX-M8030-KT-FT GNSS Precision Time and
Frequency Chip
• LEA-M8T GNSS receiver module with Precision Timing, raw data and antenna supervision (see page 72)
• NEO-M8T low power GNSSS receiver module with
Precision Timing compact form factor (see page 72)
Evaluation kit:
• EVK-M8F Precision Timing evaluation kit for evaluation of LEA-M8F and M8030-KT-FT (see page 101)
• EVK-M8T Precision Timing evaluation kit for evaluation of LEA-M8T and NEO-M8T (see page 101)
• Disciplined internal or external master reference
oscillators with automatic hold-over
• Time-pulse inputs and message-based APIs for integration with host-based sources of synchronization
Samples of u-blox precision timing modules and evaluation kit can be ordered via u-blox’ Online Shop.
LEA-M8F/M8T
NEO-M8T
UBX-M8030-KT-FT
Reference design:
• B81-FTS Reference Design for LEA-M8F, contact
u-blox for details.
Precision Timing | Page 117
TECHNOLOGY
Frequency/Time modules and reference designs add:
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