GPS Receiver - ublox MAX-M8Q (72 Channel)

Name: GPS Receiver - ublox MAX-M8Q (72 Channel)
SKU: 7667
Price: 61.99 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

GNSS device based on the uBlox 8th Gen. chipset captures satellite GPS, GLONASS, COMPASS (BeiDou) & SBAS systems GAGAN, EGNOS, MSAS, QZSS.

Designed by Explore Labs in India

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GNSS device based on the uBlox 8th Gen. chipset captures satellite GPS, GLONASS, COMPASS (BeiDou) & SBAS systems GAGAN, EGNOS, MSAS, QZSS.

Explore Labs GPS Receiver is a 72-channel GNSS device based on the uBlox 8th generation chipset that captures the various satellite signals and provides accurate location and time information. It supports GPS, GLONASS, COMPASS (BeiDou) and SBAS systems like GAGAN, EGNOS, MSAS and QZSS. It has an operating voltage of 3.3V to 5.5V, a high quality ceramic patch antenna on board, and connects to your system via TTL serial broken out on 2.54 cm breadboard compatible pads.

Features:

Supports GPS, GLONASS, COMPASS (BeiDou) and SBAS systems like GAGAN, EGNOS, MSAS and QZSS.
Concurrent reception of two satellite signals, for example - GPS with GLONASS is possible unlike MAX-7C module where only one signal is available at a time.
Upto 18 Hz update rate for GPS-only mode.
44 square mm Ground Plane for better antenna gain and directivity.
External I2C EEPROM for receiver configuration storage
Backup battery for efficient warm start. Currently provides backup time of TBD.
Power Input: 3.3V to 5V Input. Or, If connected to an IMU 9 DOF AHRS, may be powered by a Single-cell Lithium Polymer battery.
1 TTL UART port (Tx, Rx pins are 5V ready).
Power LED - Red and Timepulse LED - Blue
JST-SH six pin horizontal connector - 1.0mm pitch (EM-406, EM-506 compatibile).
Dimensions: 44 mm x 44 mm x 8.5 mm
Weight: 35 grams
Fully assembled and ready to use.
Supports direct connection with Explore Labs IMU 9 DOF AHRS.
Code library: TinyGPS.

Technical Specifications:

72-channel u-blox M8 engine
Tracking & Navigation Sensitivity for GPS & GLONASS: –167 dBm
Horizontal position accuracy: 2.5m CEP
Time-To-First-Fix for GPS & GLONASS (Cold Start) : 26s (Open Sky)
Maximum Navigation Update Rate:
- For GPS & GLONASS: 10Hz
- For GPS only: 18Hz

Applications:

Can be used in UAVs or Hot Air Balloon (HAB) projects.
Can be used for evaluating the ublox MAX positioning module.
Vehicle Tracking System and as Fleet Management for Logistics.
Geocaching - Treasure Hunt.

Note: These modules are flashed with firmware version 2.01. The latest firmware released by u-blox is firmware version 3.01 which supports COMPASS (BeiDou) signals and concurrent reception of three satellite systems simultaneously. However, since MAX-M8Q modules do not have SPI flash memory on-board, firmware upgrade is only possible during manufacturing process by the factory.