The MAX-M8 series of concurrent GNSS modules is built on the exceptional performance of the u-blox M8 engine in the industry proven MAX form factor.

The MAX-M8 modules utilize concurrent reception of up to three GNSS systems (GPS/Galileo together with either Bei- Dou or GLONASS) for more reliable positioning. The MAX-M8 series provides high sensitivity and minimal acquisition times while maintaining low system power. It also supports message integrity protection, geofencing, and spoofing detection.

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 an integrated antenna supply and supervisor to detect an open or short circuit on the antenna line. The industry- proven MAX form factor allows easy migration from previous MAX generations.

The MAX-M8 series 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 MAXM8Q is also halogen free (green) which makes it a perfect solution for consumer applications. The DDC (I2C compliant) interface provides connectivity and enables synergies with most u-blox cellular modules.

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”.