The UBX-M8030 high performance standard precision GNSS chips from u-blox provide exceptional sensitivity and acquisition times for all GNSS systems. The chips utilize concurrent reception of up to three GNSS systems (GPS/Galileo together with either Beidou or GLONASS). Reception from more than one constellation simultaneously allows extraordinary positioning accuracy in urban canyons, even with weak signals and high dynamics.

The UBX-M8030 chips feature low power consumption in concurrent reception mode and support advanced Power Save Modes for all GNSS, the power consumption remains low even for weak signals. The UBX-M8030 chips also support message integrity protection, geofencing and spoofing detection with configurable interface settings to easy fit to customer applications. The firmware supports QZSS, GAGAN and IMES together with WAAS, EGNOS, and MSAS.

UBX-M8030 chips are available in miniature WL-CSP and QFN packages. Featuring built-in LNA, LDOs and a 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 oscillators further ensures a minimal Total-Cost-of-Ownership.

The ultra small UBX-M8030-CT is a perfect choice for portable consumer applications with demanding size and cost constraints. Including rigorous automotive quality and manufacturing standards, extended testing and low failure rate make the UBX-M8030-KA chip ideal for automotive applications. With UBX-M8030-KA’s operational tempature from –40 °C to +105 °C, a new industry standard is set.

Migration from existing FW2 based u-blox M8030 chip designs are simple, since the upgraded UBX-M8030 offers backward compatibility.