GNSS receiver module is reliable in any environment

The 72-channel receiver handles up to three separate satellite navigation networks simultaneously, with support for systems including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and GAGAN.

The u-blox SAM-M8Q is suitable for almost any application where cost-effectiveness, low power consumption and robust performance are desired.

Typical applications include asset tracking and vehicle tracking, as well as general automotive use and other telematics systems.

“The SAM-M8Q is a complete location solution, designed to be simple to add to your product design and easy to integrate into an automated manufacturing process, even if you’re less familiar with radio frequency devices. It’s a versatile device that accepts a wide voltage supply range and copes very well with interference. It delivers reliable and accurate positional data over a huge temperature range, thanks to its onboard temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO),” said Tim Bonnett, Director at Alpha Micro Components.

For greater reliability in all conditions, the SAM-M8Q includes signal discrimination, spoofing detection and anti-jamming features.

These include two Low Noise Amplifiers (LNAs), an additional Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) band pass filter and active continuous wave (CW) removal. Among other benefits, these features make the SAM-M8Q highly resistant to high-frequency interference from devices such as mobile phones. The omni-directional nature of the antenna design provides maximum versatility for module-positioning and end-product installation.