u-blox SAM-M10Q antenna module

The u-blox SAM-M10Q multi-GNSS module is a low-power positioning solution featuring an integrated antenna. The module offers product developers a pathway to integrate u-blox M10 GNSS technology into their devices, with typical applications including industrial tracking and telematics, automation and monitoring, and small UAVs.

At the heart of the device is the ultralow-power u-blox M10 GNSS positioning engine, offering maximum position availability with concurrent reception of all four GNSS constellations (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou). As a result, users should benefit from high positioning accuracy and a fast position fix, even in weak signal environments such as urban canyons. The module’s integrated wide-band antenna along with its SAW filter and low-noise amplifier (LNA) architecture meanwhile deliver good out-of-band jamming immunity, providing robust performance when located near a cellular modem — a common issue in asset tracking and telematics devices.

As a ready-to-use GNSS solution requiring no external components or radio frequency (RF) expertise, the module enables easy design-in and quick time to market, helping users who need a ready-to-use GNSS solution and depend on external RF expertise and resources to develop a robust antenna solution. Pin-to-pin compatibility with the u-blox’s previous antenna module, the SAM-M8Q, makes it easy for existing users to upgrade their products to benefit from the u-blox M10 GNSS technology.

Designed as a surface-mount device, the unit allows for efficient product assembly by enabling automated manufacturing processes. The module’s compact size (15.5 x 15.5 x 6.3 mm) and simple interface offer easy integration into small end devices.