NEO-M8N GPS Module With Active Ceramic Antenna: Reliable and Accurate Location Data For Real-Time Tracking, Mapping, and Geolocation Projects

Description

Description:

The NEO-M8M GPS Module with Ceramic Active Antenna represents a robust and versatile solution for global navigation satellite system (GNSS) applications. Built upon the proven M8 GNSS engine, this module maintains the industry-standard NEO form factor, ensuring compatibility and ease of integration.

Within the NEO-M8 series, the NEO-M8M stands out as a cost-effective option, tailored for applications where budget is a primary concern. However, it doesn’t sacrifice core functionality. For applications demanding the highest performance and simplified radio frequency (RF) integration, the NEO-M8N and NEO-M8Q variants are available. Notably, the NEO-M8N excels in delivering exceptional performance while maintaining low power consumption, making it ideal for battery-powered or energy-sensitive devices. Moreover, the NEO-M8N’s integrated flash memory allows for future firmware updates, ensuring long-term compatibility and adaptability, particularly crucial for industrial and automotive environments.

To further enhance performance, all NEO-M8 modules are compatible with u-blox’s AssistNow assistance service. This service provides essential GNSS broadcast parameters, including ephemeris, almanac, time, and approximate position, significantly reducing the time-to-first-fix (TTFF) and improving acquisition sensitivity. The AssistNow service offers various modes, including Online, Offline (with up to 35 days of data validity), and Autonomous (with up to 6 days of data validity), facilitating rapid acquisition even after extended periods of inactivity. This comprehensive assistance suite ensures reliable and accurate positioning in diverse operational scenarios.

Specifications:

• Model: NEO-M8N GPS Module
• Receiver Type: 72-channel Ublox M8 engine.
• Input Supply Voltage (VDC): 3 ~ 5
• Main Chip: Ublox NEO-M8N
• Sensitivity (dBm): 156, Cold Start (without aiding): -147 dBm
• Navigation Update Rate: up to 18 HZ.
• Tracking Sensitivity (dBm): -161 dBm
• Co-Ordinate System: WGS-84
• Flash memory: 64KB
• Capture Time: 0.1s Average
• Avg Cold Start Time (s): 30
• Warm Start Time (s): 1
• Boot Time:1S

Features:

Package Included:

• 1 x NEO-M8M GPS Module.
• 1 x Ceramic Active Antenna.