{"title":"SAM-M8Q GNSS Receiver (Qwiic)","handle":"sparkfun-gnss-receiver-sam-m8q-qwiic","url":"/products/sparkfun-gnss-receiver-sam-m8q-qwiic","description":"Built around the u-blox SAM-M8Q module, this compact GNSS receiver is a straightforward way to add location tracking to a project. Plug in USB-C for power and configuration, or use the Qwiic connectors for solder-free I2C integration with compatible boards.The board includes an integrated smart antenna architecture, with the patch antenna element, SAW filter and Low Noise Amplifier in one package. It can track multiple GNSS constellations and is designed for better signal availability in challenging environments such as dense urban areas.For prototyping and embedded builds, the receiver also breaks out 0.1\"-pitch PTH pins, includes a BlueSMiRF header, and provides four 4-40-compatible mounting holes. A rechargeable backup battery keeps the module’s RTC running and preserves orbit data, supporting fast hot starts.Configuration is supported through the SparkFun u-blox GNSS Arduino Library, including settings such as baud rates, update rates, geofencing and spoofing detection. It is also compatible with u-center Windows software, as well as SparkFun OpenLog Artemis and DataLogger systems for automatic detection, configuration and logging.Features:72-Channel M8 Engine: Capable of concurrently tracking up to three GNSS constellations (GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo).Superior Positioning: By tracking multiple systems simultaneously, the module provides better accuracy and signal availability, even in \"urban canyons\" where single-constellation receivers often fail.Integrated RF Architecture: The \"Smart Antenna\" design combines the patch antenna element, a SAW filter, and a Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) into a single package, ensuring optimal signal handling and interference immunity right out of the box.USB-C: Includes a modern USB-C connector for power and easy connection to a PC, phone, or tablet.Qwiic Connect System: Onboard Qwiic connectors enable instant, solder-free I2C integration, freeing your UART ports for other peripherals.Prototyping With a Breadboard: Standard 0.1\"-spaced pins are broken out for easy breadboarding.OpenLog Artemis and DataLogger compatibility: The receiver can be automatically detected, scanned, configured and logged.Rechargeable backup battery: Keeps the module's internal Real Time Clock (RTC) running and preserves orbit data.SparkFun Arduino Library: Configure baud rates, update rates, geofencing and spoofing detection from code.u-center compatibility: Compatible with u-center Windows software for advanced configuration.Qwiic Connectors: x2Connector: 4-pin JST-SHPTH pins: Twelve 0.1\"-pitch PTH pinsPTH breakout: 3.3V enablePTH breakout: I2C signalsPTH breakout: PPS signalPTH breakout: Interrupt triggerPTH breakout: ResetBlueSMiRF Header: IncludedBlueSMiRF header pin: 3.3VBlueSMiRF header pin: UARTBlueSMiRF header pin: GNDMounting holes: Four mounting holesMounting hole compatibility: 4-40 screw compatibleSpecifications:GNSS receiver: u-blox SAM-M8Q GNSS ReceiverGNSS Constellations: GPS (USA)GNSS Constellations: GLONASS (Russia)GNSS Constellations: Galileo (EU)GNSS Constellations: QZSS (Japan)SBAS Systems: WAAS (USA)SBAS Systems: EGNOS (EU)SBAS Systems: MSAS (Japan)SBAS Systems: GAGAN (India)Dimensions: 25.4mm x 25.4mm (1.00\" x 1.00\")Voltage Range: 2.7 to 3.6VContinuous mode: 29mAPower Save mode: 9.5mAChannels: 72GNSS Frequency Bands - GPS: L1C/AGNSS Frequency Bands - GLONASS: L1OFGNSS Frequency Bands - Galileo: E1 B/CGNSS Frequency Bands - QZSS: L1C/A, L1 SAIFGNSS Frequency Bands - SBAS: L1C/AAccuracy - Horizontal Position: 2.5m - 8.0mAccuracy - Velocity: 0.05m/sAccuracy - Heading: 0.3 degreesAccuracy - Time Pulse: 30nsTime to Fix - Cold Start: 26sTime to Fix - Aided: 2sTime to Fix - Reacquisition: 1sUpdate Rate - Single Band: 18HzUpdate Rate - Dual Band: 10HzInterface: UARTInterface: DDC (I2C)Interface: Ext. InterruptConfigurable PPS out: 0.25Hz to 10MHzProtocols: NMEA, UBX, and RTCMOperational Limits - Altitude: 50,000mOperational Limits - Dynamic: 4gOperational Limits - Velocity: 500m/sA great fit for GPS/GNSS learning, breadboard experiments, Qwiic projects and data logging builds that need reliable location data.","vendor":"SparkFun","product_type":"GNSS Receiver","in_stock":true,"options":[],"variants":[{"id":15865,"title":"Default Title","sku":"SF-GPS-30018","mpn":"GPS-30018","price":58.9,"on_sale":false,"in_stock":true,"available_quantity":216}]}