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Ublox MAX-M10
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MAX-M10M
Standard precision GNSS module
Professional grade
Integration manual
Abstract
This document describes the features and application of the u-blox MAX-
M10M module. The MAX-M10M module provides an ultra-low-power
standard precision GNSS receiver for high-performance asset-tracking
applications.
www.u-blox.com
UBX-22038241 - R02
C1-Public

Table of Contents

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Ublox MAX-M10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Tracking Sensitivity-167 dBm
Position Accuracy2.5m
Time to First Fix (Cold Start)26 s
Cold Start26 s
Operating Voltage1.65 V to 3.6 V
GNSSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
InterfaceUART, I2C
Operating Temperature-40°C to 85°C
Power Consumption (Continuous Navigation)25 mW @ 1.8 V

Summary

1 System description

1.1 Overview

Provides an overview of the MAX-M10M receiver and its basic operation.

1.2 Architecture

Describes the receiver's architecture and key functional blocks.

1.3 Pin assignment

Details the pinout of the MAX-M10M module and the function of each pin.

2 Receiver configuration

2.1 Basic receiver configuration

Summarizes commonly used basic receiver configuration settings.

2.2 Navigation configuration

Presents various configuration options related to the navigation engine.

2.3 OTP memory configuration

Manages configuration settings and ROM patches stored in OTP memory.

3 Receiver functionality

3.1 Augmentation systems

Explains the use of SBAS and QZSS SLAS for improving navigation accuracy.

3.2 Communication interfaces and PIOs

Covers communication interfaces (UART, I2C) and Programmable I/O pins.

3.3 Antenna

Explains antenna supervisor features for active antenna management.

3.4 Forcing receiver reset

Provides methods to force receiver resets for different start-up conditions.

3.5 Security

Covers the security concept, including receiver integrity and configuration locking.

3.6 Power management

Explains different operating modes for managing power consumption.

3.7 Time

Covers receiver local time, GNSS time bases, and time synchronization.

3.8 Time mark

Describes measuring time at which an external interrupt pulse occurs.

3.9 Time pulse

Explains the configurable time pulse output feature.

3.10 Time maintenance

Covers methods for maintaining accurate time and improving restart performance.

3.11 Protection level

Quantifies the reliability of GNSS receiver output for critical applications.

3.12 Multiple GNSS assistance (MGA)

Explains u-blox AssistNow services for A-GNSS protocol.

3.13 Data batching

Allows storing position fixes in RAM for later retrieval.

3.14 CloudLocate

Facilitates satellite measurements and cloud-based position calculation.

4 Hardware integration

4.1 Power supply

Details the power supply requirements and pins for the MAX-M10M module.

4.2 RF interference

Discusses sources and mitigation of RF interference.

4.3 RF front-end

Details the RF front-end design for optimal GNSS signal reception.

4.4 Layout

Provides guidelines for PCB layout to ensure optimal GNSS performance.

5 Product handling

5.1 Safety

Covers safety precautions and ESD guidelines for handling the module.

5.2 Packaging

Describes the module's packaging and delivery methods.

5.3 Soldering

Provides guidance on reflow soldering procedures and best practices.

Appendix

A Migration

Describes differences when migrating from MAX-M8 to MAX-M10.

B Reference designs

Provides reference designs for typical and antenna supervisor configurations.

C External components

Lists recommended external components for reference designs.

Related documents

Lists related documentation for the MAX-M10M module.

Revision history

Shows the revision history of the document.

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