u-blox NEO-M8L User Manual
Product summary
NEO-M8L series
u-blox M8 ADR modules with 3D sensors
Continuous accurate navigation under all signal conditions
• Integrated 3D sensors with speed information from the vehicle
• Continuous navigation during signal loss
• Automatic conguration of wheel-tick/speed input
• Real-time positioning up to 30 Hz rate
• GPS/QZSS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo
• Zero PPM program for automotive grade module
• Supports ADR and UDR modes
12.2 × 16.0 × 2.4 mm
Product description
The NEO-M8L 3D Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) modules
combine GNSS, inertial sensing, and speed information from
the vehicle to provide continuous and accurate positioning
for telematics, navigation and V2X applications. The position
engine tolerates missing wheel sensor data and also
supports UDR mode without any wheel sensor data.
Incorporating u-blox’s latest advancements in multi-GNSS
signal processing, the NEO-M8L delivers the ideal solution
where navigation performance is the priority, regardless
of GNSS signal quality or availability. In addition to the onboard sensors, NEO-M8L further eases installation with
automatic conguration of speed or wheel-tick inputs, and
compensation for in-vehicle antennas.
The intelligent combination of sensor measurements and
GNSS enables accurate, real-time positioning, speed and
heading information at rates up to 30 Hz, as essential for
smooth and responsive interactive display. Access to native,
high-rate sensor data enables host applications to make full
use of the receiver’s assets.
The NEO-M8L includes u-blox’s latest generation GNSS
technology with multi-constellation reception including
Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and QZSS. The module
provides high sensitivity and fast GNSS signal acquisition
and tracking.
UART, USB, DDC (I2C compliant) and SPI interface options
provide exible connectivity and enable simple integration
with most u-blox cellular modules.
NEO-M8L modules use GNSS chips qualied according to
AEC-Q100 and are manufactured in ISO/ TS 16949 certied
sites. Qualication tests are performed as stipulated in
the ISO16750 standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental
conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”.
The NEO-M8L automotive grade module adheres to
automotive industry standard quality specications and
production ow.
Grade
Automotive
Professional
Standard
GNSS
GPS / QZSS
GLONASS
Galileo
BeiDou
Number of concurrent GNSS
Interfaces
UART
USB
SPI
DDC (I2C compliant)
Features
Programmable (Flash)
Data logging
RTC crystal
Oscillator
Built-in sensor
Timepulse
Power supply
2.7 V – 3.6 V
3.0 V – 3.6 V
NEO-M8L-xxA
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3 3
1 1
1 1
1 1
1 1
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T = TCXO C = Crystal
Standard
Professional
Automotive
NEO-M8L-xxB
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Features
Receiver type 72-channel u-blox M8 engine
Nav. update rate up to 30 Hz
Postition accuracy Autonomous 2.5 m CEP
ADR position error 2 % of distance travelled without GNSS
Acquisition
Cold starts:
Aided starts:
Reacquisition:
Sensitivity
Tracking & Nav.:
Cold starts:
Hot starts:
Assistance GNSS AssistNow Online
Oscillator TCXO (NEO-M8L-xxA)
RTC Built-in
Sensor Onboard 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope
Supported
antennas
Raw data Code phase output
Navigation outputs Position, speed, acceleration, heading, heading
Data-logger For position, velocity, time, and odometer data
1 = Limited by FW for best DR performance
GPS/QZSS L1 C/A, GLONASS L10F
BeiDou B1I, Galileo E1B/C
SBAS L1 C/A: WAAS, EGNOS, MSAS, GAGAN
with SBAS 1.5 m CEP
26 s
3 s
1 s
−160 dBm
1
−148 dBm
−157 dBm
AssistNow Oine (up to 35 days)
AssistNow Autonomous (up to 6 days)
OMA SUPL & 3GPP compliant
Crystal (NEO-M8L-xxB)
Active or passive antenna
rate, attitude, time
Electrical data
Supply voltage 3.0 V to 3.6 V (NEO-M8L-xxA)
Power
Consumption
Backup Supply 1.4 V to 3.6 V
2.7 V to 3.6 V (NEO-M8L-xxB)
29 mA @ 3.0 V
(Continuous, default concurrent mode)
Package
24 pin LCC (Leadless Chip Carrier): 12.2 x 16.0 x 2.4 mm, 1.6 g
Environmental data, quality & reliability
Operating temp. −40 °C to +85 °C
Storage temp. −40 °C to +85 °C
RoHS compliant (lead-free)
Qualication according to ISO 16750
Manufactured and fully tested in ISO/TS 16949 certied
production sites
Uses u-blox M8 chips qualied according to AEC-Q100
Interfaces
Serial interfaces 1 UART
Digital I/O Congurable timepulse
Timepulse Congurable: 0.25 Hz to 10 MHz
Protocols NMEA, UBX binary, RTCM
1 USB V2.0 full speed 12 Mbit/s
1 SPI (optional)
2
1 DDC (I
C compliant)
Support products
u-blox M8 Evaluation Kits:
Easy-to-use kits to get familiar with u-blox M8 positioning technology, evaluate functionality, and visualize GNSS performance.
EVK-M8L u-blox M8 3D Dead Reckoning GNSS Evaluation
Kit; supports NEO-M8L modules
Product variants
NEO-M8L-xxA u-blox M8 GNSS LCC module with
NEO-M8L-xxB u-blox M8 GNSS LCC module with
3D Dead Reckoning and onboard sensors,
Automotive Grade
3D Dead Reckoning and onboard sensors,
Professional Grade
Further information
For contact information, see www.u-blox.com / contact-us.
For more product details and ordering information, see the product
data sheet.
UBX-16000760 - R10
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