2024年9月8日发(作者：隐灿)

MAX-M10S

u-blox M10 standard precision GNSS module

Data sheet

Abstract

This document describes the features and application of the MAX-M10S,

an ultra-low-power GNSS receiver for high-performance asset-tracking

devices.

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MAX-M10S

u-blox M10 standard precision GNSS module

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Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.

Data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be

published later.

Data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be

published later.

Document contains the final product specification.

This document applies to the following products:

Product name

MAX-M10S

Type number

MAX-M10S-00B-00

Firmware version

SPG 5.00

PCN reference

N/A

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Contents

1 4

1.4

1.4

1.3 Supported 5

1.4 6

1.5 6

2 7

2.1 7

3 Pin defi8

3.1 8

4 Electrical specifi10

4.1 Absolute 10

4.2 10

4.3 Indicative .11

5 13

5.13

5..13

5.3 Default 13

6 Mechanical specifi14

7 Labeling and 15

7.1 15

7.2 Explanation of 15

7.3 15

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1 Functional description

1.1 Overview

The MAX-M10S module features the u-blox M10 standard precision GNSS platform and provides

exceptional sensitivity and acquisition times for all L1 GNSS signals.

The extremely low power consumption in continuous tracking mode allows great power autonomy

for all battery-operated devices, such as asset trackers, without compromising on GNSS

performance.

The MAX-M10S supports concurrent reception of up to four GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and

BeiDou). The high number of visible satellites enables the receiver to select the best signals. This

maximizes the position accuracy, in particular under challenging conditions such as in deep urban

canyons. In the firmware described here, however, the number of concurrently received GNSS is

limited to three. u-blox Super-S (Super-Signal) technology offers great RF sensitivity.

The MAX-M10S integrates an LNA followed by a SAW filter in the RF path for maximum sensitivity

in passive antenna designs.

The MAX-M10S offers backwards pin-to-pin compatibility with products from the previous u-blox

generations, which saves the designer's effort and reduces costs when upgrading designs.

The MAX-M10S is based on the u-blox M10 GNSS chip, which is qualified according to AEC-Q100,

manufactured in IATF 16949 certified sites, and fully tested on a system level.

1.2 Performance

Parameter

Receiver type

Accuracy of time pulse signal

Frequency of time pulse signal

Operational limits

1

Dynamics

Altitude

Velocity

Velocity accuracy

2

Dynamic heading accuracy

2

GNSS

Acquisition

3

Cold start

Hot start

Aided start

4

Nav. update rate

PVT

GPS+GAL

29 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

GPS+GLO

26 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

GPS+BDS

27 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

Specification

u-blox M10 receiver

RMS

99%

30 ns

60 ns

0.25 Hz to 10 MHz

(configurable)

≤ 4 g

80,000 m

500 m/s

0.05 m/s

0.3 deg

GPS+GLO+GAL

24 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

GPS+GAL+BDS

27 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

1

2

3

4

Assuming Airborne 4 g platform

50% at 30 m/s for dynamic operation

Commanded starts. All satellites at -130 dBm. GPS always in combination with QZSS and SBAS. Measured at room

temperature.

Dependent on the speed and latency of the aiding data connection, commanded starts.

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GNSS

Sensitivity

5

Tracking and nav.

Reacquisition

Cold start

Hot start

Position accuracy

PVT

GPS+GAL

-166 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GPS+GLO

-167 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GPS+BDS

-167 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GPS+GLO+GAL

-167 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GPS+GAL+BDS

-166 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

Table 1: MAX-M10S typical performance in multi-constellation GNSS modes

GNSS

Acquisition

3

Cold start

Hot start

Aided start

4

Nav. update rate

Sensitivity

5

PVT

Tracking and nav.

Reacquisition

Cold start

Hot start

Position accuracy

PVT

GPS

29 s

1 s

1 s

18 Hz

-166 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GLONASS

27 s

1 s

1 s

18 Hz

-166 dBm

-154 dBm

-147 dBm

-156 dBm

4 m CEP

BEIDOU

30 s

1 s

1 s

18 Hz

-160 dBm

-158 dBm

-146 dBm

-159 dBm

3 m CEP

GALILEO

38 s

1 s

5 s

18 Hz

-159 dBm

-154 dBm

-141 dBm

-154 dBm

3 m CEP

Table 2: MAX-M10S typical performance in single-GNSS modes

1.3 Supported GNSS constellations

The MAX-M10S is a concurrent GNSS receiver which can receive and track multiple GNSS

systems. The single RF front-end architecture enables all major GNSS constellations to be received

concurrently. The receiver can be configured for a sub-set of GNSS constellations to achieve lower

power consumption.

The following GNSS and their signals are supported:

System

GPS

Galileo

GLONASS

BeiDou

Table 3: Supported GNSS and signals on MAX-M10S

Signals

L1C/A (1575.42 MHz)

E1-B/C (1575.42 MHz)

L1OF (1602 MHz + k*562.5 kHz, k = –7,..., 5, 6)

B1I (1561.098 MHz)

The following GNSS assistance services are supported:

Service

AssistNow™ Online

AssistNow™ Offline

AssistNow™ Autonomous

Table 4: Supported Assisted GNSS (A-GNSS) services

Support

Supported

Supported

Supported

The following augmentation systems are supported:

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Demonstrated with a good external LNA. Measured at room temperature.

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System

SBAS

QZSS

Table 5: Supported augmentation systems

Support

EGNOS, GAGAN, MSAS and WAAS

L1S (SLAS)

The augmentation systems SBAS and QZSS can be enabled only if GPS operation is also enabled.

1.4 Supported protocols

The MAX-M10S supports the following protocols:

Protocol

UBX

NMEA versions 2.1, 2.3, 4.0, and 4.10. (default 4.10)

Table 6: Supported protocols

Type

Input/output, binary, u-blox proprietary

Input/output, ASCII

1.5 Firmware features

Feature

Antenna supervisor

6

Assisted GNSS

Backup modes

Data batching

Odometer

Table 7: Firmware features

Feature

Anti-jamming

Anti-spoofing

Message integrity

Table 8: Security features

Description

RF interference and jamming detection and reporting; Active GNSS in-band filtering

Spoofing detection and reporting

All messages are cryptographically signed, JTAG debug interface disabled by default

Description

Active antenna supervisor to detect short and open status

AssistNow Online, AssistNow Offline and AssistNow Autonomous supported

Hardware backup mode, hardware standby mode, software standby mode (similar to

older software backup mode), all with optional RTC

Autonomous tracking up to 5 minutes at 1 Hz

Measure traveled distance with support for different user profiles

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External components required, some pins need to be reprogrammed as needed.

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2 System description

2.1 Block diagram

Figure 1: MAX-M10S block diagram

The GPIOs can be programmed for different uses like external interrupt, enable LNA, TX

ready, data batching indicator, and antenna supervisor.

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3 Pin definition

3.1 Pin assignment

The pin assignment of the MAX-M10S module is shown below:

Figure 2: MAX-M10S pin assignment

Pin no.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

Name

GND

TXD

RXD

TIMEPULSE

EXTINT

V_BCKP

V_IO

VCC

RESET_N

GND

RF_IN

GND

LNA_EN

VCC_RF

Reserved

SDA

SCL

PIO no.

-

1

0

4

5

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

3

I/O

-

O

I

O

I

I

I

I

I

-

I

-

O

O

-

I/O

I

Description

Connect to GND

UART TX

UART RX

Time pulse signal

External interrupt

Backup voltage supply

IO voltage supply

Main voltage supply

System reset (active low)

Connect to GND

GNSS signal input

Connect to GND

On/Off external LNA or active antenna

Output voltage RF section

Reserved

I2C data

I2C clock

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Pin no.

18

Name

SAFEBOOT_N

PIO no.

-

I/O

I

Description

Safeboot mode (leave OPEN)

Table 9: MAX-M10S pin assignment

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4 Electrical specification

The limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System

(IEC 134). Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage

to the device. These are stress ratings only. Operation of the device at these or at any other

conditions above those given below is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended

periods may affect device reliability.

Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the

specification.

4.1 Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol

VCC

Parameter

Supply voltage

Voltage ramp on VCC

7

V_IOSupply voltage, I/O

Voltage ramp on V_IO

7

V_BCKPSupply voltage, backup domain

Voltage ramp on V_BCKP

7

Vin

Ipin

ICC_RF

P

rfin

T

amb

T

s

Input voltage, digital pins

Max source / sink current, digital pins

8

Max source current, VCC_RF

RF input power on RF_IN

9

Ambient temperature

Storage temperature

–40

–40

Min

–0.3

25

–0.3

25

–0.3

25

–0.3

-10

V_IO + 0.3

(max 3.6)

10

100

+15

+85

+85

Max

3.6

35000

3.6

35000

3.6

Unit

V

µs/V

V

µs/V

V

µs/V

V

mA

mA

dBm

°C

°C

Table 10: Absolute maximum ratings

The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. Voltage spikes

exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in the table above, must be limited

to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection diodes.

4.2 Operating conditions

Table 11 shows the general operating conditions. Table 12 shows the electrical parameters for

digital I/O.

Symbol

VCC

V_IO

V_BCKP

VCC_RF

ICC_RF

NF

tot

Parameter

Supply voltage

Supply voltage, I/O

Supply voltage, backup domain

VCC_RF output voltage

VCC_RF output current

Receiver chain noise figure2

Min

2.7

2.7

1.65

VCC-0.1

50

Typical

3.0

3.0

Max

3.6

3.6

3.6

Units

V

V

V

V

mA

dB

7

8

9

Exceeding the voltage ramp speed may permanently damage the device.

SAFEBOOT_N pin has an internal 1 kΩ series resistor. With a 3.3 V supply, the current is limited to 3.3 mA.

Test conditions TBC

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Symbol

Ext_gain

10

T

opr

Parameter

External gain at RF_IN, low gain mode (default)

External gain at RF_IN, bypass mode

Operating temperature

MinTypicalMax

TBD

TBD

Units

dB

dB

°C-40+85

Table 11: General operating conditions

Symbol

V

in

V

il

V

ih

V

ol

V

oh

R

pu, IO

R

pu, SAFEBOOT_N

R

pu, RESET_N

Table 12: Digital IO

Parameter

Input pin voltage range

Low-level input voltage

High-level input voltage

Low-level output voltage, Iout = -2 mA

High-level output voltage, Iout = 2 mA

Pull-up resistance, Digital IO

11

Pull-up resistance, SAFEBOOT_N

12

Pull-up resistance, RESET_N

V_IO - 0.4

5

5

7

17

17

10

72

72

13

0.68 x V_IO

0.4

Min

0

TypicalMax

V_IO

0.63

Units

V

V

V

V

V

kΩ

kΩ

kΩ

Operation beyond the specified operating conditions can affect device reliability.

To trigger a reset, the minimum low period for RESET_N is 1 ms.

4.3 Indicative power requirements

Table 13 lists examples of the total system supply current for VCC and V_IO. Table 14 shows current

consumptions for the backup modes.

These values are provided for customer information only, as an example of typical current

requirements. They are characterized on samples using a cold start command. Actual

power requirements can vary depending on FW version used, external circuitry, number of

satellites tracked, signal strength, type and time of start, duration, internal LNA gain mode,

and test conditions.

Symbol

I

PEAK

I

VCC

13

Parameter

Peak current

Current at VCC

Conditions

Acquisition

Acquisition

Tracking

(Continuous mode)

GPS

25

6.5

6.0

2.2

2.2

GPS+GAL

25

7.0

6.0

2.2

2.2

GPS+GAL

+GLO

25

9.0

7.0

2.3

2.3

GPS+GAL

+BEI

25

10.5

8.0

2.3

2.3

Unit

mA

mA

mA

mA

mA

I

V_IO

14

Current at V_IOAcquisition

Tracking

(Continuous mode)

Table 13: Typical currents to calculate the indicative power requirements

Symbol

I

V_BCKP

10

11

12

13

14

Parameter

Total current in hardware backup mode

Conditions

V_BCKP = 3.3 V / V_IO = VCC = 0 V

Typ.

32

Unit

µA

The internal LNA gain is configurable.

TXD, RXD, TIMEPULSE, EXTINT, SCL, SDA, and LNA_EN.

The SAFEBOOT_N pin has an additional 1 kΩ series resistor.

Voltage at VCC = 3.0 V. Internal LNA set to low gain. Simulated signal using power levels of -130 dBm.

Voltage at V_IO = 3.0 V.

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Symbol

I

VCC, V_IO

15

Parameter

Total current in hardware standby mode

Total current in software standby mode

Conditions

V_IO = 3.3 V / VCC = 0 V

V_IO = 3.3 V / VCC = 3.3 V

Typ.

46

TBD

Unit

µA

µA

Table 14: Backup currents to calculate the indicative power requirements

All values in Table 13 and Table 14 are measured at 25 °C ambient temperature and with the internal

LNA set to low gain.

SBAS and QZSS are activated in all measurements.

15

I

VCC, V_IO

includes currents flowing into VCC and V_IO.

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5 Communication interfaces

The receiver allows communication over UART and I2C

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interface.

All the inputs have internal pull-up resistors in normal operation and can be left open if not used.

All the PIOs are supplied by V_IO, therefore all the voltage levels of the PIO pins are related to V_IO

supply voltage.

5.1 UART

The UART interface supports configurable baud rates. Hardware flow control is not supported.

Symbol

R

u

Δ

Tx

Δ

Rx

Parameter

Baud rate

Tx baud rate accuracy

Rx baud rate tolerance

Min

4800

-1%

-2.5%

Max

921600

+1%

+2.5%

Unit

bit/s

-

-

Table 15: UART specifications

5.2 I2C

An I2C-compliant interface is available for communication with an external host CPU. The interface

is compatible with the Fast-mode of the I2C industry standard, allowing a maximum bit rate of 400

kbit/s

17

.

5.3 Default interface settings

Interface

UART

Settings

•

•

•

•

•

•

9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit.

Input messages: NMEA and UBX.

Output messages: NMEA GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG and TXT.

7-bit I2C address (0x42).

Input messages: NMEA and UBX.

Output messages: NMEA GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG and TXT.

I2C

Table 16: Default interface settings

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I2C is a registered trademark of Philips/NXP.

External pull-up resistors are needed to achieve 400 kbit/s communication speed as the internal pull-up resistance can

be very large.

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Figure 3: MAX-M10S mechanical drawing

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7 Labeling and ordering information

This section provides information about product labeling and ordering.

7.1 Product labeling

The labeling of the MAX-M10S package provides product information and revision information. For

more information contact u-blox sales.

Figure 4: Location of product type number on MAX-M10S label

7.2 Explanation of product codes

Three product code formats are used. The Product name is used in documentation such as this data

sheet and identifies all u-blox products, independent of packaging and quality grade. The Ordering

code includes options and quality, while the Type number includes the hardware and firmware

versions.

Table 17 details these three different formats for the MAX-M10S.

Format

Product name

Ordering code

Type number

Structure

PPP-TGGV

PPP-TGGV-NNQ

PPP-TGGV-NNQ-XX

Product code

MAX-M10S

MAX-M10S-00B

MAX-M10S-00B-00

Table 17: Product code formats

The parts of the product code are explained in Table 18 .

Code

PPP

TGG

V

NNQ

XX

Meaning

Product family

Platform

Variant

Option / Quality grade

Product detail

Example

MAX

M10 = u-blox M10

S = Standard precision, ROM, LNA, and SAW filter

NN: Option [00...99]

Q: Grade, A = Automotive, B = Professional

Describes hardware and firmware versions

Table 18: Part identification code

7.3 Ordering codes

Ordering code

MAX-M10S-00B

Product

u-blox MAX-M10S module, professional grade

Remark

Table 19: Product ordering codes

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Product changes affecting form, fit or function are documented by u-blox. For a list of

Product Change Notifications (PCNs) see our website at: /en/

product-resources.

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Related documents

[1]

[2]

MAX-M10S Integration manual, UBX-20053088

u-blox M10 SPG 5.00 Interface description, UBX-20048810

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Revision history

Revision

01

Date

21-Dec-2020

Name

imar, jesk, msul, rmak

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Contact

For complete contact information visit us at .

u-blox Offices

North, Central and South America

u-blox America, Inc.

Phone:+1 703 483 3180

E-mail:******************

Regional Office West Coast

Phone:+1 408 573 3640

E-mail:******************

Technical Support

Phone:+1 703 483 3185

E-mail:*********************

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Phone:+65 6734 3811

E-mail:******************

Support:*********************

Regional Office Australia

Phone:+61 3 9566 7255

E-mail:*******************

Support:*********************

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Phone:+86 10 68 133 545

E-mail:******************

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Phone:+86 23 6815 1588

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Phone:+86 21 6090 4832

E-mail:******************

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Phone:+86 755 8627 1083

E-mail:******************

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Phone:+91 80 4050 9200

E-mail:******************

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Regional Office Japan (Osaka)

Phone:+81 6 6941 3660

E-mail:******************

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Phone:+81 3 5775 3850

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2024年9月8日发(作者：隐灿)

MAX-M10S

u-blox M10 standard precision GNSS module

Data sheet

Abstract

This document describes the features and application of the MAX-M10S,

an ultra-low-power GNSS receiver for high-performance asset-tracking

devices.

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Document type

Document number

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Document status

Disclosure restriction

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Data sheet

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Product status

In development /

prototype

Engineering sample

Initial production

Mass production /

End of life

Corresponding content status

Objective specification

Advance information

Early production information

Production information

Target values. Revised and supplementary data will be published later.

Data based on early testing. Revised and supplementary data will be

published later.

Data from product verification. Revised and supplementary data may be

published later.

Document contains the final product specification.

This document applies to the following products:

Product name

MAX-M10S

Type number

MAX-M10S-00B-00

Firmware version

SPG 5.00

PCN reference

N/A

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described herein may in whole or in part be subject to intellectual property rights. Reproduction, use, modification or

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The information contained herein is provided "as is" and u-blox assumes no liability for the use of the information. No warranty,

either express or implied, is given with respect to, including but not limited to, the accuracy, correctness, reliability and fitness

for a particular purpose of the information. This document may be revised by u-blox at any time. For most recent documents,

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1.4

1.4

1.3 Supported 5

1.4 6

1.5 6

2 7

2.1 7

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4 Electrical specifi10

4.1 Absolute 10

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7 Labeling and 15

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1 Functional description

1.1 Overview

The MAX-M10S module features the u-blox M10 standard precision GNSS platform and provides

exceptional sensitivity and acquisition times for all L1 GNSS signals.

The extremely low power consumption in continuous tracking mode allows great power autonomy

for all battery-operated devices, such as asset trackers, without compromising on GNSS

performance.

The MAX-M10S supports concurrent reception of up to four GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and

BeiDou). The high number of visible satellites enables the receiver to select the best signals. This

maximizes the position accuracy, in particular under challenging conditions such as in deep urban

canyons. In the firmware described here, however, the number of concurrently received GNSS is

limited to three. u-blox Super-S (Super-Signal) technology offers great RF sensitivity.

The MAX-M10S integrates an LNA followed by a SAW filter in the RF path for maximum sensitivity

in passive antenna designs.

The MAX-M10S offers backwards pin-to-pin compatibility with products from the previous u-blox

generations, which saves the designer's effort and reduces costs when upgrading designs.

The MAX-M10S is based on the u-blox M10 GNSS chip, which is qualified according to AEC-Q100,

manufactured in IATF 16949 certified sites, and fully tested on a system level.

1.2 Performance

Parameter

Receiver type

Accuracy of time pulse signal

Frequency of time pulse signal

Operational limits

1

Dynamics

Altitude

Velocity

Velocity accuracy

2

Dynamic heading accuracy

2

GNSS

Acquisition

3

Cold start

Hot start

Aided start

4

Nav. update rate

PVT

GPS+GAL

29 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

GPS+GLO

26 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

GPS+BDS

27 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

Specification

u-blox M10 receiver

RMS

99%

30 ns

60 ns

0.25 Hz to 10 MHz

(configurable)

≤ 4 g

80,000 m

500 m/s

0.05 m/s

0.3 deg

GPS+GLO+GAL

24 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

GPS+GAL+BDS

27 s

1 s

1 s

10 Hz

1

2

3

4

Assuming Airborne 4 g platform

50% at 30 m/s for dynamic operation

Commanded starts. All satellites at -130 dBm. GPS always in combination with QZSS and SBAS. Measured at room

temperature.

Dependent on the speed and latency of the aiding data connection, commanded starts.

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GNSS

Sensitivity

5

Tracking and nav.

Reacquisition

Cold start

Hot start

Position accuracy

PVT

GPS+GAL

-166 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GPS+GLO

-167 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GPS+BDS

-167 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GPS+GLO+GAL

-167 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GPS+GAL+BDS

-166 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

Table 1: MAX-M10S typical performance in multi-constellation GNSS modes

GNSS

Acquisition

3

Cold start

Hot start

Aided start

4

Nav. update rate

Sensitivity

5

PVT

Tracking and nav.

Reacquisition

Cold start

Hot start

Position accuracy

PVT

GPS

29 s

1 s

1 s

18 Hz

-166 dBm

-160 dBm

-148 dBm

-160 dBm

2 m CEP

GLONASS

27 s

1 s

1 s

18 Hz

-166 dBm

-154 dBm

-147 dBm

-156 dBm

4 m CEP

BEIDOU

30 s

1 s

1 s

18 Hz

-160 dBm

-158 dBm

-146 dBm

-159 dBm

3 m CEP

GALILEO

38 s

1 s

5 s

18 Hz

-159 dBm

-154 dBm

-141 dBm

-154 dBm

3 m CEP

Table 2: MAX-M10S typical performance in single-GNSS modes

1.3 Supported GNSS constellations

The MAX-M10S is a concurrent GNSS receiver which can receive and track multiple GNSS

systems. The single RF front-end architecture enables all major GNSS constellations to be received

concurrently. The receiver can be configured for a sub-set of GNSS constellations to achieve lower

power consumption.

The following GNSS and their signals are supported:

System

GPS

Galileo

GLONASS

BeiDou

Table 3: Supported GNSS and signals on MAX-M10S

Signals

L1C/A (1575.42 MHz)

E1-B/C (1575.42 MHz)

L1OF (1602 MHz + k*562.5 kHz, k = –7,..., 5, 6)

B1I (1561.098 MHz)

The following GNSS assistance services are supported:

Service

AssistNow™ Online

AssistNow™ Offline

AssistNow™ Autonomous

Table 4: Supported Assisted GNSS (A-GNSS) services

Support

Supported

Supported

Supported

The following augmentation systems are supported:

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Demonstrated with a good external LNA. Measured at room temperature.

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System

SBAS

QZSS

Table 5: Supported augmentation systems

Support

EGNOS, GAGAN, MSAS and WAAS

L1S (SLAS)

The augmentation systems SBAS and QZSS can be enabled only if GPS operation is also enabled.

1.4 Supported protocols

The MAX-M10S supports the following protocols:

Protocol

UBX

NMEA versions 2.1, 2.3, 4.0, and 4.10. (default 4.10)

Table 6: Supported protocols

Type

Input/output, binary, u-blox proprietary

Input/output, ASCII

1.5 Firmware features

Feature

Antenna supervisor

6

Assisted GNSS

Backup modes

Data batching

Odometer

Table 7: Firmware features

Feature

Anti-jamming

Anti-spoofing

Message integrity

Table 8: Security features

Description

RF interference and jamming detection and reporting; Active GNSS in-band filtering

Spoofing detection and reporting

All messages are cryptographically signed, JTAG debug interface disabled by default

Description

Active antenna supervisor to detect short and open status

AssistNow Online, AssistNow Offline and AssistNow Autonomous supported

Hardware backup mode, hardware standby mode, software standby mode (similar to

older software backup mode), all with optional RTC

Autonomous tracking up to 5 minutes at 1 Hz

Measure traveled distance with support for different user profiles

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External components required, some pins need to be reprogrammed as needed.

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2 System description

2.1 Block diagram

Figure 1: MAX-M10S block diagram

The GPIOs can be programmed for different uses like external interrupt, enable LNA, TX

ready, data batching indicator, and antenna supervisor.

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3 Pin definition

3.1 Pin assignment

The pin assignment of the MAX-M10S module is shown below:

Figure 2: MAX-M10S pin assignment

Pin no.

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

Name

GND

TXD

RXD

TIMEPULSE

EXTINT

V_BCKP

V_IO

VCC

RESET_N

GND

RF_IN

GND

LNA_EN

VCC_RF

Reserved

SDA

SCL

PIO no.

-

1

0

4

5

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

3

I/O

-

O

I

O

I

I

I

I

I

-

I

-

O

O

-

I/O

I

Description

Connect to GND

UART TX

UART RX

Time pulse signal

External interrupt

Backup voltage supply

IO voltage supply

Main voltage supply

System reset (active low)

Connect to GND

GNSS signal input

Connect to GND

On/Off external LNA or active antenna

Output voltage RF section

Reserved

I2C data

I2C clock

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Pin no.

18

Name

SAFEBOOT_N

PIO no.

-

I/O

I

Description

Safeboot mode (leave OPEN)

Table 9: MAX-M10S pin assignment

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4 Electrical specification

The limiting values given are in accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System

(IEC 134). Stress above one or more of the limiting values may cause permanent damage

to the device. These are stress ratings only. Operation of the device at these or at any other

conditions above those given below is not implied. Exposure to limiting values for extended

periods may affect device reliability.

Where application information is given, it is advisory only and does not form part of the

specification.

4.1 Absolute maximum ratings

Symbol

VCC

Parameter

Supply voltage

Voltage ramp on VCC

7

V_IOSupply voltage, I/O

Voltage ramp on V_IO

7

V_BCKPSupply voltage, backup domain

Voltage ramp on V_BCKP

7

Vin

Ipin

ICC_RF

P

rfin

T

amb

T

s

Input voltage, digital pins

Max source / sink current, digital pins

8

Max source current, VCC_RF

RF input power on RF_IN

9

Ambient temperature

Storage temperature

–40

–40

Min

–0.3

25

–0.3

25

–0.3

25

–0.3

-10

V_IO + 0.3

(max 3.6)

10

100

+15

+85

+85

Max

3.6

35000

3.6

35000

3.6

Unit

V

µs/V

V

µs/V

V

µs/V

V

mA

mA

dBm

°C

°C

Table 10: Absolute maximum ratings

The product is not protected against overvoltage or reversed voltages. Voltage spikes

exceeding the power supply voltage specification, given in the table above, must be limited

to values within the specified boundaries by using appropriate protection diodes.

4.2 Operating conditions

Table 11 shows the general operating conditions. Table 12 shows the electrical parameters for

digital I/O.

Symbol

VCC

V_IO

V_BCKP

VCC_RF

ICC_RF

NF

tot

Parameter

Supply voltage

Supply voltage, I/O

Supply voltage, backup domain

VCC_RF output voltage

VCC_RF output current

Receiver chain noise figure2

Min

2.7

2.7

1.65

VCC-0.1

50

Typical

3.0

3.0

Max

3.6

3.6

3.6

Units

V

V

V

V

mA

dB

7

8

9

Exceeding the voltage ramp speed may permanently damage the device.

SAFEBOOT_N pin has an internal 1 kΩ series resistor. With a 3.3 V supply, the current is limited to 3.3 mA.

Test conditions TBC

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Symbol

Ext_gain

10

T

opr

Parameter

External gain at RF_IN, low gain mode (default)

External gain at RF_IN, bypass mode

Operating temperature

MinTypicalMax

TBD

TBD

Units

dB

dB

°C-40+85

Table 11: General operating conditions

Symbol

V

in

V

il

V

ih

V

ol

V

oh

R

pu, IO

R

pu, SAFEBOOT_N

R

pu, RESET_N

Table 12: Digital IO

Parameter

Input pin voltage range

Low-level input voltage

High-level input voltage

Low-level output voltage, Iout = -2 mA

High-level output voltage, Iout = 2 mA

Pull-up resistance, Digital IO

11

Pull-up resistance, SAFEBOOT_N

12

Pull-up resistance, RESET_N

V_IO - 0.4

5

5

7

17

17

10

72

72

13

0.68 x V_IO

0.4

Min

0

TypicalMax

V_IO

0.63

Units

V

V

V

V

V

kΩ

kΩ

kΩ

Operation beyond the specified operating conditions can affect device reliability.

To trigger a reset, the minimum low period for RESET_N is 1 ms.

4.3 Indicative power requirements

Table 13 lists examples of the total system supply current for VCC and V_IO. Table 14 shows current

consumptions for the backup modes.

These values are provided for customer information only, as an example of typical current

requirements. They are characterized on samples using a cold start command. Actual

power requirements can vary depending on FW version used, external circuitry, number of

satellites tracked, signal strength, type and time of start, duration, internal LNA gain mode,

and test conditions.

Symbol

I

PEAK

I

VCC

13

Parameter

Peak current

Current at VCC

Conditions

Acquisition

Acquisition

Tracking

(Continuous mode)

GPS

25

6.5

6.0

2.2

2.2

GPS+GAL

25

7.0

6.0

2.2

2.2

GPS+GAL

+GLO

25

9.0

7.0

2.3

2.3

GPS+GAL

+BEI

25

10.5

8.0

2.3

2.3

Unit

mA

mA

mA

mA

mA

I

V_IO

14

Current at V_IOAcquisition

Tracking

(Continuous mode)

Table 13: Typical currents to calculate the indicative power requirements

Symbol

I

V_BCKP

10

11

12

13

14

Parameter

Total current in hardware backup mode

Conditions

V_BCKP = 3.3 V / V_IO = VCC = 0 V

Typ.

32

Unit

µA

The internal LNA gain is configurable.

TXD, RXD, TIMEPULSE, EXTINT, SCL, SDA, and LNA_EN.

The SAFEBOOT_N pin has an additional 1 kΩ series resistor.

Voltage at VCC = 3.0 V. Internal LNA set to low gain. Simulated signal using power levels of -130 dBm.

Voltage at V_IO = 3.0 V.

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Symbol

I

VCC, V_IO

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Parameter

Total current in hardware standby mode

Total current in software standby mode

Conditions

V_IO = 3.3 V / VCC = 0 V

V_IO = 3.3 V / VCC = 3.3 V

Typ.

46

TBD

Unit

µA

µA

Table 14: Backup currents to calculate the indicative power requirements

All values in Table 13 and Table 14 are measured at 25 °C ambient temperature and with the internal

LNA set to low gain.

SBAS and QZSS are activated in all measurements.

15

I

VCC, V_IO

includes currents flowing into VCC and V_IO.

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The receiver allows communication over UART and I2C

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interface.

All the inputs have internal pull-up resistors in normal operation and can be left open if not used.

All the PIOs are supplied by V_IO, therefore all the voltage levels of the PIO pins are related to V_IO

supply voltage.

5.1 UART

The UART interface supports configurable baud rates. Hardware flow control is not supported.

Symbol

R

u

Δ

Tx

Δ

Rx

Parameter

Baud rate

Tx baud rate accuracy

Rx baud rate tolerance

Min

4800

-1%

-2.5%

Max

921600

+1%

+2.5%

Unit

bit/s

-

-

Table 15: UART specifications

5.2 I2C

An I2C-compliant interface is available for communication with an external host CPU. The interface

is compatible with the Fast-mode of the I2C industry standard, allowing a maximum bit rate of 400

kbit/s

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5.3 Default interface settings

Interface

UART

Settings

•

•

•

•

•

•

9600 baud, 8 bits, no parity bit, 1 stop bit.

Input messages: NMEA and UBX.

Output messages: NMEA GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG and TXT.

7-bit I2C address (0x42).

Input messages: NMEA and UBX.

Output messages: NMEA GGA, GLL, GSA, GSV, RMC, VTG and TXT.

I2C

Table 16: Default interface settings

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I2C is a registered trademark of Philips/NXP.

External pull-up resistors are needed to achieve 400 kbit/s communication speed as the internal pull-up resistance can

be very large.

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Figure 3: MAX-M10S mechanical drawing

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7 Labeling and ordering information

This section provides information about product labeling and ordering.

7.1 Product labeling

The labeling of the MAX-M10S package provides product information and revision information. For

more information contact u-blox sales.

Figure 4: Location of product type number on MAX-M10S label

7.2 Explanation of product codes

Three product code formats are used. The Product name is used in documentation such as this data

sheet and identifies all u-blox products, independent of packaging and quality grade. The Ordering

code includes options and quality, while the Type number includes the hardware and firmware

versions.

Table 17 details these three different formats for the MAX-M10S.

Format

Product name

Ordering code

Type number

Structure

PPP-TGGV

PPP-TGGV-NNQ

PPP-TGGV-NNQ-XX

Product code

MAX-M10S

MAX-M10S-00B

MAX-M10S-00B-00

Table 17: Product code formats

The parts of the product code are explained in Table 18 .

Code

PPP

TGG

V

NNQ

XX

Meaning

Product family

Platform

Variant

Option / Quality grade

Product detail

Example

MAX

M10 = u-blox M10

S = Standard precision, ROM, LNA, and SAW filter

NN: Option [00...99]

Q: Grade, A = Automotive, B = Professional

Describes hardware and firmware versions

Table 18: Part identification code

7.3 Ordering codes

Ordering code

MAX-M10S-00B

Product

u-blox MAX-M10S module, professional grade

Remark

Table 19: Product ordering codes

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Product changes affecting form, fit or function are documented by u-blox. For a list of

Product Change Notifications (PCNs) see our website at: /en/

product-resources.

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Related documents

[1]

[2]

MAX-M10S Integration manual, UBX-20053088

u-blox M10 SPG 5.00 Interface description, UBX-20048810

For regular updates to u-blox documentation and to receive product change notifications

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Revision history

Revision

01

Date

21-Dec-2020

Name

imar, jesk, msul, rmak

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Contact

For complete contact information visit us at .

u-blox Offices

North, Central and South America

u-blox America, Inc.

Phone:+1 703 483 3180

E-mail:******************

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Phone:+1 408 573 3640

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