Data Sheet

SAM-M8Q - Data Sheet
UBX-16012619 - R04 Production Information Product handling & soldering
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7 Product handling & soldering
7.1 Packaging
SAM-M8Q module is delivered as hermetically sealed, reeled tapes in order to enable efficient production,
production lot set-up and tear-down. For more information see the u-blox Package Information Guide [3].
7.1.1 Reels
The SAM-M8Q GNSS patch antenna module is deliverable in quantities of 250 pcs on a reel. The SAM-M8Q
modules are shipped on Reel Type A, as specified in the u-blox Package Information Guide [3].
7.1.2 Tapes
The dimensions and orientations of the tapes for SAM-M8Q modules are specified in Figure 4.
Parameter
Value
Units
Ao
16.2
mm
Bo
16.2
mm
Ko
7.0
mm
Figure 4: Dimensions and orientation for SAM-M8Q modules on tape
7.2 Shipment, storage and handling
For important information regarding shipment, storage and handling see the u-blox Package Information Guide
[3]. The absolute maximum rating of the storage temperature specified in section 4.1 applies to the storage of
the module both before and after soldering. Required storage conditions for modules in reeled tapes and for
naked modules before soldering are described in the u-blox Package Information Guide [3]