Data Sheet

SAM-M8Q - Data Sheet
UBX-16012619 - R04 Production Information Labeling and ordering information
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9 Labeling and ordering information
9.1 Product labeling
The labeling of the u-blox SAM-M8Q GNSS patch antenna module includes important product information. The
location of the SAM-M8Q product type number is shown in Figure 5.
Figure 5: Location of product type number on u-blox SAM-M8Q module label
9.2 Explanation of codes
Three different product code formats are used. The Product Name is used in documentation such as this data
sheet and identifies all u-blox M8 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 10
shows the structure of these three different formats.
Format
Structure
Product Name
PPP-TGV
Ordering Code
PPP-TGV-N
Type Number
PPP-TGV-N-XX
Table 10: Product Code Formats
The parts of the product code are explained in Table 11.
Code
Meaning
Example
PPP
Product Family
SAM
TG
Platform
M8 = u-blox M8
V
Variant
Function set (A-Z), T = Timing, R = DR, etc.
N
Option / Quality Grade
Describes standardized functional element or quality grade
0 = Default variant, A = Automotive
XX
Product Detail
Describes product details or options such as hard- and software revision, cable length, etc.
Table 11: part identification code
9.3 Ordering codes
Ordering No.
Product
SAM-M8Q-0
u-blox M8 Concurrent GNSS LGA Patch antenna Module, TXCO, SAW, LNA,15.5 x 15.5 x 6.3 mm, 250 pcs/reel
Table 12: Product ordering codes
Product changes affecting form, fit or function are documented by u-blox. For a list of Product Change
Notifications (PCNs), see our website.