Boardoza SAM-M10Q GNSS Breakout Board

The Boardoza SAM-M10Q GNSS Breakout Board is a high-performance global navigation satellite system (GNSS) solution based on the u-blox SAM-M10Q module. Featuring an integrated patch antenna, SAW filter, and LNA (Low Noise Amplifier), this board delivers exceptional sensitivity, fast acquisition time, and robust interference immunity for reliable positioning.

Built on the u-blox M10 standard precision GNSS platform, the SAM-M10Q supports concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou signals. With multi-constellation support and advanced anti-jamming and anti-spoofing detection, this breakout board is ideal for applications such as asset tracking, drone navigation, smart agriculture, robotics, fleet management, wearable tracking devices, and IoT positioning systems.

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Key Features

• Multi-GNSS Support: Concurrent reception of GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and BeiDou signals.
• Integrated Patch Antenna: Built-in antenna design for compact and simplified integration.
• High Sensitivity Reception: Excellent satellite acquisition even in weak signal environments.
• Advanced Jamming & Spoofing Detection: Reports interference attempts directly to the host MCU.
• Flexible Communication: Supports both UART and I²C interfaces.
• Wide Input Voltage Range: Operates with both 3.3V and 5V systems.

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Technical Specifications

Model: u-blox SAM-M10Q
Manufacturer: Boardoza
Manufacturer IC: u-blox AG
GNSS Platform: u-blox M10
Input Voltage: 3.3V – 5.5V
Power Input Type: 4-pin 2.50mm header
Voltage Logic Level: 3.3V (PPS, RST, INT, SAFE pins), other pins are both compitable with 3.3 and 5V
Communication Interfaces: UART, I²C
Concurrent GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
Integrated Components: Patch Antenna, SAW Filter, LNA
Position Accuracy: ~1.5 m CEP (typical, open sky)
Cold Start Time: ~23 s (typical)
Hot Start Time: ~1 s (typical)
Operating Temperature: -40°C to +85°C
Board Dimensions: 40mm x 40mm

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Board Pinout

( J1 ) UART Connector

Pin Number	Pin Name	Description
1	VCC	Power Supply (3.3V – 5.5V)
2	RXD	UART Receive Data
3	TXD	UART Transmit Data
4	GND	Ground

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( J2 ) I²C Connector

Pin Number	Pin Name	Description
1	VCC	Power Supply (3.3V – 5.5V)
2	SCL	I²C Serial Clock
3	SDA	I²C Serial Data
4	GND	Ground

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( J3 ) Control & Timing Pins

Pin Number	Pin Name	Description
1	PPS (TIMEPULSE)	Precision timing output (PIO4, 2 mA drive capability)
2	RST	System Reset (Active Low, ≥1 ms pulse)
3	INT	External Interrupt Input
4	SAFE	Safeboot Mode (Active Low, leave open if unused)

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Board Dimensions

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Step Files

Boardoza SAM-M10Q.step

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Datasheet

SAM-M10Q Datasheet (UBX-22013293)

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Version History

• V1.0.0 - Initial Release

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Support

• If you have any questions or need support, please contact [email protected]

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License

This repository contains both hardware and software components:

Hardware Design

All hardware design files are licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.

Software/Firmware

All software and firmware are licensed under BSD 3-Clause License.