3. Kit includes
• EVK-M8 unit
• USB cable
• Active GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou antenna with a 3 m cable
5. Interfaces
The EVK-M8 can be used to evaluate all interfaces avail-
able on u-blox M8 chips and modules. The evaluation unit
provides a USB connector for communication and powering
the device, as well as a UART connector for connecting to
the COM port of your PC.
SPI and the I
2
C-compliant DDC interfaces are designed to
enable communications with a host CPU.
7. More information
NOTE
: Refer to recommendations in the EVK user guide
when using the EVK-M8 with a GNSS simulator.
For more information about the EVK-M8, contact your
nearest u-blox support:
www.u-blox.com/contact-technical-support
UBX-13003205 - R04
4. Installation
Notes for downloading the EVK-M8 software package and
running the installation:
• An Internet connection is required
• Supported Windows operating systems: Windows 7
onwards (x86 and x64 versions)
• Download the u-center evaluation software
•
Run the u-center installer executable file and follow the
installer instructions
•
When the installation is complete, you will find a
u-center menu under the Windows Start button,
All Programs > u-blox
6. u-center
The u-center GNSS evaluation software provides a powerful
tool for evaluation, performance analysis and configuration
of u-blox positioning products.
