The EVK-M8 can be used to evaluate
all interfaces available on u-blox M8
chips and modules. The evaluation
unit provides a standard USB connec-
tor for communication and powering
the device, as well as a UART connec-
tor for connecting to the COM port of
your PC.
SPI and the I
2
C-compliant DDC inter-
faces are designed to enable commu-
nications with a host CPU.
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)
• Choose a package:
“Software only” or
“Software and documentation”.
• Unzip the downloaded file, go to
the Tools folder, and open the
u-center zip file.
• Run the extracted u-center exe file
and follow the installer instruc-
tions.
• When the installation is complete,
you will find a u-center menu
under the Windows Start button,
All Programs > u-blox
4. Interfaces
5. Installation
UBX-13003205 - R03
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/en/
contact-us-support.html
7. More information
• EVK-M8 unit
• USB cable
• Active GPS / GLONASS / BeiDou
antenna with a 3 m cable
3. Kit includes
The u-center GNSS evaluation soft-
ware provides a powerful tool for
evaluation, performance analysis and
configuration of u-blox positioning
products.
6. u-center
