AMY-6M-0-0002 RF Receiver GPS Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The AMY-6M-0-0002 is an RF receiver module manufactured by u-blox, designed for GPS positioning applications operating at 1.575GHz with -159dBm sensitivity. This component features a 50-LGA (8x6.5) castellation package and supports SPI, UART, and USB data interfaces. The part is classified as obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing system design and production requirements.

Substiute Parts

AMY-6M-0-0002

u-bloxIn Stock: 998AMY-6M-0-0002 Datasheet

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EVA-8M-0

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EVA-M8M-0

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EVA-M8Q-0

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ZOE-M8B-0

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ZOE-M8G-0

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the AMY-6M-0-0002 are grouped based on the following critical parameters that determine functional compatibility:

Primary Substitution Criteria:

• Operating frequency: 1.575GHz (GNSS/GPS band)
• Supply voltage range: 1.65V ~ 3.6V minimum overlap
• Data interfaces: SPI and UART support (USB optional)
• Mounting type: Surface Mount
• Modulation/Protocol: GPS or multi-constellation GNSS support
• Moisture Sensitivity Level: MSL 3

Substitute Groups:

Group 1 - EVA-M8 Series (Active Status): EVA-8M-0, EVA-M8M-0, EVA-M8Q-0

• Multi-constellation GNSS receivers (BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS)
• Enhanced sensitivity (-164dBm to -167dBm)
• Lower receiving current (16mA to 22mA)
• Reduced operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C)
• Different package configurations (43-TFLGA, 42-TFLGA)

Group 2 - ZOE-M8 Series (Active Status): ZOE-M8B-0, ZOE-M8G-0, ZOE-M8Q-0

• Multi-constellation GNSS receivers (BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS)
• Sensitivity range -160dBm to -167dBm
• Receiving current 25mA to 40mA
• Operating temperature range -40°C ~ 85°C
• 51-SMD Module package
• Narrower supply voltage ranges (1.71V ~ 1.89V or 2.7V ~ 3.6V)

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

EVA-M8 Series Selection (EVA-8M-0, EVA-M8M-0, EVA-M8Q-0):

• All parts maintain active product status with ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected certification
• Supply voltage range 1.65V ~ 3.6V provides full compatibility with AMY-6M-0-0002 power requirements
• Enhanced sensitivity (-164dBm to -167dBm) exceeds original specification
• Reduced receiving current (16mA to 22mA) provides power efficiency improvement over 67mA original
• Multi-constellation support (BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS) extends functional capability
• Operating temperature range -40°C ~ 85°C is suitable for most applications; verify if upper temperature limit of 105°C is required for specific designs
• Package differences (43-TFLGA, 42-TFLGA) require PCB layout modification

ZOE-M8 Series Selection (ZOE-M8B-0, ZOE-M8G-0, ZOE-M8Q-0):

• All parts maintain active product status with ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected certification
• Supply voltage ranges vary: ZOE-M8B-0 and ZOE-M8G-0 (1.71V ~ 1.89V) require voltage regulation; ZOE-M8Q-0 (2.7V ~ 3.6V) provides partial overlap
• Sensitivity range -160dBm to -167dBm meets or exceeds original specification
• Receiving current 25mA to 40mA represents improvement over 67mA original
• Multi-constellation support (BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS) extends functional capability
• 51-SMD Module package differs from original 50-TFLGA, requiring PCB redesign
• Data interface support limited to I2C, SPI, UART (USB not available)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can EVA-M8 series parts directly replace AMY-6M-0-0002 without PCB modification? A: No. EVA-M8 series parts use different package types (43-TFLGA or 42-TFLGA) compared to the original 50-TFLGA. PCB layout and footprint redesign is required.

Q: What is the primary advantage of EVA-M8 series over ZOE-M8 series for this application? A: EVA-M8 series maintains the full supply voltage range (1.65V ~ 3.6V) matching the original AMY-6M-0-0002, while ZOE-M8B-0 and ZOE-M8G-0 require narrower voltage ranges (1.71V ~ 1.89V). EVA-M8 series also supports USB interface, matching the original part's data interface options.

Q: Does the reduced operating temperature range (-40°C ~ 85°C) of substitute parts affect compatibility? A: The original AMY-6M-0-0002 operates to 105°C. All substitute parts operate to 85°C maximum. Verify application temperature requirements; if operation above 85°C is required, these substitutes are not suitable.

Q: Are all substitute parts RoHS and REACH compliant? A: Yes. All substitute parts listed are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting current environmental and regulatory requirements.

Q: What is the impact of USB interface availability on system design? A: The original AMY-6M-0-0002 supports USB data interface. EVA-M8 series (EVA-8M-0, EVA-M8M-0, EVA-M8Q-0) maintains USB support. ZOE-M8 series parts support only I2C, SPI, and UART interfaces. If USB communication is required, select from EVA-M8 series.

Q: How does receiving current consumption affect power budget? A: Original part draws 67mA. EVA-M8 series draws 16mA to 22mA; ZOE-M8 series draws 25mA to 40mA. All substitutes provide significant power consumption reduction, improving overall system efficiency.

Q: Are multi-constellation capabilities (BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS) backward compatible with GPS-only designs? A: Yes. All substitute parts support GPS protocol in addition to multi-constellation options. Existing GPS-based firmware and applications remain compatible; multi-constellation features are optional enhancements.