Positioning and wireless communication technologies firm u-blox introduced on Thursday a new, ultra-low power GNSS chip that delivers compact and efficient positioning technology. The UBX-M10150-CC GNSS is poised to revolutionise the design of compact wearable devices like sports and smart watches by offering a combination of size, efficiency, and performance.
The UBX-M10150-CC meets the needs of wearables manufacturers looking for a highly accurate positioning solution that will minimise power consumption and prolong the battery life of their devices. It features pioneering LEAP technology that offers low energy accurate positioning reaching 10mW power consumption. It provides an optimal balance between low power consumption and position accuracy. Adaptation to signal conditions enables a reduction in power consumption of at least 50 percent while maintaining position accuracy. This can be achieved in a variety of signal environments, from urban to forest and open sky, with the use of compact wearable antennas.
This ultra-lower power, high-accuracy chip comes in the smallest form factor. With dimensions of only 2.39 x 2.39 x 0.55 mm, the UBX-M10150-CC facilitates the creation of sleek and slender product designs, enabling manufacturers to produce more attractive and comfortable wearable devices.
u-blox also detailed that the UBX-M10150-CC may be compact, but it is packed with features to enhance the user experience. Multipath mitigation increases position accuracy, particularly in challenging urban environments where signal reflections are common. The chip even has a mode for open water swimming, a boon for aquatic sports enthusiasts wanting to track their activities.
The UBX-M10150-CC optimises the overall system power consumption by excluding the need for any heavy signal processing on the application processor, while also allowing for automatic external LNA switching, which saves additional power. The application processor can be set to deep sleep mode, which allows navigation data to be stored internally (data batching).
Further benefits accrue from the chip’s upgradeable firmware, which allows for the introduction of new features and capabilities over time, enhancing the value proposition of the end product. Additionally, the product comes with Android and SUPL support for easy integration.
First samples of this GNSS chip are available now, allowing for immediate integration and testing by manufacturers.
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