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u-blox modules certified to ETSI EN 303 645 standard for enhanced security
u-blox has announced that its LARA-R6 LTE Cat 1 and LARA-L6 LTE Cat 4 cellular module series have been successfully tested to comply with the Radio Equipment Directive (RED) article 3.3 d/e/f requirements using European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) EN 303 645 standard. These modules have also secured the RED cybersecurity certification. As cyberattacks and
Read moreu-blox unveils dual-band GNSS module for precise urban positioning with meter-level accuracy
u-blox has announced u-blox NEO-F10N, its recent positioning module. This module is equipped with u-blox F10 dual-band GNSS (global navigation satellite system) technology. It supports L1/L5 GNSS bands from multiple constellations including NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) to provide meter-level position accuracy in urban areas. Its firmware is highly configurable to support a wealth of
Read moreu-blox introduces its multi-mode cellular, satellite IoT module with embedded positioning
u-blox has announced its SARA-S520M10L, a cellular and satellite IoT module with accurate, low-power positioning, and connectivity. The module’s communication and tracking capability is ideal for asset tracking, fleet management, maritime transportation, mining, utilities, and smart agriculture applications. It also serves market segments such as anti-theft systems, industrial monitoring and control, as well as applications that
Read moreu-blox, ORBCOMM partner to develop integrated terrestrial, satellite IoT communications solutions
u-blox and ORBCOMM have announced a partnership. This partnership will start developing solutions for convergence of terrestrial and satellite IoT communications markets.
Read moreU-blox launches new dual-band Wi-Fi 6, dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3 module
u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the u-blox JODY-W5, its new module tailored for the automotive market. With its dual-band Wi-Fi 6 and dual-mode Bluetooth 5.3 technologies, including LE Audio, the module is ideal for preventing wireless network congestion in the car and delivering enhanced audio functionalities. It
Read moreu-blox announces two new high-precision GNSS positioning modules
Thalwil, Switzerland – u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced two new modules based on the u-blox F9 high-precision GNSS platform. The low-power NEO-F9P supports precise navigation and automation of moving industrial machinery, and the ZED-F9P-15B provides customers in the mobile robotics market with an L1/L5 option in addition to the L1/L2 bands.
Read moreu-blox, GMV partner to deliver safe positioning solutions for automotive applications
u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technology and services, and GMV a company provider in navigation providing solutions for connected and autonomous vehicles announce their partnership agreement to combine u-blox’s GNSS receiver hardware with GMV’s safe correction service, sensor fusion, and positioning engine. The end-to-end solution addresses the needs of automotive applications by
Read moreU-blox secures certification for SARA-R5 modules on LTE-M networks
Thalwil, Switzerland, and Tokyo, Japan – u-blox, a global technology provider in positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the certification of its SARA-R5 series on all the Japan MNOs’ LTE-M networks. The modules are based on u‑blox’s own low-power wide-area (LPWA) chipset (UBX-R5) and are the first u-blox IoT products to achieve certification with
Read moreu-blox announces ANT-B11 antenna board for commercial tracking solutions
Thalwil, Switzerland – u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the u-blox ANT-B11 compact antenna board. By combining Bluetooth technology with the company’s expertise, this board delivers high-precision direction finding and 2D indoor positioning. ANT-B11 can be integrated into commercial tracking solutions, ideal for direction-finding applications and indoor positioning in
Read moreNXP picks u-blox modules for its OrangeBox CDC development platform
Thalwil, Switzerland – u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, announced that NXP Semiconductors has chosen to integrate u-blox positioning and wireless communications modules in their new OrangeBox connectivity domain controller (CDC) development platform.
Read moreu-blox announces new, compact dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth LE modules
Thalwil, Switzerland – u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the NORA-W3 module series that extend their Wi-Fi stand-alone module portfolio, making dual-band capability available for the first time in this compact form factor. This series is aimed at market segments such as healthcare, HVAC, energy management, EV charging,
Read moreu-blox announces a secure precision dual-band GNSS timing module
Thalwil, Switzerland – u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced a compact dual-band timing module that offers nanosecond-level timing accuracy, thereby meeting the stringent timing requirements for 5G communications. The u-blox NEO-F10T is compliant with the u-blox NEO form factor (12.2×16 mm), allowing space-constrained designs to be realised without
Read moreu-blox announces explorer kits for product designers needing centimetre-level positioning accuracy
Thalwil, Switzerland. 6 October 2022 – u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced new explorer kits to make it quicker and easier for engineers to design and evaluate products requiring centimetre-level positioning capabilities.
Read moreu-blox offers official mass-market GNSS augmentation service to South Korea
Thalwil, Switzerland, and Seoul, South Korea. 30 August 2022 – u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the expansion of its PointPerfect global navigation satellite system (GNSS) augmentation service to the South Korean market as of the 1st of September 2022. It is the PPP-RTK (Precise Point Positioning, Real-Time Kinematic) high
Read moreDigi-Key exclusively stocks new XPLR-IoT-1 Kit from u-blox for purchase globally
9 August 2022 – Digi-Key Electronics, which offers the selection of electronic components in stock for immediate shipment, announced that the XPLR-IoT-1 explorer kit from u-blox, a global technology specialist in positioning and wireless communication, is now available for purchase globally, exclusively from Digi-Key.
Read moreDINPAS consortium paves way for fully autonomous systems with ‘globally available, highly accurate’ positioning
Thalwil, Switzerland. 20 January 2022 – Autonomous vehicles, machines, drones, and other automated systems rely on sensors to accurately locate themselves in their environments. While autonomous systems primarily rely on absolute position data for navigation, future applications will also use it to share sensor data with other systems and the infrastructure. Moreover, accurate absolute positioning
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