u-blox launches indoor/outdoor positioning module NEO-M8L with integrated 3D sensors

Swiss u-blox, has introduces the NEO-M8L Automotive Dead Reckoning (ADR) module with integrated motion, direction and elevation sensors. The module integrates gyro and accelerometer with u‑blox’ leading GNSS platform u-blox M8 to achieve the highest- performance indoor/outdoor positioning solution available, perfect for all road vehicle and high-accuracy navigation applications.

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u-blox LISA-C210 CDMA450 module targets smart metering and smart grid applications

Swiss-based u‑blox, has announces the LISA-C210 CDMA450 1xRTT voice/data module. It is ideally suited to M2M applications, and in particular Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) and smart power grid applications. Approval is in progress with selected mobile network operators in the Netherlands.

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CSR’s $2.5bn sale to Qualcomm follows Huawei’s grab for Neul, adds to list of IoT value investments

Qualcomm Inc today announced that it has reached agreement with the UK’s second largest chip designer, CSR plc on the terms of a recommended cash acquisition. As Jeremy Cowan reports, this follows last month’s sale of Neul to Huawei for US$25 million and other recent IoT investments where companies are looking for distressed assets or

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Ctrack selects u-blox GPS and cellular modules to combat high rates of vehicle theft

Ctrack, a division of South Africa based Digicore with over 1000 employees, is a provider of fleet management and vehicle tracking solutions. For their products, the company has selected Swiss u-blox as their strategic partner for embedded GPS and cellular technology.

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Trax personal tracker integrates u-blox GNSS and cellular technologies

Thalwil, Switzerland and Stockholm, Sweden, March 27, 2014 – Swedish WTS (Wonder Technology Solutions) has launched Trax, the world’s smallest and smartest personal tracking device for children and pets. Based on a u-blox GNSS receiver module with integrated antenna and cellular module, the tiny tracker can be located anywhere, anytime via a free Android or

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Breakthrough 3D Automotive Dead Reckoning introduced by u-blox

Thalwil, Switzerland – Swiss u-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, has introduced its next-generation semiconductor technology dedicated to advanced in-dash navigation, emergency call (i.e. eCall / ERA-GLONASS), usage-based insurance (UBI), road-pricing, and stolen vehicle recovery systems.

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u-blox launches TOBY-L2, the world’s fastest 4G LTE modules with 3G, 2G fallback

Thalwil, Switzerland – Swiss u-blox, a leading provider of wireless and positioning chips and modules, has introduced the TOBY-L2 and MPCI-L2 modem series, the company’s new line of ultra-compact LTE modules with UMTS/HSPA+ and GSM/EDGE, GPRS fallback.

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Compact module delivers instant global positioning with no additional components required

Thalwil, Switzerland – Swiss-based u‑blox, a global provider of cellular and positioning modules and integrated circuits, has launched the PAM-7Q GPS/QZSS antenna module. 

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Paving the way to the Internet of Things

Combining the ARM computing engine with location-awareness and wireless connectivity It’s set to be the Perfect Storm: The rapid growth of high-speed cellular networks and the introduction of IP version 6 which has enough IP addresses for every grain of sand on Earth. Add to this mix the proliferation of the ARM embedded computing architecture, now the de facto global

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Telefónica launches global M2M module certification to help customers launch products quickly and efficiently

Telefónica has launched its Global M2M Module Certification Programme. The global mobile network operator has enrolled “best in class machine-to-machine (M2M) cellular module vendors” and is collaborating with them to certify their M2M products.

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u-blox releases improved sub-meter GPS positioning module NEO-7P

Thalwil, Switzerland – u‑blox, a global leader in cellular and positioning modules and integrated circuits, has introduced an improved, low-power, compact, high-precision GPS module NEO-7P. While remaining backwards compatible with its predecessor NEO-6P, the new module achieves standalone sub-meter precision based on single-frequency “Precise Point Positioning” (PPP) technology.

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Kaga teams with u-blox to launch HSPA M2M card in Japan

Compact U130-KG card gives machines high-speed 3G data and voice connectivity Founded in 1968, Tokyo-headquartered Kaga Electronics has integrated u-blox’ high-speed UMTS modem technology into their U130-KG wireless 3G air-interface card. The card is designed for machines, PoS terminals, meters, signage and security systems used throughout Japan. The card is certified by Softbank Mobile, one

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Sprint selects u-blox as a preferred module provider for long-term CDMA network support

Thalwil, Switzerland and Overland Park, Kansas, USA – Sprint, the U.S. telecommunications provider, and Switzerland-based u-blox, a leading provider of cellular modem modules and positioning technology, announce their expanding collaboration in support of Sprint’s commitment to the 2G (1xRTT) CDMA network.

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u-blox 3G module certified by SK Telecom

u-blox, the Swiss positioning and wireless chip and module company, has received approval for its LISA-U110 UMTS/HSPA wireless module from SK Telecom

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MobileHelp® medical alert system leverages u-blox GPS and 2G/3G

u-blox, the Swiss positioning and wireless chip and module company, has been chosen for global positioning and embedded 2G/3G wireless technologies by MobileHelp, a provider of M-PERS (Mobile-Personal Emergency Response System) technology in America.

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u-blox introduces multi-GNSS module with built-in antenna

u-blox, the Swiss positioning and wireless module and chip company, announces UC530M, a GPS/GLONASS module with built-in antenna.

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