u-blox has announced the u-blox M10, its latest highly integrated GNSS (global navigation satellite system) platform designed fully in-house for ultra-low-power high-performance positioning applications. u-blox M10 defines a new level of positioning performance in a wide range of applications such as sports watches or asset and livestock trackers, all in an extremely compact format and […]
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BLE 5. 2 module brings advanced security functionality to short range radio apps
u-blox, a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, today announced the NORA-B1 Bluetooth module, the newest member of its short range radio portfolio. Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s latest nRF5340 Bluetooth low energy chipset – the first to host a powerful Arm Cortex M33 dual core MCU – NORA-B1 is designed […]
V2X software stack will enable advanced functionality on V2X chip
u-blox has partnered with Cohda Wireless, developer of connected autonomous vehicle software, to produce an advanced V2X solution for the cooperative intelligent transport market. Cohda’s world-leading V2X software stack will support the u-blox V2X chip UBX-P3 for connectivity based on DSRC/802.11p standards. Cohda Wireless and u-blox have a long-standing relationship and share a common vision […]
LPWA cellular modules gain security and positioning features
u-blox has extended its SARA-R4 family of LTE-M / NB-IoT and EGPRS cellular modules to include variants with the hardware and software features necessary to enable end-to-end security features and services for Internet of Things (IoT) data, devices, and ecosystems. The SARA-R4 series is ideal for a wide range of mission-critical IoT solutions such as […]
IoT ecosystem security strengthened with GSMA’s IoT SAFE implementation
u-blox will strengthen the security of IoT ecosystems built upon its dedicated LTE-M and NB-IoT chipset by implementing a key set of security features endorsed by the GSMA. Support for the IoT SAFE (IoT SIM applet for secure end-to-end communication) implementation guide will be included in a software maintenance release for u-blox devices based on the UBX-R5 chipset, […]
BLE 50 module measures just 7.5 x 9.5 mm, supports IEEE802.15.4
u-blox has announced its latest ultra-small, high-performance Bluetooth low energy 5.0 module, the BMD-380. Measuring only 7.5 x 9.5 mm including the ceramic antenna, it features Bluetooth 5.0 specifications, with its long-range protocol suitable for implementing communication in harsh radio environments. It also supports IEEE802.15.4 (Thread and Zigbee). All these features make the BMD-380 high […]
Compact, host-based multiradio module targets autos and industrial devices
u-blox has introduced the new multiradio hardware, the JODY-W2, offering automakers a feature-rich and ultra-compact wireless module that has industry-leading performance specifications. Furthermore, a 13.8mm x 19.8mm footprint allows it to address the acute space constraints that car manufacturers now face, while an operating temperature range spanning from -40ºC up to 105ºC means it also […]
Bluetooth low energy module withstands harsh environments
u-blox announced the u-blox NINA-B4 Bluetooth low energy module series. Based on Nordic Semiconductor’s recently announced nRF52833 chip, NINA-B4 enables a number of Bluetooth features including Bluetooth long-range, Bluetooth mesh, and Bluetooth direction-finding. The module is fully tailored to the needs of applications in the connected industry, smart homes, buildings, and cities, asset tracking, and […]
Bluetooth modules expanded to accommodate ultra-long range to indoor location applications
u-blox has expanded the BMD product series that it recently acquired from Rigado. The company has announced the introduction of the BMD-341, the BMD-345, and the BMD-360 Bluetooth modules, offering customers a comprehensive selection of solutions for their specific application criteria. Fully compliant with the latest Bluetooth v5.1 specification, the BMD-360 module is the first u-blox Bluetooth […]
High precision dead reckoning module integrated into Siemens V2X test fleet
u-blox has announced that Siemens has integrated the u‑blox ZED-F9K high precision dead reckoning module into its Toyota Prius V2X (vehicle-to-everything) test fleet. Siemens carried out live demonstrations of the technology at the ITS European Congress 2019 (https://2019.itsineurope.com/) in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. As the only available source of absolute position, satellite-based positioning plays a crucial […]
