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 […]
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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 […]
5G-ready cellular modules facilitate more secure and robust IoT connectivity device designs
With an increasing number of connected and complex IoT deployed devices, maintaining longevity and security on those devices becomes exponentially more challenging. To that end, u-blox has announced the SARA-R5 series of LTE-M and NB-IoT modules for low power wide area (LPWA) IoT applications, its most advanced, secure and highly integrated cellular product. The module, built […]
u-blox extends Digi-Key distribution agreement to global basis
u-blox has announced that it is extending its distribution agreement with Digi-Key from covering just the Americas region to a global arrangement. u-blox will now appear on all Digi-Key websites worldwide, including 80 country websites that together trade in 28 different currencies. “u-blox has always been a global provider and this partnership with Digi-Key aligns […]
GNSS and dead reckoning module for ADAS and automated driving
u-blox announced the u‑blox ZED-F9K high precision multi-band GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) module with built-in inertial sensors. The module combines the latest generation of GNSS receiver technology, signal processing algorithms, and correction services to deliver down to decimeter-level accuracy within seconds, addressing the evolving needs of ADAS (Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems) and automated driving markets. […]
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity software expanded to enable interactive development of embedded applications
u-blox announced that it is expanding its connectivity software offering. In addition to the established u‑connectXpress, previously known as u-blox connectivity software, the offering now also includes u-connectScript. The extended software series differentiates the company’s offering by further simplifying wireless Bluetooth and Wi‑Fi device development, enabling embedded script applications in the module while reducing complexity and cutting […]
BLE modules now integrate PCB antenna
u-blox announced that its popular NINA-B3 series of stand-alone Bluetooth 5 low energy modules now includes the NINA-B306/316 modules with integrated PCB antenna. The trapezoidal printed antenna, technology licensed from Proant AB, enable superior performance transmission and reception of data in a small form factor. Bluetooth low energy is rapidly becoming the short-range wireless technology […]
