u-blox has announced the NINA-W15 multiradio and gateway module series, which can simultaneously support both Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n connections and dual-mode Bluetooth connectivity. This includes support for both Bluetooth low energy and Bluetooth BR/EDR. Concurrent support for these radio interfaces delivers much design versatility. The modules will be particularly useful in products such as gateways and […]
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u-blox module certified on NB-IoT network
u‑blox announced that T-Mobile USA has certified its LTE Cat NB1 SARA-N410 module to run on its new NB-IoT network, the first NB-IoT network to launch in the US. At an ultra compact 16 x 26 mm, SARA-N410 supports ultra low power consumption, making it ideal for cost optimized long-term solutions required by many IoT applications. Those […]
Development toolset speeds prototyping of low power location trackers
u‑blox introduced the toolset comprising the u-track software and the C030-R410M application board. The toolset is a rapid-prototyping platform that lets product designers test and optimize the position accuracy and power consumption of wireless location tracking applications that use LTE-M and NB‑IoT cellular networks, as well as Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. The toolset targets […]
GSM/GPRS module offers simple upgrade to LPWA
u‑blox today announced the SARA-G450 a cost-optimized 2G cellular module for machine-to-machine (M2M) applications, such as utility metering and tracking systems. Provided in the industry-proven SARA form factor, the SARA‑G450 quad-band GSM/GPRS module lets product developers easily migrate their products to 3G, LTE, or LPWA technology to meet a broad range of environmental and technological requirements. […]
Vehicle-to-everything (V2X) wireless IC follows DSRC/802.11p standard
u-blox announced its UBX‑P3 chip for vehicle-to-everything (V2X) wireless communication based on the DSRC/802.11p standard. The chip builds on the success of the u-blox THEO‑P1 and VERA-P1 V2X modules, and the company’s experience as a technology supplier to the existing V2X chip industry. Developed entirely in-house, the UBX-P3 takes u‑blox’s commitment to shaping the future of […]
New Arduino boards include u-blox wireless technology
u-blox and Arduino introduced four new boards to their MKR family, delivering enhanced wireless connectivity options for IoT applications. Previously Arduino adopted u-blox for their MKR GSM 1400, now one of the most popular boards of the MKR family for its unique characteristics and robustness. Arduino introduced the MKR family and form factor to address […]
Arduino announces Uno WiFi Rev 2 with ATmega4809 MCU
Arduino announced Uno WiFi Rev 2, the company’s first AVR-based, natively-enabled IoT board. This new addition to the Arduino product family will address the demand of the growing IoT market, especially in need of wireless connectivity and low power requirements. Arduino Uno WiFi Rev 2 includes a new enhanced AVR microcontroller from Microchip, making it even […]
GNSS SiPs consumes 25 mW in most environments,12 mW during instantaneous tracking
u‑blox announced the latest member of its ZOE‑M8 series of ultra‑small GNSS SiPs. The ZOE‑M8B is a GNSS System‑in‑Package (SiP) available for small battery powered consumer devices such as portable and wearable devices targeting the fitness, health monitoring, and personal tracker markets. Small battery powered devices are defined by their limited size, weight and power, which dictates that […]
Tiny Quad-Band LTE-M module certified for AT&T’s US and Mexico networks
u-blox announced certification of its SARA-R410M module on AT&T’s LTE-M network to support a broad spectrum of IoT applications, such as utility meters, telematics, asset & vehicle tracking, security systems, building automation, as well as smart lighting solutions and parking sensors. SARA-R410M is among the first cellular modules certified to support AT&T’s LTE-M network. With a quad-band configuration […]
Street smart: LTE Cat NB1 modules enable first Narrowband IoT connected lighting
u‑blox today announced that its SARA‑N2 series of NB‑IoT (LTE Cat NB1) modules is enabling the world’s first Narrowband IoT (NB‑IoT) connected smart street lighting control system from Flashnet in Romania, inteliLIGH. A pilot project is already deployed on the OTE (Telekom) network in Patras, Greece. With hundreds of existing projects deployed worldwide, InteliLIGHT’s smart street lighting […]