U-Blox


Launch enables users to try Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 capabilities of wireless SoCs

U-blox has introduced a set of Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth expansion cards that plug into NXP Semiconductors’ i.MX processor evaluation kits. The cards, which adhere to the M.2

Design & Manufacture | 14-07-2021

GNSS correction service brings centimetre-level positioning to mass market

U-blox announces the launch of its new PointPerfect location service. The new service provides an advanced GNSS augmentation data service created from the ground up to be ultra-acc

Design & Manufacture | 09-07-2021

Bluetooth AoA kits for high precision indoor positioning

u-blox has released two 'explorer kits' aimed at allowing product developers to evaluate the possibilities of Bluetooth direction-finding and high precision indoor positioning. Cre

Test & Measurement | 02-07-2021

Centimetre-level GPS technology simplifies precise positioning

u-blox has launched a firmware update for its ZED-F9R positioning module, bringing robust centimetre-level positioning to slow-moving use cases such as robotic lawnmowers, e-scoote

Test & Measurement | 24-06-2021

Extended reach of secure LTE-M, NB-IoT module for mission-critical applications

u-blox has extended its industry-leading SARA-R5 LTE-M and NB-IoT communications family with the launch of a module that supports the 400-450MHz LTE spectrum bands available in Eur

Subs & Systems | 15-04-2021

Enabling advanced centimetre-level GPS positioning applications

u-blox and ArduSimple have announced a partnership for the development of the SimpleRTK2B SBC. The device, which is created around up to three u-blox ZED-F9P high precision GNSS re

Test & Measurement | 08-04-2021

Cost-effective path for dual-band Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5 combo applications

u-blox has announced the professional-grade u-blox MAYA-W1 Wi-Fi 4 and Bluetooth 5 multi-radio module. Based on NXP’s IW416 chip, the module is aimed at a broad range of fast-growi

Subs & Systems | 19-03-2021

Cellular and GNSS technology integrated into a miniature SiP

U-blox has released the ALEX-R5, a miniature cellular module that integrates LPWA connectivity and GNSS technology into an ultra-small SiP form factor. Comprising hardware componen

Semiconductors | 28-01-2021

Robust ultra-low-power positioning accuracy for wearables and asset tracking

U-blox has released the U-blox M10, its latest highly integrated GNSS platform developed fully in-house for ultra-low-power high-performance positioning applications. The solution

New Technologies | 10-11-2020

Positioning technology helps bring smarter altimeters to aerial athletes

U-blox has announced that its GNSS technology is being employed in a smart altimeter for paragliders, skydivers, wingsuit pilots and other aerial athletes. Dekunu Technologies’ Dek

Test & Measurement | 27-10-2020

High-performance Bluetooth module for advanced applications

U-blox now offers 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 –

Subs & Systems | 02-10-2020

Bluetooth modules instrumental in COVID-19 track and trace wearable devices

U-blox has verified that its Bluetooth 5 modules are being developed into wearable devices that are serving to combat the global COVID-19 pandemic. Offered as either a wristband or

Subs & Systems | 09-09-2020

Latest GNSS technology platforms offer out-of-the-box support

U-blox has stated today that its current GNSS platforms, from u-blox M8 and beyond, support the recently finished BeiDou navigation satellite system modernisations, enhancing the a

New Technologies | 28-08-2020

Cat 1 module with 2G fallback delivers optimal performance

U-blox announced that going forward, DOT Telematik und Systemtechnik GmbH’s ultra-robust, solar-powered X-Rayl Solar Pointer logistics tracker will feature the U-blox LARA-R211 LTE

Subs & Systems | 31-07-2020