The MAX, NEO and LEA GNSS modules from u-blox are now avilable in a multi-constellation positioning platform, designated the u‑blox M8. The module series provides a range of features including antenna management, integrated filters, data logging, crystal or TCXO, and rich set of interfaces.

Available in a popular compact LGA module form factor, the SARA-G340 is a full-featured dual-band (900/1800 MHz) GSM/GPRS module from u-blox. The device adresses cost-sensitive M2M applications and is the ninth variant of the company’s SARA modem series.

A line of LTE modules with UMTS/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE and GPRS fallback has been announced by u-blox. Designated the TOBY-L2 and MPCI-L2 modem series, the devices support LTE category 4 speeds up to 150 Mb/s down and 50 Mb/s up.  

Integrating a satellite receiver IC with all passives and a pre-tuned GPS antenna, the PAM-7Q is a GPS/QZSS antenna module from u-blox. With low power consumption of 22mA at 3V, high sensitivity from -147 to -161dBm, sophisticated noise suppression (ensuring maximum performance even in GPS hostile environments) and I2C/UART interfaces (one of each), the antenna module makes it very simple to integrate global positioning.

Expanding the SARA cellular module family, u-blox has introduced 3G variants in the SARA-U2 series. Supplied in a 16x26mm LGA form factor, these modules are the industry’s smallest surface mount UMTS/HSPA cellular modems and suit a variety of industrial M2M, vehicle and consumer applications.

The LEA-M8F is a new precision timing GNSS module which has been introduced by u-blox. Generating a precise 30.72 MHz reference clock, the compact and surface mount GNSS module is ideal for synchronizing industrial data and communication systems such as small, femto and macro-cell mobile networks.

The smallest standalone GNSS positioning module on the market, the EVA-7M, has today been introduced by u-blox. Available in a 7mm x 7mm x 1.1mm LGA package, the new GNSS module supports US GPS, Russian GLONASS, Japanese QZSS, plus all SBAS augmentation systems and is designed for cost and space sensitive applications.

u-blox has revealed that CalAmp has selected u-blox as GPS receiver and cellular modem supplier for their new line of vehicle tracking, anti-theft and insurance telematics devices. This new line of telematics has been designed especially for the Brazilian market as Brazilian government legislation will require stolen-vehicle tracking units in new cars and trucks starting in 2014.

A prototyping kit for designing wirelessly connected, location-aware internet devices has been announced, with the aim of quickly moving prototypes of intelligent ARM-based technology into production-ready designs.    

u blox has been chosen by Tracker Technology for their compact MSP340 pet tracking collar. The collar supports real-time as well as historical tracking of pets for over 2 days on a single charge, plus geo-fence alarm that alerts owners when their pet has left a pre-defined boundary, and battery-low alarm.

u blox announces the launch of its newest core positioning platform u-blox M8. The new chip forms the basis of u-blox’ upcoming line of positioning modules which are able to acquire and track different satellite systems concurrently to achieve higher accuracy and reliability. Supporting all deployed as well as upcoming GNSS, the platform is based on the UBX-M8030 concurrent multi-GNSS receiver IC which is able to track American GPS, Europea...

Longsung has integrated u-blox’ UBX-G7020-KT GNSS positioning chip in multiple lines of smartphones and feature phones. Based on the chips low external component requirement, GPS and BeidDou compatibility, low-power and extremely small size, u-blox’ IC was selected for its excellent positioning performance while occupying less than 30 mm2 of space, a crucial factor for ultra-compact smartphones.

u-blox has today revealed that its NEO GPS module has been chosen by Leica Camera for its premium M-System camera and accessory series. Leica Camera has integrated u-blox’ NEO-7 GPS module into its new feature-rich handgrip, the Multifunctional Handgrip M. The geotagging feature injects location data directly into each photo’s Exif header (Exchangeable image file format), allowing photos to be filed and retrieved according to where th...

u-blox has today announced a new ultra-compact, low power, surface mount GSM/GPRS modem module. The SARA-G350 ATEX is certified for use in devices operating in potentially explosive environments such as smart gas meters. Featuring extremely low power consumption of less than 0.8 mA in standby mode, the SARA-G350 ATEX is perfectly suited for portable and Machine-to-Machine communication applications.

microdrones has successfully demonstrated a high-precision aerial journey over the Alps from Switzerland towards Italy with its 5 kg md4-1000 quadrocopter microdrone. Precise GPS coordinates and elevation, crucial for navigating obstacles and completing the flight in punishing weather conditions, was provided by an onboard u-blox GPS satellite receiver module.

U-blox introduces the surface-mount MAX-M5Q, a compact satellite positioning module that supports US GPS, Russian GLONASS as well as Japanese QZSS satellite GNSS systems. High-performance GPS/GLONASS parallel operation is also supported to enhance positioning speed and accuracy.

u-blox has today announced the introduction of the TOBY-L1 series, a new line of ultra-compact LTE modules. TOBY-L100 and European variant TOBY-L110 are ideally suited for tablets, mobile routers and set top boxes, as well as high-speed M2M applications such as digital signage, mobile health, and security systems.

u-blox has reveal;ed today that the company is collaborating with Intel Corporation to bring a small, cost-effective 3G-only HSPA module to the market. Based on Intel’s XMM 6255 HSPA modem platform, the chipset will be packaged in a compact, low-cost module that maintains layout compatibility with u-blox’ SARA 2G and LISA 3G module series.

u-blox announces that its LISA-U200 and LISA-230 6-band UMTS/HSPA+ module series as well as LISA-U270 dual band module has achieved “Certified M2M Hardware” status by Vodafone. The certification allows global customers to design LISA-U2 modems into M2M devices operating over Vodafone’s extensive 3G network in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australasia and the Americas. Main applications include vehicle and asset tracking, industrial auto...

Handheld has integrated u-blox’ GPS modules in four of their most popular products: the Algiz 7 and Algiz 10X tablets, Algiz XRW notebook, and Nautiz X1 smartphone. These tough computers are designed for and used in demanding environments such as polar expeditions, marine exploration, rescue operations, as well as outdoor industrial applications such as utility maintenance and logistics.