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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...

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...

Alpha Micro customers keen to make their M2M applications 4G capable can now embrace the advantages of this 4th generation mobile phone technology using the new TOBY-L1 series of ultra-compact LTE modules from u-blox. Offering 4G download speeds 5-7 times faster than its 3G counterpart, the TOBY-L1 is ideally suited for high-speed bandwidth hungry M2M applications such as digital signage, mobile health, traffic management and security system appl...

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...

Altair Semiconductor today announced that its FourGee-3100/6202 chipset has been selected by u-blox to power its single mode 4G wireless modules, the TOBY-L100 series. Increasing numbers of consumers and businesses are relying on LTE technology to implement the “Internet of Everything” which requires high-performance and cost-efficient LTE modules such as those being developed by u-blox and Altair.