u-blox leads the way in IoT with new ultra-low-power asset tracking service u-blox CloudTrackTM combines reliable positioning with data communication, cloud intelligence, and best-in-class energy savings into an all-in-one service. Thalwil, Switzerland – September 03, 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced CloudTrackTM, a unique end-to-end asset...

Tracking and monitoring endangered wildlife for conservation, digitally How cloud-based positioning technology contributes to sustainable ecosystems. In recent years, the global wildlife population has significantly decreased. The 2022 Living Planet Report reveals that wild species have declined by 69% between 1970 and 2018, and today, more than 45,300 species are in danger of extinction. Various factors, such as...

ALMA-B1 Series RF Module by u-blox AG The ALMA-B1 Series from u-blox are Standalone Multicore Bluetooth Low Energy 5.4 Modules. They offer excellent processing power, efficiency, and receiver sensitivity in a small form factor with support for Thread, Matter, and NFC protocols. These modules are powered by Nordic Semiconductor’s 4th generation nRF54H20 SoC with a quad-core microcontroller...

ZED-F9K GNSS Module by u-blox AG The ZED-F9K Series from u-blox are Automotive GNSS Modules that provide high precision dead reckoning with integrated IMU sensors. They are based on the u-blox F9 GNSS platform which provides continuous decimeter-level positioning accuracy. These modules support BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS/QZSS constellations, and both L1/L2/E5B and L1/L5 bands for maximum flexibility,...

u-blox high-precision positioning solutions now available on NVIDIA® Jetson™ Edge AI and NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion™ platforms Thalwil, Switzerland – July 30, 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has strengthened its contribution to the NVIDIA® Jetson™ and NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion™ platforms as part of its  strategic growth initiative around high-precision positioning...

u-blox Updates Firmware of its GNSS Module to Support Galileo OSNMA u-blox, a global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the first support for Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) in the firmware update of its ZED-F9P high-precision GNSS module. This enhancement advances the spoofing detection and jamming detection capabilities of the well-established multi-band GNSS module. It ensures...

What milestones mark the development of semiconductors? Part 1 The early years: from vacuum tubes to the first integrated circuit Every year, the global electronics industry produces trillions of semiconductor electronic components, such as integrated circuits (ICs), transistors, diodes, and LEDs, among others. These small pieces of technology are embedded in and power a wide...

When did short range radio waves begin to shape our daily life? The roots of short-range wireless communication You arrive at your smart home after a long day. The phone automatically connects to the local network and the temperature inside is perfect, neither too cold nor too hot. As you settle into your favorite couch...

u-blox empowers global connectivity with new ultra-compact LTE Cat 1bis cellular modules The LEXI-R10 series, the world’s smallest LTE Cat 1bis module, now includes a global variant for worldwide connectivity. The new SARA-R10 series offers an easy migration path from legacy 2G/3G designs and introduces a combo variant with features for comprehensive indoor/outdoor tracking. Thalwil,...

Along came a solar storm A periodic event with potentially severe consequences The sun is the primary source of energy on Earth. Once it reaches the surface, it radiates an average of about 1,000 watts per square meter. It warms us, feeds us, illuminates us, and, more recently, powers our homes. But it can also...