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...

u-blox launches comprehensive Bluetooth Angle-of-Arrival solution to enable reliable indoor asset tracking u-locate offers every necessary hardware, software and middleware component for indoor positioning, including support for interoperability with the omlox™ standard. Thalwil, Switzerland – June 4, 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced u-locate, a...

3 IPR questions to ask your cellular module supplier Getting caught in a patent infringement lawsuit can derail your business. u-blox reduces your business and financial risks with best-in-class patent coverage. Cellular IPR litigation is all too often overlooked by companies developing connected solutions using cellular technology. Two key issues must be addressed to avoid...

The easiest guide to determine alignment angles Step-by-step configuration for dead reckoning (DR) products, including video Automotive navigation systems, fleet management, sports and fitness tracking, and robotics applications all require accurate positioning. These applications achieve the precise location needed through a reliable GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) receiver, often supported by dead reckoning technology. As a design,...

Matter: Smart home connectivity unleashed Leveraging the open-source connectivity standard Matter, smart home solutions integrate seamlessly into easy-to-use, interoperable, reliable, and secure, domestic IoT networks. Matter is set to unleash a new wave of smart home technology adoption. Designed with simplicity, reliability, interoperability, and security at its forefront, and driven by the biggest names in...

NORA-B20 Series RF Module by u-blox AG The NORA-B20 Series from u-blox are Standalone Bluetooth 5.4 Low Energy Modules that support Thread, Zigbee, Matter and NFC 802.15.4 protocols. They are based on Nordic Semiconductor's nRF54L15 chip as an open CPU solution where customer applications run on a 128 MHz Arm Cortex-M33 processor. These modules support Bluetooth 5 features...

LTE Cat 1bis An option for Low Power Wide Area (LPWA) applications The Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem today The IoT ecosystem is experiencing a revolutionary phase. Most Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) have announced or even executed the switch-off of legacy 2G and 3G cellular technologies, migrating the related frequencies to 4G or 5G networks....

A comprehensive approach to automotive safety Looking closer at functional safety, SOTIF, and protection level Conversations about autonomous driving are ubiquitous nowadays, inundating our news. Companies such as Nvidia, Qualcomm, and Mobileye lead the charge in software autonomous innovation. Their narrative suggests that with ongoing improvements, we will soon witness the widespread deployment of autonomous...

u-blox secures significant project wins in the robotic lawnmower market with its high-precision positioning technology Thalwil, Switzerland – April 25, 2024 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, announced a number of significant project wins in the robotic lawnmower (RLM) sector, marking a notable achievement by partnering with...