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u-blox expands positioning portfolio with parallel GPS/GLONASS module
IT530M together with u-blox 7 module series address multi-region applications with best-in-class features u-blox (SIX:UBXN), the Swiss positioning and wireless module and chip company, announces the IT530M, a surface-mount, parallel GPS/GLONASS receiver. Together with u-blox’ line of recently announced u-blox 7 multi-GNSS modules, the company’s ultra-compact positioning module portfolio now addresses all positioning and navigation requirements. Thomas Nigg, VP of Product Marketing at u-blox, said: “The new IT530M positioning [...]
Acquisition of Fastrax expands u-blox’ positioning market footprint
Assets include GPS/GLONASS modules, software GNSS, smart-antennas and profitable business. u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in positioning and wireless semiconductors, announces the acquisition of privately owned, Finnish-based Fastrax Oy, a company that specializes in a broad range of GNSS positioning and antenna modules. The company brings additional products to u-blox’ portfolio, including software GNSS solutions used for consumer and industrial applications, and advanced GNSS modules that include integrated antenna. “Over its [...]
u-blox’ LISA 3G module passes NTT DOCOMO IOT test
u-blox’ UMTS/HSPA module for M2M applications successfully tested by Japan’s largest mobile operator, NTT DOCOMO Swiss-based u-blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless semiconductors, has been successfully passed interoperability testing (IOT) for its LISA-U200 UMTS/HSPA module by NTT DOCOMO, inc., Japan’s largest mobile operator. This allows customers to design in the LISA-U200 modem into M2M devices for the Japanese market. Main applications include vehicle tracking, industrial automation, metering, and security [...]
u-blox launches u-blox 7, industry’s most comprehensive line of GPS, GLONASS and QZSS modules
MAX-7, NEO-7 and LEA-7 series support M2M with best-in-class GNSS performance. u-blox (SIX:UBXN), the Swiss positioning and wireless module and chip company, announces its latest multi-GNSS receiver modules MAX-7, NEO-7 and LEA-7 in u-blox’s industry proven form factors. They support all satellite positioning systems in operation today: GPS, GLONASS, QZSS and SBAS. The modules target telematics applications such as asset and fleet management as well as portable tracking devices. Daniel Ammann, Executive VP of positioning product [...]
u-blox introduces SARA, versatile ultra-small GSM module series for M2M
Cost-effective modules work seamlessly with u-blox positioning products, migrates easily to UMTS/CDMA. Swiss-based u-blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless modules and semiconductors for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets, launches SARA, a new line of versatile, low-power GSM/GPRS modules targeted at cost-sensitive applications. “Our new SARA line of GSM modules is designed to give customers exactly the features they need”, said Thomas Nigg, VP Product Marketing at u-blox. “The interchangeable and fully [...]
u-blox launches cost-effective UMTS/HSPA wireless modules
Dual-band LISA 3G modems support M2M devices operating in Europe, Asia and the Americas. Swiss-based u-blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless modules and semiconductors for the consumer, industrial and automotive markets, announces the expansion of its industry-standard LISA 3G module series with two new products: the LISA-U260 supporting frequency bands II and V used mainly in the Americas, and LISA-U270 supporting bands I and VIII used mainly in EMEA and most of Asia. The modems provide high-speed data and voice connectivity used [...]
u-blox’ LISA 3G module certified as Telstra Mobile Network compatible
Australia’s largest mobile operator approves u-blox’ compact UMTS/HSPA modem for M2M applications. Swiss-based u‑blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless semiconductors, has had its LISA-U200 UMTS/HSPA modem tested by Telstra. The product has been certified as being Telstra Mobile Network compatible. The certification allows customers to design in the LISA-U200 modem into M2M devices operating over Telstra’s extensive 3G network in Australia. Main applications include vehicle and asset tracking, industrial automation, [...]
Acquisition of Cognovo gives u-blox own 4G chip technology
ARM spin-off Cognovo enables u-blox to address new markets for high-speed LTE modems. u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in positioning and wireless semiconductors, announces the acquisition of UK-based Cognovo Ltd., a company specializing in "Software Defined Modem" (SDM) chip development technology. The acquisition extends u-blox' chip design capabilities to create differentiated products for strategic markets that require 4G communications combined with global positioning. Thomas Seiler, u-blox CEO, said: "This is a very [...]
u-blox CDMA2000 Modules Now Certified to Work with Verizon Wireless Network
u-blox, a global leader in positioning and wireless technology for the machine-to-machine (M2M), automotive and consumer markets, today announced that two of its modules are certified for use on the Verizon 3G wireless network. The LISA-C200 surface mount and FW75-C200 connectorized CDMA2000 1xRTT modules can now work with the Verizon Wireless network in the USA to support a wide range of machine-to-machine (M2M) applications. Both modules are ideally suited for M2M and automotive applications such as: asset tracking, fleet management, [...]
Introducing u-blox 7, the world’s lowest-power multi-GNSS platform
u-blox, the global leader in positioning and wireless technology for the machine-to-machine (M2M), automotive and consumer markets, is proud to announce the launch of its next generation core positioning technology platform u-blox 7. Supporting all deployed as well as soon-to-be deployed Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), the platform is based on the UBX-G7020 multi-GNSS receiver IC which boasts the lowest power consumption on the market by at least a factor of three as compared to other standalone solutions. With only 7 mW power [...]
