u-blox Brings Robust Ultra-Low Power Positioning Accuracy to Wearables and Asset Tracking

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u-blox has unveiled its new M10 receiver platform, designed for ultra-low power and high-performance positioning applications, including wearables and asset tracking. This platform can track four GNSS constellations simultaneously, enhancing positioning even in challenging environments. With a power consumption of just 12 mW in continuous tracking mode, the M10 platform offers significant efficiency improvements, consuming five times less power than previous models. Supported by AssistNow, the platform ensures accurate and rapid positioning, making it ideal for compact and battery-operated devices.

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• Introduces the M10 platform which tracks four GNSS constellations simultaneously.
• Power consumption is only 12 mW, a 5-fold reduction compared to previous models.
• Enhanced RF sensitivity reduces time for initial position fixes.
• Compact design ideal for wearables and asset tracking.

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• None.

u-blox brings robust ultra-low power positioning accuracy to wearables and asset tracking

The brand-new u-blox M10 receiver platform can track four GNSS constellations at once, even in challenging environments.

THALWIL, SWITZERLAND / ACCESSWIRE / November 5, 2020 / u-blox (SIX:UBXN)(OTC PINK:UBLXF), a global provider of leading positioning and wireless communication technologies, has announced the u-blox M10, its latest highly integrated GNSS (global navigation satellite system) platform designed fully in-house for ultra-low power high-performance positioning applications. u-blox M10 defines a new level of positioning performance in a wide range of applications such as sport watches or asset and livestock trackers, all in an extremely compact format and with very long battery life.

The new u-blox M10 positioning platform can track up to four GNSS constellations at once to deliver positioning data even in challenging environments such as deep urban canyons. The receiver's Super-S technology helps distinguish positioning signals from background noise to capture positioning data even when satellite signals are weak. Its high RF sensitivity also enables it to work well with small antennas, making it ideal for compact product designs. In sport watches, for instance, u-blox M10 guarantees highly dynamic positioning accuracy during a run in cities, woods, or under an open sky, while preserving battery life.

u-blox M10 is designed to consume 12mW in continuous tracking mode, five times less than the power consumed by previous u-blox meter-level GNSS technology, making it ideal for battery-powered applications. u-blox M10's enhanced RF sensitivity also cuts the time it takes for the platform to achieve a first position fix when initialized, further reducing systemic power consumption. And switching to the improved Super-E mode can extend battery life even more.

This new GNSS platform will be supported by AssistNow, u-blox's well established assisted GNSS service, to accelerate positioning and improve accuracy. Depending on the required level of assistance, the service is available free of charge or for a recurring fee.

The u-blox M10 platform benefits from u-blox's experience in building robust GNSS receivers, incorporating proven techniques for detecting spoofed signals through the analysis of raw GNSS data, jamming-detection strategies, and embedded filters to mitigate the effects of in-band RF interference.

"u-blox can be proud of over 20 years of experience with GNSS technology, and with u-blox M10 we are setting a new benchmark in ultra-low power high performance positioning applications," says Bernd Heidtmann, Product Manager, Product Center Positioning, u-blox. "We have increased concurrent reception of satellite signals by a GNSS platform from three to four constellations and improved the power consumption level five-fold compared to previous generations while shrinking the chip size by 35 percent."

The first products based on the u-blox M10 positioning platform are the MAX- M10S GNSS module and the UBX-M10050 GNSS chipset, which are both available now. Design-in of the new u-blox M10 platform is enhanced and simplified with the newly designed u-center GNSS evaluation software. For more information about u-blox M10: https://www.u-blox.com/m10.

About u-blox

u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is a global technology leader in positioning and wireless communication in automotive, industrial, and consumer markets. Their smart and reliable solutions, services and products let people, vehicles, and machines determine their precise position and communicate wirelessly over cellular and short range networks. With a broad portfolio of chips, modules, and secure data services and connectivity, u-blox is uniquely positioned to empower its customers to develop innovative and reliable solutions for the Internet of Things, quickly and cost-effectively. With headquarters in Thalwil, Switzerland, the company is globally present with offices in Europe, Asia, and the USA. (www.u-blox.com)

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FAQ

What is the u-blox M10 receiver platform?

The u-blox M10 is a new ultra-low power GNSS platform designed for high-performance positioning applications such as wearables and asset tracking.

When was the u-blox M10 platform announced?

The u-blox M10 platform was announced on November 5, 2020.

What are the power consumption benefits of the u-blox M10?

The u-blox M10 consumes only 12 mW in continuous tracking mode, which is five times less than previous u-blox GNSS technologies.

How does the u-blox M10 improve positioning accuracy?

The u-blox M10 can track four GNSS constellations simultaneously and utilizes Super-S technology to capture signals even in challenging environments.

What is AssistNow in relation to the u-blox M10 platform?

AssistNow is u-blox's assisted GNSS service that enhances positioning speed and accuracy for the M10 platform.