u-blox  

Thalwil, 
Switzerland
https://www.u-blox.com/en
  • Booth: 1228


Locate and connect your IoT devices from silicon to cloud

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)

 Show Specials

  • Stop by our booth # 1228 for a free trial offer of MQTT Anywhere

    Unlock the power of MQTT Anywhere, IoT Communication-as-a-Service SIM-based LPWA

    A comprehensive end-to-end solution based on the industry-standard MQTT  

    • Access to 600+ cellular networks in 190 countries for global rollout of IoT devices
    • MQTT-SN gateway enabling efficient connectionless LPWA communication
    • Simple predictable pricing based on the number of MQTT messages
    • Enterprise-grade MQTT Broker and IoT cloud platform utilizing auto-scaling technology 

    Find out more https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/mqtt-anywhere

 Press Releases

  • The ultra-low-power u-blox MIA-M10 module delivers long-lasting, dependable performance using a tiny antenna and battery and speeds up the development of compact asset tracking solutions.

    Thalwil, Switzerland – June 15, 2022 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced its smallest GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) module series to date, the u-blox MIA-M10. Built on the ultra-low-power u-blox M10 GNSS platform, MIA-M10 offers the most power-efficient solution for size-constrained battery-powered asset tracking devices. The module targets an expanding market for people, pets, and livestock trackers, as well as industrial sensors and consumer goods. 

    Roughly half the size of competing products, the 4.5 by 4.5-millimeter MIA-M10’s miniature form factor allows developers to design more attractive and comfortable solutions, further driving the adoption of positioning technology in consumer and industrial solutions. The module offers ultra-low power consumption without compromising GNSS performance. Moreover, its power-save modes can double the battery life by optimally balancing position accuracy and power consumption.

    High RF sensitivity for superior positioning performance 

    Like all u-blox M10 modules, MIA-M10 concurrently receives four GNSS constellations (GPS, Galileo, BeiDou, and GLONASS) for maximum satellite signal availability. Combined with its superior RF sensitivity, the module offers robust positioning performance for solutions with small antennas as well as for devices operating in weak signal environments found, for example, in deep urban canyons. 

    Support for u-blox AssistNow assisted GNSS service, which delivers orbital data via the internet, cuts the time it takes the MIA-M10 to determine its initial position at startup, allowing it to immediately track satellites without having to wait for slow satellite data downloads to complete. And applications requiring extra-long power autonomy can use u-blox’s CloudLocate service, which extends the life of IoT applications by offloading power-hungry position calculation to the cloud. 

    The chip-sized, ready-to-use GNSS module requires no external components, reducing engineering and testing efforts, saving costs and resources, and speeding up time to market. 

    A growing market of battery-powered trackers

    MIA-M10 is available in two product variants. The MIA-M10Q targets a growing market of highly size-constrained battery-powered tracking devices. Its small size, low power demand, and performance make it a natural fit for wearable devices used to keep an eye on the whereabouts and wellbeing of children, the elderly, and pets and livestock, as well as for highly dynamic applications like small drones, cameras, bike computers, and battery-powered sensors. 

    The second product variant, the MIA-M10C, targets customers requiring more flexibility to combine the module with an active or custom antenna circuit. 

    “MIA-M10 is the smallest GNSS module on the market – as small as a chip design, but with all the benefits of a module. Combining the exceptional sensitivity and short acquisition times of the ultra-low-power u-blox M10 GNSS platform, the MIA-M10 series offers a highly attractive solution for power- and size-constrained end devices, in particular in the growing wearable tracking device market,” says Kevin Truempi, Senior Product Manager, Product Center Positioning, at u-blox.

    MIA-M10 will be on display at the upcoming Sensors Converge and Embedded Technologies, trade show in San Jose, California at booth 1228. First samples will be available in July, 2022. 

    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)

    Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter @ublox, YouTube and Instagram

    u‑blox media contact:

    Natacha Seitz

    Senior Manager PR and Content Marketing

    Mobile +41 76 436 0788

    natacha.seitz@u-blox.com 

  • Featuring the full gamut of u-blox technologies and services, the u-blox XPLR-IOT-1 enables end-to-end proofs of concepts for IoT products and applications.

    Thalwil, Switzerland – June 2, 2022 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced the u-blox XPLR-IOT-1 IoT explorer kit, an all-in-one package to test, evaluate and validate IoT applications. Integrating all relevant u-blox technologies and services into a capable prototyping platform with a vast selection of sensors and interfaces as well as cloud connectivity, XPLR-IOT-1 makes it easier than ever to explore the potential of IoT applications.

    The increasing complexity of IoT devices, which often require satellite-based positioning, Bluetooth low energy, Wi-Fi, and cellular connectivity via, for example, LTE-M is raising the importance of prototyping and validating ideas before bringing them to production. This trend is driving demand for multifunctional application boards like the u-blox XPLR-IOT-1 over evaluation kits (EVKs), intended to comprehensively test a product’s entire feature set.

    A highly capable prototyping platform

    The XPLR-IOT-1 gives users everything they need to prototype low-power IoT use cases such as logistics container trackers, industrial automation, sensor-to-cloud applications, and fleet management solutions. The board’s u-blox NORA-B106 Bluetooth LE 5.2 radio module doubles as its main MCU, hosting the application software and controlling the other modules. These include a u-blox SARA-R510S for LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular connectivity with built in cloud security, as well as a u-blox NINA-W156 for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.  

    The board also hosts an ultra-low-power MAX-M10S positioning module capable of concurrently tracking four global navigation satellite system (GNSS) constellations, delivering highly reliable location data wherever GNSS coverage is available.

    The hardware is complemented by a broad selection of sensors commonly used in IoT applications, including accelerometers and gyroscopes, a magnetometer, and temperature, humidity, pressure, and ambient light sensors. A power-on switch, LEDs, and user buttons make it easy for users to interact with the device.

    The NORA-B106’s powerful Arm® Cortex® M33 MCU is solely dedicated to running the application software. Clocked at 128 MHz, with 1 MB of embedded flash and 512 kB of RAM, and 8 MB of external flash memory, it offers a solid foundation for the development of highly capable solutions. And integrated antennas for all featured technologies, a USB interface and USB charging, a Sparkfun Qwiic I2C connector, and a debug interface all contribute to a smooth product development experience.

    Native support for u-blox services

    The XPLR-IOT-1 offers engineers an easy way to start working with u-blox’s services offering. Included with the kit is a trial of MQTT Anywhere, which delivers ultra-low power by communicating data between the device and the enterprise using the MQTT-SN (MQTT for sensor networks) protocol.

    Tracking applications with the most stringent power requirements such as freight container trackers can realize four times longer battery life with u-blox’s positioning in cloud service, CloudLocate, while the CellLocate mobile-network-based location service extends tracking beyond the reach of GNSS signals.

    A starting point for commercial end-products

    Developers working with XPLR-IOT-1 can use code from u-blox’s ubxlib GitHub repository, a library of software examples for key use cases, to speed up the prototyping of solutions, which can range from wireless sensor networks to indoor and outdoor tracking solutions to industrial or smart building gateways. Because all hardware design files, software, smartphone app, and online dashboard source code are shared, the XPLR-IOT-1 can also serve as a starting point for commercial end-product design.

    “The XPLR-IOT-1 is fully geared towards rapid development, testing, and validation of IoT solutions. Offering a single platform to develop a variety of IoT use cases, the versatile explorer kit reduces the expertise required for hardware, software, and service integration and code development,” says Pelle Svensson, Senior Principal, Product Strategy Short Range Radio, at u-blox.

    Once launched in June 2022, the XPLR-IOT-1 will initially be sold via Digi-Key.

    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) 

    Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter @ublox, Instagram, and YouTube

    u‑blox media contact:

    Natacha Seitz

    Senior Manager PR and Content Marketing

    Mobile +41 76 436 0788

    natacha.seitz@u-blox.com 

  • The u-blox LARA-R6 and LENA-R8 modules offer global cellular coverage with seamless roaming in small form factors.

    Thalwil, Switzerland – January 18, 2022 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, has announced two additions to its cellular LTE Cat 1 portfolio. The u-blox LARA-R6 is the smallest LTE Cat 1 module with global coverage on the market. The u-blox LENA-R8 includes a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) receiver based on the u-blox M10 platform. Together, the modules comprise five certified global, multi-regional, and regional product variants, simplifying logistics for product developers and increasing design flexibility.

    The modules offer device makers facing imminent 2G and 3G network sunsets a future-proof migration path to 4G technology for data streaming applications. Additionally they offer MQTT Anywhere and MQTT Flex connectivity via u-blox’s Thingstream platform out of the box, thereby enabling low-power, low-cost connectivity with globally ubiquitous, seamless roaming.

    LARA-R6 for maximum performance in difficult coverage conditions

    The LARA-R6 professional grade module series features dual Rx (receiver) antennas for reliable signal reception in difficult coverage areas such as indoors as well as for use cases that require voice communication over VoLTE (voice over LTE). The security-focused module provides a root of trust, secure boot, and secure communication with regular security updates. Its unique feature set makes the LARA-R6 an ideal cellular modem for telematics, tracking, and health applications, as well as for alarm panels, smart meters, and point-of-sale devices.

    The LARA-R6 series includes a globally certified variant with 18 LTE frequency bands and 2G/3G fallback for universal connectivity. It also includes a variant certified by North American mobile network operators (AT&T, Verizon, FirstNet, or T-Mobile), as well as a multi-regional variant for use in the EMEA, APAC, Japan, and LATAM markets, supporting all the required LTE bands and technologies.

    LENA-R8 for cost-sensitive tracking and telematics use cases

    The LENA-R8 standard grade module series targets customers in the tracking and telematics markets seeking to minimize costs associated to their bill of material and data charges. The compact module balances cost and performance with single Rx antenna and primarily targets customer deployments in the EMEA, APAC, and South America regions. LENA-R8 supports a broad range of frequency bands with 2G fallback, providing maximum roaming coverage for global tracking applications using a single stock keeping unit (SKU).

    A variant of the LENA-R8 series comes with an ultra-low power u-blox M10 GNSS receiver for high performance asset tracking applications, reducing integration effort and time to market. Making no compromises in terms of GNSS performance, the module can concurrently receive of up to four GNSS constellations for maximum position availability.

    All variants of the LARA-R6 and LENA-R8 family support CellLocate, u-blox’s cellular network-based location service, for coarse positioning data even in the absence of GNSS signals.  

    “LARA-R6 and LENA-R8 are important additions to our LTE Cat 1 portfolio, meeting growing demand for small IoT solutions targeting global markets, with seamless roaming and low data costs. Both modules offer global roaming with a single SKU, which greatly simplifies logistics and supply chain management. The small size of both modules gives product developers greater design flexibility and the possibility to create smaller form factors,” says Drazen Drinic, Product Management Cellular at u-blox.  

    Engineering samples will be available in February.

    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) Find us on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter @ublox and YouTube

    u‑blox media contact:

    Natacha Seitz

    Senior Manager PR and Content Marketing

    Mobile +41 76 436 0788

    natacha.seitz@u-blox.com

 Products

  • MQTT Anywhere IoT SIM-based Communications Service
    IoT communication service operating across 600+ cellular network carriers in 190 countries around the world without the need for cellular data. Enables long-life, low-power devices. Simplifies IoT systems integration. Fixed, low-cost, global connectivity.
    ...

    • We provide IoT Communication-as-a-Service

    Communication is so much more than connectivity. The complexity of IoT communication is solved by a comprehensive end-to-end solution based on the industry standard MQTT, with our globally available network that works in 190 countries. Simplifying cost of ownership by offering a product “as-a-Service” at predictable cost with on-demand scalability.

    With IoT Communication-as-a-Service, getting data from IoT devices anywhere in the world to the enterprise is simplified through the availability of four complimentary products, MQTT Anywhere, MQTT Flex, MQTT Here, and MQTT Now.

    These products are built on top of the foundation of our scalable, high-performance MQTT broker and powerful Data Flow Manager, allowing simple processing, transformation, and integration of messages into the enterprise.

  • MIA-M10 series: u-blox M10 standard precision GNSS
    Ultra-low-power GNSS module for miniature asset-tracking devices; 4.5 x 4.5 mm chip-sized module requires no external components; <25 mW power consumption without compromising GNSS performance; 2X battery life by leveraging optimized power save modes...

    • MIA-M10, the smallest GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) module series to date. Built on the ultra-low-power u-blox M10 GNSS platform, MIA-M10 offers the most power-efficient solution for size-constrained battery-powered asset tracking devices. The module targets an expanding market for people, pets, and livestock trackers, as well as industrial sensors and consumer goods. 

    Roughly half the size of competing products, the 4.5 by 4.5-millimeter MIA-M10’s miniature form factor allows developers to design more attractive and comfortable solutions, further driving the adoption of positioning technology in consumer and industrial solutions. The module offers ultra-low power consumption without compromising GNSS performance. Moreover, its power-save modes can double the battery life by optimally balancing position accuracy and power consumption. 

  • SARA-R510AWS: LTE-M AWS IoT ExpressLink module
    Directly access AWS IoT Services securely over LTE-M; Secured with hardware-based root of trust; Optimized AT commands for accelerated TTM; Unburden host processor from connectivity and cryptography; Host OTA updates host microcontroller FW from AWS Jobs...

    • The SARA-R510AWS is an AWS IoT ExpressLink module based on the u-blox UBX-R5 cellular chipset, aimed at fast and easy development of secure IoT devices. By bridging the u-blox in-house chipset platform with the market-leading cloud computing services of AWS, this solution provides long-term availability and lifetime support from silicon-to-cloud. 

    The LTE-M module supports a comprehensive set of 3GPP Rel. 14 features that are relevant for IoT applications, like improvements to power consumption, coverage, data rate, mobility, and positioning. They are 5G-ready, meaning customers will be able to (software) upgrade their deployed devices, once 5G LTE has been fully rolled out by mobile operators, greatly improving end-product scalability and lifetime. 

    The embedded AWS IoT ExpressLink certified software provides a new tailored AT command set that paves the way to AWS cloud access straight out-of-the-box, which significantly accelerates time-to-market. 

    SARA-R510AWS provides AWS cloud service access without the need for the customer to integrate any additional API on their MCU; every single step is handled inside the IoT module. SARA-R510 AWS is the perfect fit for new applications requiring accelerated time-to-market. It is also an ideal way to renew resource-constrained legacy applications that cannot accommodate the additional code and APIs that are usually required to access AWS cloud services. 

    SARA-R510AWS has been optimized for extremely low power consumption, using less than 1 μA of current in PSM mode, and is ideal for battery-powered applications. Combined with an internal, hardware-based secure element, a lightweight set of AT commands, and seamless access to AWS cloud, the solution protects your business-critical data from device to cloud without heavily investing in R&D resources to master provisioning, authentication, certification, and security. 

  • XPLR-IOT-1 IoT Explorer Kit
    XPLR-IOT-1: Platform for end-to-end IoT proof-of-concept: Multi-purpose explorer kit for IoT applications; LTE-M/NB-IoT, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, GNSS; Embedded SIM with MQTT Anywhere trial subscription; Dual-core Arm® Cortex®-M33 application MCU; Code examples...

    • The XPLR-IOT-1 IoT explorer kit is a full-featured platform to test, evaluate, and validate IoT applications. Featuring a vast selection of sensors and interfaces as well as cloud connectivity, the XPLR-IOT-1 gives you everything you need to prototype just about any IoT use case: 

    • A NORA-B106 Bluetooth LE 5.2 radio module acting as the main MCU, hosting the application software and controlling the other modules 
    • A SARA-R510S LPWA module for LTE-M and NB-IoT cellular connectivity with built in cloud security 
    • A NINA-W156 short-range module for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi connectivity 
    • An ultra-low-power MAX-M10S positioning module that concurrently tracks four global navigation satellite system (GNSS) constellations 
    • A broad selection of sensors (e.g. accelerometers, humidity…) 
    • A power-on switch, LEDs, and user buttons for ease of use.
    • Including a trial of MQTT Anywhere IoT communication service, the XPLR-IOT-1 offers engineers an easy way to start working with u-blox’s services offering. 

    Tracking applications with the most stringent power requirements, such as freight container trackers, can realize four times longer battery life with u-blox’s positioning in cloud service, CloudLocate, while the CellLocate mobile-network-based location service extends tracking beyond the reach of GNSS signals.  

    Developers working with XPLR-IOT-1 can use code from u-blox’s ubxlib GitHub repository, a library of software examples for key use cases, to speed up the prototyping of solutions and as a starting point for commercial end-product design.    

    Once launched in June 2022, the XPLR-IOT-1 will initially be sold via Digi-Key. 

      

    More about XPLR-IOT-1: https://www.u-blox.com/en/product/XPLR-IOT-1    

    Order XPLR-IOT-1: https://www.digikey.com/en/product-highlight/u/u-blox/xplr-iot-1-explorer-kit 

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  • Automotive
  • Data Acquisition
  • Embedded Systems
  • Internet of Things
  • Networking and Communications
  • Positioning Equipment/Systems
  • Sensors/System Components
  • Wireless

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