STMicroelectronics unveils NB-IoT modules with GNSS and geo-location capability
https://www.electronics-lab.com/stmicroelectronics-unveils-nb-iot-modules-with-gnss-and-geo-location-capability/
STMicroelectronics, a global leader in semiconductor solutions, has recently launched its latest series of industrial modules for Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) applications, featuring advanced geo-location capabilities using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) technology. The ultra-compact and low-power modules are designed to offer an all-in-one solution for industrial IoT applications, providing high performance and cost-effectiveness. […]
GNSS IC yields 50% greater IoT device accuracy
https://www.electronics-lab.com/gnss-ic-yields-50-greater-iot-device-accuracy/
Synaptics’ SYN4778 GNSS IC delivers 80% lower power consumption in a 30% smaller package with 50% greater accuracy. Addressing the challenge of a GNSS receiver consuming a high percentage of available power in battery-based IoT devices, Synaptics Inc. unveiled its SYN4778, claimed as the smallest, lowest power, most accurate global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) IC. […]
U-Blox launches development kits with centimeter-level positioning accuracy for evaluation and prototyping
https://www.electronics-lab.com/u-blox-launches-development-kits-with-centimeter-level-positioning-accuracy-for-evaluation-and-prototyping/
U-Blox, a Swiss embedded electronic device manufacturer, has announced the launch of explorer kits for easy prototyping and faster time to market. The explorer kit is designed to evaluate applications that require centimeter-level positioning capabilities. The XPLR-HPG-1 and XPLR-HPG-2, high-precision GNSS positioning devices feature real-time kinematics, dead reckoning, cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth communication. Both the […]
Move-X Cicerone LoRa®/GNSS Board
https://www.electronics-lab.com/move-x-cicerone-lora-gnss-board/
Move-X Cicerone LoRa®/GNSS Board is a high-performance, low-power, Arduino MKR-compatible development board based on the MAMWLE LoRa Module and the u-blox MAX-M10S GNSS Module. The Cicerone Board delivers best-in-class GNSS, long-range wireless connection, and high-performance MCU processing in a low-power solution for optimal battery life. The Cicerone Board allows users to build tracking applications worldwide with […]
U-Blox designs the world’s smallest LTE CAT 4 module: LARA-L6
https://www.electronics-lab.com/u-blox-designs-the-worlds-smallest-lte-cat-4-module-lara-l6/
U-Blox, a leading global producer of positioning and wireless communication technology, has launched the world’s compact LTE Cat 4 cellular module with global coverage and 2G/3G fallback. The all-new U-Blox LARA-L6 module’s versatile interfaces, features, multi-band, and multi-mode capabilities make it ideal for a wide range of applications requiring high data speed, seamless connectivity, superior […]
SparkFun’s Swarm M138 Modem – Satellite Transceiver Breakout board
https://www.electronics-lab.com/sparkfuns-swarm-m138-modem-satellite-transceiver-breakout-board/
Asset tracking applications have been on the rise and the widely adopted wireless communication technology is LoRaWAN. However, for many tracking applications such as connecting people, tracking vehicles, ships, or packages to relaying sensor data for agriculture, energy, and industrial IoT, the integration of satellite modems in embedded hardware devices have caught the attention of […]
Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield leverages a Cinterion TX62 wireless module for IoT applications
https://www.electronics-lab.com/portenta-cat-m1-nb-iot-gnss-shield-leverages-a-cinterion-tx62-wireless-module-for-iot-applications/
The Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS Shield is Arduino’s latest embedded electronic hardware product developed in partnership with aerospace, defense, transportation, and security multinational Thales. The hardware offers rich connectivity attributes of the Portenta H7 applications. The GNSS shield helps liberate an exciting sphere of opportunities for edge computing. The Portenta Cat. M1/NB IoT GNSS […]
Abracon ACR1004GC GNSS + GPS L5 Chip Antenna
https://www.electronics-lab.com/abracon-acr1004gc-gnss-gps-l5-chip-antenna/
Abracon ACR1004GC GNSS + GPSL5 Chip Antenna is a compact, low-profile loop antenna that provides centimeter-level accuracy and high efficiency of up to 80%. The ACR1004GC offers L1 peak gain of 2.85dBi and L5 peak gain of 1.91dBi and operates in the 1.166GHz to 1.186GHz and 1.561GHz to 1.61GHz frequencies. Other features include multiband (upper […]
High-accuracy vehicle positioning to within 50cm without correction data
https://www.electronics-lab.com/high-accuracy-vehicle-positioning-to-within-50cm-without-correction-data/
Alps Alpine and Furuno Jointly Develop UMSZ6 Series GNSS Module Realizing High-Accuracy Vehicle Positioning to Within 50cm Without Correction Data, a World First for Automotive Use Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. and Furuno Electric Co., Ltd. have jointly developed the UMSZ6 Series GNSS1 Module realizing high-accuracy positioning to within 50 centimeters without correction data, a world-first […]
7nm GNSS receiver for wearables cuts power by 5x
https://www.electronics-lab.com/7nm-gnss-receiver-for-wearables-cuts-power-by-5x/
Broadcom Inc. today announced the world’s lowest power L1/L5 GNSS receiver chip, the BCM4778, optimized for mobile and wearable applications. Equipped with the latest GNSS innovations, this third-generation chip is 35% smaller and consumes 5 times less power than the previous generation. Dual-frequency GNSS continues to be an important location feature for modern mobile and […]