Congestion and interference of Bluetooth® and Wi-Fi® signals are a way of life as the number of devices on networks is increasing on both the 2.4- and 5-GHz bands. It’s becoming more difficult to get reliable, stable, long-range connections for devices in many applications across Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth®, which hurts the users’ experience, and potentially reduces business productivity and efficiency.

On this episode of Embedded Insiders, we’re joined by David Bartlett, Head of Technology in the business unit at u-blox, to explore how low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites could elevate positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services. Are satellites closer to Earth the answer to providing reliable PNT in the toughest environments?

Global connectivity, compatibility, flexibility, performance optimization, and reduced complexity are critical components during the development of IoT devices. For IoT products such as tracking, telematics, and other scenarios that demand extensive worldwide coverage, it is important to leverage solutions that simplify connectivity for deployments such as those for both the developer and the end user. 

Thalwil, Switzerland. u-blox announced the u-blox ZED-F9L module designed to integrate seamlessly in automotive use cases. Included with embedded dead reckoning technology, the module contains six-axis IMU, various outputs, and reliable automotive components (AEC-Q104). The unit runs at temperatures up to 105 °C enabling Telematic Control Units (TCU) under the roof.

Automotive and industrial applications are increasingly integrating short-range wireless connectivity into their environments. However, these applications often deal with space constraints that can benefit from a small-scale solution that delivers flexible, advanced wireless connectivity to smart connected devices powered by embedded processors.

Thalwil, Switzerland. u-blox has released the u-blox JODY-W4 an automotive-grade module integrating Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth LE Audio functionality in all its variations. Included are three antenna ports (13.8 x 19.8 x 2.5 mm), Infineon chipset (89570 / 89570B), and pin cooperation with other u-blox JODY family support. The right out of the box solution is ideal for the challenges of cost, multiple interfaces, and complex designs.

u-blox announced its M2-JODY-W3 Modules built on the NXP Q9098 chip running on Linux or Android OS. The card modules integrate the JODY-W3 Wi-Fi 6 and BLUETOOTH 5.3 connectivity module with the utilization of an M.2 card for authorized JODY-W3 interfaces, including PCIe, SDIO, and high-speed UART.