u-blox Launches First F11 Platform GNSS Chips, Modules and Evaluation Kit for Ultra-Low Power Positioning

u-blox has announced the availability of the first products based on its F11 platform. The initial offerings include the UBX-F11270-KB and UBX-F11170-CC GNSS chips, the MAX-M11N module, the UBX-M11070-KB chip, and the EVK-F112 evaluation kit. The F11 platform products deliver meter-level GNSS positioning with low power consumption. In typical configurations using Low Energy Accurate Positioning (LEAP) mode, they consume as little as 7 mW. The architecture dynamically balances dual-band performance and energy use.

The M11 sub-family provides an L1-only positioning solution for applications that do not require dual-band GNSS. It includes the MAX-M11N module and UBX-M11070-KB chip. The products use configurable SPG 7.00 firmware and support LEAP mode, Selective L5 operation, polygonal geofencing, advanced multipath mitigation, and indoor detection technology. Target applications include aftermarket telematics, people/pet tracking, asset tracking, livestock tracking, wearables, drones/UAVs, and micromobility.

Michael Ammann, Senior Director of Product Strategy and Support at u-blox, stated: “Battery life and positioning performance should no longer be a trade-off. The availability of the first F11-based products marks an important milestone in our strategy to redefine standard-precision GNSS. With our new GNSS chips and evaluation platform, developers are alr...