Recently, u-blox, a leading global provider of positioning and wireless communication technologies and services, announced the launch of the u-blox MIA-M10 ultra-small GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) series of modules.based on the ultra-low power u-blox M10 GNSS technology platform, the MIA-M10 provides an energy-efficient solution for size-constrained, battery-operated asset tracking devices targeting people, pet tracking, and industrial sensor and consumer markets .
The size of the MIA-M10 module is only 4.5x4.5 mm, which is basically equivalent to 1/2 of the size of similar products on the market. As a result, product developers can design lighter and more elegant products with the help of the MIA-M10, thereby promoting the widespread application of positioning technology in the consumer and industrial fields.
In addition, the power saving mode of the MIA-M10 module can effectively balance the positioning performance and power consumption. On the premise of ensuring the positioning performance, the power consumption is only half of the conventional mode.
MIA-M10 can simultaneously receive signals from four GNSS constellations GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and GLONASS, and can receive more satellite signals at the same time. Combined with its high RF sensitivity, the MIA-M10 series modules can provide stable positioning services for devices with built-in small antennas, even in weak signal environments (such as deep in urban canyons).
The MIA-M10 series modules also support the u-blox AssistNow assisted GNSS service. By receiving the satellite orbit data broadcast by the AssistNow service, the MIA-M10 can track the satellite signal without waiting for the download process of the satellite correction data, which greatly shortens the time to start the first fix (TTFF ). For applications that require long battery life, you can also choose the u-blox CloudLocate service, which uploads power-hungry location calculations to the cloud to further extend the battery life of local IoT devices.
The MIA-M10 GNSS module is the size of a chip and requires no external components, which will help developers reduce product engineering and testing efforts, save costs and resources, and shorten time-to-market.MIA-M10 is available in two product models, MIA-M10Q and MIA-M10C, of which MIA-M10Q is mainly aimed at the size-constrained, battery-powered tracking device market, such as children, elderly, pet health tracking wearable devices, and small unmanned It is suitable for high dynamic application scenarios powered by batteries, such as cameras, bicycle GPS computers, etc.
The MIA-M10C is easier to flexibly adapt to active or custom antennas.Kevin Truempi, Senior Product Manager of u-blox Positioning Product Center, said: The MIA-M10 is an industry-leading compact GNSS module on the market. Although it is only the size of a chip, it has the functions of a GNSS module. The MIA-M10 series inherits the high sensitivity and low acquisition time of the u-blox M10 GNSS ultra-low power technology platform to satellite signals, providing power and size-constrained terminal equipment, especially the expanding wearable tracking device market. an attractive solution.
