u-blox Introduces Automotive Grade Qualified Positioning and Connectivity Modules

u-blox Introduces Automotive Grade Qualified Positioning and Connectivity Modules

Automotive qualified modules follow 0-ppm failure rate program and are manufactured in an ISO/TS 16949 certified facility

THALWIL, Switzerland, July 20, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

    u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips,
today announced the expansion of its product offering with automotive qualified product
variants added to their range of positioning and cellular wireless connectivity modules.
The additions comprise the NEO-M8Q-01A
[https://www.u-blox.com/sites/default/files/NEO-M8Q-01A_ProductSummary_%28UBX-15021485%29.pdf ]
and NEO-M8L-01A
[https://www.u-blox.com/sites/default/files/NEO-M8L-ADR4_ProductSummary_%28UBX-16000760%29.pdf ]
, and respectively the SARA-G350-02A
[https://www.u-blox.com/sites/default/files/SARA-G3_ProductSummary_%28UBX-13003268%29.pdf ]
and LISA-U201-03A
[https://www.u-blox.com/sites/default/files/LISA-U2_ProductSummary_%28UBX-13003273%29.pdf ]
. Manufactured according to the ISO/TS 16949 automotive supply chain quality management
standard, the modules are thoroughly tested with an extended qualification process aimed
at achieving the lowest level of failure rates. Leveraging the early production experience
of tens of millions of professional grade modules, u-blox automotive grade modules
consistently reach excellent quality levels. With long product life cycle characteristics,
u-blox manufacturing management includes industry recognized processes such as automotive
PCN, PPAP, and 8D failure reporting.

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    The NEO-M8Q-01A and the NEO-M8L-01A positioning modules provide concurrent reception
of GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, and Galileo. The NEO-M8L-01A is ideally suited to providing 100%
dead reckoning positioning coverage even in areas of weak signal such as in tunnels or
multi-story car parks or those experiencing poor signal quality such as caused by
multi-path reflections.  This module is qualified to operate in the -40 to +85 degrees
temperature range and the NEO-M8Q-01 GNSS module is the first GNSS module able to operate
across the extended automotive temperature range from -40 to + 105 degrees Celsius.

    The SARA-G350-02A is a quad-band GSM/GPRS data and voice connectivity module that is
certified for provisioning global connectivity. The LISA-U201-03A also provides global
connectivity with 5 HSPA bands, with data rates up to 7.2 Mbps. Both these modules
accommodate the automotive operating temperature range of - 40 to + 85 degrees Celsius,
have a compact footprint and consume very little power.

    With these product additions, u-blox is able to supply a complete range of automotive
grade connectivity and positioning modules for use in navigation systems, telematics,
e-Call, road tolling, and ADAS applications. The recently announced V2X and Wi-Fi modules
THEO, EMMY, and ELLA complete this portfolio.

    Samples are available in August and full production will commence in September 2016.

    For more information about u-blox, please visit http://www.u-blox.com

Contact:

    Natacha Seitz, Senior Professional PR, Tel: +41-44-722-7388

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