FAQ: u-blox UBX-M10150-KB and MAX-M10N Firmware-Upgradeable GNSS Products
Summary
u-blox has launched the UBX-M10150-KB chip and MAX-M10N module, the first M10-platform GNSS hardware with firmware upgradeability featuring SPG 5.30 firmware that reduces power consumption by up to 50% while maintaining meter-level positioning accuracy.
What are the UBX-M10150-KB and MAX-M10N products?
They are the first M10-platform GNSS hardware from u-blox designed with firmware upgradeability, consisting of a chip (UBX-M10150-KB) and module (MAX-M10N) that run SPG 5.30 firmware.
What is the key innovation in these new products?
The main innovation is firmware upgradeability combined with the new SPG 5.30 firmware featuring Low Energy Accurate Positioning (LEAP), which reduces power consumption by up to 50% while maintaining superior positioning accuracy.
How much power do these products consume?
The new chip offers ultra-low power consumption of just 8 mW in continuous tracking mode, making it ideal for battery-powered devices.
What applications are these products suited for?
They are ideally suited for vehicle, people, and pet tracking, as well as livestock monitoring and wearable applications.
What is LEAP and what does it do?
LEAP (Low Energy Accurate Positioning) is a new mode in SPG 5.30 firmware that replaces cyclic tracking mode to achieve significant energy savings including external LNA power cycling, reducing power consumption by up to 50%.
What positioning accuracy do these products offer?
With RTCM corrections input, they support positioning accuracy down to the sub-meter level, providing meter-level GNSS performance.
What additional features does the SPG 5.30 firmware provide?
The firmware adds data logging and geo-fencing functions, enabling more autonomous tracking and monitoring directly on the device.
What support services are included with these products?
Both products include lifetime access to AssistNow Predictive Orbits and Live Orbits, which accelerate start-up times and improve positioning performance.
When will these products be available?
The UBX-M10150-KB and MAX-M10N are available as engineering samples now and will be fully available later in October 2025.
What tools are available for developers to work with these products?
The EVK-M102 evaluation kit and u-center 2 software are available to simplify the design-in phase for developers.
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