u-blox introduces the F11 platform for ultra-low power meter-level GNSS
u-blox has announced the launch of the u-blox F11 platform. The new L1/L5 dual-band standard-precision GNSS platform is designed to improve positioning accuracy while reducing power consumption to as low as 7 mW in typical configurations using Low Energy Accurate Positioning (LEAP) mode for tracking and wearable applications.
The u-blox F11 platform marks a step forward in meter-level GNSS positioning, combining ultra-low power operation with intelligent signal management to meet the evolving demands of tracking, wearables, telematics and mobility applications – including micromobility solutions and drones – as well as other industrial use cases. The platform enables device manufacturers to achieve longer battery life, faster and more reliable position fixes, and greater design flexibility.
Expanding power saving capabilities, the u-blox F11 platform is a new situationally aware GNSS architecture (with integrated geofencing and indoor detections) that dynamically balances accuracy and power consumption. By selectively using dual-band L1/L5 operation only when it helps maintain the positioning performance, u-blox F11 platform reduces energy use while providing resilience and maintaining confidence in location data.
Compared to previous generations, the platform delivers up to 40% lower power consumption during signal acquisition and up to 30% lower power consumption in continuous tracking modes, while improving position accuracy by up to 30% in challenging environments such as dense urban areas. For long-life tracking applications (assets, livestock, pets, and people), optimised first-fix performance further reduces GNSS on-time, enabling multi-year battery operation.
The platform supports both single-band and dual-band operation within a single footprint, allowing device manufacturers to simplify designs and scale products across multiple market segments.
Key application areas include:
Asset and fleet tracking
Consumer and fitness wearables
Aftermarket telematics
Livestock tracking
People/pet tracking
Industrial sensing and IoT
Micromobility and mobility services
Consumer drones and action cameras
