u-blox helps customers improve grid management efficiency with GNSS technology

Nortroll has become an expert in electrical network fault detection. By integrating satellite positioning technology into its products, the company saw an opportunity to expand product functionality and drive innovation in this field.

Typically, deploying a good GNSS solution requires deep radio frequency (RF) knowledge and a lot of development work, as antenna selection and implementation ultimately have a significant impact on GNSS performance. Therefore, Nortroll was looking for a supplier that could provide a reliable, low-power, turnkey positioning solution that did not require in-house RF expertise.

As early as 2017, Nortroll had already found u-blox modules with integrated GNSS antennas. Now, Nortroll has adopted the latest GNSS technology from u-blox in its LineTroll R400D: the u-blox SAM-M10Q antenna module.

The SAM-M10Q can simultaneously receive satellite signals from all major GNSS constellations, providing maximum position availability and ensuring excellent sensitivity and fast signal acquisition time even in challenging signal environments. The powerful RF front-end design integrates front-end SAW filters and low-noise amplifiers, with excellent out-of-band anti-interference capabilities, so there is no need to worry about signal interference even if there is a cellular modem nearby. The SAM-M10Q GNSS solution measures 15.5×15.5×6.3 mm, making it ideal for devices with size constraints.

Without compromising GNSS performance, the SAM-M10Q antenna module consumes less than 37mW of power, which is superior to similar products on the market.

u-blox's ultra-low power smart antenna modules can be easily and reliably integrated. In addition, the solution also has the following advantages:

For Nortroll, the u-blox positioning module already had integrated antenna design and verified optimal performance, which significantly reduced the development work required to integrate positioning functionality into the LineTroll R400D.

The pin-compatibility of the SAM antenna module family reduces the effort required to migrate from u-blox's previous generation SAM-M8Q antenna modules to the new ultra-low power SAM-M10Q solution. Leveraging the advanced u-blox M10 positioning technology, Nortroll has not only improved positioning performance but also reduced power consumption.

Nortroll has chosen u-blox antenna modules for their features such as embedded antennas, reliability and ease of use as a turnkey GNSS solution.

/About u-blox/

Swiss u-blox (SIX:UBXN) is committed to providing customers with a wide range of chip and module products and comprehensive IoT services, enabling customers to achieve precise positioning and the interconnection of all things. We continue to promote innovation and upgrading in the future automotive and IoT industries with our industry-leading solutions. Headquartered in Zurich-Thalwil, Switzerland, u-blox currently has approximately 1,400 employees worldwide, and can tailor solutions for customers that are both precise, intelligent and sustainable. www.u-blox.com

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