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  • Iridium hybrid IoT module now commercially available

    Iridium hybrid IoT module now commercially available

    The Iridium 9604 module and development kit streamline global IoT development with integrated satellite, cellular and GNSS connectivity

    Iridium Communications has announced commercial availability of the Iridium 9604 module and Development Kit, giving developers, OEMs and solution providers a faster path to build and scale connected IoT solutions worldwide.

    Combining GNSS positioning, Iridium short burst data satellite connectivity, and LTE-M cellular, the Iridium 9604 module delivers a compact, integrated solution for global IoT deployments.

    The Iridium 9604 Development Kin, back side. (Credit: Iridium)
    The Iridium 9604 Development Kit, back side. (Credit: Iridium)

    Alongside the Iridium 9604 Development Kit, developers can rapidly prototype, test and validate hybrid satellite, cellular, and GNSS applications with resources that simplify integration and streamline deployment workflows.

    Built on the u-blox SARA-R5 platform, the Iridium 9604 is designed to reduce hardware complexity, lower integration costs, and accelerate time to market for connected solutions operating across industrial, infrastructure, transportation, mobility, utilities, maritime and remote-monitoring applications. The integrated design helps reduce board space requirements by 60 percent or more while simplifying RF routing, power architecture, and firmware development, Iridium said.

    Early developers and beta participants reported significant operational and economic benefits from the platform’s integrated architecture.

    “The Iridium 9604 has enabled us to develop a truly global asset tracking solution without relying on terrestrial network infrastructure. Its reliable coverage, compact form factor, and straightforward integration have significantly accelerated our development process and allowed us to focus on optimizing the end-user experience,” said Askar Gabit, CEO, GPSOne. “For applications in remote and challenging environments, the Iridium network provides the confidence that critical data can be delivered when it matters most.”

    The Iridium 9604 gives developers independent control over satellite, LTE-M and GNSS subsystems, enabling flexible implementation of failover logic, location-aware connectivity decisions, and application-specific routing strategies. A unified AT command set and comprehensive SDK resources further simplify development and integration.

    Built for scalable and power-sensitive IoT applications, the Iridium 9604 features a compact 16 x 26 x 2.4 mm form factor optimized for deployments where size, resiliency and efficiency are critical. The platform supports GPS, GLONASS, Galileo and BeiDou GNSS services alongside LTE-M (Cat-M1) and Iridium’s 100% global L-band satellite network.

    The Iridium 9604 represents the next evolution of Iridium’s broader IoT strategy, expanding beyond traditional satellite-only hardware to support unified, multi-mode connectivity architectures. The Iridium network now supports multiple IoT pathways, including dedicated Iridium SBD modules, Iridium NTN Direct standards-based direct-to-device capabilities, and larger payload connectivity through the Iridium Certus 9704 module.

    Operating on a global mobile satellite network, the Iridium 9604 delivers reliable connectivity across remote land areas, oceans, airways and polar regions where other networks are unavailable or unreliable.

  • With EUSPA support, Qualinx integrates Galileo OSNMA to receiver

    With EUSPA support, Qualinx integrates Galileo OSNMA to receiver

    The QLX3Gx chip makes secure, authenticated positioning a standard feature

    Qualinx has integrated support for the Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication) on its QLX3Gx Series ultra-low-power GNSS receiver.

    Developed with the support of the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA), the integration makes the QLX3Gx a GNSS receiver purpose-built for ultra-low-power markets to deliver hardware-native OSNMA support as a standard feature across the entire product family.

    Qualinx has embedded OSNMA support directly into the QLX3Gx hardware architecture from the ground up, enabling a fully optimized design with zero trade-offs in power consumption, cost or performance. 

    “Authenticated positioning has for too long been out of reach for the devices that need it most,” said Qualinx CEO Tom Trill. “By building OSNMA support into the QLX3Gx at the hardware level from day one, we’re making trusted positioning the default — not a premium option — for the wearables, asset trackers and IoT devices that make up the bulk of the GNSS market.” 

    The partnership with EUSPA reflects a shared commitment to disseminating Galileo’s advanced security capabilities across the widest possible range of applications and markets. EUSPA identifies OSNMA as a strategic priority for improving resilience against spoofing and signal manipulation

    According to the EU Space Market Report 2026, global GNSS revenues are projected to grow from €300 billion in 2024 to €580 billion by 2034 with mass-market devices accounting for the largest share of shipments and representing the greatest growth potential.

    Through Qualinx’s digital radio-frequency technology, the QLX3Gx delivers up to 10× lower power consumption than conventional GNSS solutions. By integrating OSNMA natively in hardware, the chip eliminates the processing overhead typically associated with authentication, ensuring security adds no meaningful cost to the power budget.

    The chip’s reconfigurable digital RF architecture enables capabilities to be updated over time without hardware replacement — extending device lifecycles, cutting electronic waste, and lowering overall energy consumption. The result is a platform that makes connected devices more secure and sustainable. 

    The QLX3Gx chip is available for sampling, with mass production planned for the second half of this year. Developers and OEMs can register interest in the Qualinx QLX3Gx Evaluation Kit to secure hands-on evaluation of the QLX3Gx for upcoming consumer, industrial and mobility applications. Contact [email protected] to register interest and request a sample, or learn more at Qualinx.io. 

  • Chipmakers demonstrate European-only manufacture of security-critical GNSS chip

    Chipmakers demonstrate European-only manufacture of security-critical GNSS chip

    A sophisticated GNSS system-on-chip design for secure positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) applications is the first fully European-based, end-to-end semiconductor manufacturing flow.

    Its manufacture demonstrates that security-critical chips for aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure can be designed, manufactured and delivered entirely within Europe.

    The QLX3xx design targets sovereign GNSS-based PNT solutions for aerospace, defense and critical infrastructures — such as resilient timing and synchronization networks and highly integrated, ultra-low-power GNSS receivers at the connected edge.

    In a partnership co-funded by the European Chips Act, GlobalFoundries’ Dresden site is establishing its European sovereign manufacturing flow, consolidating every step of the production process — from design intake and mask services to wafer manufacturing — within the European Union. No sensitive design data or physical materials leave Europe, meeting the strict regulatory and security requirements of European governments, defense agencies, system integrators and critical infrastructure operators. Qualinx served as the launch customer.

    The tape‑out realized with Qualinx represents the first operational milestone on the path toward a fully automated, trusted European flow, which GlobalFoundries aims to establish in Dresden by the end of 2026.

    Starting in 2027, aerospace and defense, as well as critical infrastructure customers, will be able to use this automated flow as part of regular foundry engagements, including the integration of European IP partners, mask houses and OSAT service providers to ensure a consistent, European-anchored value chain.

    A number of European system and module manufacturers from aerospace and defense, as well as operators of critical infrastructure, are in discussions with GlobalFoundries to map upcoming product generations onto GlobalFoundries’s sovereign manufacturing flow. The successful start with Qualinx serves as a strong proof point and reduces both technical and regulatory risks for subsequent programs.

    GlobalFoundries is also working with European connectivity and cloud providers to secure data flows across the entire semiconductor value chain. In a joint project with Deutsche Telekom, GlobalFoundries is assessing how production-related data from design and tape-out through manufacturing, test and quality can be processed, transported and stored entirely within Europe on European networks, cloud infrastructures and data centers.

    The resulting practices in secure data routing, encryption and access management for highly sensitive A&D and critical infrastructure workloads will feed directly into the scaling of GlobalFoundries’ European sovereign manufacturing model.

  • SyncIoT introduces GNSS module family for IoT, defense and critical infrastructure

    SyncIoT introduces GNSS module family for IoT, defense and critical infrastructure

    SyncIoT, a division of SyncWise Inc., has introduced its G1 and G5 families of GNSS receiver modules for applications in the Internet of Things (IoT), defense and critical infrastructure sectors.

    According to the company, the modules are designed and manufactured outside China and contain no Chinese hardware or software components. The products are intended for organizations seeking secure supply chains and compliance with U.S. procurement requirements, including those related to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).

    The G1 family is designed for applications requiring a balance of positioning performance, power consumption and cost. The L1 receivers support concurrent tracking of up to four GNSS constellations, enabling access to more satellites and improving positioning availability in challenging environments. A low-power version, the G1LP, is aimed at battery-powered applications.

    The G5 module supports both L1 and L5 GNSS signals and is designed for higher-precision positioning applications. SyncIoT said the module can provide sub-meter accuracy while tracking up to four satellite constellations simultaneously. The use of L5 signals can help mitigate multipath effects, which can degrade positioning accuracy in urban and other signal-challenged environments.

    Additional features of the G5 include raw carrier-phase measurements, a one-pulse-per-second (1PPS) timing output, anti-jamming and anti-spoofing capabilities, inertial measurement unit (IMU) data pass-through and an integrated surface acoustic wave (SAW) filter and low-noise amplifier (LNA).

    “The release of the G1 and G5 families was initiated at the request of our top customers, who require U.S.-based solutions and greater security across their supply chains,” said Mark Murray, Head of IoT Modules at SyncWise. “The G1 and G5 families are only the beginning. Stay tuned for announcements regarding future products and partnerships.”

    Samples and development kits for both product families are currently available here.

  • U-blox GNSS tech powers telescope array searching for alien life

    U-blox GNSS tech powers telescope array searching for alien life

    The PANOSETI project achieves sub-nanosecond synchronization without fiber infrastructure using u-blox ZED-F9T 

    The u-blox ZED-F9T high-precision GNSS receiver is enabling sub-nanosecond synchronization in an advanced telescope array used in optical Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) research. 

    The results have been achieved for the SETI program called PANOSETI (Pulsed All-sky Near-infrared Optical SETI), a multi-institutional scientific initiative where precise time synchronization across distributed telescope arrays is critical. Institutions involved include the University of California Berkeley, UC San Diego, Harvard and Caltech.

    Discovery at unprecedented scale

    PANOSETI is designed to detect fast-transient optical and near-infrared signals across the entire observable sky, with the goal of identifying potential technological signatures or astrophysical phenomena. Achieving this requires extremely precise time synchronization between widely distributed telescope nodes.

    Traditionally, such synchronization depends on fiber-based systems such as White Rabbit, which can be costly and impractical to deploy in remote observatory locations.

    By leveraging GNSS-based differential timing with the u-blox ZED-F9T, the PANOSETI team demonstrated:

    • ~0.7 nanosecond standard deviation between 1PPS signals over a 1 km baseline 
    • Improved performance down to ~200 picoseconds using filtering techniques 

    This level of accuracy meets, and in some cases exceeds, the requirements for next-generation distributed sensing systems.

    Precision timing without constraints

    Credit: U-blox
    Credit: U-blox

    The results highlight a key benefit of GNSS-based timing: high-precision timing can be achieved in environments where fiber infrastructure is unavailable, impractical or excessively costly.

    These results show the capabilities that GNSS timing offers, not only for scientific research, but also for a range of other emerging applications, such as distributed sensor networks, remote timing systems and resilience of critical infrastructure, also in remote locations.

    Collaboration driving innovation

    “Achieving this level of synchronization without fiber is a significant step forward for distributed instrumentation,” said Dan Werthimer, chief scientist of the PANOSETI project at UC Berkeley. “It allows us to achieve the timing precision we need for our telescope array in locations where traditional fiber-based systems are not feasible.”

    “At u-blox, we are excited to support PANOSETI in their search for extraterrestrial intelligence,” said Samuli Pietilä, Director of Product Line Management, Timing and Infrastructure. “GNSS timing is used across many industries, but none quite like the advanced optical telescopes that PANOSETI is deploying.”

    The ability to move from physically-based precision synchronization to resilient GNSS solutions unlocks the potential for distributed sensor networks.

  • Point One, ST showcase combo autonomous solution at AutoSens 2026

    Point One, ST showcase combo autonomous solution at AutoSens 2026

    Point One Navigation is showcasing an ongoing collaboration with STMicroelectronics, a relationship that has made its real-time kinematic (RTK) and positioning engine solutions accessible to ST customers developing autonomous vehicles, robotics, and precision navigation applications.

    AutoSens 2026, taking place in Detroit, Michigan, June 9-11, will bring together experts in the field of automotive sensing technology.

    Point One Navigation’s software platform integrates seamlessly with ST’s new Teseo6 family of GNSS receiver chipset and module solutions to deliver a complete, off-the-shelf precise positioning system.

    By combining ST’s GNSS receiver and measurement engine with Point One’s RTK correction service and advanced dead-reckoning algorithms, customers can achieve centimeter-level accuracy for their navigation solutions without the complexity of developing these capabilities in-house.

    At AutoSens 2026, Point One and ST are collaborating to showcase an integrated solution that highlights the power of their joint technology. The demonstration features live precision location data and real-time performance analytics, illustrating the effectiveness of the Teseo6 automotive-grade solutions paired with Point One’s advanced dead-reckoning and corrections services in a variety of automotive and autonomous driving scenarios.

    “Through our strong collaboration with STMicroelectronics, we are able to deliver proven precision positioning technology to ST’s global customer base,” said Aaron Nathan, CEO, Point One Navigation. “Our RTK and dead-reckoning software, combined with ST’s Teseo6 GNSS receiver, provides developers with a ready-to-integrate solution that matches or exceeds competing systems while accelerating time-to-market for robots, autonomous vehicles, and other applications requiring centimeter-accurate navigation.”

    “The key to precise navigation is feeding the application a trusted position, that maximizes integrity and minimizes error,” said Mike Slade, GNSS product marketing manager, STMicroelectronics. “The collaboration between ST’s Teseo6 GNSS receiver and Point One’s complementary dead-reckoning and RTK correction services ensures high signal availability and the centimeter-accurate positioning needed for consistent and predictable operation.”

  • China’s BeiDou-charged navigation industry reached $195B in 2025

    China’s BeiDou-charged navigation industry reached $195B in 2025

    China’s BeiDou navigation industry in 2025 achieved a total output value of 1.33 trillion yuan (US$195 billion), according to a report released Monday by the GNSS and Location Based Services (LBS) Association of China, or GLAC, reports CGTN.

    The BeiDou industry includes remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS), mobile communications and indoor positioning. The satellite navigation sector generated 629 billion yuan (US$92 billion) in 2025, up 9.24% year on year, according to the report.

    China has established a complete BeiDou industrial chain and supply chain, covering chips, modules, antennas, terminals, system integration and application services, , according to the report. Domestic capabilities are becoming increasingly self-reliant, with the cumulative shipments of BeiDou-compatible chips and modules reaching hundreds of millions, supporting a secure and robust industry supply chain.

    Domestic sales of BeiDou-enabled terminals exceeded 410 million units in 2025, with more than 2.2 billion BeiDou-capable devices in use across the country.

    Internationally, BeiDou services and related products have been exported to more than 140 countries and regions.

  • Septentrio extends GNSS module family with mosaic-G5 P6

    Septentrio extends GNSS module family with mosaic-G5 P6

    Septentrio, part of Hexagon, has launched the mosaic-G5 P6 multi-frequency precise positioning module. The receiver, measuring 23 mm by 16 mm and weighing 2.2 grams, enables reliable positioning without performance compromises for commercial UAVs, robots and other size and power-constrained applications.

    AIM+ Premium technology protects the receiver from sophisticated intentional or unintentional GNSS jamming or malicious spoofing attacks.

    “By extending the mosaic family with mosaic-G5 P6, we are bringing an all-in-one module offering accuracy, resilience, and flexibility for demanding industrial applications,” said Yasmine Hunter, product manager at Septentrio. 

    The newly released module offers one of the highest update rates on the market, combined with low latency, essential for efficient and accurate control systems and navigation. In addition to high-accuracy positioning, raw measurements are also available for high-performance sensor fusion. 

    The mosaic-G5 P6 also offers users the flexibility to balance accuracy and availability and is compatible with Galileo High Accuracy Service (HAS) for decimeter-level positioning out of the box. Users can choose single- or dual-antenna configuration for accurate GNSS heading enabling robust orientation and motion control in industrial automation applications such as autonomous machinery, robotics and precision guidance systems.

    The new module is compatible with widely used, open-source autopilots like PX4 and ArduPilot as well as ROS, simplifying integration into robotic and drone systems. Its evaluation kitsimplifies testing with direct autopilot connections, while the free RxTools user interface assists with the setup and evaluation process.

    Meet our GNSS experts and see mosaic-G5 P6 during Xponential in Detroit, Michigan, May 11–14, at booth #37030. For more information about mosaic-G5 P6 or other Septentrio products, contact the Septentrio team.

  • Thales’ TopStar modules enable addition of Galileo OS and PRS to receivers

    Thales’ TopStar modules enable addition of Galileo OS and PRS to receivers

    Thales has developed TopStar Galileo core modules in two standardzed, easy-to-integrate versions.

    The small-form-factor Galileo OS (Open Service) or PRS (Public Regulated Service) sensors are designed to enhanced GNSS receivers and resilient multi-sensor navigation systems, ensuring safer and more reliable satellite-based navigation. 

    The Galileo PRS core module integrates a certified, single-chip, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) security module that incorporates all the necessary Galileo PRS security and navigation functions. It provides dual-frequency (E1/E6) iono-free Galileo PRS positioning, velocity and timing services. It also provides pseudorange and delta pseudorange raw data, along with GPS C/A (coarse acquisition).

    The low-SWaP (size, weight and power) digital solution has been designed to work with any European GNSS receiver manufacturer seeking a standardized, easy-to-integrate Galileo module with which to develop their own GNSS receivers.

    Credit: Thales
    Credit: Thales

    The modules can meet the requirements of a wide range of applications for manned or unmanned vehicles, combat aircraft, helicopters, high-dynamic missiles, and the navy. Their small form factor also makes them suitable for platforms with size constraints, such as ground vehicles, small drones and guided munitions.

    The modules feature standardized interfaces, enabling the Galileo PRS function to be easily integrated into the host system. Furthermore, the TopStar Galileo core module can be embedded with minimum impact by using the analog RF front end of the host receiver.

    The Galileo OS core module version enables the early integration of Galileo functionalities into the host system, as well as export to countries not authorized to use PRS. The PRS core module version provides an easy upgrade to Public Regulated Service capability, offering greater resilience against jamming and crucial protection against spoofing.

  • New u-blox F11 platform provides ultra-low power GNSS for all environments

    New u-blox F11 platform provides ultra-low power GNSS for all environments

    The new u-blox F11 platform provides L1/L5 dual-band standard-precision GNSS designed to significantly improve positioning accuracy while dramatically 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 F11 platform marks a major step forward in meter-level GNSS positioning, the company said. It combines 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. The platform enables device manufacturers to achieve longer battery life, faster and more reliable position fixes, and greater design flexibility, u-blox said.

    Intelligent dual-band operation

    Expanding power saving capabilities, the 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, the 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), optimized first-fix performance further reduces GNSS on-time, enabling multi-year battery operation.

    For scalable, high-volume applications

    The u-blox F11 platform addresses the growing demand for GNSS solutions that are robust, power-efficient, and easy to integrate across a wide range of industries. 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

    By focusing on real-world performance rather than raw specifications, the F11 platform enables faster development cycles, improved user experience, and lower total system cost for OEMs — with form-factor compatibility and firmware upgradeability as a way to future proof designs.  

    Availability

    The platform is being showcased at Embedded World 2026. First products will be available by the end of June 2026. 

  • Telit Cinterion adds dual-band L1+L5 GNSS modules for trackers and high-precision IoT

    Telit Cinterion adds dual-band L1+L5 GNSS modules for trackers and high-precision IoT

    Telit Cinterion, an end-to-end IoT solutions enabler, has expaned its GNSS portfolio with two dual-band positioning modules: the ultracompact SE873K5-D and the high-end SE869eK5-DRK. 

    Built on the AG3335 chipset series from long-time partner Airoha, the new modules support space- and power-constrained internet of things (IoT) devices and use cases that require continuous, ultraprecise positioning. 

    The SE873K5-D and SE869eK5-DRK provide a scalable path to adopt dual-band L1 + L5 GNSS. Device manufacturers can add advanced correction technologies and resilient positioning architectures without redesigning hardware.  

    When combined with Telit Cinterion cellular connectivity solutions, the modules support the injection of RTCM corrections worldwide. This feature enables higher accuracy across connected IoT deployments.

    SE873K5-D
    The SE873K5-D expands the established SE873K5 family with a dual-band L1 + L5 variant. It is designed for size- and power-constrained applications.  

    This new module maintains the same 7 x 7 mm footprint and pin-to-pin compatibility as the single-frequency SE873K5. OEMs can scale performance without changing hardware designs.

    The SE873K5-D supports multiconstellation GNSS across the L1 and L5 bands. Compared to single-frequency solutions, it improves accuracy and robustness against interference and multipath effects.  

    With DGNSS support via RTCM corrections, the module enables submeter accuracy. It is ideal for myriad use cases, from wearables to fleet management.  

    Two power supply variants enable designers to optimize for either minimal size or ultralow power consumption in battery-operated devices. Multiple configurable usage profiles, such as tracking and drone modes, provide added flexibility across IoT verticals.  

    SE869eK5-DRK
    The SE869eK5-DRK is the next evolution of Telit Cinterion’s high-end GNSS offering. Based on the upper tier of the AG3335 chipset family, this module builds on the previously announced SE869eK5-DR. It adds support for RTK positioning with untethered dead reckoning. 

    This powerful combination enables uninterrupted, centimeter-level positioning. It maintains performance even when GNSS signals are degraded or unavailable due to interference or signal blockage.  

    The SE869eK5-DRK has an embedded inertial measurement unit. This feature helps maintain accurate position fixes in environments like tunnels and dense urban areas. The module supports DGNSS for submeter accuracy when RTK corrections are unavailable or when centimeter-level precision is not needed. 

    The SE869eK5-DRK is designed in an industry-standard 16 x 12.2 mm form factor. It introduces a proprietary extended pinout while remaining backward-compatible with existing designs. The added pins enable future-proof implementations and customization. OEMs can expand capabilities over time without redesigning their products.

    Engineering validation testing samples of the SE873K5-D are available now. Design validation testing samples are expected soon. Mass production is planned for Q2 2026.  

    Design validation testing samples for the SE869eK5-DRK are available now. Mass production is planned for Q2 2026.  

    For more information about the SE873K5-D and the SE869eK5-DRK, visit Telit Cinterion at Embedded World at Booth #3-620. The event runs March 10-12 at the Exhibition Centre Nüremberg. 

  • Qualinx launches reconfigurable GNSS chip and developer kit

    Qualinx launches reconfigurable GNSS chip and developer kit

    Qualinx will showcase its market-ready 1 mW QLX3Gx Series GNSS chip with its dynamic reconfigurable architecture, along with a developer evaluation kit (EVK), at Embedded World 2026 taking place March 10-12 in Nuremberg.

    The QLX3Gx EVK enables OEMs to directly validate Qualinx’s power-to-performance leadership and integration readiness in real-world device environments across IoT, UAVs, wearables, asset tracking, mobility and infrastructure applications. Additional demos include ultra-low-power GNSS powered by Dragonfly Digital RF, on-chip Galileo authentication with EUSPA’s OSNMA, QLX3AX AFE flexibility, beacon-to-beacon communication and sustainable smartwatch integration.

    1 mW GNSS Powered by Dragonfly

    Qualinx’s patented Dragonfly Digital Radio Frequency (DRF) architecture is at the core of the QLX3GX chip and shifts traditionally analog RF functions into the digital domain, an approach that brings RF back in line with Moore’s Law and, as such, significantly reduces power consumption without compromising performance.

    Market-ready and built for scale, the highly integrated chip combines an ultra-low-power digital RF front end with an advanced GNSS digital baseband engine, ready for high-volume production and OEM deployment.

    Additionally, the Dragonfly architecture enables dynamic, over-the-air (OTA) reconfiguration of the device throughout its lifecycle, eliminating substantial cost and complexity from customers’ supply chains and sparking new cycles of downstream product innovation, all from a single chip.

    Supported by a European-designed GNSS architecture engineered for industry-leading power-to-performance versatility, hardware-level security and resilience, tracking is performed natively on-chip rather than in the cloud, further improving resilience to spoofing, jamming and interference.

    Live demonstrations planned

    Live demos at Embedded World 2026 highlight Qualinx’s performance and agility, and reinforce the company’s strategy to redefine connectivity by ensuring ultra-low-power, secure, and reconfigurable GNSS is accessible at scale:

    • QLX3Gx developer evaluation kit (EVK). Hands-on validation of real-world power consumption, reconfigurability and integration readiness.
    • Ultra-low-power GNSS powered by Dragonfly Digital RF. The 1 mW operating mode reduces one of the largest energy drains in connected systems, enabling longer battery life, smaller form factors and lower carbon footprint.
    • Qualinx Transmit. Qualinx will demonstrate that the same chip used for beacon-to-beacon collaboration can enable a range of new applications in which devices work together as an intelligent swarm, accelerating the deployment of ambient IoT.
    • Galileo OSNMA authentication with EUSPA. With more than 4 billion devices connected to Galileo, Qualinx on-chip navigation message authentication strengthens protection against spoofing among connected devices while reinforcing alignment with Europe’s sovereign Galileo infrastructure.
    • QLX3AX analog front end (AFE). A dynamic OTA reconfigurable AFE supporting multiple radio technologies for specialized receivers and custom systems.
    • Wearable integration display. Smartwatch-class form-factor readiness, validating compact footprint and suitability for IoT and wearable devices.

    The availability of the QLX3Gx GNSS chip and EVK follows the recent announcement of a €20M investment round to support and accelerate Qualinx’s growth and international expansion. As governments and enterprises reassess their exposure to fragile, globally concentrated semiconductor supply chains, Qualinx stands out as a European deep-tech company that combines European IP and manufacturing, with hardware-level security that delivers resilient, ultra-low-power connectivity and does not rely on cloud-based processing.

    All Qualinx chips, including the QLX3Gx GNSS chip, are designed and manufactured in Europe, anchoring production within the EU and reducing supply chain risk.

    OEMs are invited to register their interest in the Qualinx developer EVK at Embedded World, from 10-12 March at the Exhibition Centre Nuremberg, Hall 3, Booth 2211, to secure hands-on evaluation of the QLX3Gx GNSS chip for upcoming consumer, industrial, and mobility applications ahead of mass production this year. Contact [email protected] to schedule a media interview.