The module natively supports the u-box PointPerfect GNSS augmentation service. It delivers multiple GNSS and IMU outputs in parallel to support all possible architectures, including a 50 Hz sensor-fused solution with very low latency. It also enables advanced real-time applications like augmented reality, while the optimized multi-band and multiconstellation capability maximizes the number of visible satellites even in urban conditions.

The device is a self-contained solution, which provides the best possible system performance to address issues such as latency constraints, RF front-end design issues, or RTK algorithm integration. This eliminates the technical risk and effort of selecting and integrating RF components and third-party libraries, like positioning engines, which helps customers optimize time to market. The u-blox approach also dramatically reduces supply chain complexity during production.

The u-blox position engine incorporates a dependable protection level output and advanced security features including anti-spoofing and anti-jamming. Operation up to 105 ºC makes it possible to integrate the product anywhere in the car without design constraints.

u-blox manufacturing partners use ISO/TS 16949 certified sites and adhere to the latest standards in the automotive industry. Qualification tests are performed as stipulated in the AEC-Q104 standard: “Failure mechanism based stress test qualification for multichip modules (MCM) in automotive applications”.

The ZED-F9K-00B module features the u-blox F9 GNSS receiver to provide continuous decimeter-level positioning accuracy in the most challenging automotive use cases. The wide bandwidth of the multi-band receiver and its ability to simultaneously use all four GNSS constellations enables it to receive many satellite signals even in cities. This brings the highest availability of RTK solutions, everywhere and convergence time within seconds.

It is the first dead reckoning module with an integrated inertial measurement unit (IMU) capable of high precision positioning. The sophisticated built-in algorithms cleverly fuse the IMU data, GNSS measurements, wheel ticks, and vehicle dynamics model to provide lane accurate positioning where GNSS alone would fail. The module operates under open-sky motorways, in the wooded countryside, in difficult urban environments, and even in tunnels and underground parking. In modern automotive applications, such as an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) to improve road safety, ZED-F9K-00B is the ultimate solution.

The device is a self-contained solution, which provides the best possible system performance to address latency constraints, RF front-end design issues, RTK algorithm integration, etc. This eliminates the technical risk and effort of selecting and integrating RF components and third party libraries like positioning engines. The u-blox approach also dramatically reduces supply chain complexity during production.

ZED-F9K-00B is ideal for innovative automotive designs with space and power limits. The module can be easily integrated into a telematics control unit (TCU), navigation system, ADAS or V2X electronic control unit (ECU). The module reaches a high navigation rate of up to 30 Hz with low latency suitable for real time applications to provide a lag-free user experience. ZED-F9K-00B modules are manufactured in ISO/TS 16949 certified sites and are fully tested. Qualification tests are performed as stipulated in the ISO 16750 standard: “Road vehicles – Environmental conditions and testing for electrical and electronic equipment”.