u-blox F11 GNSS Platform:
u-blox, a global leader in positioning and short-range communication technologies for automotive, industrial, and consumer markets, announced the launch of the u-blox F11 platform. The new L1/L5 dual-band standard-precision GNSS platform is 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 u-blox F11 platform marks a major 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.
Intelligent dual-band operation for real-world efficiency
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), optimized first-fix performance further reduces GNSS on-time, enabling multi-year battery operation.
Stefania Sesia, Head of Business Unit Standard Precision and Low Power GNSS at u-blox, said,
“With the u-blox F11 platform, we are redefining what standard-precision GNSS can deliver. Instead of forcing customers to compromise between accuracy and battery life, this platform intelligently adapts to real-world conditions. The result is reliable, meter-level positioning with exceptional power efficiency, exactly what high-volume tracking and wearable applications need.”
Designed 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 u-blox 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 u-blox F11 platform showcased at Embedded World 2026. First products will be available by the end of June 2026.
For more information about the u-blox F11 platform and u-blox standard-precision GNSS solutions, please visit: www.u-blox.com/f11.
