The Cobalt GNSS receiver by Ubiscale is an ultra-low-power IP core designed to expand the IoT System-on-Chip (SoC) market scope by integrating GNSS functionalities. This receiver is specifically crafted to meet the stringent power and size constraints of modern IoT applications, ensuring efficient geolocation processes.
Engineered to optimize power consumption through advanced embedded processing and cloud collaboration, Cobalt ensures the lowest possible energy use while maintaining high-performance standards. It delivers an easy GNSS integration option into NB-IoT SoCs, offering a cost-effective solution through shared resources between the GNSS system and the modem.
Designed for mass-market applications such as logistics, agriculture, and goods protection, Cobalt operates across multiple satellite constellations including Galileo, GPS, and Beidou. It supports both standalone and cloud-assisted positioning which enhances GNSS operation efficiency and system integration flexibility. The solution is bolstered by collaboration with key players like CEVA DSP and backing from the European Space Program Agency.
Cobalt's software-defined receiver provides robust sensitivity with minimal processing and memory needs, making it ideal for integration in modern IoT devices. This highly efficient design is perfect for size and cost-constrained applications, providing durable and precise tracking and positioning solutions that target a variety of industries.
