u-blox's latest update for NEO-F10T: Enhanced security for critical infrastructure

Thalwil, Switzerland – March 18, 2025 – u-blox (SIX:UBXN), a global leader in positioning and short-range communication technologies for automotive, industrial and consumer markets, has announced the latest update on NEO-F10T, a compact dual-band GNSS timing module designed to meet the most stringent 5G timing requirements. This new variant of the NEO-F10T includes superior security features, including Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication), making it an ideal solution for private networks and telecommunications infrastructure.

The NEO-F10T delivers nanosecond-level timing accuracy and incorporates advanced security protocols such as Galileo OSNMA (Open Service Navigation Message Authentication), secure boot, and secure interfaces. These features ensure the highest level of timing integrity and protection against spoofing attacks, providing customers with a reliable and secure solution for their timing needs.

"NEO-F10T is designed to meet the timing synchronization requirements in various critical infrastructure applications on a global scale," said Samuli Pietilä, Director of Product Line Management, Timing and Infrastructure, at u-blox. "With this update, we are happy to introduce Galileo OSNMA to strengthen the module’s robustness against malicious attacks even further."

Enhanced security and accuracy

The NEO-F10T incorporates Galileo OSNMA, a global, free-of-charge service that enhances GNSS signal robustness by ensuring the authenticity of received navigation messages. This feature is essential for defending against signal spoofing attacks, making the NEO-F10T a trusted solution for applications where security is paramount. Additionally, the module includes advanced security protocols such as secure boot, secure interfaces, configuration lock, and T-RAIM (Time-RAIM) for integrity monitoring, ensuring the highest level of timing integrity.

The module follows the industry-standard NEO form factor, allowing customers to integrate it seamlessly into their existing designs. Designed for efficiency, the NEO-F10T operates with low power consumption, making it ideal for compact and power-sensitive environments. 

Optimized hardware design

The NEO-F10T is engineered for efficient GNSS performance, featuring:

• Single RF input for all GNSS bands.
• Dual SAW filters for exceptional signal selectivity and out-of-band attenuation.
• Compatibility with ANN-MB1 L1/L5 multi-band antenna, simplifying evaluation in diverse environments.
• Operates on a 2.7 V to 3.6 V power supply with low power consumption, ensuring efficiency in power-sensitive applications.

Availability

The u-blox NEO-F10T will be available for sampling in Q2 2025.  For more information, visit our page.