Qualinx to develop GNSS receiver to prevent spoofing
Qualinx in the Netherlands is to develop a consumer-grade, low-power receiver for a GNSS satellite navigation authentication service.
Qualinix is working with the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (EUSPA) for the GNSS receiver to protect against spoofing of satellite navigation signals.
The Qualinx Digital Radio Frequency (DRF) technology converts most of the analog circuits in a wireless chip into digital circuits. The DRF functions can then be tailored to each application in software. Compared with traditional GNSS receivers, the technology boasts 10X power reduction to extend the operating life of battery-powered navigation devices, and smaller, lower-cost packages.
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EUSPA is responsible for the security accreditation of all the EU Space Programme components. The reliability of GNSS signals from the navigation satellites such as the EU’s Galileo and the US GPS is vital for all kinds of applications, from timing for cellular networks to the accuracy of maps and positioning used by self-driving cars. Spoofing the signal to provide different data can have a huge impact on such systems.
“This partnership with EUSPA is a powerful endorsement of DRF technology and the benefits it delivers in GNSS applications,” said Tom Trill, CEO of Qualinx in Delft (above). “Our relationship with EUSPA developed via the European Commission’s CASSINI initiative to support space-related, deep-tech startups. This project is a perfect fit for DRF. It will keep Qualinx at the leading edge of next-generation GNSS technology and well deliver robust, reliable, low-power GNSS receivers for this vital security service.”
“Qualinx’s proven core technology and adaptability without significant hardware redesign were a crucial factor for low-powered consumer-grade receivers building on our innovative OSNMA service. We look forward to partnering with them to bolster Galileo’s service resilience for all users,” Fiammetta Diani, head of the Market, Development and Innovation unit at EUSPA.
www.qualinx.io; www.euspa.europa.eu/.
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