NXP continues to innovate and improves the positioning accuracy of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to the millimeter level

The latest breakthroughs in ultra-wideband (UWB) technology allow us to achieve millimeter-level accurate ranging in our daily lives. NXP has collaborated with LaterationXYZ of Germany to gain the ability to use ultra-wideband technology to achieve millimeter-level accurate positioning of other UWB items and devices. This new solution brings new possibilities for a variety of application scenarios that require precise positioning and tracking, marking an important advancement in the history of UWB technology development.

Bringing new possibilities to application scenarios that require precise positioning and tracking

The higher the accuracy of real-time positioning, the better the performance of existing applications will be, while also creating more opportunities for new use cases.

For example, in the gaming industry, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology can more accurately measure the distance between the console and the handheld controller or headset, resulting in a better gaming experience. In the manufacturing industry, workers use handheld devices with ultra-wideband (UWB) technology to more accurately locate and place various parts, thereby improving work efficiency, reducing waste, and ultimately reducing costs. In addition, in the field of logistics and warehousing, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology can improve the accuracy of tracking and positioning of goods, making order fulfillment faster and more efficient, and improving customer satisfaction.

Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology with millimeter-level accuracy not only meets current usage scenarios, but is also expected to open up new use cases that improve efficiency and accuracy. It can bring huge benefits to industrial, commercial and consumer use cases in a wide range of industries, including tool placement, augmented reality, medical monitoring, personal tracking, inventory control and indoor location awareness.

Extending the Advantages of UWB

The current ultra-wideband (UWB) technology can achieve centimeter-level positioning accuracy, far exceeding the level of other wireless positioning technologies. In the field of precise positioning, ultra-wideband (UWB) technology continues to develop and will achieve millimeter-level positioning accuracy, which will make UWB technology more advantageous and competitive in comparison with other wireless positioning technologies such as Wi-Fi and BLE.

In addition, the frequency band used by ultra-wideband (UWB) technology is cleaner and higher than Wi-Fi and BLE, and it works in a different part of the spectrum, so it will not interfere with other wireless protocols. High-precision ultra-wideband (UWB) positioning technology can be seamlessly integrated into the existing wireless operating environment without causing any signal interference.

Another significant advantage of UWB technology is its high security. While other wireless positioning technologies rely on signal strength (RSSI) to estimate distance and location, UWB technology uses time of flight (ToF) for precise measurement. This makes UWB measurements more difficult to tamper with and makes the technology more resistant to relay attacks.

Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology: a worthy investment area in the future

Ultra-wideband (UWB) technology can uniquely combine high precision, high compatibility and high security. NXP has keenly perceived the huge advantages of this technology and has become one of the first leading companies to use this technology. Now, NXP and LateriationXYZ have joined forces to continuously improve the positioning accuracy of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology in daily environments and are committed to promoting innovation and breakthroughs in UWB technology.

Our Trimension positioning and ranging ultra-wideband (UWB) solutions have a very wide range of combination options and applications. We continue to innovate and promote the development of ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. For example, we have developed the first UWB solution that combines ranging with radar, providing higher accuracy and performance for positioning and perception.

We believe that UWB technology has only just demonstrated some of its capabilities, and there are more surprises waiting for us in the future. We will continue to work closely with customers and industry organizations to enhance the application experience of UWB technology and bring higher positioning accuracy, wireless compatibility and data security to various use cases.

UWB will change the way we work and live. Learn more about how NXP is supporting UWB use cases.

author:

Sunil Jogi

UWB IOT Marketing Director, NXP Semiconductors

Sunil Jogi currently serves as the Director of UWB Marketing at NXP. He is responsible for developing ultra-wideband (UWB) sensor products for IoT applications and building an ecosystem based on UWB technology. He is also actively involved in the standardization and certification of UWB technology. He has more than 20 years of experience beyond UWB technology, developing products and ecosystems in areas including NFC, payments, and transportation. In addition, Sunil has co-authored a book on ultra-wideband technology with other experts and holds patents for several innovations in connectivity and sensor technology.