The ultra-wideband (UWB) technology jointly developed by NXP and LatationXYZ has made an important breakthrough, enabling millimeter-level precise ranging and positioning. This new solution brings new possibilities for various application scenarios that require precise positioning and tracking, marking an important advancement in UWB technology.
High-precision real-time positioning not only improves the performance of existing applications, but also creates more opportunities for new use cases. For example, in the game industry, UWB technology can be used to more accurately measure the distance between the host and the handheld controller or headset, thereby providing a better gaming experience. In manufacturing, workers using handheld devices with UWB technology can more accurately locate and place parts, improve work efficiency, reduce waste, and reduce costs. In addition, in the field of logistics and warehousing, UWB technology can improve the accuracy of goods tracking and positioning, make order processing faster and more efficient, and improve customer satisfaction.
The millimeter-level precision of UWB technology is not only suitable for current usage scenarios, but also promises to open up more new use cases that improve efficiency and accuracy. It brings enormous benefits to a variety of use cases in industrial, commercial, and consumer domains, including tool placement, augmented reality, medical monitoring, personal tracking, inventory control, and indoor location awareness, among others.
At present, UWB technology can achieve centimeter-level positioning accuracy, far exceeding other wireless positioning technologies. In the field of precise positioning, UWB technology continues to develop and will achieve millimeter-level positioning accuracy, making it more advantageous and competitive in comparison with other wireless positioning technologies such as Wi-Fi and BLE.
In addition, the frequency band used by UWB technology is clearer than Wi-Fi and BLE, and is less prone to interference. This means that UWB technology can provide more reliable and accurate positioning results in complex environments, whether it is indoors or outdoors.
In addition to positioning accuracy, UWB technology also has a high degree of security. Due to its unique spectrum characteristics and low power transmission, UWB signals are difficult to be tapped or jammed. This makes UWB technology have great potential in security-sensitive application scenarios, such as smart home security systems, financial transactions, identity verification, etc.
The cooperation between NXP and LatationXYZ will further promote the innovation and breakthrough of UWB technology. We will continue to improve and optimize Trimension positioning and ranging solutions to provide higher positioning accuracy, wireless compatibility and data security. We believe that UWB technology will play an important role in the future era of intelligence and connectivity, and bring more innovation and convenience to all walks of life.
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1、About NXP Semiconductors：
NXP Semiconductors is a leading supplier of embedded controllers offering a broad portfolio of MCUs with Arm-based processors and microcontrollers for a variety of industries including automotive, wireless connectivity and more. They continue to drive innovation offering a strong Power Management portfolio for industrial and automotive applications, including multiple power supplies and battery management solutions. NXP products power and connect across the globe building solutions, helping enhance the proficiency of people, organizations and the world has a whole.
Freescale Semiconductor has been acquired by NXP Semiconductor. Freescale Semiconductor parts are now a part of the NXP family (Dec 2015).
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- Clock/Timing - Clock Buffers, Drivers
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- Clock/Timing - Real Time Clocks
- Data Acquisition - ADCs/DACs - Special Purpose
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- Data Acquisition - Digital to Analog Converters (DAC)
- Data Acquisition - Touch Screen Controllers
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- Interface - Analog Switches - Special Purpose
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