Qorvo® (Nasdaq:QRVO), a leading provider of innovative RF solutions
that connect the world, today announced the interoperability of its
DW3000 family of products with the Apple U1 chip used in iPhone and
Apple Watch models* and the new Nearby Interaction protocol
specification draft unveiled at the 2021 Worldwide Developers
Conference. This compatibility will enable developers to easily
evaluate new app experiences based on location, distance and
direction relative to a U1-equipped iPhone or Apple Watch. The
DW3000 is Qorvo’s next-generation ultra-wideband (UWB) chipset
family and is ramping into full production in four variants, along
with several modules and beta development kits.
Compliant with the IEEE 802.15.4z standard, Qorvo UWB hardware
and software solutions are also developed in accordance with the
FiRa consortium PHY and MAC specification. As a sponsor and board
member of FiRa, Qorvo is dedicated to growing the UWB ecosystem,
and applying its technology and application expertise to help
define specifications that ensure interoperability between
different end products to create a seamless experience for
consumers.
Global tech market advisory firm ABI Research forecasts there
will be 300 million UWB device shipments in 2021. “Smartphones will
see an increase in the integration of UWB, providing users with the
ability to accurately locate other UWB-enabled devices, unlock
doors or vehicles, and automatically wireless pay for products,”
said Stephanie Tomsett, Research Analyst at ABI Research.
Eric Creviston, president of Qorvo Mobile Products, said, “We’re
proud to be supporting Apple interoperability with our broad
portfolio of UWB solutions. We are seeing rapid adoption of UWB in
a variety of mobile, automotive and IoT applications, where it
delivers unrivaled location and secure communication capabilities.
This is opening the door to new user experiences. Qorvo’s UWB team
has been at the forefront of this innovation for 10 years, enabling
hundreds of customers to design breakthrough products and solutions
across 40 different vertical markets.”
Qorvo UWB products compatible with U1-enabled iPhone and
Apple Watch models
Qorvo UWB Development KitsDWM3000EVBBased on
Qorvo DWM3000 module, this Arduino Shield development kit offers
developers the flexibility to evaluate Qorvo UWB technology with
Nordic Semiconductor development kits - nRF52832DK, nRF52833DK or
nRF52840DK.
DWM3001CDKBased on the DWM3001C module, this kit is designed to
offer a rapid prototyping solution to developers, offering JLINK-OB
debug capabilities through USB and a license-free professional
grade IDE.
Qorvo UWB Software SuiteCompatible with all
Qorvo UWB products from drivers to MAC to GUI and logging tools.
Embedded software is compliant with the Apple Nearby Interaction
protocol as well as FiRa PHY/MAC specification.
Qorvo UWB ModulesDWM3000RF-only module
integrating DW3110 chipset, antenna and power management. Optimum
RF layout simplifies design integration. The DWM3000 can easily
interface via SPI to a wide range of microcontrollers.
DWM3001CCombines Qorvo DW3110 UWB chipset with the Nordic
nRF52833 BLE SoC and an accelerometer - an ideal platform for rapid
prototyping of applications such as tags and access control.
Qorvo UWB ChipsetDW3000Second generation family
of four UWB chipsets (DW3110, DW3120, DW3210, DW3220) optimized for
low power battery-operated applications. Offers worldwide support
with UWB Channel 5 (6.5 GHz) and Channel 9 (8 GHz) with data rates
of up to 6.8 Mbps while delivering precise positioning to within 10
cm for ranging and +/-5 degrees for angular measurement. Chipsets
are available in QFN and CSP packages.
Qorvo’s evaluation kits and modules are sampling now and all UWB
chipsets are ramping into full production. Visit
https://www.qorvo.com/feature/uwb-solutions-compatible-with-apple-u1 to
learn more about Qorvo’s UWB products and solutions.
* U1-enabled iPhone models include iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro,
iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and
iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple Watch Series 6 features the U1 chip.
About QorvoQorvo (NASDAQ:QRVO) makes a better
world possible by providing innovative RF solutions at the center
of connectivity. We combine product and technology leadership,
systems-level expertise and global manufacturing scale to quickly
solve our customers' most complex technical challenges. Qorvo
serves diverse high-growth segments of large global markets,
including advanced wireless devices, wired and wireless networks
and defense radar and communications. We also leverage our unique
competitive strengths to advance 5G networks, cloud computing, the
Internet of Things, and other emerging applications that expand the
global framework interconnecting people, places and things. Visit
www.qorvo.com to learn how Qorvo connects the world.
Qorvo is a registered trademark of Qorvo, Inc. in the U.S. and
in other countries.
Investor Relations Contact: Doug DeLietoVP,
Investor RelationsW +1-336-678-7968 |
Media Contact: Alexis MarianiQorvo Mobile
ProductsW +1 336-678-5605alexis.mariani@qorvo.com |
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