Imagine you could locate a key, a tool in a factory, or a device in a building with centimetre precision, even indoors.
Most wireless systems don’t offer that kind of accuracy, especially inside buildings or complex environments. That makes precise positioning and reliable tracking a challenge in many real-world use cases.
At imec at Holst Centre, we develop and refine UWB technology for ultra-low-power, highly accurate, wireless micro-location.
Our UWB chips are designed on standard CMOS platforms, which enables cost-effective mass production and easy integration with other electronics. We combine advanced signal-processing algorithms with chip-design innovation to deliver distance measurements with centimetre-level accuracy and reliable performance in challenging environments, even under interference or multipath conditions.
What is UWB?
Our focus
This reliable, secure and energy-efficient wireless micro-location technology opens the door to a wide variety of applications: secure access systems (keyless entry), precise asset tracking in industry or healthcare, smart logistics, indoor navigation, and more. Because it is wireless and low-power, UWB lowers the barrier for deploying micro-location solutions at scale. With UWB, everyday objects can become ‘location-aware’, enabling smarter, safer and more connected environments.