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.