Decawave

Decawave develops semiconductor products, software, modules and reference designs for ultra-wideband (UWB) radio. The technology measures the flight time of a radio signal to locate things to within centimetres, while also carrying data with very little power.

Its website now says the company is part of Qorvo, and directs customers to Qorvo for products and support.

What Decawave offers

• UWB semiconductors — chips for real-time, highly accurate local location services.
• Modules — ready-made hardware that builds in the UWB radio.
• Reference designs — starting points for product makers adding location features.
• Software — code supporting the location functions on its chips.

Who it works with

Makers of IoT devices and smart consumer products who want secure, precise location. The chips are designed to run for years on a coin cell battery.

Key facts

• Headquarters: Ireland
• Offices: California and China, with a presence in South Korea, France and Japan
• Standards: IEEE 802.15.4a and 802.15.4z
• Ownership: now part of Qorvo