Mikroe has released the RTLS UWB Click board, an add-on module for real-time location, distance measurement, and motion-aware tracking, aimed at applications like asset tracking, indoor positioning, and industrial monitoring where GPS is unavailable. Built with LEAPS on Qorvo's DWM3001C module, it combines a UWB transceiver, Nordic's nRF52833 BLE SoC, and an ST accelerometer for motion-triggered ranging to save battery. The board measures 42.9 x 25.4 mm, supports 3.3V/5V input, I2C/SPI/UART/USB interfaces, integrated UWB antenna, AES 128/256 security, and IEEE 802.15.4-2015/802.15.4z BPRF standards with data rates up to 6.8 Mbit/s. It is mikroBUS-compatible with ClickID auto-detection and mikroSDK open-source libraries.
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What chip does the Mikroe RTLS UWB Click board use for ultra-wideband ranging?
It is based on Qorvo's DWM3001C module, which combines a DW3110 UWB transceiver, Nordic Semiconductor's nRF52833 Bluetooth Low Energy SoC, and STMicroelectronics' LIS2DH12 accelerometer. The accelerometer enables motion-aware operation so UWB ranging activates only when movement is detected, extending battery life. Track new hardware modules like this by following embedded and IoT hardware updates on daily.dev.
What data rates and frequency channels does the Mikroe RTLS UWB Click board support?
It supports UWB channels 5 (6.5 GHz) and 9 (8 GHz) with data rates up to 6.8 Mbit/s, following IEEE 802.15.4-2015 and IEEE 802.15.4z BPRF standards. It also includes AES 128/256 security, NFC connectivity, and an integrated planar UWB antenna in a 42.9 x 25.4 mm form factor. Compare UWB tracking boards and their specs before choosing one on daily.dev.