Qorvo launches automotive grade UWB SoC chip QPF5100Q
Qorvo has introduced its new automotive-grade certified Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System on Chip (SoC), the QPF5100Q, and is providing samples to key customers. This groundbreaking SoC meets the automotive industry's demand for high-precision, reliable UWB technology, suitable for UWB radar applications such as keyless vehicle security access, digital keys, child presence detection, and motion sensing.
Qorvo's new UWB SoC offers advanced UWB functionality and configurable software, enabling automotive designers to customize unique features that enhance product performance and bring differentiated advantages to end-user applications. The QPF5100Q builds on Qorvo's more than 10 years of innovation in UWB technology, aiming to meet the stringent standards of the automotive industry.
Eric Creviston, President of Qorvo's Connectivity and Sensors Products, stated, "By providing configurable software, we empower our customers with greater innovation capabilities and competitive advantages, meeting the critical needs of the automotive market and next-generation UWB applications. Qorvo is committed to supporting customer innovation in automotive technology, which is the core of this new SoC."
The QPF5100Q is currently undergoing Design Verification Testing (DVT) with leading automotive manufacturers and is expected to enter mass production later this year. This innovative SoC demonstrates Qorvo's commitment to creating cutting-edge UWB solutions for automotive use, with its low power consumption and high integration aiding customers in realizing "future-oriented" product designs. Based on a robust product roadmap, Qorvo's automotive UWB solutions feature scalable system architecture and continuous technological advancements, ensuring adaptability to evolving industry standards and emerging applications.
