Qorvo QM33120WDK2 Ultra-Wideband Development Kit

Qorvo QM33120WDK2 Ultra-Wideband (UWB) Development Kit is an all-in-one, ready-to-use kit for UWB product development and demonstrations. The Qorvo QM33120WDK2 kit is for the low-power, low-cost QM33110W and QM33120W UWB transceivers. This kit can be used to evaluate the UWB technology in various infrastructure topologies, using Two-Way Ranging (TWR), Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA), or Angle-of-Arrival (AoA). A Real-Time Locating System (RTLS) can be evaluated quickly in the following modes: DL-TDoA (Downlink TDoA), UL-TDoA (Uplink TDoA), and TWR, or through performing data telemetry. It is also compatible with FiRa™ PHY and MAC specifications. The kit contains six device modules (1x AoA and 5x non-AoA) based on the Nordic nRF52840 inside a Murata 2AB SIP module with an external Qorvo LNA/PA. Customized application software can be developed and loaded via the USB or BLUETOOTH^® Low Energy.

Features

Provides a wide range of evaluations and demonstrations of the UWB technology
- Nearby interaction demo with an iPhone^®
- FiRa-compatible two-way ranging with AoA capabilities
- Infrastructure-less proximity between the tags
- Advanced navigation and tracking RTLS demonstrations using DL-TDoA, UL-TDoA, and TWR techniques
- Uplink and downlink data telemetry
Enables
- Development of a custom stack using an open-source SDK and built-in debugger on the UDK devices
- Development of FiRA-compatible applications
- Quick demo setup and visualization using iOS and Android applications
- Advanced navigation and tracking RTLS (Real-Time Location System)
- A wide range of options and tools for configuration, visualization using smartphones and desktops
Based on the Murata 2AB SIP (QM33120W UWB IC, nRF52840 MCU with Bluetooth, LIS2DW accelerometer, crystals, and internal power regulators)
Supports UWB RF bands 5 (6.5GHz) and 9 (8GHz)

UWB IC is FiRa PHY and MAC compatible, interoperable with the Apple U1 chip and Android FiRa-compatible smart devices
Backward compatibility with DW1000 IEEE802.15.4a UWB IC on channel 5
2x USB Type-C^® ports integrate a DAPLink programmer with Virtual COM and a USB device interface for data communication
RGB LEDs, 2x green LEDs, a front button, 2x side buttons, a buzzer, a haptic motor, an NFC tag antenna connector, and extra GPIOs for connection with external sensors or IOs
Power options using a single RCR123A 3.7V rechargeable battery (not included)
Supports ETSI regulation at -31.3dBm indoor
Based on the FCC, ETSI, and Japan-certified module
Lead-free, Halogen-free, and RoHS-compliant

Applications

Indoor navigation
Asset and people tracking
Healthcare staff and patient tracking
Retail security, navigation, and customer analytics
Point and trigger controller applications
Presence-based device activation

Residential access control
High-precision real-time location systems
Location-aware wireless sensor networks
Factory/warehouse automation and security
Connected homes
Internet of Things (IoT)

Kit Contents

Qorvo QM33120W UWB supporting channel 5 and 9 together with Qorvo QM14068 Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) and QM14070 Power Amplifier (PA) to provide exceptional UWB range (up to 150m point-to-point with Europe limit settings)
5x devices with integrated non-AoA UWB antenna (white enclosure) and 1x device with AoA UWB antenna (grey enclosure), Bluetooth chip antenna is integrated on all devices
2x 2m USB Type-C cables