The B-UWB-MOD1 is an ultra-compact surface-mounted ultra-wideband (UWB) module,combining high precision and versatility to offer best-in-class performance. It fulfils a variety of use case requirements as the kernel of various adjustable device-centric and server-centric configurations.

B-UWB-MOD1 unique design makes it highly adaptive and easy to integrate into any type of electronic device together with its embedded API for firmware upgrade (mode selection, hardware interface selection, external device control).

B-UWB-MOD1-based location systems benefit from a significant operative experience and continuous improvement process to offer nearly boundless levels of customization without any software modification.

B-UWB-MOD1 is available as the core component of the B-UWB-MEK1 module evaluation kit.

Surface-mounted device

17 × 18 × 2.6 mm

Precision down to 10 cm

Measurement rate adjustable up to 250 per second

Range up to 600 m in LoS (line of sight)

Data acquisition: UART link

Control interfaces (secondary mode)

• SPI (SPI_MISO, SPI_MOSI, SPI_CLK, SPI_CS)
• Interrupt line
• Module wakeup line
• UART (UART_Tx, UART_Rx)

SPI (SPI_MISO, SPI_MOSI, SPI_CLK, SPI_CS)

Interrupt line

Module wakeup line

UART (UART_Tx, UART_Rx)

GPIOs:

• Up to 16 various alternate functions in the standalone mode
• Up to 10 predefined functions in the secondary mode

Up to 16 various alternate functions in the standalone mode

Up to 10 predefined functions in the secondary mode

Channels: 1, 2, 3, 4 (3.25 to 4.75 GHz)

Bandwidth: 500 MHz and 1 GHz

Tx mean power: -41.3 dBm/MHz

Tx peak power: -10 dBm/MHz

Maximum sensitivity down to -118 dBm

API for the ready-to-go STMicroelectronics protocol