Qorvo Introduces New UWB Development Kit for Linux for Precision Location & Sensing Applications

Qorvo has introduced the QM35825 Development Kit for Linux, designed to help developers evaluate Qorvo’s high-performance Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) for real-time location and radar sensing applications. This kit supports two-way ranging (TWR), Time Difference of Arrival (TDoA), and other key features that enable secure, accurate UWB implementation in industrial, consumer, and automotive use cases. With ultra-wideband high-precision ranging, this kit measures distance within 5 centimeters and is accurate to just 2 degrees between devices. It also features a built-in radar mode that scans the environment to detect motion and presence.

The box includes a QR code card linking to the Qorvo dev kit page, a USB adapter & two USB-C cables for power & control, and the Qorvo evaluation boards, ready to use. Each of the two included modules is built around the same UWB radio board with four antennas. Module one runs on a Raspberry Pi with Linux, perfect for onboard control. Module two connects to a PC via USB-C, enabling control of the radio directly using Python scripts and the UWB Explorer app.

The kit can be set up by installing the Qorvo UWB Explorer app first. Then the modules are connected using the USB-C cable, and the setup is complete. With just a few clicks, it allows the user to run distance measurements, explore angle detection, and unlock radar-based presence sensing, all in one place. It’s a flexible setup, made for rapid prototyping and real-world testing.

Click here to learn more about the QM35825 Development Kit for Linux.

Courtesy of everythingRF