Qorvo Transforms Enterprise Wi-Fi Access Points Into Scalable UWB RTLS Infrastructure

Qorvo, a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced a major step forward in making Ultra-Wideband (UWB) real-time location systems (RTLS) deployable at enterprise scale. By combining industry standards including FiRa and Omlox with integration into Wi-Fi enterprise access points (EAPs), Qorvo enables precise, real-time location services without the need for dedicated RTLS infrastructure.

Qorvo addresses key barriers to RTLS adoption, including fragmented systems and the cost and complexity of dedicated anchor networks. By embedding UWB into enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure, Qorvo enables location services to scale using existing access points and workflows. With over a decade of UWB innovation, the company provides a proven RTLS foundation deployed across healthcare, mining, logistics and automotive manufacturing environments.

“Real-time location has long been limited by infrastructure cost and lack of interoperability,” said Alexis Bizalion, Director of Product Marketing & Enablement at Qorvo. “By bringing standards-based UWB into enterprise Wi-Fi access points, we’re making real-time location a native capability of the network. We’re excited to enable OEMs, system integrators and solution providers to build and deploy RTLS solutions with greater flexibility, lower cost and reduced integration risk.”

A key differentiator is Qorvo’s collaboration with leading enterprise Wi-Fi providers to integrate UWB into access points, transforming Wi-Fi infrastructure into a dual-purpose platform for both connectivity and location services while reducing deployment cost and time to market. The company has achieved multiple industry-first UWB milestones, including:

• FiRa-compliant RTLS deployments on EAPs in healthcare and logistics
• Omlox-compliant RTLS deployments on EAPs in automotive manufacturing
• Combined support of FiRa and Omlox standards within enterprise Wi-Fi infrastructure for interoperable RTLS deployments

At the core of this ecosystem is Qorvo’s new QPK3000 module, designed for tags and end devices. It enables interoperable UWB functionality across EAPs, dedicated anchors and other UWB-enabled infrastructure, simplifying development while ensuring compatibility across FiRa- and Omlox-based systems.

Qorvo recently showcased the QPK3000 and its RTLS ecosystem approach at the Wi-Fi NOW UWB Global Summit in Mountain View, CA, highlighting how standards-based UWB is enabling scalable, interoperable RTLS deployments. For more information on UWB RTLS, visit Qorvo’s Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS) page (https://www.qorvo.com/Innovation/Ultra-Wideband/Markets-Applications/Real-Time-Location-Systems-RTLS).

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