#Ultra-Wideband

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Ultra-Wideband Market Trends: Emerging Patterns and Future Outlook

Ultra-Wideband Market Insights, Statistics, Trends and Forecast Report by 2032

The Ultra-Wideband Market Report delivers a detailed examination of the market, covering essential insights into market size, projected growth, and major trends. This report provides an in-depth view of the market through segmentation by region, by segments, along with targeted analysis designed to support informed strategic decisions. Evaluating the industry’s dynamics, the report highlights key growth drivers, challenges, and emerging opportunities. Essential for CEOs, analysts, and stakeholders, the report includes both SWOT and PESTLE analyses, offering valuable insights into competitive strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats across various regions and segments.

Ultra-Wideband Market Size

According to Straits Research, the global Ultra-Wideband Market is set for substantial growth, projected to reach USD 6.95 Billion by 2032 at a robust CAGR of 18.15%. This growth is driven by advancements in technology and regional expansions that are reshaping the industry landscape. The report captures this momentum and explores the impact of these developments on global and regional markets specifically.

Report Structure

Ultra-Wideband Market Overview: Straits Research places the global Ultra-Wideband Market size at USD 1.55 Billion in 2023, forecasting growth from USD 1.83 Billion in 2024 to USD 6.95 Billion by 2032, with a CAGR of 18.15% from 2024 to 2032.

Economic Impact: A breakdown of economic factors affecting the industry, with a focus on the U.S. market’s role.

Production and Opportunities: Analysis of production methods, business opportunities, and market potential.

Trends and Technologies: Insight into emerging technologies, trends, and key players shaping the industry.

Cost and Market Analysis: Examination of production costs, marketing strategies, and regional market shares, segmented by type and application.

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Regional Analysis for Ultra-Wideband Market

North America: Leading in market adoption, North America’s Ultra-Wideband Market sector is supported by cutting-edge technology, high consumer demand, and favorable regulatory frameworks. The U.S. and Canada remain top contributors to regional growth.

Europe: Growth in the Ultra-Wideband Market is steady, driven by strict regulatory standards, a focus on sustainability, and significant R&D investments. Key contributors include Germany, France, the U.K., and Italy.

Asia-Pacific: The fastest-growing region, supported by rapid industrialization, urbanization, and a rising middle class. Key markets are China, India, Japan, and South Korea.

Latin America, Middle East, and Africa: Emerging regions with expanding demand due to economic development and improved infrastructure. Leading markets include Brazil, Mexico, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and South Africa.

Top Players in the Ultra-Wideband Market

The report highlights leading companies, including

Decawave

Samsung Electronics

Robert Bosch GmbH

Apple Inc.

NXP Semiconductors

Zebra Technologies Corporation

Johanson Technology Inc.

Nanotron Technologies GmbH

Emerson Electric Co.

Texas Instruments Incorporated

3M

5D Robotics, Inc.

Ubisense Group plc

BeSpoon SAS

and more, with detailed insights into their strategic positioning.

Ultra-Wideband Market Segmental Analysis

By Type

Impulse Radio 

Multi-Band UWB

By Applications

RTLS

Imaging

Communication 

Others

By End-User

Healthcare

Automotive and Transportation

Manufacturing

Consumer Electronics 

Retail

Others

Market Segmentation: https://straitsresearch.com/report/ultra-wideband-market/segmentation

Top Economic Indicators Essential for Industry Professionals

The report provides insights into key economic factors crucial to the Ultra-Wideband Market, which includes:

Production Costs (COGS): Covering materials, labor, and overhead associated with manufacturing.

Innovation Costs (R&D): Investment in technology advancements, particularly in EVs and safety.

Operational Costs (SG&A): Including marketing, sales, and administration expenses.

Logistics Costs: Expenses for product transport and distribution.

Service and Warranty Costs: Post-sale service and warranty-related expenses.

Revenue and Profitability Metrics: Insight into per-unit revenue, gross margin, and net profit.

Break-even and Economies of Scale Analysis: Calculations on cost efficiency as production scales.

New Additions to the 2025 Report

Expanded Industry Overview: A comprehensive analysis of the industry's current state and key developments.

Enhanced Company Profiles: Detailed information on major players, including their strategic priorities and growth initiatives.

Tailored Reports and Analyst Support: Customizable reports and direct access to industry experts to assist with specific research needs.

Latest Ultra-Wideband Market Insights: Analysis of market growth drivers and anticipated developments.

Region and Country-Specific Data: Customized reports focusing on particular countries or regions to align with specific market strategies in the U.S. and beyond.

Table of Contents for the Ultra-Wideband Market Report: https://straitsresearch.com/report/ultra-wideband-market/toc

Frequently Asked Questions in the Ultra-Wideband Market Research Report

What recent initiatives have key players adopted to enhance brand and customer engagement?

Which firms are leading in adopting long-term ESG and sustainability initiatives?

What were the most effective strategies employed to handle challenges from the pandemic?

How are current global trends impacting Ultra-Wideband Market demand, especially in the U.S.?

What are the significant growth opportunities, and how will mining adoption impact the sector?

How are industry trends creating new revenue opportunities?

Scope of the Report

COVID-19 Impact: This section explores both immediate and enduring effects of the pandemic on Ultra-Wideband Market segments.

Supply Chain Analysis: Focus on changes in distribution channels and logistics.

Geopolitical Impact: Evaluates effects of the Middle East crisis on supply chains and market stability.

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(2024-06-02 image ©wiser systems) Most modern mobile phones are packed with a variety of wireless communication methods - the mobile connectivity (2G, 4G 5G), Bluetooth NFC and Ultra-Wideband. The last of these is perhaps the least used but over time it will become a key part of the mobile infrastructure and transform many applications.

Ultr-Wideband is short range, uses high frequency and perhaps the key feature, it is more directional than the others. The most commonly used applications is the trackers, where you are able to track lost keys or suitcases using this technology. But another application that could come is perhaps the reverse. Rather than tracking items on the phone, the phone can be used to navigate through Airports, or Shopping Centres or other large scale buildings.

Other potential applications could be a replacement for your car keys (or maybe a backup), simpler photo transfer phone to phone, and in smart homes of the future.

Currently Smart homes are restricted by devices and technology being manufacturer specific. This is changing with Matter, but also Ultra-Wideband will have a role to play in this technology.

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Why Apple's 2nd Gen UWB Chip is Exciting?

With over 10 years of experience in spatial and location technologies, including Bluetooth, Ultra Wideband, and Cellular IoT, we at Estimote are thrilled about the newly announced iPhone 15 and its upgraded second-generation Ultra Wideband chip.

In this blog post, we'll explain why we're excited, we will try to forecast the potential use-cases of this second-gen chip, and highlight the opportunities for developers to create groundbreaking context and location-aware apps.

SPATIAL AWARENESS

Many people aren't aware, but every iPhone from the iPhone 11 onwards has a hidden super-power. It can measure the distance and orientation to nearby phones or other compatible devices. Think of it as an invisible string connecting your phone to objects with AirTags attached, a HomePod, or even your car.

This super-power is made possible by the first generation Ultra Wideband chip (U1 chip). This chip is a small radio transmitter that sends, receives, and processes tiny radio signals. These signals are so low-power that they're almost indistinguishable from the background noise in a broad range of frequencies (5-9 GHz). That's why it's called Ultra Wideband, or UWB for short.

Whenever a nearby device communicates with an iPhone using UWB, the phone calculates the duration of this interaction. The greater the distance, the more time it takes for the radio signal to make the round trip. The U1 chip then multiplies this travel time by the speed of light to determine the inch-level distance to nearby phones or tags.

iPhones equipped with the UWB chip use this distance data to create magical user experiences. For instance, when you AirDrop files to friends close by or search for your misplaced keys, your iPhone directs you to the corresponding AirTag. And when you walk into your living room your music can seamlessly start playing on your HomePod. These are just a few examples of what the U1 chip offers, and there's so much more on the horizon.

LOWER POWER UWB CHIP

The new iPhone 15 as well as new Apple Watch Series 9 feature a second-generation UWB chip. Reports indicate that a primary difference with that model is the shift in the chip manufacturing process from 16nm to 7nm. This simply means that the transistors have become smaller. As a result, they use less energy and switch more quickly, leading to enhanced performance, greater range, and new possibilities.

Why is power consumption so crucial? Reduced power usage can result in a superior user experience and introduce entirely new use-cases and applications. For instance, with the new UWB chip, new AirTags when upgraded could last up to 2-3 years on a single coin battery, as opposed to the current 1-year lifespan with the U1 chip.

Having more transistors also means stronger computing power, better signal processing, and more effective noise filtering. This is why Apple also announced a 3x improvement in UWB range and unveiled a new precision finding feature for the Find My app to locate friends around.

UNTRACKED INDOOR LOCATION

Another potential future application of the lower power UWB chip might involve a technique named Downlink TDoA. This stands for "time difference of arrival," a new standard championed by the FiRa organization. It lets UWB-enabled phones passively receive signals from UWB beacons or anchors.

Imagine your car in a tunnel where GPS is unavailable. UWB beacons in the tunnel transmit radio signals to your phone. Your phone captures these signals, and using the time difference of their arrival, it can calculate the exact position of the car inside the tunnel. With Downlink TDoA, beacons don't collect any data from to the phone. The precise location is determined solely by the UWB chip on the phone. This approach is seen as safer and more privacy-centric than traditional real-time location systems (RTLS). As a result, it's often referred to as Untracked Indoor Positioning.

This innovative, privacy-centric way of determining indoor positioning could also be applied in airports, malls, museums, and more. It could effectively deliver what the iBeacon promised years ago, but with inch-perfect accuracy and superior security.

To make such experiences possible, a low-power UWB processor like the second-gen chip is essential. The phone would need to constantly detect UWB signals from nearby beacons, and it's crucial that this happens efficiently.

SPATIAL COMPUTING AND VISION PRO

There's also speculation that the UWB chip may eventually interact with Apple's new smart glasses. This makes a lot of sense. Currently, Vision Pro determines its spatial orientation in a room using computer vision and image processing. Using the UWB chip and radio signals for this purpose would use order of magnitude less power. Preserving power could allow Apple to design more compact and lighter smart glasses in the future.

FUTURE APPLICATIONS OF UWB

Ultra Wideband technology has many more uses than just distance positioning. It was originally developed for military use in radars. Essentially, UWB signals sent from the phone could reflect off nearby objects and return to the UWB chip. By examining these reflections phone can identify the shape, orientation, or movement of objects.

RADAR AND HEALTH MONITORING

There are many research papers where UWB radar is used to count people in a room or even detect human heartbeats. Given Apple's focus on health & fitness, it's entirely possible for future iPhones equipped with UWB on your nightstand to monitor heart rate or breathing. Non-contact monitoring could be useful for elderly individuals living alone or young children. It could identify falls or irregular heartbeats and notify caregivers or family members. This might not be implemented on the second-gen processors, but could be expected from the future UWB revisions and the new software.

HANDS-FREE PAYMENTS

Another potential use for an improved UWB chip could be in payments. While NFC has been popular for close-range payments, UWB could transform the entire experience. Imagine approaching a payment terminal, and without needing to pull out your phone or move it near the terminal, the payment is processed securely. This technology might lead to genuinely hands-free shopping. Customers could just grab items and leave the store. With devices powered by the UWB chip communicating with other UWB-enabled tags and payment terminals, the items someone has would be detected, and the cost automatically taken from the associated account, all while ensuring security through spatial authentication.

Beyond shopping, UWB could also make peer-to-peer payments easier. Instead of sifting through apps, just being nearby could prompt a payment screen on your iPhone, asking if you want to split the bill, recognizing your friend's device by its spatial position.

ACCESS CONTROL AND HANDS-FREE AUTHENTICATION

Finally, Apple's new second-gen UWB chip, can revolutionise the way we access and interact with spaces. Imagine arriving at a hotel. As you approach your room, the door recognises your smartphone and automatically unlocks without you having to fumble for a keycard or even touch the door.

Workplaces, especially those that involve machinery or secure data access, can benefit from hands-free authentication. Consider a research laboratory with multiple machines and computers. Instead of using passwords, keycards, or fingerprint scans, devices equipped with UWB sensors could detect the presence of an authorised UWB chip-carrying employee and unlock automatically.

The incorporation of the second generation UWB chip into a broader range of devices could dramatically transform the way we interact with the world, making our experiences smoother, more intuitive, and more secure. From hotels to workplaces, the possibilities for hands-free access and seamless interactions are vast and exciting. If you are interested to learn more about UWB and differences between BLE and UWB see our other blog-post about our UWB Beacons and try Nearby Interactions API and our SDK building next-gen mobile apps.

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New Product News : UWB650 Transparent Transmission | Bi-Directional Ranging | Positioning Module | 1KM Communication Range

UWB650 module, launched by NiceRF, is a wireless communication module based on Ultra Wide Band (UWB) technology and compliant with the IEEE 802.15.4-2020 Standard protocol. Developed from the UWB3000F27, the UWB650 module features a  high-power 0.5W amplifier chip. Users do not need to design any circuits, as the UWB650 module includes the wireless communication module and related circuits, integrated with ESD protection devices to provide effective ESD static protection. The UWB650 module combines data communication, two-way ranging (DS-TWR), and three-point planar positioning functions of UWB technology into one module. Users can easily utilize these functions through the UART interface on the module without the need for additional design and development.    The UWB650 module features data transmission, ranging, and positioning functions, as well as a sleep mode.

Data Transmission Function:

The module encapsulates data obtained from the serial port before transmission. Users can input up to 1010 bytes of data per packet, which will be treated as the MAC Payload part of the communication protocol. When the module receives data from other modules, it parses the data packet and outputs the MAC Payload part through the serial port. The module supports AES-128 (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption and decryption functions.

Ranging Function:

When the module enters the ranging mode, it defaults to the Responder role. The module automatically responds to ranging signals initiated by the Initiator and begins the ranging process without user intervention. When switched to the Initiator role, the module can initiate ranging with up to 5 Responder modules in a polling sequence.

Positioning Function: The positioning function includes two roles: Tag and Station. When the module enters positioning mode, it defaults to the Station role. The module automatically responds to ranging signals from Tags and initiates the ranging process without user intervention. When switched to Tag mode, users can use configuration commands to specify which 3 Stations the module should range with to obtain positioning. If not specified, the module will randomly select information from nearby 3 Stations for ranging and positioning. Sleep Mode: During normal operation, the CS pin is in an input state with internal pull-up. When the CS pin is externally driven low, the module enters sleep mode. During this period, the internal MCU, UWB chip, and power amplifier chip stop working, maintaining low current consumption. When the CS pin is externally driven high, the module wakes up from sleep mode. During wake-up, the MCU wakes up the internal UWB chip and sequentially restores various parameters of the UWB chip.

Below are brief overview of the module's features： Communication distance of over 1KM in open environments The UWB650 module features a high-power amplifier chip providing 0.5W output, with a transmission bandwidth (BW) of 499.2MHz, and a reception sensitivity of -94dBm. It includes a built-in antenna and supports communication distances exceeding 1 kilometer in open environments, ideal for long-range ranging applications. Electrostatic Protection (ESD) The UWB650 module includes a wireless communication module and related circuitry, integrated with ESD protection devices that effectively provide ESD protection. This protection can prevent static discharge from damaging sensitive electronic components, ensuring that electronic devices can operate stably and reliably during production, transportation, and use. UWB wireless to TTL Level, easy for digital data transmission use The UWB wireless to TTL interface converts ultra-wideband (UWB) signals into TTL-level UART signals, facilitating easy connection with microcontrollers and other digital devices. It supports plug-and-play functionality without complex setup or programming, enabling users to quickly start data transmission. This feature is particularly suitable for embedded systems and IoT applications. RF rate reaches 6.8Mbps The UWB module offers a high-speed data transmission capability of 6.8 Mbps, suitable for HD audio, fast file transfers, and low-latency communication. It maintains low power consumption and strong anti-interference capabilities, making it particularly suitable for applications in consumer electronics, industrial automation, medical devices, and smart home environments that require efficient and stable connections. High-precision ranging/indoor positioning UWB650 is a fully integrated microcontroller that combines ultra-wideband (UWB) low-power, low-cost transceiver IC with a 0.5W high-power amplifier chip. It complies with IEEE802.15.4-2015 and IEEE802.15.4z (BPRF mode) standards. It is suitable for bidirectional long-range ranging, TDoA, and PDoA systems, with a positioning accuracy of up to 10 centimeters. It can be used for large-scale industrial personnel positioning, underground positioning in coal mines, hospital staff positioning, and various indoor positioning applications. AES128 wireless encryption By using AES-128 encryption, you can ensure that data transmitted wirelessly is protected against unauthorized interception or tampering. Many industries and regions have regulations that mandate encryption of data during wireless transmission to safeguard data privacy and security. AES-128 is widely accepted and offers strong security, meeting these requirements effectively.

UWB650 module features Comply with IEEE 802.15.4-2020 Standard UWB communication protocol  Supports UWB Channel 5 (6489.6 MHz) Supports 6.8 Mbps and 850 Kbps RF Rate  Supports preambles 3/4/9/10/11/12, with modules unable to communicate between different preamble configurations Supports multiple transmission power levels, with a maximum transmission power of  0.5W Ultra-long distance data communication Adopts double-sided Bi-Directional ranging (DS-TWR) Adopts three-point planar positioning method for precise positioning calculation Electrostatic Protection (ESD)

The above is the content of this sharing: The UWB650 module, based on the UWB3000F27 module, achieves long-distance data communication, supports ESD static protection, and AES128 wireless encryption. NiceRF not only provides various wireless module products but also offers ODM/OEM customization services. We welcome inquiries from major manufacturers.

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The global ultra-wideband technology-based vehicle access control market was valued at $92.6 million in 2022, which is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.09% and reach $383.1 million by 2031. The recent surge in the adoption of ultra-wideband technology across developed economies and their growing global awareness is shifting automakers’ focus to equip their upcoming models with ultra-wideband technology-based vehicle access.

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Ultra-Wideband Chipset for Communication Market

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Ultra-Wideband Technology Market Type, Statistics, Regions and Industry Key Manufacture Till 2033

Research Nester released a report titled “Ultra-Wideband Technology Market: Global Demand Analysis & Opportunity Outlook 2030” which delivers detailed overview of the global ultra-wideband technology market in terms of market segmentation by application, end-user, and by region.

Further, for the in-depth analysis, the report encompasses the industry growth indicators, restraints, supply and demand risk, along with detailed discussion on current and future market trends that are associated with the growth of the market.

The global ultra-wideband technology market is projected to grow with a moderate CAGR during the forecast period, i.e., 2022-2030, on account of increasing demand for ultra-wideband technology in RTLS applications for automation, rising users of smartphones, and the growing adoption of the industrial internet of things

(IIoT). According to the data collected from GSMA, the estimated adoption of smartphones in developed and developing countries are 80% and 82%, respectively.The market is segmented by application into RTLS, imaging, communication, and others. Out of all the segments, the RTLS segment is anticipated to grab the most significant market share during the forecast period owing to the fact that RTLS provides solutions that are ideal for various industrial environments for indoor tracking and material flow to employee location tracking for safety reasons.

Regionally, the global ultra-wideband technology market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. The market in North America is projected to occupy the largest share over the forecast period, which can be attributed to the strong presence of multiple ultra-wideband players in the region and increasing adoption of ultra-wideband-based technologies across healthcare and retail sectors.

Increasing RTLS in Automation Industry to Drive Market Growth Rising use of RTLS technology in the automation industry is anticipated to be the primary factor increasing the growth of the market. Moreover, in several industries such as consumer, healthcare and retail, precision positioning and radar systems for communication, video streaming and surveillance are giving rise to the high usage of ultra-wideband technology-based indoor positioning systems. This in turn is assessed to boost the market growth in the coming years.

However, the expensiveness of UWB systems and lack of awareness about the technology in low-income economies are some of the factors that are estimated to restrain market growth over the forecast period.

This report also provides the existing competitive scenario of some of the key players of the global ultra-wideband technology market which includes company profiling of Alereon, Inc., DecaWave Limited (Qorvo Inc.), Humatics Corporation, Pulse~LINK, Inc, BeSpoon, Zebra Technologies Corporation, NXP Semiconductors N.V., Texas Instruments Incorporated, Johanson Technology Inc., among others. 

The profiling enfolds key information of the companies which encompasses business overview, products and services, key financials and recent news and developments. On the whole, the report depicts detailed overview of the global ultra-wideband technology market that will help industry consultants, equipment manufacturers, existing players searching for expansion opportunities, new players searching possibilities and other stakeholders to align their market centric strategies according to the ongoing and expected trends in the future.

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New F-16 Electronic Warfare System ‘on Par with Fifth-Gen’ Enters Flight Test

Sept. 4, 2024 | By John A. Tirpak

The F-16’s new electronic warfare suite, the AN/ALQ-257, has begun flight testing after successfully completing ground tests in an anechoic chamber, Northrop Grumman reported.

The Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite, or IVEWS, mounted in a Block 50 F-16, completed an Air Force evaluation in the Joint Preflight Integration of Munitions and Electronic Sensors (J-Prime) facility—an anechoic chamber—last month, Northrop said. That same aircraft has been conducting flight tests for about two weeks, and will soon be joined by a second F-16, a company official said. Northrop is not yet cleared to reveal the location of testing.

Flight testing to validate what was learned in the chamber will take just a few weeks, and an operational assessment will be completed “by the fourth quarter of this year,” said James Conroy, vice president of navigation, targeting, and survivability, in an interview with Air & Space Forces Magazine. Developmental and operational testing should be completed in early 2025, and based on the results, the Air Force will decide future milestones such as when production and deliveries can begin and when the first F-16 unit is expected to be declared operational, he said.

“We’re going fast,” Conroy said, because the Air Force’s F-16s “don’t have this kind of survivability equipment” and need it to be operationally relevant. The system is an all-digital jammer that has been extensively tested to cooperate with and deconflict with the F-16’s new AN/APG-83 Scalable Agile Beam Radar (SABR), an active electronically-scanned array (AESA) radar. The two systems can be used simultaneously, Conroy said. Both are made by Northrop.

The electronic warfare system is capable of detecting, identifying and countering “the most advanced threats” on the battlefield today, Conroy said, and can perform accurate geo-location of emitters with just a single aircraft. The simulations in the chamber were “intense,” he said.

The IVEWS will be internal to the F-16 and will replace the centerline-mounted AN/ALQ-131 self-defense jamming pod, freeing one external station on the fighter for a fuel tank or weapon. The system will use antennas located elsewhere on the fuselage; the outer mold line of the aircraft hasn’t been altered, Conroy said.

He declined to characterize whether the IVEWS is comparable to the Eagle Passive/Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) being mounted on F-15Es and F-15EXs, saying only that that they are “both advanced electronic warfare systems” and can work together.

The IVEWS is intended to provide the F-16 with electronic warfare capabilities “on a par with fifth-generation aircraft, significantly enhancing survivability for operations in contested and congested electromagnetic spectrum environments,” Northrop said. “Its ultra-wideband suite can detect, identify, and counter advanced radio frequency threats, including millimeter wave systems.”

The IVEWS started out as a Middle-Tier Acquisition program to achieve rapidly fielding; it became an Air Force program of record in 2019.

Conroy said the system will be especially helpful in coping with mobile anti-aircraft radars and missiles whose position is unknown at the start of a mission and which may turn on and fire on F-16s when directly overhead or nearby.

To reach this point, the IVEWS has undergone three years of testing, both on the ground and in the air aboard Northrop’s Bombardier CRJ, acting as a surrogate for the F-16 in the Northern Lightning 2021 exercise, Conroy said. It has also been tested at Hill Air Force Base’s F-16 Block 50 avionics system integration laboratory.

In the chamber, the IVEWS was “subjected to accurate representations of complex radio frequency spectrum threats,” Northrop said in a press release. It demonstrated “the ability to detect, identify, and counter advanced radio frequency threats while operating safely with other F-16 systems.”

Conroy said the system could permit the F-16 to remain credible into the 2040s, and is being evaluated by a number of F-16 user countries, particularly those buying the F-16 Block 70. Turkey has signed a letter of agreement selecting the IVEWS for its Block 70s.

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Ultra-wideband (UWB, ultra wideband, ultra-wide band and ultraband) is a radio technology that can use a very low energy level for short-range, high-bandwidth communications over a large portion of the radio spectrum.[1]

why does it work only short-range?

[stevebattle]

Daredevil (2008) by iRobot, Bedford, MA. Daredevil is a PackBot mobile robot equipped with an ultra-wideband (UWB) radar, LIDAR, and stereo vision. The goal of this TARDEC (Tank-Automotive Research, Development, and Engineering Center) funded project is to develop an all-weather perception capability for the PackBot using UWB to see through adverse weather like rain & snow, and perhaps even see through foliage. Sensor fusion is then used to combine these readings with high-resolution data from LIDAR and stereo vision.

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LHAASO reveals key evidence of the cosmic ray acceleration limit in the W51 complex for the first time

The Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO) officially released the precise measurements of high-energy gamma radiation from the W51 complex, confirming it as a cosmic-ray accelerator boosting particles up to so-called ultra-high energies (UHE, above 1014 electronvolts). This study also provides key evidence about the cosmic-ray acceleration limit in this complex. The findings, entitled "Evidence for particle acceleration approaching PeV energies in the W51 complex," were recently published online in Science Bulletin. The research was conducted by the LHAASO International Collaboration, led by the Institute of High Energy Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences.

The W51 complex is one of the largest and the most active "stellar factories" in the Milky Way and one of the few regions confirmed to host GeV energy cosmic-ray accelerators. It plays a crucial role in unraveling the century-old mystery of the "origin of cosmic rays." Researchers utilized data from the LHAASO experiment to, for the first time, extend the measurements of the energy spectrum of gamma-rays from this region to the UHE range. They clearly observed a "bending" structure in the gamma-ray spectrum at tens of TeV, indicating the acceleration limit of cosmic rays in this region.  

The energy spectrum measured by LHAASO can be smoothly connected with that was measured by the Fermi-LAT collaboration at lower energies.  Spanning six orders of magnitude of gamma-ray energy. the spectrum provides important evidence that the radiation originates from collisions between cosmic rays and molecular clouds. It also indicates that the W51 complex has a cosmic-ray acceleration limit of around 400 TeV. “The supernova remnant W51C, located in the W51 complex, is the most plausible cosmic-ray accelerator responsible for the wideband gamma-ray emission”, Prof. LI Zhe said, one of the co-corresponding authors.

LHAASO is a national major science and technology infrastructure located on Haizi Mountain at an altitude of 4410 meters in Daocheng, Sichuan province, China. It consists of an array of 5216 electromagnetic particle detectors and 1188 muon detectors distributed in 1 km2, a water Cherenkov detector array covering 78,000 m2 and an array of 18 wide-field-of-view Cherenkov telescopes. LHAASO was completed and began high-quality stable operation in July 2021. It is the most sensitive UHE gamma-ray detection device in the world, characterized by the large field of view and all-weather capability.

IMAGE: The UHE gamma-ray emission is clearly observed from the W51 complex, which hosts the supernova remnant W51C and star forming region W51B. (b) The “bending” feature around tens TeV indicates the cosmic-ray acceleration limit in the W51 complex at around 400TeV. Credit ©Science China Press

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