02.16.21 -- UWB Location Tech | COTS SDR For 5G Development
By Qorvo Although it’s been around for some time now, ultra-wideband (UWB) is considered the new “location technology” growing at a healthy pace. Its precision capabilities set it apart from other location solutions and it’s a key enabler to exciting — and vital — new use cases. To fully understand UWB, it’s helpful to look at how it originated, the role it plays, how it works, and the use cases it powers. Resources Article | dB Control The Tri-Service (Army, Navy, and Air Force) launched the MPM program in 1991, and most TWT companies were given development contracts. The program aimed to boost the microwave tube development effort in the U.S. and to combine the best use of vacuum electronics and solid-state technologies.