Qorvo® Automotive-Qualified UWB SoC Drives Innovation with Configurable Software
Qorvo (QRVO) has announced its automotive-qualified QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) is now sampling with key customers. The breakthrough SoC targets automotive applications including secure keyless entry, Digital Key, and UWB radar applications such as child presence detection and motion sensing.
The QPF5100Q features configurable software that allows automotive designers to customize features for enhanced performance and application differentiation. Currently in Design Verification Testing with leading automotive manufacturers, the chip is scheduled to enter production later in 2025.
Building on Qorvo's decade-long UWB expertise, the SoC is designed to meet strict automotive standards while offering low-power operation and high integration. The company's automotive UWB solutions feature scalable system architectures to ensure adaptability to evolving industry standards and emerging applications.
Qorvo (QRVO) ha annunciato che il suo QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) qualificato per l'automotive è ora in fase di campionatura con clienti chiave. Questo innovativo SoC è destinato ad applicazioni automotive che includono l'ingresso senza chiave sicuro, il Digital Key e applicazioni radar UWB come il rilevamento della presenza di bambini e la rilevazione del movimento.
Il QPF5100Q presenta software configurabile che consente ai progettisti automotive di personalizzare le caratteristiche per migliorare le prestazioni e la differenziazione delle applicazioni. Attualmente in fase di testing per la verifica del design con i principali produttori automobilistici, il chip è programmato per entrare in produzione entro la fine del 2025.
Basandosi su un decennio di esperienza di Qorvo nell'UWB, il SoC è progettato per soddisfare rigorosi standard automotive offrendo contemporaneamente un funzionamento a bassa potenza e un'elevata integrazione. Le soluzioni UWB automotive dell'azienda presentano architetture di sistema scalabili per garantire adattabilità agli standard di settore in evoluzione e alle applicazioni emergenti.
Qorvo (QRVO) ha anunciado que su QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) calificado para automóviles ya está disponible para muestreo con clientes clave. Este innovador SoC se dirige a aplicaciones automotrices que incluyen entrada sin llave segura, Digital Key y aplicaciones de radar UWB como la detección de presencia de niños y la detección de movimiento.
El QPF5100Q cuenta con software configurable que permite a los diseñadores automotrices personalizar características para mejorar el rendimiento y la diferenciación de aplicaciones. Actualmente en pruebas de verificación de diseño con los principales fabricantes de automóviles, se espera que el chip inicie su producción a finales de 2025.
Basado en más de una década de experiencia de Qorvo en UWB, el SoC está diseñado para cumplir con estándares automotrices estrictos mientras ofrece un funcionamiento de bajo consumo y alta integración. Las soluciones UWB automotrices de la compañía cuentan con arquitecturas de sistema escalables para garantizar adaptabilidad a los estándares de la industria en evolución y a las aplicaciones emergentes.
Qorvo (QRVO)는 자사의 자동차 인증을 받은 QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC)가 주요 고객과 샘플링 중이라고 발표했습니다. 혁신적인 SoC는 안전한 비밀번호 없는 출입, 디지털 키 및 어린이 존재 감지 및 움직임 감지와 같은 UWB 레이더 애플리케이션을 포함한 자동차 애플리케이션을 목표로 하고 있습니다.
QPF5100Q는 자동차 설계자가 성능 향상 및 애플리케이션 차별화를 위해 기능을 맞춤화할 수 있도록 하는 구성 가능한 소프트웨어를 특징으로 합니다. 현재 주요 자동차 제조업체와 함께 디자인 검증 테스트 중이며, 이 칩은 2025년 말에 생산에 들어갈 예정입니다.
Qorvo의 10년 이상의 UWB 전문성을 바탕으로 SoC는 엄격한 자동차 기준을 충족하도록 설계되었으며, 동시에 저전력 작동 및 높은 통합성을 제공합니다. 이 회사의 자동차 UWB 솔루션은 진화하는 산업 기준 및 새로운 애플리케이션에 대한 적응을 보장하기 위해 확장 가능한 시스템 아키텍처를 특징으로 합니다.
Qorvo (QRVO) a annoncé que son QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) agréé pour l'automobile est maintenant en échantillonnage auprès de clients clés. Ce SoC innovant cible les applications automobiles, y compris l'accès sans clé sécurisé, le Digital Key et des applications radar UWB telles que la détection de présence d'enfants et la détection de mouvement.
Le QPF5100Q dispose d'un logiciel configurable qui permet aux concepteurs automobiles de personnaliser les fonctionnalités pour améliorer les performances et la différenciation des applications. Actuellement en phase de test de vérification de conception avec les principaux fabricants automobiles, la puce devrait entrer en production à la fin de 2025.
En s'appuyant sur une expertise décennale en UWB, le SoC est conçu pour répondre à des normes automobiles strictes tout en offrant un fonctionnement à faible consommation d'énergie et une haute intégration. Les solutions UWB pour automobiles de l'entreprise présentent des architectures système évolutives pour garantir leur adaptabilité aux normes industrielles en évolution et aux nouvelles applications.
Qorvo (QRVO) hat bekannt gegeben, dass sein für den Automobilsektor qualifiziertes QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) nun mit wichtigen Kunden in der Musterung ist. Dieses bahnbrechende SoC richtet sich an Automobilanwendungen, darunter sichere schlüssellose Eingangsmechanismen, Digital Key und UWB-Radaranwendungen wie die Anwesenheitserkennung von Kindern und Bewegungssensorik.
Der QPF5100Q bietet konfigurierbare Software, die es Automobildesignern ermöglicht, Funktionen zur Leistungssteigerung und Anwendungsdifferenzierung anzupassen. Der Chip befindet sich derzeit in der Designverifizierungstestphase bei führenden Automobilherstellern und soll Ende 2025 in die Produktion gehen.
Aufbauend auf zehnjähriger UWB-Expertise von Qorvo ist das SoC so konzipiert, dass es strengen Automobilstandards entspricht und gleichzeitig einen energieeffizienten Betrieb und hohe Integration bietet. Die automobilen UWB-Lösungen des Unternehmens verfügen über skalierbare Systemarchitekturen, um die Anpassungsfähigkeit an sich entwickelnde Branchenstandards und neue Anwendungen zu gewährleisten.
- New automotive-qualified UWB SoC ready for customer sampling
- Product scheduled for production in 2025
- Currently in DVT phase with leading automotive manufacturers
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The QPF5100Q automotive-qualified UWB SoC represents a strategic market expansion for Qorvo into the high-growth automotive semiconductor sector. The automotive UWB market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 27.4% through 2030, driven by increasing demand for secure access systems and advanced driver assistance features. The configurable software approach is particularly noteworthy as it creates a competitive moat through customer lock-in and higher margins compared to standard hardware solutions.
The timing of production ramp-up later this year positions Qorvo to capture market share as automotive manufacturers accelerate their digital key and UWB radar feature adoption. While revenue impact will be minimal in 2025 due to automotive qualification cycles, the long-term growth trajectory is compelling given the 10+ year typical automotive product lifecycle and increasing content per vehicle.
The QPF5100Q's dual functionality for both secure access and radar applications addresses two critical growth vectors in automotive technology. Digital Key adoption is accelerating rapidly, with major OEMs targeting 100% implementation by 2027. The child presence detection capability is particularly significant as it aligns with upcoming safety regulations in multiple markets.
The configurable software architecture is a game-changer for automotive OEMs, enabling rapid feature deployment and differentiation without hardware modifications. This flexibility reduces development cycles and certification costs while allowing manufacturers to update capabilities post-sale. The successful DVT phase with leading manufacturers suggests strong market validation and likely design wins in upcoming vehicle platforms.
GREENSBORO, N.C., Jan. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Qorvo® (Nasdaq: QRVO), a leading global provider of connectivity and power solutions, today announced that its QPF5100Q Ultra-Wideband (UWB) System-on-Chip (SoC) is automotive-qualified and sampling with key customers. This breakthrough SoC addresses automotive industry demands for highly accurate, reliable UWB technology in applications such as secure keyless entry and Digital Key, as well as UWB radar applications like child presence detection and motion sensing.
Qorvo’s newest UWB SoC delivers advanced UWB functionality and configurable software that enables automotive designers to tailor unique features that enhance performance and differentiate customer end applications. The QPF5100Q, leveraging over 10 years of Qorvo’s UWB innovation, is designed to meet strict automotive standards.
Eric Creviston, president of Qorvo’s Connectivity and Sensors Group, said, “By offering configurable software, we empower our customers to innovate and compete more effectively, addressing critical needs in the automotive market and the next generation of UWB applications. Our commitment to support customer innovation in automotive technology is at the heart of this new SoC.”
Currently undergoing Design Verification Testing (DVT) with leading automotive manufacturers, the QPF5100Q is set to enter production later this year. This innovative SoC reflects Qorvo’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge automotive UWB solutions, offering low-power operation and high integration to help customers “future-proof” their designs. Built on a robust product roadmap, Qorvo’s automotive UWB solutions feature scalable system architectures and ongoing advancements, ensuring adaptability to evolving industry standards and emerging applications.
Qorvo will showcase its UWB technology at CES 2025 (#CES2025), January 7-10, 2025, Venetian Expo booth 52908. More information about Qorvo’s innovative technologies and links to schedule meetings and interviews at the show can be found on Qorvo’s CES 2025 landing page.
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