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DecaWave

Semiconductors · Dublin, Ireland · Founded 2004

Decawave, now a part of Qorvo Mobile Products, specializes in developing Ultra Wideband (UWB) based semiconductor solutions, software, modules, and reference designs. These products enable real-time, ultra-accurate, and highly reliable local area micro-location services. The company's UWB-based integrated circuits (ICs) offer centimeter-level accuracy and dependable measurements, even when powered by coin cell batteries, making them a cost-effective solution for a wide range of applications. Decawave serves a diverse client base, including industries such as robotics, manufacturing, and consumer electronics, where precise location tracking is crucial. The company operates in the semiconductor market, focusing on UWB technology, which is known for its high precision and reliability in location-based services. The business model of Decawave involves selling its UWB-based ICs, software packages, and modules to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and other businesses. Revenue is generated through the sale of these products, as well as through licensing fees for their software and reference designs. By providing comprehensive software packages, including embedded networking stacks and location engines, Decawave helps clients reduce the complexity and cost of their designs, as well as shorten their time to market. Keywords: UWB, semiconductor, micro-location, centimeter accuracy, real-time tracking, ICs, software packages, modules, OEMs, cost-effective solutions.