Licensing deal for next-generation micro-location technologies

Nanotron Technologies and DecaWave have signed an IP License and Co-operation Agreement, which will allow the development of next-generation micro-location technologies. Nanotron is licensing its patented IP, namely symmetrical double-sided two-way ranging. This technology is used with DecaWave’s integrated circuits, including its DW1000 UWB location chip. The technology stabilises precise ranging over the complete temperature and supply voltage range detached of the underlying radio technology, which is invaluable for all ranging-based micro-location use cases. Dr Jens Albers, CEO of nanotron, commented: "DecaWave has developed industry-leading Ultra-Wide Band (UWB) location controllers that deliver unprecedented precision for indoor position tracking. Their products complement nanotron’s own long-range Chirp Spread Spectrum (Chirp) radio location technology. By offering our location awareness with either DecaWave's silicon or with nanotron’s chirp radios, customers are able to match longer range or higher precision. This agreement will reduce anticipated R&D spend for customers and enable them to offer more competitive solutions.” Ciaran Connell, CEO of DecaWave, added: "Nanotron has platforms, technology and expertise that perfectly leverage the competitive advantage of our chips, and I look forward to leveraging this synergy to create many new and innovative solutions together."