This Week in Bluetooth & UWB

Mar 13, 2026

In This Issue

→ Distance + angle from one CS read
→ 880 MHz Bluetooth analyzer debuts
→ Tires become real-time sensors
→ Nordic's entry-level nRF54L chips
→ UWB hits 8x range via 802.15.4ab

Nordic Semiconductor Expands nRF54L Series with Entry-Level Bluetooth LE SoCs

Nordic Semiconductor

Nordic Semiconductor unveils the nRF54LS05A and nRF54LS05B, new entry-level, ultra-low-power Bluetooth LE SoCs. Both can serve as the main wireless SoC in single-chip systems or operate as companion devices in multi-chip systems. The SoCs combine a 128 MHz Arm Cortex M33 with Nordic's 4th-generation Bluetooth LE radio, baseline security, and pin-to-pin compatibility with other nRF54L Series chips. Ideal for sensors, tags, beacons, and remotes, with production expected in Q3 2026.

Ceva Launches Bluetooth 6.0 Channel Sounding IP with Texas Instruments

Traders Union

Ceva has introduced Bluetooth 6.0 channel sounding technology for next-generation connected devices, aiming to advance spatial awareness capabilities. At Embedded World 2026, Ceva is collaborating with Texas Instruments to showcase high-accuracy Bluetooth ranging powered by the Ceva-Waves Leap algorithm operating on Texas Instruments' new CC2755 platform, enabling applications in smart environments, indoor navigation, and asset tracking.

Metirionic Debuts Industry-First Bluetooth Channel Sounding for Simultaneous Distance and Angle

GlobeNewswire via Yahoo Finance

Metirionic announced the first public demonstration of high-accuracy distance and precision angle estimation using Bluetooth Channel Sounding measurements. The implementation leverages the Metirionic Advanced Ranging Stack (MARS) with a quad-antenna array to estimate range plus bearing from a single Channel Sounding procedure. By estimating the Channel Impulse Response to characterize indoor multipath, Metirionic applies advanced signal processing to identify the direct path and suppress reflection-induced errors — critical for digital keys and smart building controls.

Synaptics Introduces SYN765x AI-Native Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 6.0 and Channel Sounding

EE Journal

The SYN765x integrates Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth LE 6.0, and Thread/Zigbee across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands. Dedicated on-chip acceleration supports predefined AI-native control and signal-processing functions, reducing host processor load. Bluetooth Channel Sounding enables accurate, power-efficient distance measurements under typical operating conditions. The platform delivers sustained 20 Mbps throughput up to 200m and targets smart appliances, home automation systems, and Industrial IoT applications.

Teledyne LeCroy Frontline X700 Captures 880 MHz of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Bands

PRNewswire

Teledyne LeCroy announced the Frontline X700 Wireless Protocol Analyzer, its most advanced wireless analysis system to date. Purpose-built for Bluetooth's expansion into 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands, the X700 delivers full-spectrum support across the 2.4 GHz ISM band and 5/6 GHz UNII bands, enabling simultaneous capture of all 880 MHz of bandwidth. The system captures fully synchronized Bluetooth and Wi-Fi 7 activity, with added support for Thread, Zigbee, and Matter.

Würth Elektronik Launches Proteus-IV and Ophelia-IV RF Modules on Nordic nRF54L15

Electronics Media

Würth Elektronik launches Proteus-IV, a ready-to-use Bluetooth LE 6.0 module with preinstalled firmware, and Ophelia-IV, a flexible developer platform without specific preinstalled firmware. Measuring just 8 × 12 × 2.3 mm, both compact radio modules are based on the nRF54L15 SoC from Nordic Semiconductor, equipped with 1.5 MB flash and 256 KB RAM. The modules support Bluetooth LE 6.0, Matter, Thread, Zigbee, NFC, and IEEE 802.15.4, with an operating temperature range of -40°C to +105°C.

Identiv Signs Exclusive Agreement to Develop Bluetooth LE Smart Labels

PRNewswire via Yahoo Finance

Identiv announced an exclusive supply agreement with IFCO, a leading global provider of reusable packaging solutions for fresh food, to develop and supply next-generation smart Bluetooth LE labels. Identiv will serve as the exclusive supplier for committed manufacturing volumes, with labels integrated across IFCO's global network of more than 400 million reusable packaging containers.

BANF and Silicon Labs Digitize Tire Monitoring with Bluetooth LE

EE Journal

BANF and Silicon Labs announced a breakthrough in tire monitoring technology. By integrating Silicon Labs' ultra-low-power Bluetooth LE SoC, the BG22, into its in-tire sensor platform, BANF has developed a real-time tire data processing system for autonomous vehicles and connected fleets. The iSensor measures 3-axis acceleration, pressure, temperature, and tread depth at 4 kHz. A proprietary wireless power transfer system using magnetic resonance delivers continuous power, eliminating the need for batteries.

STMicroelectronics Introduces ST64UWB Chip Family for Automotive UWB

Electronics Weekly

STMicroelectronics introduces the ST64UWB chip family, supporting both IEEE 802.15.4z and the upcoming 802.15.4ab UWB standard with multi-millisecond ranging and narrow-band assistance radio. The new standard offers eight times the range of 802.15.4z and significantly better non-line-of-sight performance. The chips feature an Arm Cortex-M85 and SESIP L3 secure enclave, addressing automotive digital keys, smart building access, and consumer applications. Devices are now sampling to major Tier 1s and OEMs.

Ceva Launches Next-Gen UWB IP with 30x Extended Range (IEEE 802.15.4ab)

New Electronics

Ceva has launched its latest UWB IP, described as the first solution compliant with the new IEEE 802.15.4ab standard. The Ceva-Waves UWB IP delivers up to 30 times extended ranging and four times higher data rates compared with previous generations. The IP maintains backward compatibility with existing IEEE 802.15.4z systems. ABI Research reports that UWB shipments surpassed 563 million units in 2025 and are expected to exceed 1.4 billion annually by 2030.

Telit Cinterion and Airfide Embed UWB into 5G Solutions

PRNewswire

Telit Cinterion announced a strategic partnership with Airfide Networks to integrate UWB fine ranging and 60 GHz millimeter-wave radar into platforms powered by the FN990B40 5G data card. Airfide's FiRa-compliant UWB technology delivers high-accuracy indoor positioning for warehouses and enterprise campuses, while its 60 GHz radar enables sub-centimeter sensing for occupancy detection, people tracking, and health monitoring. The solution transforms 5G infrastructure into intelligent service platforms.