Articles from FiRa Consortium

The FiRa® Consortium today announced the launch of FiRa Plugfests, a new industry initiative designed to accelerate ultra-wideband (UWB) interoperability through hands-on, real-world testing and collaboration. Leading the way, FiRa Sponsor members Qualcomm Technologies and STMicroelectronics will host the first two FiRa Plugfests in 2026, providing FiRa members with dedicated venues to validate implementations, share technical insights, and strengthen confidence in FiRa-based products across the ecosystem.

FiRa® Consortium is expanding its membership structure with a new Associate tier that opens the door to broader industry involvement. With new revenue-based pricing, organizations of all sizes can now more easily help shape the future of precise, secure wireless experiences. By reducing cost-related barriers and expanding access to FiRa resources, this new tier opens the door for innovators, developers, and emerging players to contribute to the next generation of wireless capabilities.

The FiRa® Consortium announces the release of its Core 4.0 Specifications and Certification Program, notable milestones in ultra-wideband (UWB) technology development. These updates complete the work of IEEE 802.15.4-2024 features to fulfill FiRa-defined use cases. They also enhance FiRa’s capabilities, enabling seamless interoperability and unlocking new possibilities for precise and secure ranging and positioning in diverse applications.

The FiRa® Consortium is launching a new initiative to update its specifications to incorporate new features being introduced in the forthcoming IEEE 802.15.4ab standard. These enhancements are expected to further strengthen ultra-wideband (UWB) capabilities, improving performance for precise and secure ranging and positioning across a variety of use cases, as well as adding sensing capabilities.

The FiRa® Consortium announces the release of its Core 3.0 Specifications and Certification Program, notable milestones in ultra-wideband (UWB) technology development. These updates enhance UWB’s capabilities, enabling seamless interoperability and unlocking new possibilities for precise and secure ranging and positioning in diverse applications.

FiRa® Consortium has recently announced the availability of a major advancement of its technical specifications to Version 2.0, to prescribe hardware, RF communications, ultra-wideband (UWB) ranging protocols, and behavior of ranging devices. While the original FiRa Certification Program provided the groundwork for supporting interoperable UWB systems and consistent performance, the Certification Program 2.0 expands on it with additional features to support a growing number of diverse use cases. The certification can be done “à la carte,” opening the door for specific certifications for dedicated devices.

FiRa® Consortium has announced the availability of a major advancement of its technical specifications – FiRa MAC, PHY, and UCI Technical Specifications, Version 2.0 to prescribe hardware, RF communications, ultra-wideband (UWB) ranging protocols, and behavior of ranging devices. These updated specifications represent a step forward in achieving an interoperable UWB ecosystem across chipsets, devices, and services infrastructures.

The FiRa™ Consortium, a catalyst for bringing leading innovators together to drive Ultra-Wideband (UWB) expansion, is today announcing two milestones in the market acceptance of UWB technology. The first is the launch of the initial phase of its certification program aimed at driving interoperability between UWB devices. At the same time, FiRa Consortium is announcing it has now surpassed 100 members, including all of the top handset manufacturers globally, plus market leaders across semiconductors, networking, secure access, and consumer technology.