QPK3000 - Fully Integrated UWB RTLS Module | Qorvo
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QPK3000 Descripción general
An RTLS (Real-Time Location System) tag module is a wireless device that transmits precisely timestamped UWB pulses, allowing infrastructure anchors to calculate position with centimeter-class accuracy - far beyond what Bluetooth RSSI or Wi-Fi positioning can achieve. Within the wireless hierarchy, UWB sits alongside BLE and IEEE 802.15.4 as a short-range PHY standard, but its wide bandwidth and narrow pulses give it unique ranging precision. The QPK3000 combines both radio domains on one certified module.
Key features include dual-radio operation (UWB plus BLE/802.15.4 at 2.4 GHz), guaranteed interoperability with UWB-enabled enterprise infrastructure including leading Access Points, support for the Omlox standard and coming compatibility with Cisco Spaces, and a flexible Zephyr-based software environment for custom RTLS development. The integrated antennas eliminate RF layout work.
Architecturally, the module is compliant with IEEE 802.15.4-2015 (PHY and MAC layers) and IEEE 802.15.4z-2020, enabling Enhanced Ranging Frame formats. Two UARTs are provided for interfacing with peripheral devices and for terminal logging during software development, which shortens bring-up time considerably.
Typical applications include asset-tracking tags for smart factories, indoor navigation badges, and drop-in UWB RTLS addition to existing products without PCB redesign. The 2.5 V to 3.6 V supply range suits direct lithium-cell or regulated 3.3 V designs.
Design consideration: because the module is certified and pre-integrated, the main engineering effort shifts to firmware (Zephyr RTOS) and mechanical placement of the two integrated antennas away from metal enclosures.
This page synthesizes distributor data, ecosystem compatibility details, and practical integration guidance not found in a single manufacturer datasheet.
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DWM3000
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QPK3000 Especificaciones (publicadas por el fabricante)
| Product Type | Fully Integrated UWB RTLS Module |
| UWB Frequency Range | 6.5 GHz to 8 GHz |
| 2.4 GHz Radio | Bluetooth Low Energy and/or IEEE 802.15.4-2020 |
| UWB Standard Compliance | IEEE 802.15.4-2015 (PHY and MAC) and IEEE 802.15.4z-2020 |
| Tensión de alimentación | 2.5 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | -40 to +85 C |
| Antennas | 2 integrated antennas (UWB and 2.4 GHz) |
| Module Dimensions | 20 x 20 mm |
| Castellation Pitch | 1.5 mm |
| Interfaces | 2 x UART |
| Software Environment | Zephyr-based RTOS |
| Ecosystem Interoperability | Omlox; Cisco Spaces (coming soon) |
| Función | UWB RTLS Tag (transmit and receive UWB + BLE/802.15.4) |
Interfaces y conectores de QPK3000
QPK3000 expone las siguientes interfaces y conectores según lo publicado por el fabricante: Entrada de potencia. El patillaje de la cabecera de expansión, la numeración de pines de los conectores y los límites eléctricos se definen en la documentación del fabricante.
| Entrada de potencia | 2.5 V to 3.6 V |
Consulte la documentación del fabricante para ver el patillaje completo del conector de expansión y la numeración de pines del conector.
Características de potencia y térmicas
| Entrada de potencia | 2.5 V to 3.6 V |
| Temperatura de funcionamiento | -40 to +85 C |
Parámetros de entrada de potencia y térmicos para QPK3000 según lo publicado por el fabricante.
Aplicaciones típicas
QPK3000 es adecuado para 6 aplicacións: Industrial Asset Tracking, Indoor Navigation and Positioning Badges, Adding UWB RTLS to Existing Products (Retrofit), Smart Factory RTLS Infrastructure Tags, Logistics and Supply Chain Tracking, Healthcare Asset and Personnel Tracking.
Industrial Asset Tracking
The QPK3000 fits industrial asset tracking because its 6.5 GHz to 8 GHz UWB link delivers centimeter-class ranging that BLE RSSI cannot match, while the integrated 2.4 GHz radio (BLE and/or IEEE 802.15.4-2020) handles telemetry and commissioning. The -40 to +85 C operating range and 2.5 V to 3.6 V supply let the module run directly from a lithium cell in factory and warehouse environments. Omlox interoperability means a single tag design works across multi-vendor anchor infrastructure. In use, the tag operates as a UWB RTLS node within a Zephyr-based firmware stack, with the two UARTs available for attaching sensors or host logic. Trade-off: UWB ranging bursts consume more energy than BLE beacons, so ranging rate must be tuned to battery capacity.
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Indoor Navigation and Positioning Badges
For wearable badges and indoor wayfinding, the QPK3000 is compelling because its two integrated antennas remove RF design risk from a compact enclosure, and its UWB compliance with IEEE 802.15.4z-2020 enables the precise timestamping that room- and shelf-level positioning requires. The 20 x 20 mm castellated footprint (1.5 mm pitch) mounts on a simple two-layer carrier PCB, keeping badge thickness low. Firmware runs on the Zephyr-based environment, so BLE provisioning flows use the standard Zephyr Bluetooth stack while UWB ranging handles position updates. Performance consideration: wall attenuation and body blocking affect UWB multipath, so badge antenna orientation should be validated in the actual wearable housing before deployment.
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Adding UWB RTLS to Existing Products (Retrofit)
Qorvo positions the QPK3000 explicitly for adding UWB RTLS to new or existing products without redesign, reducing development time and complexity. Because the module integrates both antennas, the 6.5 GHz to 8 GHz UWB front end, and the 2.4 GHz BLE/802.15.4 radio, an existing product can gain RTLS capability by providing a 2.5 V to 3.6 V supply, a castellated landing pattern, and a UART connection to the host. Guaranteed interoperability with UWB-enabled enterprise Access Points (Omlox now, Cisco Spaces coming soon) removes the ecosystem qualification burden. The key trade-off is module cost versus design effort: a discrete DW3110 design saves BOM cost but demands RF layout, tuning, and fresh regulatory certification.
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Smart Factory RTLS Infrastructure Tags
In smart-factory deployments aligned with the Omlox open positioning standard, the QPK3000 serves as the certified tag element of the RTLS mesh. Its IEEE 802.15.4-2015 (PHY/MAC) and 802.15.4z-2020 compliance ensures standards-based ranging frames that anchor networks from multiple vendors can interpret, while the 2.4 GHz IEEE 802.15.4-2020 side supports commissioning and low-rate data. The industrial -40 to +85 C rating matches typical MES (manufacturing execution system) environments. Operationally, tags are provisioned over BLE and then duty-cycled for UWB bursts in the Zephyr firmware, which dominates battery life; engineers should size cells against measured ranging-rate current rather than datasheet peak figures.
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Logistics and Supply Chain Tracking
Logistics applications benefit from the QPK3000's combination of long-battery-life BLE operation and on-demand centimeter-class UWB ranging: shipments can beacon cheaply in transit and be precisely located at dock doors or within warehouses where UWB anchors are installed. The 2.5 V to 3.6 V supply range accepts primary lithium coin or cylindrical cells, and the -40 to +85 C rating covers cold-chain and unconditioned freight scenarios. Omlox compatibility positions these tags for cross-carrier infrastructure reuse. Design consideration: metal shipping containers detune the integrated antennas, so tag placement on the shipment and expected read zones should be modeled and field-validated before fleet-scale rollout.
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Healthcare Asset and Personnel Tracking
Hospitals and laboratories increasingly require location of mobile equipment (infusion pumps, crash carts) and staff duress positioning; the QPK3000 addresses these with room-accurate UWB ranging and BLE-based presence reporting from a single certified module. Its guaranteed interoperability with enterprise UWB Access Points means tags can reuse hospital-wide network infrastructure rather than a proprietary overlay. The 2.5 V to 3.6 V supply supports small, sanitize-friendly badge and clip formats, and the Zephyr environment shortens custom firmware timelines for clinical workflow integration. Consideration: EMI coexistence with medical telemetry should be verified in situ, although UWB's low power spectral density and 6.5 GHz to 8 GHz band minimize interference risk with sub-GHz medical radios.
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Comparación con alternativas
| Parámetro | Este producto | DWM3000 | DWM3001C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Qorvo | Qorvo | Qorvo |
| UWB Frequency | 6.5 GHz to 8 GHz | Channel 5 (6.5 GHz), DW3110-based | Channel 5 (6.5 GHz) |
| 2.4 GHz Radio | BLE and/or IEEE 802.15.4-2020 | None (UWB only) | BLE via onboard host MCU |
| Software Environment | Zephyr-based | Qorvo SDK / driver | Zephyr / nRF Connect SDK |
Diferenciadores clave
- Certified ecosystem interoperability out of the box (frente a DWM3000)
- Dual-radio integration with two integrated antennas (frente a DWM3000)
- Faster time-to-market via Zephyr and certification (frente a DWM3001C)
Notas de diseño
Power the QPK3000 from a 2.5 V to 3.6 V rail with local bulk and high-frequency decoupling at the castellated supply pads, as appropriate for a dual-radio UWB module. Estimated: battery life for a tag is dominated by duty-cycled UWB ranging bursts rather than BLE advertising; with a 220 mAh CR2032-class cell, a ranging rate of once per 10 s versus once per second can change battery life by roughly an order of magnitude, so measure average current across your actual ranging profile before cell selection.
The module uses castellated edges with 1.5 mm pitch on a 20 x 20 mm body; lay out the carrier PCB land pattern exactly per the datasheet (da010142) land-pattern figure. Keep the carrier under the module free of traces and vias, and respect keep-out zones around the two integrated antennas - no copper, ground pour, or plastic with metalization within the datasheet-defined antenna clearance region.
Do not treat the QPK3000 as a simple UART peripheral alone: custom RTLS behavior is developed in the Zephyr-based environment, so plan firmware resources accordingly. Reserve one of the two UARTs for terminal logging during development to accelerate bring-up. Finally, verify mechanical enclosure material - metal or metallized plastics near the integrated antennas will detune both the UWB (6.5 GHz to 8 GHz) and 2.4 GHz paths and degrade ranging accuracy.
Información de cumplimiento
The module is FCC-certified (FCC ID 2A35D-QPK3000, per public FCC filing). RoHS/REACH status was not stated in the collected web data - verify with Qorvo product page or datasheet.
