India, Oct. 16 -- STMicroelectronics has announced that Rias Al-Kadi, GM of the company's Range and Connectivity Division, has joined the board of directors of the FiRa Consortium, the industry body dedicated to advancing secured fine ranging and positioning ultra-wideband (UWB) technology.

ST is actively driving the development the IEEE 802.15.4ab amendment, building upon previous UWB enhancements to further improve system performance and expand UWB's application scope. The ongoing evolution of UWB standards promises significant improvements, including centimeter-level accuracy, enhanced security, and reduced power consumption.

These improvements are critical for enabling a wide range of applications, from automotive access and digital...