GlobeNewswire Inc | Jun 7, 2021 03:00PM EDT

June 07, 2021

EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) hasannounced that it now offers beta Ultra-Wideband (UWB) development tools from its NXP Trimensionportfolio that interoperate with the U1 chip in supported Apple products. Thebeta developmenttools will allow developers tokick-start thedesign of innovative applications that interact withUWB enabled Apple products including iPhone and Apple Watch*,unleashing the ability to create moreprecise, directionally aware app experiences.

UWBdelivers spatial awareness, which is a new dimension of information. Knowingwherea device is in relation toother devices, with an extreme level of accuracy, providesvaluable location context. With access to Apples Nearby Interactionprotocoland API, developers will havetheability to leverage the spatial awareness of UWB to build apps that can communicate with accessories simply by being in close proximity to anU1-equipped iPhone or Apple Watch.

NXPsdevelopment tools are based on NXPTrimension SR150 and SR040, adedicated portfolio of UWB IoT solutions that stand out for their ability to runUWBautonomously with all firmware running on chip. All PHY/MAC operation ishandledwithin the UWB IC in accordance with FiRa Consortium specifications, helpingdevelopers to get solutions to market fast.

Byworking with regional partners, NXP offers a growing range of tools to accessApple's Nearby Interactionprotocol.TheUWB DevelopmentKit byMurataenables a wide range of IoT devices to perform localizationtasks or create asetup with multiple UWB anchors. Together with MobileKnowledgeNXP furtherprovides aUWB Development Kit with Arduino ConnectortobringUWB to IoTdevices, such as coin-cell battery poweredtrackers and tags. More tools are planned tobe released in the coming weeks.

Trimensiondevelopment tools are now available to help developers unleash the fullpotential of Apples Nearby Interactionprotocoland API, said Rafael Sotomayor, Executive Vice PresidentandGeneral Manager of Connectivity and Security for NXP Semiconductors. Ourcuratedrange of development tools are ready to power the next exciting phase ofUWBdevelopment, bringing us closer to a world that anticipates and automates tomeet our needs.

The NXP UWB EcosystemWithone of the industry's broadest portfolios of wireless technologies, NXP iscommitted to accelerating our vision of a connected world that anticipates andautomates. NXP was the first to offer a system-level UWB solution backed by acomprehensive software offering and strong security integration based on NXP'smarket-proven embedded secure elements (eSEs), and near-field communication(NFC) integration. The introduction of Trimension expands NXP's comprehensiveconnectivity offerings across NFC, Wi-Fi, 5G, and Bluetooth. Learn more: http://www.nxp.com/UWB-Apple-U1

* U1-enabled iPhone models include iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. Apple Watch Series 6 features the U1 chip

Coming Soon:

-- Webinar: How to Build UWB-enabled IoT Devices to Interact with UWB Phones, register now

AboutNXP SemiconductorsNXP Semiconductors N.V.(NASDAQ: NXPI) enables secure connections for a smarter world, advancing solutions that make lives easier, better, and safer. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is driving innovation in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. Built on more than 60 years of combined experience and expertise, the company has approximately 29,000 employees in more than 30 countries and posted revenue of$8.61 billionin 2020. Find out more atwww.nxp.com.

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Americas&Europe Greater China/AsiaJason Deal Ming YueTel: +44 7715228414 Tel: +86 21 2205 2690Email:jason.deal@nxp.com Email:ming.yue@nxp.com

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