YCHIOT MAX5007-SMA Long Range UWB Module – DW1000, 1 km, SPI

The YCHIOT MAX5007-SMA Long Range UWB Module is a high-power Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transceiver module based on the Decawave DW1000 chipset. It is designed for long-range wireless communication, precision distance measurement, Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS), robotics, industrial automation, asset tracking, and positioning applications.

The module integrates a UWB transceiver with Power Amplifier (PA) and Low Noise Amplifier (LNA) circuitry to provide extended communication range compared with standard DW1000-based modules. According to the manufacturer, the module can achieve a communication distance of up to approximately 1000 m (1 km) under suitable conditions.

The MAX5007-SMA supports data rates of 110 kbps, 850 kbps, and 6.8 Mbps, making it suitable for applications requiring either long-range communication or higher-speed UWB data transfer. It supports Two-Way Ranging (TWR) and Time Difference of Arrival (TDOA) positioning methods.

The manufacturer specifies positioning/ranging accuracy of up to approximately 10 cm under suitable system conditions. Actual accuracy and range depend on antenna selection, RF configuration, line-of-sight conditions, installation environment, calibration, transmit power, and applicable RF regulations.

This SMA version features an external SMA antenna connector, allowing a suitable UWB antenna to be selected according to the required application and operating conditions.

Features

• High-power Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transceiver module
• Based on Decawave DW1000 UWB chipset
• Integrated Power Amplifier (PA)
• Integrated Low Noise Amplifier (LNA)
• Manufacturer-specified communication range up to approximately 1 km
• Supports IEEE 802.15.4-2011 UWB
• RF operation approximately 6.0–8.0 GHz
• Detailed RF range of approximately 6240–6998.9 MHz
• Supports Band 5/7 operation
• Maximum data rate up to 6.8 Mbps
• Supports 110 kbps, 850 kbps, and 6.8 Mbps data rates
• Supports Two-Way Ranging (TWR)
• Supports TDOA positioning
• Manufacturer-specified accuracy down to approximately 10 cm
• Programmable transmit output power
• SPI host interface
• Integrated 38.4 MHz reference crystal
• Configurable GPIO interface
• IRQ, reset, and wake-up functionality
• External SMA antenna connector
• 3.3 V operation
• Compatible with DWM1000 footprint/interface
• Suitable for long-range RTLS and positioning applications

Specifications

Pin Configuration

Recommended Antenna Specification

The MAX5007-SMA requires a suitable UWB antenna connected through its external SMA connector. A standard Wi-Fi antenna should not be assumed to provide suitable UWB performance.

Note: Antenna is not included unless specifically mentioned in the package contents.

Working Principle

The MAX5007-SMA uses the DW1000 UWB transceiver to transmit and receive very short-duration UWB radio signals. The host microcontroller communicates with the module through the SPI interface and controls functions such as transmission, reception, ranging, configuration, and status monitoring.

For distance measurement, the module can use Two-Way Ranging (TWR). In a typical TWR system, two UWB devices exchange precisely timed messages. The measured signal transmission and reception timing is used to calculate the distance between the devices.

For positioning applications, the module can also support TDOA (Time Difference of Arrival) systems. Multiple fixed anchors can receive signals from a tag, and the differences in signal arrival times can be used to determine the tag’s position.

The integrated PA and LNA help improve the RF link performance, while the external SMA connector allows the use of an appropriate UWB antenna.

Interfacing

The module communicates with a host controller through SPI and can be interfaced with suitable:

• ESP32 development boards
• STM32 microcontrollers
• Arduino-compatible controllers
• Raspberry Pi
• Other SPI-capable embedded controllers

For a basic hardware implementation, use a suitable 3.3 V supply with appropriate decoupling. The manufacturer’s recommended implementation includes 10 µF and 0.1 µF decoupling capacitors positioned close to the module.

The SPI signals include SPICLK, SPIMOSI, SPIMISO, and SPICSn. The module also provides IRQ, RSTn, and WAKEUP signals for interrupt, reset, and wake-up control.

Applications

• Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS)
• Long-range UWB ranging
• Indoor positioning systems
• Outdoor positioning prototypes
• Industrial asset tracking
• Personnel tracking
• Robot localization
• Autonomous robot navigation
• Warehouse positioning
• Anchor and tag networks
• Two-Way Ranging systems
• TDOA positioning systems
• Precision distance measurement
• Industrial automation
• Wireless sensor networks
• Robotics projects
• IoT positioning systems
• Embedded UWB applications
• Research and development projects
• High-accuracy location tracking

Package Includes

• 1 × YCHIOT MAX5007-SMA High-Power Long Range UWB Module

Note :-  Antenna is not included.

Product Disclaimer

The communication range of up to approximately 1 km and positioning/ranging accuracy of approximately 10 cm are manufacturer-specified values under suitable conditions and should not be considered guaranteed performance for every installation.

Actual performance may vary depending on antenna characteristics, antenna placement, transmit power, RF configuration, obstacles, line-of-sight conditions, interference, environmental conditions, system calibration, and applicable regulatory transmit-power limitations.

For precision ranging applications, antenna-delay calibration is recommended after the final antenna and hardware configuration have been selected.

The actual module appearance, dimensions, connector position, markings, and other physical characteristics may vary slightly depending on the manufacturing batch.