Ceva and LG Electronics Partner to Accelerate UWB Adoption Across Automotive, Industrial and Consumer SoCs

PR Newswire

ROCKVILLE, Md. and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 9, 2026

Ceva-Waves UWB baseband and software combine with LG Electronics’ UWB RF on TSMC 22nm, with a major U.S. semiconductor customer already adopting the solution

ROCKVILLE, Md. and SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Ceva, Inc. (NASDAQ: CEVA), the leader in silicon and software IP for the Smart Edge, and LG Electronics (LG) today announced a collaboration that brings together their complementary baseband, software and RF, technologies to deliver a complete Ultra-Wideband (UWB) solution for semiconductor and OEM companies developing next-generation automotive, industrial and consumer products. The companies have already secured a major U.S. semiconductor company as a customer for the combined solution, providing commercial validation for the joint offering.

The collaboration pairs Ceva-Waves™ market leading UWB baseband IP and software with UWB radio frequency (RF) technology developed by LG’s SoC Center, giving customers a silicon-ready platform for integrating UWB into their SoCs. LG’s UWB RF supports TSMC’s 22nm process. Together, the companies provide complementary technologies that can reduce engineering effort and integration risk and accelerate the development of differentiated UWB-enabled SoCs.

The collaboration comes as UWB expands beyond proximity-based digital keys and trackers into higher-value automotive, industrial and enterprise applications requiring precise and secure location awareness. Ceva’s next-generation Ceva-Waves UWB architecture supports the latest IEEE 802.15.4ab standard and delivers best-in-class ranging performance, including in challenging non-line-of-sight (NLoS) environments and at extended range, while maintaining low-power operation and resilience to interference. The platform also supports UWB radar sensing and new channels introduced with the next generation of the standard, expanding the technology’s potential across secure access, asset tracking, indoor navigation, precise positioning and sensing applications. According to ABI Research, UWB device shipments are expected to reach nearly 1.18 billion by 2030, up from 597 million in 2026.

“LG has continued to strengthen its semiconductor design capabilities, including advanced RF technologies that are critical to enabling high-performance wireless solutions,” said KANG YongSeok, Vice President, LG Electronics. “By combining LG’s UWB RF expertise with Ceva’s proven UWB baseband and software technologies, we are creating a complete solution that can help lower the barriers to UWB adoption and enable more companies to bring innovative UWB products to market.”

“UWB is entering a new phase as advances in range, performance and sensing open opportunities across automotive, industrial and consumer markets,” said Tal Shalev, Vice President and General Manager of the Wireless IoT Business Unit at Ceva. “Together with LG, we are combining proven baseband, software and RF technologies to give customers a highly integrated foundation for developing differentiated UWB products. Securing a major semiconductor company as a customer is strong validation of our collaboration and the opportunity ahead.”

Ceva-Waves UWB is part of Ceva’s comprehensive wireless connectivity portfolio, spanning Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, UWB, cellular IoT and 5G. Together with Ceva’s sensing and edge AI technologies, these capabilities enable the essential Connect, Sense and Infer functions of Physical AI devices, allowing them to communicate, understand their surroundings and make intelligent decisions in real time. For more information, visit https://www.ceva-ip.com/product/ceva-waves-uwb/.

About Ceva, Inc.

Ceva powers the Smart Edge, bridging the digital and physical worlds to bring AI-driven products to life. Our Ceva AI fabric portfolio of silicon and software IP enables devices to Connect, Sense, and Infer – the essential capabilities for the intelligent edge. From 5G, cellular IoT, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and UWB connectivity to scalable Edge AI NPUs, AI DSPs, sensor fusion processors and embedded software, Ceva provides the foundational IP for devices that connect, understand their environment, and act in real time.

With more than 22 billion devices shipped and trusted by 400+ customers worldwide, Ceva is the backbone of today’s most advanced smart edge products – from AI-infused wearables and IoT devices to autonomous vehicles and 5G infrastructure. Our differentiated solutions deliver seamless integration into existing design flows, total flexibility to combine solutions based on design needs and ultra‑low‑power performance in minimal silicon footprint, helping customers accelerate development, reduce risk, and bring innovative products to market faster. As technology evolves toward Physical AI, Ceva’s IP portfolio lays the foundation for systems that are always connected, contextually aware, and capable of intelligent, real-time decision-making.

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Ceva and LG Electronics collaborate on a complete UWB platform combining Ceva-Waves UWB baseband and software with LG’s UWB RF technology for automotive, industrial and consumer applications.