Companies Seek Waiver of Rules for UWB Systems

Tesla and two additional technology companies are seeking waivers of current U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations to obtain equipment authorization to use advanced ultra-wideband (UWB) technologies in their respective products.

According to a Public Notice issued by the Commission, Tesla is seeking a waiver of current UWB restrictions to implement a UWB optimal positioning system that would operate in the 7.5-8.5 GHz frequency range to facilitate the wireless charging of its electric vehicles.

Concurrently, U-tec Group is seeking a waiver so that the company can secure an equipment authorization for a UWB door lock system called ULTRALOQ that would operate in the 6-10 GHz frequency range. And Lumi United Technology is seeking a waiver for its own UWB door lock system that would also operate in the 6-10 GHz range.

The request for comment on Tesla’s waiver request is available at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-161A1.pdf.

The request for comment on U-TEC Group’s waiver request is available at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-164A1.pdf.

The request for comment on Lumi’s waiver request is available at https://docs.fcc.gov/public/attachments/DA-25-162A1.pdf.