Low Power Wireless

SPARK is the enabling wireless technology of the future.
Its efficiency, agility and robustness allow it to address a large number of markets, many of which are ill-served by current wireless technologies.

SPARK is a unique wireless transceiver IC that provides an order of magnitude better energy efficiency than the state-of-the-art, made possible by key protected innovations.
The SPARK wireless radio is over 30 times more energy efficient than a typical Bluetooth low energy (BLE) transceiver.

Impacts of SPARK

Longer battery life (or longer time between recharges)
Smaller footprint due to reduced battery size
More frequent data transfer (less latency)
Energy efficient data streaming
Powering wireless devices using energy harvesting

The SPARK Radio

Complements or replaces current wireless technologies such as Bluetooth;
Enables a paradigm shift where the wireless energy needs are no longer the limiting factor;
Allows efficient and robust use of licensing-free spectrum.

The Battery Problem

A smart watch has limited battery life

48 hours without wireless functions
18 hours on a single charge based on mixed usage
6.5 hours for wireless audio playback
Wirelessly tethered for all outside communication and “heavy” computing.
More apps are coming, will use wireless more extensively.
Battery life will be further reduced.

The SPARK radio can significantly enhance this battery life.