UWB developments within Task Group 1/8 of the ITU-R

Ultra-wideband (UWB) is a wireless technology that can operate at very low-power to communicate high data rates over short distances. UWB can be integrated into various applications such as short-range communication systems, vehicular radar systems, and radar imaging systems. The International Telecommunications Union, Radiocommunications Sector, (ITU-R) created Task Group 1/8 to address UWB compatibility with radiocommunication systems. The paper presents regulatory challenges relevant to the introduction of UWB systems and describes UWB developments within the ITU-R Task Group 1/8.