Samsung to Incorporate Ultra-Wideband Technology in Next-Generation Wireless Earbuds
Samsung is set to change wireless audio by incorporating Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology in its next-generation wireless earbuds. This move aims to provide true lossless sound quality, addressing common issues associated with Bluetooth audio such as latency and limited bandwidth.
UWB technology, similar to what is used in Apple’s AirTags, offers several advantages over traditional Bluetooth. It operates on different frequency bands, providing a longer range and exceptionally low latency—sub-milliseconds compared to Bluetooth’s milliseconds. Additionally, UWB consumes less power and supports higher data transfer speeds, making it ideal for high-resolution audio.
Samsung’s patent, titled “Wireless Earphones And Control Method Thereof, Computer Equipment And Storage Medium,” outlines how the earbuds will initially connect to devices via Bluetooth before switching to UWB for audio transmission. This hybrid approach ensures seamless connectivity and superior sound quality.
The patent reads: “A method for controlling a set of wireless earphones, including: establishing a first Bluetooth (BT) connection between a first earphone of the set of wireless earphones and a source apparatus; based on the source apparatus supporting Ultra Wide Band (UWB) connections: establishing a first UWB connection between the first earphone and the source apparatus, and a second UWB connection between a second earphone of the set of wireless earphones and the source apparatus; and receiving, by the first earphone, audio data from the source apparatus using the first UWB connection, wherein the audio data is received from the source apparatus by the second earphone using the second UWB connection.”
Samsung’s adoption of UWB in its wireless earbuds could pave the way for broader acceptance of this technology, benefiting users with high-quality audio experiences.