Digital keys have become a necessity of smart living, yet cross-device interoperability barriers long held back UWB door lock deployments. In 2026 the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) officially released the Aliro 1.0 specification, rebuilding the interaction logic of access control around UWB, NFC and BLE as its core communication pillars. As a UWB chip vendor, Chipsbank builds on chip-level solutions, takes an active part in promoting UWB interoperability, and pushes frictionless unlocking into real deployments.
1. Anchored at the foundation: the hard-core strength of a UWB chip vendor
The chip is the core foundation on which UWB technology lands. Chipsbank has deep roots in wireless chip design, and drawing on full-cycle R&D experience has introduced the CBU5000V210 UWB SoC, which combines centimeter-level precise ranging, 3D AoA angle measurement, low power and high integration.
As a CSA member, Chipsbank is deeply involved in Aliro specification discussions and conformance testing, supporting the core Aliro 1.0 protocols at the chip level and delivering a one-stop "chip + module + protocol adaptation" solution that helps vendors open up cross-brand interoperability and cut R&D and certification cost.
2. The standard lands: Aliro 1.0 establishes a new UWB interoperability paradigm
Released by the CSA in February 2026, the Aliro 1.0 specification breaks up the isolated islands of the smart lock ecosystem and defines UWB, NFC and BLE as the three standard communication methods, laying a solid foundation for cross-platform interoperability.
- NFC (tap to unlock) — a tap unlocks the door, works with terminals that have no UWB, and is compatible with mainstream phones and wearables;
- BLE (remote trigger) — one-touch unlocking within a few meters, suited to low-power scenarios and complementing UWB;
- UWB (frictionless, hands-free unlock) — a combined BLE and UWB mode with centimeter-level awareness that unlocks automatically with the phone still in your pocket, with no fiddly steps.
Once the Aliro 1.0 specification takes hold, terminals and locks from different brands can "adapt once, interoperate everywhere". Users no longer need to swap devices or bind a dedicated app — one key really does open every scenario.
3. Scenarios reinvented: BLE plus UWB reshapes frictionless access
The core breakthrough of Aliro 1.0 is how the new BLE plus UWB mode empowers hands-free unlocking — and it is also a key focus for Chipsbank.
Solutions built on Chipsbank UWB chips deliver the frictionless experience of "the door opens as you approach and locks as you leave": UWB senses distance and bearing precisely, BLE handles low-power connectivity and transport, and dual encryption effectively defends against relay attacks to keep the whole exchange secure.
From home locks and apartment access control to office building turnstiles, the combined BLE and UWB solution reinvents these scenarios with convenience and security together. Users unlock without any deliberate action, while enterprises benefit from a unified standard that lowers management cost and suits large-scale deployment.
4. An ecosystem win: Chipsbank drives UWB to commercial scale
From chip development and standards work through protocol adaptation to scenario deployment, Chipsbank centres on making UWB technology broadly accessible, supporting the entire industry chain with its own chips and CSA resources.
- Chip-level compatibility — the CBU5000V210 supports the Aliro 1.0 specification and safeguards communication security on every front;
- Full-chain service — a one-stop service that substantially shortens the path to mass production;
- Ecosystem collaboration — working with the CSA and industry partners to build an open, interoperable UWB ecosystem.
As Aliro 1.0 spreads, UWB will become standard equipment on smart devices and frictionless unlocking will become a baseline experience. Going forward, Chipsbank will keep investing in UWB chip technology and work with partners to bring a secure, convenient UWB experience into every home and every industry.
About Chipsbank
Shenzhen Chipsbank Percomm Technologies Co., Ltd. is a national high-tech enterprise founded in 2003 by entrepreneurs who returned from study abroad, and a national-level "little giant" enterprise recognized for specialization, refinement, differentiation and innovation. Chipsbank focuses on the R&D and application of intelligent control chips and is a core brand in domestic chip design and turnkey solutions. The company holds numerous patents and rich technical experience in modular mixed-signal SoC technology, and its products cover storage controller chips, smart home appliance controller chips, fingerprint recognition controller chips and ultra-wideband (UWB) controller chips, widely used across smart homes, mobile storage, consumer electronics, industrial control and automotive applications.