New partnership expands access to SPARK’s Low Energy UWB (LE-UWB™) technology and local support across China
Montreal, Canada, October 14, 2026 – SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, today announced the expansion of its distribution network, welcoming Beijing Yuanda Innovation Technology to SPARK’s partner network.
Through the partnership, Beijing Yuanda will distribute SPARK products and provide a local point of contact for customers evaluating SPARK’s LE-UWB™ technology. The collaboration strengthens SPARK’s ability to serve companies developing high-performance wireless products in one of the world’s largest electronics markets.
“China is an important market for SPARK, with a strong ecosystem of companies developing advanced consumer, industrial and IoT products,” said Bruce Lin, Senior Director of Sales, APAC at SPARK Microsystems. “Beijing Yuanda’s established customer relationships and local market expertise will help us expand access to SPARK technology and strengthen our support for customers across the region.”
“We see growing demand for wireless connectivity that can deliver greater responsiveness and energy efficiency without compromising performance,” said Xu Tao, General Manager at Beijing Yuanda Innovation Technology. “SPARK’s LE-UWB technology brings a differentiated solution to our portfolio, and we look forward to introducing it to customers developing demanding wireless applications.”
SPARK’s LE-UWB™ technology combines ultra-low power consumption, ultra-low latency and high data throughput to address the requirements of increasingly demanding short-range wireless applications. The technology is designed for markets including gaming peripherals, audio systems, IoT devices, AI wearables, robotics and industrial applications, where reliable performance and power efficiency are critical.
For more information about Beijing Yuanda Innovation Technology, visit B1B.com.
About SPARK Microsystems
SPARK Microsystems is building next-generation short-range wireless communication devices for consumer, industrial and medical applications. Leveraging patented LE-UWB™ technology, SPARK delivers ultra-low-power, high-speed wireless connectivity with unmatched interference robustness and exceptionally low latency. LE-UWB™ technology is ideally suited for wearables, peripherals, tags, sensors, and other IoT-connected devices that require reliable, high-performance data communication, as well as ranging and positioning capabilities. SPARK makes it possible to minimize and ultimately eliminate wires and batteries across a wide range of AI and IoT applications. For more information, visit sparkmicro.com.
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SPARK MICROSYSTEMS, LE-UWB and DETERMINISTIC WIRELESS are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARK Microsystems International Inc. in Canada and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
The worldwide leader in premium gaming peripherals evolves beyond standard 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth LE to create a new standard in performance with the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro Series mice
Montreal, Canada, October 1, 2026 — SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, today announced a collaboration with SteelSeries, the original esports brand that fuses gaming and culture, that advances wireless gaming mice performance to a new tier.
SteelSeries’ new Sensei Pro and Rival Pro Series gaming mice are equipped with SPARK’s LE-UWB™ (Low Energy Ultra-Wideband) wireless connectivity, achieving an unparalleled performance profile across all three critical metrics: latency, connection reliability and power efficiency for long battery life.
SteelSeries’ new gaming mice deliver True 8K wireless polling at 8,000 Hz, corresponding to a 0.125 ms polling interval, with up to 9,000 Hz over-polling for even more frequent wireless updates. LE-UWB™ provides the high-performance wireless link behind this revolutionary responsiveness while maintaining reliable operation in congested 2.4 GHz wireless environments.
Ultra-Wideband (UWB) wireless operates on a super-fast tier spectrum with roughly 20X the bandwidth, and a True 8K polling rate provides up to 8,000 Hz report rate, which results in faster response times, more accurate tracking, reduced input delay, and smoother cursor movement. To fully unleash the power of 8K on LE-UWB™ wireless, the Sensei Pro and Rival Pro Series mice are equipped with SteelSeries’ Infinite Power System, featuring hot-swappable batteries for uninterrupted gameplay, which equates to “8K all day.”
SPARK LE-UWB™ is the exclusive connectivity platform for SteelSeries’ new Sensei Pro and Rival Pro portfolio, the first LE-UWB™-powered mouse portfolio in the world to eschew legacy 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth LE and wired connectivity.
“Conventional wireless connectivity compromises the performance metrics that matter most to competitive gamers. LE-UWB™ is the next evolution, and SteelSeries collaborated with SPARK to deliver a new industry-leading innovation and premium products that outperform gamers’ expectations,” said Fares Mubarak, CEO of SPARK Microsystems. “That’s powerful validation and proof positive that a generational transformation is underway in gaming connectivity.”
To learn more about SteelSeries and the new Sensei Pro and Rival Pro Series mice, visit steelseries.com, and join the conversation on Twitter at @SteelSeries, Instagram at @SteelSeries, and TikTok at @SteelSeries.
About SteelSeries
SteelSeries is the original esports brand that fuses gaming & culture, leading the way in defining a “gaming lifestyle.” The worldwide brand creates industry-defining esports and gaming peripherals with a focus on premium quality, innovation, and functionality. Founded in 2001, SteelSeries improves performance through first-to-market innovations and technologies that enable gamers to play harder, train longer, and rise to the challenge. SteelSeries is the pioneering supporter of esports and competitive gaming tournaments, connecting gamers and fostering a sense of community and purpose. SteelSeries’ family of professional gamers and gaming enthusiasts are the driving force behind the company and help influence, design, and craft every single accessory and the brand’s software ecosystem (SteelSeries GG, Moments video clip service, and the Sonar Audio Software Suite). The SteelSeries family of brands includes KontrolFreek, the industry leader in high-performance controller accessories, and Nahimic, the leader in 3D sound solutions for gaming. In 2022, SteelSeries joined the GN family, a global leader in innovative and intelligent audio and video communications solutions sold in approximately 100 countries around the world.
About SPARK Microsystems
SPARK Microsystems is building next-generation short-range wireless communication devices for consumer, industrial and medical applications. Leveraging patented LE-UWB™ technology, SPARK delivers ultra-low-power, high-speed wireless connectivity with unmatched interference robustness and exceptionally low latency. LE-UWB™ technology is ideally suited for wearables, peripherals, tags, sensors, and other IoT-connected devices that require reliable, high-performance data communication, as well as ranging and positioning capabilities. SPARK makes it possible to minimize and ultimately eliminate wires and batteries across a wide range of AI and IoT applications. For more information, visit sparkmicro.com.
Montreal, Canada, September 17, 2026 — SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, has released the findings of a new third-party expert research analysis demonstrating the bit-perfect wireless audio delivery achievable with SPARK’s Low-Energy Ultra-Wideband (LE-UWB™) technology.
The research findings were initially presented at AES Show NY and are now available in a video overview featuring SPARK Microsystems CTO Frederic Nabki and audio expert Jeff Anderson.
The research results demonstrate that SPARK LE-UWB™ audio delivery is indistinguishable from a wired transmission, exhibiting bit-perfect signal fidelity. This performance profile, complemented with low latency of under 7 milliseconds, enables uncorrupted, pristine wireless audio. The sound quality produced is vastly superior to legacy Bluetooth technology, distinguishing SPARK UWB as the wireless platform of choice for prestigious audio brands including Sonus Faber and Focal.
Notably, the SPARK LE-UWB™ wireless connection also offered bi-directional audio transport, supporting an additional bit-perfect, low-latency uncompressed audio back channel. Although this feature was not a primary focus of the study, it highlights the versatility and advanced capabilities of the technology.
The testing was performed by Jeff Anderson, an independent audio engineering consultant with 25 years of industry expertise. Leveraging wired equipment as the reference, Anderson provides an in-depth comparison of SPARK’s LE-UWB technology to competing audio codecs including LDAC, aptX HD, aptX LL, and SBC. Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) measurements were used to evaluate the signal quality of the tested audio systems.
Among the findings, Anderson observed that LDAC, aptX, and aptX HD codecs displayed elevated noise floors and noticeable distortion, especially at higher frequencies. Bluetooth codecs LDAC and aptX HD exhibited latency ranging from 30 to 200 milliseconds, degrading audio quality and introducing noticeable delay. In contrast, SPARK’s UWB delivers a clean, distortion-free signal, demonstrating superior fidelity and comparable performance to the wired reference.
“Wireless solutions based on SPARK LE-UWB technology represent a major step forward, offering unparalleled stability and performance even in increasingly interference-prone environments,” said Rejean Bedel, Groupe Marketing Manager, Focal. “This advancement marks a turning point for high-end audio, enabling seamless, user-friendly, and wire-free products without compromising sound quality.”
“For decades, the industry has accepted compromises in sound quality, latency, and energy efficiency to make wireless audio possible. SPARK’s Low-Energy UWB technology changes that, delivering bit-perfect audio exactly as it was encoded at the source, with ultra-low latency that rivals wired connections,” said Frederic Nabki, Co-founder and CTO, SPARK Microsystems. “This breakthrough doesn’t just eliminate wires; it redefines what wireless audio can achieve, setting a new benchmark for fidelity and responsiveness, with low power consumption optimized for battery-powered devices.”
For the video overview of the testing methodology and results data, and to hear more about SPARKs ultra-low latency and energy efficiency advantages for audio applications, learn more here. CES 2027 attendees can personally experience the superior sound quality of SPARK’s LE-UWB technology with a live demo of our wireless headset in our Palazzo suite.
About SPARK Microsystems
SPARK Microsystems is building next-generation short-range wireless communication devices for consumer, industrial and medical applications. Leveraging patented LE-UWB™ technology, SPARK delivers ultra-low-power, high-speed wireless connectivity with unmatched interference robustness and exceptionally low latency. LE-UWB™ technology is ideally suited for wearables, peripherals, tags, sensors, and other IoT-connected devices that require reliable, high-performance data communication, as well as ranging and positioning capabilities. SPARK makes it possible to minimize and ultimately eliminate wires and batteries across a wide range of AI and IoT applications. For more information, visit sparkmicro.com.
SPARK MICROSYSTEMS, LE-UWB and DETERMINISTIC WIRELESS are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARK Microsystems in Canada and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Fourth session in SPARK’s wireless technology webinar series will examine deterministic timing, ultra-low latency, ultra-low power consumption and high data throughput across demanding real-time applications
MONTREAL, Canada, September 1, 2026 – SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, will host the fourth session in its wireless technology webinar series on September 15, 2026, titled “From Gaming and Audio to Real-Time IoT Devices: Designing High-Performance Wireless with LE-UWB™.”
Wireless performance requirements are becoming increasingly demanding as connected devices move toward real-time operation. Gaming peripherals and high-quality audio systems require highly responsive wireless connectivity, low power consumption and increasing data performance, while emerging applications such as robotics and industrial IoT are pushing the limits of wireless communication in latency, power efficiency and reliable real-time communication.
During the webinar, SPARK Microsystems experts will examine how LE-UWB™ combines deterministic packet timing, ultra-low latency, ultra-low power consumption and high data throughput to support high-performance short-range wireless connectivity. The session will explore where the wireless requirements of gaming and audio are converging with those of a new generation of real-time IoT devices.
Attendees will also learn why low latency alone does not define real-time wireless performance, and how predictable timing can help maintain consistent operation in increasingly congested wireless environments. The presentation will conclude with a live Q&A with SPARK experts.
Webinar: From Gaming and Audio to Real-Time IoT Devices: Designing High-Performance Wireless with LE-UWB™
Date: September 15, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. ET
Registration: Register for the webinar
The September session builds on three previous SPARK webinars examining the evolving requirements of short-range wireless connectivity.
The most recent session, “From Ranging to Real-Time IoT: Building Low-Power Location-Aware Systems with UWB,” presented in collaboration with Softgent, is available on demand. The webinar explores how LE-UWB can combine wireless communication with time-of-flight ranging and proximity sensing for low-power, location-aware IoT systems.
Earlier sessions examined how LE-UWB differs from Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and conventional UWB, as well as the wireless requirements emerging from Physical AI and always-on IoT devices.
Watch previous webinars: sparkmicro.com/webinars
About SPARK Microsystems
SPARK Microsystems is building next-generation short-range wireless communication devices for consumer, industrial and medical applications. Leveraging patented LE-UWB™ technology, SPARK delivers ultra-low-power, high-speed wireless connectivity with unmatched interference robustness and exceptionally low latency. LE-UWB™ technology is ideally suited for wearables, peripherals, tags, sensors, and other IoT-connected devices that require reliable, high-performance data communication, as well as ranging and positioning capabilities. SPARK makes it possible to minimize and ultimately eliminate wires and batteries across a wide range of AI and IoT applications. For more information, visit sparkmicro.com.
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SPARK MICROSYSTEMS, LE-UWB and DETERMINISTIC WIRELESS are trademarks or registered trademarks of SPARK Microsystems International Inc. in Canada and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Alcom brings expert sales, design and technical support in industrial IoT and adjacent applications for Benelux region
Montreal, Canada, July 29, 2026 — SPARK Microsystems, a Canadian fabless semiconductor company specializing in next-generation short-range wireless communications, today announced the expansion of its distribution channel in Northwest Europe, welcoming Alcom Electronics to SPARK’s partner network.
Alcom Electronics is a leader in distribution, sales and design as manufacturer’s representative in Benelux (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg). Alcom will promote, distribute and support SPARK products in the region, while providing local customer follow-up and sales development.
“The Benelux region is home to global technology leaders that have made it one of the world’s foremost hubs for technology innovation, and Alcom Electronics has been a trusted and valued partner to this community for almost 50 years,” said Jocelyn Carroué, Senior Director of Technical Support at SPARK Microsystems. “SPARK has likewise established a strong presence in Europe and Alcom makes it stronger, capitalizing on surging demand for IoT and AI-caliber, ultra-low power connectivity made possible with LE-UWB.”
“Leveraging advanced ultra-wideband technology, Low Energy UWB, SPARK offers a new and needed approach to short-range wireless communication that transcends the persistent limitations of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and conventional UWB,” said Alcom Electronics. “SPARK’s products equip Alcom to help developers achieve longer battery life, faster response times, higher data throughput and precise ranging for the next generation of connected devices.”
SPARK’s LE-UWB™ technology, implemented in the award-winning SR1120 transceiver, combines high data throughput, ultra-low power consumption and exceptionally low latency in a single wireless platform.
Compared with Bluetooth, LE-UWB™ delivers 40 times greater data throughput, approximately 25 times lower power consumption, and 60 times lower latency. Beyond data communication, LE-UWB™ supports precise ranging at approximately 100 times lower power consumption than conventional UWB solutions designed primarily for positioning.
For more information about Alcom’s expert capabilities and SPARK LE-UWB™ wireless enablement and support, visit Alcom’s customer portal.
About SPARK Microsystems
SPARK Microsystems is building next-generation short-range wireless communication devices for consumer, industrial and medical applications. Leveraging patented LE-UWB™ technology, SPARK delivers ultra-low-power, high-speed wireless connectivity with unmatched interference robustness and exceptionally low latency. LE-UWB™ technology is ideally suited for wearables, peripherals, tags, sensors, and other IoT-connected devices that require reliable, high-performance data communication, as well as ranging and positioning capabilities. SPARK makes it possible to minimize and ultimately eliminate wires and batteries across a wide range of AI and IoT applications. For more information, visit sparkmicro.com.
