Qualcomm unveils Gigabit-class connected vehicle platform
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Chipmaker Qualcomm has announced the launch of a new version of its connected car reference platform that incorporates a a Gigabit-class LTE modem.
The new reference platform is designed to allow carmakers to easily integrate new wireless and networking technologies into their vehicles, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE and global navigation satellite system (GNSS).
Qualcomm has also developed a reference hardware module in two band configurations, one for North America and one for the rest of the world.
The module design can support up to four antennas to take advantage of the 4×4 MIMO capabilities of the integrated modem.
“Connected cars are becoming intelligent sensors on the road, not only using data for consumer use cases such as Wi-Fi hotspots and video streaming, but also collecting and transmitting critical, rich real-time information about road conditions, map updates and driver status,” Qualcomm SVP and GM for automative Patrick Little said.
“As a leader in car connectivity, Qualcomm Technologies is well positioned to address the tremendous data demand, helping automakers integrate the broad set of technologies required by a new generation of connected vehicles.”
Qualcomm separately announced it has established a new consortium with SWARCO Traffic Systems and the University of Kaiserslautern to carry out the first Cellular-V2X (Vehicle to Everything) trial based on the 3GPP Release 14.
The trial will focus on Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) direct communication, as well as Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) wide area communications.
The new Connected Vehicle to Everything of Tomorrow (ConVeX) consortium will conduct the trial with funding from the participating organizations as well as the German Federal Ministry of Transportation and Digital Infrastructure.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary purpose of Qualcomm's new connected car reference platform?
What is the primary purpose of Qualcomm's new connected car reference platform?
The platform is designed to help carmakers easily integrate new wireless and networking technologies into their vehicles. This includes features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, BLE, and global navigation satellite system (GNSS).
Q.What capabilities does the new hardware module offer in terms of connectivity?
What capabilities does the new hardware module offer in terms of connectivity?
The module supports up to four antennas, taking advantage of the integrated modem's 4x4 MIMO capabilities. It comes in two band configurations, one for North America and one for the rest of the world.
Q.What types of communication will the new Cellular-V2X trial focus on?
What types of communication will the new Cellular-V2X trial focus on?
The trial will focus on Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V), Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I), and Vehicle-to-Pedestrian (V2P) direct communication. It will also include Vehicle-to-Network (V2N) wide area communications.
Q.Who are the key partners involved in the new ConVeX consortium?
Who are the key partners involved in the new ConVeX consortium?
Qualcomm has established the new ConVeX consortium with SWARCO Traffic Systems and the University of Kaiserslautern. Funding for the trial comes from these organisations and the German Federal Ministry of Transportation and Digital Infrastructure.