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Qualcomm's New Chipsets Bring VoLTE, Wi-Fi into Connected Cars, Boast Support for V2V and V2I Apps

Qualcomm's New Chipsets Bring VoLTE, Wi-Fi into Connected Cars, Boast Support for V2V and V2I Apps Image Credit: Qualcomm

Qualcomm Technologies has added two new models of chipset - Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X12 LTE modem (9x40) and Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X5 LTE modem (9x28) - to its Snapdragon Automotive Solutions to support connectivity across all tiers of the automotive industry, including VoLTE. The X12 modem supports download speeds up to Category 10 (up to 450 Mbps in the downlink and 100 Mbps in the uplink), supporting Carrier Aggregation (CA) across global TDD and FDD radio frequency bands for next-generation systems with advanced telematics and connected infotainment features, while the X5 modem supports Category 4 (up to 150 Mbps in the downlink and 50 Mbps in the uplink).

In addition to leading LTE features, these multimode modems provide support for all major 3G/2G cellular standards, on-chip integration of global position (GNSS) support for all major constellations, and a 1 GHz processor with Linux and built-in software for key global regulatory mandates like EU eCall and ERA Glonass, according to Qualcomm. Both the modems inter-work with a companion Qualcomm® VIVE™ QCA65x4 chipset with superior Wi-Fi/BT to support consumer features like Wi-Fi 802.11ac hotspots and safety applications like vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) with a seamless combination of Wi-Fi, DSRC and LTE. These modems also inter-work with QCA6574A, a dual-stream 802.11ac Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth 4.1 chipset, to support in-car Wi-Fi hotspot functions and Bluetooth profiles, and the QCA6584, which also supports DSRC (dedicated short-range communications). 

Kanwalinder Singh, senior vice president of business development for Qualcomm Technologies 
With smartphone connectivity setting the pace for advanced features, consumers expect the same experience from all other connected devices, including their car. The effect of LTE on connected telematics and infotainment inside the car is transformational, rivaling the one from feature phones to smartphones. Ubiquitous connectivity to cars is enabling industries like automotive, wireless operators, and insurance to come together in unlocking value for consumers. In addition, the cars of tomorrow will not only inform and entertain the consumer, but also communicate with their environment to make driving safer, which is accomplished through system level integration across infotainment, telematics and connectivity subsystems of the vehicle. 

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