Leading semiconductor solutions provider, Broadcom, Tuesday announced two new connectivity chips to enable high speed connectivity, device integration and dashboard infotainment systems in the connected car.
The first, a '5G'WiFi/Bluetooth smart 2X2 MIMO combo chip with Real Simultaneous Dual Band (RSDB) support brings multi-antenna Wi-Fi technology into the car, enabling mobile devices to reach faster speeds and wider wireless range. The second, a Tri-Mode Bluetooth smart v4.2 System-on-a-Chip (SoC) is a up-leveled version of the Bluetooth protocol that powers hands-free communication and streaming music, to now enabling seamless connectivity between the car and passenger wearable tech to monitor biometric feedback, including driver fatigue, blood alcohol content and glucose levels.
Richard Barrett, Broadcom Director of Automotive Wireless Connectivity
Broadcom's new automotive-grade chips enable car makers and tier one suppliers to keep pace with the rapidly evolving mobile and IoT ecosystem by providing immediate access to the latest in wireless connectivity technologies.
Strategy Analytics' Richard Robinson, Automotive Communications and Multimedia Service Director.
Car connectivity is becoming the new battleground for product differentiation in the highly competitive automotive market. By combining the same technology associated with the fast-moving mobile and IoT ecosystem with the stringent requirements of the automotive industry.
