Overview
This reference design integrates various wireless modules, including Bluetooth® Low Energy (LE), Wi-Fi, and LTE+GPS, offering a powerful solution for connected vehicles. As the automotive industry evolves towards greater connectivity, this telematics unit enables users to easily upgrade existing Electronic Control Units (ECU) for seamless cloud connectivity. Beyond automotive, we can also enhance industrial systems for IoT applications.
Features
- Facilitates implementation of software-defined vehicles (SDV), enables over-the-air (OTA) upgrade of any ECU
- Transforms an automotive cluster into a connected cluster, which ensures improved performance
- Utilizes Bluetooth LE and Wi-Fi modules with industry-leading energy efficiency, reducing power consumption
Applications
Vehicle Control Systems
Products in the Design
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ActiveApplication Block Diagrams
 | Wireless Telematic Unit for Vehicle Connectivity Advanced telematics system enables seamless connectivity, NFC integration, OTA upgrades, and energy efficiency. |
Videos & Training
This video provides a demo of the Telematics Gateway Solution. This solution demonstrates typical software applications on the gateway ECU, which also acts as a dedicated web server. The showcase includes vehicle real-time data monitoring, FOTA updates, camera playback, and diagnostics.
News & Blog Posts
Blog Post Mar 22, 2025 |
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