Modules deliver wired broadband-like speeds for connected car, says Telit
The LE940A9 long term evolution (LTE) category 9, secure, automotive-grade smart modules deliver wired broadband-like speed to power next-generation connected car platforms, says Telit.
The connected car can improve driver safety, as well as add revenue streams, and create an immersive, connected experience. Government safety mandates worldwide, together with advances in the connected world are creating demand for more value-add services and feature-rich in-vehicle applications, says Telit. From commercial and consumer telematics services, to autonomous driving and driver assistance features, and a host of other applications that are dependent on remote software updates (infotainment, for example), all require secure, wired broadband-like speed. The evolution to high-speed wireless connectivity is only possible if powered by LTE Advanced, with little to no
lag time, for the applications to work, Telit adds.
The LE940A9 powers the entire connected car platform, supporting current needs while including advanced features that enable future integration of up-coming value-added, telematics and managed services. The module can run in-vehicle applications inside a secure processing environment from the built-in application processor, storage and memory. Automotive application programs can run entirely and securely on the module itself protected by advanced cyber-security capabilities.
The LE940A9 features worldwide GNSS support, including GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, and QZSS.
Its advanced security addresses industry demands, with secure boot and secure
storage features. Future-proofing for multi-radio access improves coverage with 3GPP Release 11, LTE-Advanced with carrier aggregation (3xCA) support, and 3G/2G
fallback delivers a combination of connection technologies with always-on communications, particularly in life-critical situations.
The LE940A9 supports eCall, ERA GLONASS, other regulatory and safety standards, and is VoLTE-ready (voice over LTE) with circuit-switch fallback (CSFB) to 3G or 2G, aligned with regional requirements.
The 40 x 40mm land grid array (LGA) LE940A9 nests with the 34 x 40mm Telit xE920 automotive module family. This offers the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or tier-one integrator, the flexibility to address economic, feature and regional requirements with a single device design.
