HAUPPAUGE, N.Y., Feb. 17, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- VOXX
International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX), today announced the
availability of a smart antenna from its wholly-owned subsidiary,
Hirschmann Car Communication GmbH, which offers technology that
intelligently combines a transceiver, tuner and antenna in a single
unit. The smart antenna fulfills the requirements of new system
architectures, linking a range of services including radio, GPS,
mobile communication, eCall, TV and Car-to-X in one central point,
outside of the head unit.
"Our smart antenna offers automotive manufacturers an effective,
basic technological structure that allows new standards,
architectures and customer requirements for infotainment and
communication services to be integrated in vehicles quickly,
flexibly and in a scalable manner," said Ludwig Geis, CEO of Hirschmann Car Communication
GmbH. "It reduces complexity instead of increasing it. We have
already conducted an extensive test program with a well-known
automotive manufacturer, in which all of the customer requirements
were successfully implemented."
Transceiver, tuner and antenna combined
The smart
antenna consists of a standard roof antenna and a control device,
which contains the tuner and the transceiver and is responsible for
demodulating and decoding from various radio services. The design
reduces the in-car distances traveled by the analogue HF signals
between the antenna and the receiver, which improves the signal
quality for passengers making telephone calls, listening to the
radio, using the navigation function or watching television. The
direct signal processing and position on the vehicle roof are also
ideal for receiving GHz signals for WLAN and Bluetooth connections,
for example in Car-to-X communication. In addition, the bundling of
functions at a central point does away with the need for coaxial
cables and unnecessary interfaces in the car. If it is not possible
for the control device and antenna to both be mounted on the roof
in the same place (e.g. as is the case on convertibles), the
components can be decoupled and positioned at different points.
Transfer of services from the head unit
The smart
antenna also performs the functions that were previously integrated
in the head unit. Updating the radio standard no longer requires
the entire head unit to be replaced. Thanks to its scalability, the
smart antenna can be connected to a range of head unit variants.
Furthermore, fewer country-specific head unit variants are
required, which significantly reduces development costs.
The smart antenna is controlled from the head unit and connected
using only a digital bus system such as MOST or Ethernet. A direct
connection can be established to smartphones and tablets via the
WLAN and Bluetooth function.
Technical features of the smart antenna include:
- Mobile communication: 2G, 3G, 4G
- Emergency call functions with integrated battery concept: eCall
and ERA-GLONASS
- Location data: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
- Radio and TV: AM/FM, DAB/DAB+, HD/SiriusXM, DVB-T/-T2,
ISDB-T
- Bluetooth and Bluetooth Low Energy
- WLAN hotspot
- Car-to-X communication as per 802.11p
- Automotive bus systems: MOST, Ethernet, CAN
Printable image material is available at www.hirschmann-car.com.
For more information, please feel free to contact us at
hcc@wyze.de.
About Hirschmann Car Communication:
Hirschmann
Car Communication GmbH, based in Neckartenzlingen, near
Stuttgart, Germany, is one of the
leading specialists for transmission and receiver systems in mobile
communication. The portfolio of innovative solutions includes
antenna, tuner and infotainment systems with radio and TV modules
for the automotive industry as well as customized M2M and
telematics solutions. Hirschmann Car Communication has locations in
Germany, Hungary, France, China
and the USA. In the 2015 financial
year (03/2014 – 02/2015), the company generated sales of €135
million with a global workforce of around 900 employees. Since
2012, Hirschmann Car Communication has belonged to VOXX
International Corporation (USA).
Further information can be found online at
www.hirschmann-car.com.
About VOXX International Corporation:
VOXX
International Corporation (NASDAQ: VOXX) has grown into a worldwide
leader in many automotive and consumer electronics and accessories
categories, as well as premium high-end audio. Today, VOXX
International Corporation has an extensive distribution network
that includes power retailers, mass merchandisers, 12-volt
specialists and most of the world's leading automotive
manufacturers. The Company has an international footprint in
Europe, Asia, Mexico
and South America, and a growing
portfolio, which now comprises over 30 trusted brands. Among the
key domestic brands are Klipsch®, RCA®, Invision®, Jensen®,
Audiovox®, Terk®, Acoustic Research®, Advent®, Code Alarm®, Car
Connection®, 808®, AR for Her®, and Prestige®. International brands
include Hirschmann Car Communication®, Klipsch®, Jamo®, Energy®,
Mirage®, Mac Audio®, Magnat®, Heco®, Schwaiger®, Oehlbach® and
Incaar™. For additional information, please visit our Web
site at www.voxxintl.com.
Company Contact:
Glenn Wiener, President
GW Communications
Tel: 212-786-6011
Email: gwiener@GWCco.com
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