SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Today,
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) through its subsidiary,
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., and LG Electronics (LG) announced
coordinated efforts to facilitate testing and adoption of 5G and
Cellular-V2X (C-V2X) communications into vehicles. Qualcomm
Technologies and LG expect to showcase these next-generation
wireless technologies through trials during the first half of 2018.
This work builds on the long-established relationship between
Qualcomm Technologies and LG since the two Companies delivered
their first telematics system in 2004.
On the path to 5G, LG is developing advanced automotive
connectivity solutions based on Qualcomm Technologies' connected
car platform, which features support for Gigabit LTE speeds using
the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X16 LTE modem, and
is complemented by the QCA65x4 Wi-Fi 802.11ac solution. The
connected car platform also supports 802.11p/DSRC and C-V2X, based
upon 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) Release
14 specifications.
"The advanced wireless capabilities of 5G and C-V2X will usher
in new use cases necessary to fulfill our vision for increasingly
connected and autonomous vehicles," said Kim Jin-yong, executive vice president, VC Smart
Business Unit, LG Electronics. "As a leading inventor of 5G
technologies and our key modem provider for telematics, Qualcomm
Technologies is the company of choice for bringing the
next-generation wireless solutions that leading automakers need and
expect."
With a strong evolution path to 5G, C-V2X technology is a key
feature for safety conscious and autonomous driving solutions.
C-V2X complements other Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
sensors, such as cameras, radar and LIDAR, to provide information
about the vehicle's surroundings, even in non-line-of-sight (NLOS)
scenarios. In addition to allowing for 360 degree NLOS, C-V2X is
also designed to allow for enhanced situational awareness by
detecting and exchanging information using direct communications in
the 5.9GHz ITS band with other vehicles, infrastructure and
pedestrians' devices, as well as network-based communications to
cloud services using commercial cellular bands. Compared to current
technologies, C-V2X is designed to deliver enhanced V2X direct
communication range, reliability, latency and superior NLOS
performance. The technology is supported by a broad ecosystem based
on 3GPP Release 14 specifications, with trials expected to begin
later this year.
"Wireless communications provide the vehicle with data that
truly complements what other sensors deliver. For instance, C-V2X
and its evolution to 5G can help the car discover what is around
corners, detecting a pedestrian's smartphone or a car approaching
an intersection even when the object is obstructed by buildings or
other large vehicles," said Patrick
Little, senior vice president and general manager,
automotive, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Building on our successful
collaboration on telematics and infotainment systems, which have
resulted in more than 25 million cumulative units shipped to date
for carmakers throughout all key automotive regions, we are pleased
to expand our relationship with LG in ushering in both C-V2X and 5G
technologies in future vehicles."
C-V2X evolution to 5G offers more wireless communication
capabilities for autonomous vehicles, supporting advanced use cases
such as high-throughput sensor data/map sharing among vehicles,
see-through capabilities streaming camera information from one car
to another, and wideband ranging for improved positioning – all
while maintaining backward compatibility with 3GPP Rel. 14 C-V2X.
With the ability to support multi-Gigabit speeds, mission-critical
services with ultra-reliable low latency communication and massive
number of nodes, 5G will support a unified connectivity platform to
the always connected, autonomous vehicle of the future.
For more information and demonstrations of 5G, C-V2X, Qualcomm
Technologies' connected car platform and other automotive-related
technologies, visit the Qualcomm booth at Mobile World Congress in
Barcelona, February 27 – March
2, Hall 3, Stand 3E10, or go to qualcomm.com/c-v2x.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm's technologies powered the smartphone revolution and
connected billions of people. We pioneered 3G and 4G – and now we
are leading the way to 5G and a new era of intelligent, connected
devices. Our products are revolutionizing industries, including
automotive, computing, IoT, healthcare and data center, and are
allowing millions of devices to connect with each other in ways
never before imagined. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing
business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated,
operates, along with its subsidiaries, all of our engineering,
research and development functions, and all of our products and
services businesses, including, our QCT semiconductor business. For
more information, visit Qualcomm's website, OnQ blog, Twitter and
Facebook pages.
About LG Electronics, Inc.
LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and
technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications
and home appliances, employing 77,000 people working in 125
locations around the world. With 2016 global sales of USD 47.9 billion (KRW 55.4
trillion), LG comprises four business units ― Home Appliance
& Air Solutions, Mobile Communications, Home Entertainment and
Vehicle Components ― and is one of the world's leading producers of
flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines
and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2016 ENERGY STAR Partner of
the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please
visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of
Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the
United States and other countries.
Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate
Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
John Sinnott, Investor
Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
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