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is currently the only tier-1 supplier that unites wireless and wired ultra-high-speed communication from the antennas to the automotive Ethernet. As a 5GAA member, the company supports technical working groups development and high- speed wireless technology to meet the future need for 5G networks. 5G integration will make the connected car part of the IoT ecosystem. Cars will then communicate with each other (this is possible also using LTE-based modules) as well as pedestrians and other vehicles, such as bicycles, or even with infrastructures such as traffic lights and parking systems. This will increase road safety and pave the way for autonomous driving. Key Considerations and Insights As of today, where is 5G and why is it critical for the future of the connected car? Initial requirements for the new 5G standard have been defined and are currently launched. However, it is important to note that there are and will continue to be several development levels or "releases". Standardization of 5G started with Release 15 (R15), which was published in June 2019 and mainly determines the specifications for current 5G mobile devices, including CPEs and handsets. This release set two frequency ranges: FR1 (frequency range 1) with frequency bands previously below 6 GHz and now (per R16) below 7.125 GHz; and FR2, with frequency bands below 52.6 GHz, which includes a part of the so-called mmWave spectrum. Future releases will address other topics, such as integration of higher frequency bands up to 100 GHz. 5G plays a critical role in the automotive industry to provide ultra-reliable low latency (URLL), which ensures reliable connections and short transmission times. This is vital to progressing self-driving vehicle technology. It is estimated that 5G self-driving capabilities have already been implemented in millions of networked cars and trucks and many of these vehicles have reported zero accidents. Wireless networking provides the innovation needed for the car to "think" in advance. For example, a wireless network makes it possible to preemptively inform the car of a traffic jam caused by an accident ahead and can independently select an alternative route to avoid unnecessary waits. Vehicles will not become "smart" overnight. However, with the introduction of the new mobile standards, consumers can expect the dawn of a new age in which mobile communications act more and more as an enabler to paving the way for the IoT in connected mobility. What are the major implementation challenges of 5G? The biggest challenges the automotive industry needs to address to seamlessly implement the technology is to integrate mobile communications in the antenna technology to ensure a high-performance vehicle communication system and equip those units with directional antennas. This means that manufacturers need to address two key areas: the fluctuating conditions the electronics are exposed to and Omnidirectional frequency range. Currently, signals are transmitted via cable connections from an antenna on a vehicle's roof to the onboard electronics, which are often located in the driver's cockpit. With the need for more bandwidth, 5G will explore a wider operating frequency | 6 | READY TO USE 2.4/5GHZ WI-FI FLEXIBLE ANTENNA WITH BALANCED TRANSMISSION. HSAUTOLINK II INTERCONNECT SYSTEM Learn more > Learn more >

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