On June 26, Quectel, the world’s leading provider of total solutions for the Internet of Things and Internet of Vehicles, announced the release of its first automotive-grade 5G RedCap module AG53xC series.
The module is based on the Qualcomm SA510M platform, supports the 3GPP R17 standard, and performs well in terms of cost-performance balance, hardware compatibility, software architecture, etc., bringing a more efficient and economical solution to the field of in-vehicle communication. At present, this series of modules has entered the mass production stage, and it is expected to support batch shipments to a number of automotive customers within the year.
RedCap leads, and in-vehicle 5G accelerates into the “fast lane”
RedCap was introduced as 3GPP in the 5G R17 phaseLightweight 5G technology ensures low latency and high reliability of 5G networks while reducing costs and power consumption by optimizing terminal support bandwidth, number and rate of receiving antennas, etc., which is very suitable for in-vehicle communication scenarios, which can not only ensure the stability of vehicle networking, but also meet the stringent requirements for real-time data transmission in applications such as combined assisted driving and vehicle-road collaboration.
With the strong support of relevant policies, domestic operators are actively deploying RedCap network construction. At present, the RedCap network has covered most cities across the country, and some areas have achieved continuous coverage of urban areas, which has laid a solid foundation for the large-scale application of RedCap technology in the automotive field.
Hardware is seamlessly compatible,4G/5G smooth switching
As an automotive-grade RedCap module, the AG53xC series is equipped with Qualcomm SA510M platform, supports 5G SA (standalone networking) mode, and is backward compatible with LTE and NR-FR1 (20MHz) networks, with a maximum downlink rate of 228 Mbps and a maximum uplink rate of 123 Mbps. This series of modules adopts a dual-antenna design and integrates a multi-constellation dual-frequency GNSS receiver to meet the needs of fast and accurate positioning in different environments.
In terms of hardware design, the AG53xC series is compatible with Quectel’s AG35 series of automotive 4G modules, allowing customers to achieve seamless upgrades from 4G to 5G without changing the existing automotive hardware architecture, and providing compatible design guidance to help customers save hardware design costs and shorten the product time-to-market cycle.
Dual architecture empowerment, easy to “grasp” software problems
At the software level, the AG53xC series adopts Quectel’s self-developed QuecOpen architecture. The architecture has undergone 5 years of on-board mass production module verification, deeply integrates the needs of more than 30 mainstream car companies, has a high degree of flexibility, stability and reliability, and its A/B dual system design can realize the non-inductive upgrade of key firmware to ensure the continuity of system operation. QuecOpen also has excellent cross-platform and cross-system compatibility, significantly reducing development complexity and helping customers quickly build diversified in-vehicle application solutions.
In addition, Quectel also provides QuecRPC cross-system collaboration architecture to achieve deep direct connection between Android and Linux systems and module capabilities. Developers can easily control core functions such as 5G communication and high-precision positioning by simply calling the API interface, accelerating the development process of in-vehicle intelligent applications.
At present, the AG53xC series has passed CCC certification, and its reliability and safety have been authoritatively verified. Next, Quectel will continue to deepen the innovation of in-vehicle communication technology to provide more competitive products and solutions for the industryIntelligent networkingThe automotive industry is moving towards a new stage of development.
