Quectel launches automotive grade UWB module that complies with CCC and ICCE standards

Quectel, the world's leading provider of Internet of Things and Internet of Vehicles solutions, announced today that it has officially launched the AU30Q, a car-scale module that supports ultra-wideband connection (UWB) technology. This module is based on the Qorvo DW3300Q platform and provides indoor and outdoor real-time precise positioning and reliable wireless communication functions for scenarios such as new generation car digital keys.

The AU30Q module has a built-in antenna, which can provide better location positioning capabilities, enhanced security and reliable data transmission, so it is particularly suitable for smart car access control applications, such as keyless entry, vehicle passenger detection, personnel proximity detection, Contactless trunk opening, wireless charging of electric vehicles, and car battery swapping.

Wang Min, general manager of Quectel's automotive business unit, said: "As UWB technology becomes more and more widely used in smartphones, many car manufacturers are considering introducing UWB solutions in their next-generation models. We develop based on the Qorvo platform The AU30Q UWB module will help automobile manufacturers and Tier partners develop safer and easier-to-use next-generation automotive access control solutions. The launch of AU30Q will not only expand Quectel’s rich automotive product portfolio in wireless communications, GNSS positioning, antennas and The further expansion of services will further consolidate Quectel’s leading service capabilities in the automotive field.”

Gorden Cook, general manager of Qorvo's Automotive Business Unit, said: "We are pleased to see our successful cooperation with Quectel expand into the UWB field. We believe that Quectel's selection of our low-power, single-chip UWB transceiver will enable its new Automotive solutions bring simplicity, flexibility and high performance. UWB technology is increasingly important to automotive customers and we look forward to supporting Quectel in launching its AU30Q module."

AU30Q uses the AEC-Q100 compliant Qorvo DW3300Q platform, supports UWB channel 5 (6.5 GHz) and channel 9 (8 GHz), and provides data transfer rates of 850 Kbps and 6.8 Mbps. This module can be flexibly adapted to an external MCU with CAN or Bluetooth connectivity to adapt to any possible architectural needs in the car. Compared with directly using chip solutions, UWB solutions in module form can help automotive customers deploy their solutions more efficiently, save development resources, eliminate complex RF and antenna design obstacles for customers, and significantly shorten time to market.

AU30Q supports a new generation of digital keys and car access control. Its UWB technology allows the vehicle to understand the owner's true location by performing real-time ultra-precise distance measurement between the vehicle and the owner's key fob, smartphone or smart watch, thereby protecting the vehicle. Protection from attacks. For these applications, AU30Q fully complies with the latest standards set by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC), a global digital key standardization organization, and is compatible with products from different car manufacturers and smartphone OEMs. It also fully complies with the requirements of China’s leading digital car key standardization organization “Intelligent Car-Linked Industry Ecological Alliance” (ICCE). In addition, the module complies with FiRa™ PHY and MAC specifications, supporting interoperability with other FiRa™ compatible devices.

The AU30Q module can be used in single-sided two-way ranging (SS-TWR) and bilateral two-way ranging (DS-TWR) systems to achieve asset positioning. The AU30Q can be quickly used to implement real-time positioning systems (RTLS) and autonomous navigation in GPS-deficient environments with an accuracy of up to 10 cm.

In appearance, AU30Q adopts a compact design, only 12.0 mm × 25.0 mm × 2.4 mm. It is an ideal UWB solution for size-sensitive application scenarios, helping automotive customers effectively reduce product size and optimize design costs. . In addition, it also has a series of comprehensive advantages, including higher robustness, two reliable SPI interfaces to the host processor, and a built-in antenna, which will greatly increase the design flexibility of end products and reduce development time and effort.