LG Innotek unveils fastest automotive Wi-Fi 6E module

SEOUL: LG Innotek has the unveiled the world’s first automotive Wi-Fi 6E module with next-generation Wi-Fi technology.

Automotive Wi-Fi 6E modules are near-field wireless communication components connecting in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, which control driving information and multimedia content, to internal smart devices and external routers.

With the next-generation Wi-Fi 6E (6th Generation Extended) technology using 6GHz bandwidth, the module boasts data transmission speeds approximately three times faster than the existing Wi-Fi 5.

The module is mounted on multiple components of a vehicle, including the audio video navigation (AVN)system and smart antenna.

A passenger can enjoy movies, games, and more on the in-vehicle display or audio system by wirelessly connecting it to a smartphone.

The module also allows easier software updates of the automotive navigation system and such.

While Wi-Fi 6E was not suitable for cars due to its limited communication performance caused by the compact vehicle interior, LG Innotek has successfully developed the world’s first Wi-Fi 6E module with advanced Radio Frequency (RF) and antenna technology while minimising communications interference.

This new product has a data transmission speed of 1.2 Giga bit per second, which is three times faster than the existing Wi-Fi 5 modules.

It only takes 2 milliseconds to connect to the network, which is seven times faster than the current speed.

This is why there is no buffering for high-resolution videos.

LG Innotek is executing promotional activities targeting global automotive components suppliers in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.

The company expects to commercialize the product in 2022. It especially plans to do joint promotions with Germany’s Infineon Technologies, which supplies Wi-Fi 6E automotive chipsets.