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Next-generation mobile technologies and modem chipsets for passenger-car telematics.

Qualcomm’s industry-leading wireless communications technologies and chipsets for passenger-car telematics devices enable innovative solutions and expanded opportunities for OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, applications developers and service partners worldwide.

Qualcomm is the global leader in advanced wide-area wireless connectivity and the largest supplier of wireless modem chipsets to the auto industry today:

  • World’s leading provider of 3G/4G technologies and chipsets to the wireless industry.
  • World’s largest supplier of wireless technologies and chipsets for embedded, passenger-car telematics and connected-car services.
  • Committed automotive industry partner with a 10-year history of enabling connected-car services.
  • Developer of 3G technologies now driving America’s largest-ever deployment of electric vehicles (EV) and EV charging infrastructure to enable integration with the country’s emerging smart energy grid.
  • Offering a dedicated portfolio of chipsets, allowing one-stop shopping for solutions that support all major air interfaces and the fastest data rates in the industry.
  • Providing broad technical support and tools to OEMs during the device-design process.



Qualcomm chipsets expand vehicle capabilities with embedded, always-on connectivity to high-speed mobile broadband networks, enabling anywhere/anytime:

  • Emergency assistance services
  • Safety and security services
  • Remote monitoring and diagnostics
  • Advanced driver assistance features
  • GPS and GLONASS-enabled position-location features and services
  • Navigation system updates
  • Energy management
  • In-car infotainment and entertainment including internet radio, off-board navigation, over-the-air content delivery and more

Multimode connectivity enabled by Qualcomm takes in-car smarts to a whole new level:

  • Allows 3G/4G-based devices from common design platforms to connect and communicate through multiple mobile broadband networks offered by different wireless operators worldwide.
  • Provides enhanced coverage, redundancy and reliability.
  • Product roadmap includes 4G and Snapdragon-integrated chipsets for next-generation automotive designs.

As the automotive industry transitions from basic telematics services into adoption of a full infotainment experience, the connectivity technology will migrate from the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) into a fully integrated multimedia head unit that includes:

  • 3G / LTE cellular modem for mobile broadband WWAN connectivity.
  • Application processing capabilities (CPU/GPU) for navigation and entertainment systems.
  • GPS for location.
  • Wi-Fi for connectivity with user consumer devices (hotspot mode) and wireless displays.
  • Bluetooth for hands-free calling and connectivity with Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs) and aftermarket products.
  • HomePlug Green PHY for Electric Vehicles (EVs) to connect with charging stations and Smart Energy service providers.

Smart Automotive Diagram

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