LG Innotek announced on the 28th that it has successfully developed the world's first vehicle-mounted '3rd generation 5G communication module' supporting 5G broadband satellite communication.
The vehicle-mounted 5G communication module is a component installed inside a car that transmits and receives data through 5G communication with network infrastructure such as base stations and satellites. It is particularly noted as a key component for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and self-driving implementation.
Existing vehicle-mounted 5G communication modules capable of satellite communication are based on narrowband (limited communication bandwidth), suitable for low-capacity data transmission, making high-capacity data transfer difficult. The 3rd generation 5G communication module introduced by LG Innotek supports 5G broadband satellite communication. Even if the connection to the ground base station is lost, communication is possible through satellites, enabling ultra-fast and large-capacity data transmission and reception.
Compared to existing products supporting 5G satellite communication, the data transmission speed is dozens of times faster, and the latency during data transmission has decreased from several seconds to hundreds of milliseconds. It has the advantage of being able to transmit and receive large volumes of data at ultra-high speed. For instance, it maintains ultra-fast communication even when the vehicle is in remote areas or when infrastructure is disrupted due to disasters. In the event of an accident, it quickly transmits rescue request signals and vehicle status information to safely rescue the driver.
Additionally, accurate location information can be sent and received from anywhere via satellite communication, and self-driving algorithms can be updated in real time, dramatically enhancing self-driving performance.
Meanwhile, LG Innotek has set a goal to mass-produce the 3rd generation 5G communication module by the first quarter of next year. The company aims to accelerate its entry into the global vehicle communication module market with this product. To this end, it is actively promoting its offerings to automobile manufacturers in North America and Japan.
You Byeong-guk, head of the vehicle components division at LG Innotek, said, "Vehicle communication modules, along with vehicle lighting, will drive LG Innotek's vehicle business. We will continue to present innovative components that create differentiated customer value and develop the business into the trillion won range."