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Date:10th June 2012
Sierra's wireless modules used in Audi's
in-vehicle LTE infotainment system
Sierra Wireless has announced that Audi is using Sierra
Wireless AirPrime embedded wireless modules to help develop
and test an LTE-connected infotainment system. The system
is still in the development stage and has been showcased
at several industry events this year. Drive tests were started
in late 2011.
Sierra Wireless AirPrime modules are available with varying
combinations of LTE frequency bands and fallback technologies.
The company claims that these were the first LTE modules
available that allowed Audi to work on the leading edge
of wireless technology as LTE networks roll out.
"We recognize that automotive customers, with longer
product development cycles and products that stay in operation
for several years, face special challenges in integrating
rapidly evolving wireless technologies," said Didier
Dutronc, senior vice president, Embedded M2M solutions for
Sierra Wireless. "We are uniquely positioned to help
these customers, with depth of expertise and experience
in both automotive M2M requirements and in developing and
deploying products for leading edge wireless technologies
like LTE. Audi has a long history of technology innovation
and we are proud to play a role in developing the connected
car of the future."
Author: Srinivasa Reddy N
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