Automotive Ethernet and 5G communication modules are considered to bring a track record of success in serving as the nervous system of networked vehicles, including connected and autonomous vehicles. To provide this capability, Molex is working to offer the essential automotive data bandwidth and required powerful connected infrastructure to keep pace as connected vehicles and autonomous driving make the transition to full-scale adoption. In this article, you can learn more about the complete, end-to-end, next-generation automotive in-vehicle connectivity solutions offered by Molex.
How will an automotive ethernet and 5G power autonomous driving?
The Automotive industry is one of the driving forces for 5G technology demands. When discussing 5G in the future connected vehicle, it’s clear that the new mobile standard is bringing the vision of connected driving to life.
Faster data rates at higher frequencies and quicker total throughput data times are transforming technology for a smarter and more connected future, supporting a wider range of next-generation automotive applications.
High data rates and reliability will become key criteria.
Enhancements to road safety and consumer comfort are now critically important in the vehicles of today. In order to meet these needs, connected and autonomous vehicles must perform both quickly and reliably to supply data collected by vehicle sensors to computing units.
Much like the human brain transmits electrochemical signals to prompt activity in your body, the connected vehicle has powerful computers that act as the brain of the car. Automotive sensors serve as the sensory system, and work to detect the road and any surrounding environmental conditions. Impulses are perceived through sensory receptors simultaneously and are transmitted back to the brain of the vehicle – this enables it to act, react and communicate.
Safety in the connected car will come from within.
Powerful technologies are required to anticipate and react in real-time to internal and external stimuli. Automotive Ethernet and 5G communication modules are considered to bring a track record of success in serving as the nervous system of networked vehicles. Ethernet technology stems from IT technology and is well positioned to meet industry demand for transmission speeds, fault tolerance and, above all - safety. It is a future-proof feature that is vital to connected and autonomous vehicles.
5G communication systems will increase comfort in Connected Vehicles.
To meet this challenge, Molex is working to provide the essential automotive data bandwidth and required powerful connected infrastructure to keep pace as connected vehicles and autonomous driving make the transition to full-scale adoption. This means, Molex offers a complete, end-to-end, next-generation automotive in-vehicle connectivity solution – from gateways and domain control units, communication modules, cables and connectors through to enabling cloud connected solutions.
The future begins now.
Car manufacturers are already testing automated cars in field trials. Initial results show that drivers accept the autonomous cars and are willing to turn over control to them. The autonomous car acts like a human body: Sensors receive a signal. The signal is transmitted to the brain via the nervous system and communication systems. The communication goes over (directed) antennae with other vehicles on the road. By ensuring you’re up to speed with the latest developments in vehicle design, you can be 5G ready in your design.
Written by Guido Dornbusch, Alex Bormuth