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SEOUL, South Korea, March 3, 2021 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

- Automotive-qualified near-field, wireless communication components based on

Wi-Fi 6E

- Improved communication performance, durability, and applicability

- "LG Innotek will accelerate the evolution of in-vehicle infotainment"

LG Innotek (CEO Cheol-dong Jeong) announced on the 2nd of this month that it

has developed the world's first automotive Wi-Fi 6E module with next-generation

Wi-Fi technology. This breakthrough will allow LG Innotek to occupy a vantage

position in the vehicle communication module market, which has been led by

Japan until now.

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

3 times faster than the existing Wi-Fi 5.

This product is a module that combines a communications chipset, a radio

frequency (RF) circuit, and other components. 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.

With the development of automatic driving technologies, vehicles have turned

into spaces for entertainment and rest. This change led a fierce technological

competition among component makers over the core component for in-vehicle

infotainment: automotive Wi-Fi module. However, Wi-Fi 6E was not suitable for

cars due to its limited communication performance caused by the compact vehicle

interior.

Despite this challenge, LG Innotek has successfully developed the world's first

Wi-Fi 6E module with advanced RF and antenna technology. The company has

accumulated development capabilities in automotive communication for many years

from 2005. Using this experience, LG Innotek has improved data transceiver

performance by the new RF structure and antenna design with minimum

communication interference. LG Innotek had continuously proved its advanced

technologies in the market. The company previously launched the world's first

2nd Generation Automotive V2X Full Module, 5G Automotive Communication Module,

and a brand-new Digital Key Module with improved accuracy and security.

- Improved communication performance, durability, and applicability

With the automotive Wi-Fi 6E module, a passenger can enjoy high-definition

movies or AR/VR games conveniently through the in-vehicle display.

High-resolution videos often buffer while playing with the current Wi-Fi

modules.

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.

Such an improvement in networking speed is possible because Wi-Fi 6E uses 6GHz

band in addition to 2GHz and 5GHz bands; the higher the frequency, the larger

the data transmitted. Also, available bandwidth becomes twice as wide as that

of 2GHz or 5GHz. Simply put, the data speed increases as the available volume

and pathway of data grows.

The Wi-Fi 6E module also enables seamless internet use with multiple

connections. The unique RF and antenna technologies prevent interference even

in a compact space as a vehicle.

Also, this product is so highly durable that can withstand temperature changes

between -40 degrees and 85 degrees. The module is not easily deformed by the

low temperature in winter, and it can endure the heat generated by data

transmission. The new module is made to tolerate repeated shrinking and

swelling by a larger synapse surface design.

High applicability is a plus. The automotive Wi-Fi 6E module has a small and

slim form factor and is compatible with existing modules. For this module, LG

Innotek put together more than 200 components including communications chipset

and RF circuit in the one-sixth of a credit card size using the company's

high-density/superfine modulization technology. Besides, it can be applied to

existing devices without any design change as it is compatible with current

Wi-Fi modules.

- "LG Innotek will accelerate the evolution of in-vehicle infotainment with

innovative products"

With its automotive Wi-Fi 6E module, LG Innotek plans to target the global

automotive communications component market. The company tries to secure a

leadership position in the market by catching up with Japanese companies that

currently have a dominant share.

To do so, 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.

Sung-kug Kim, VP, and Head of the Automotive Components Business Unit said,

"The importance of IVI for the next-generation mobility will grow further. Our

automotive Wi-Fi 6E module will accelerate the evolution of IVI. LG Innotek

will continue to provide the customers with innovative products enabling

convenient, safe, and enjoyable driving experience."

According to Techno Systems Research (TSR), a global market research institute,

the demands for automotive Wi-Fi communication modules will grow by 70%, from

51.2 million units in 2020 to 87.3 million units in 2025.

About LG Innotek Co.,Ltd.

LG Innotek is a cutting-edge materials and components manufacturer and an

affiliate of the LG group. The company's business units include core components

for mobiles, automotive, display, semiconductors, and IoT. Furthermore, the

company has cooperated closely with the mobile devices, home appliances, and

automotive companies, producing camera modules, automotive electronic

components, wireless communication modules, and substrate materials.

LG Innotek is headquartered in Seoul, Korea and its sales subsidiaries are

located in Germany, USA, Mainland China, Japan, and Taiwan with production

subsidiaries in China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Mexico, and Poland. For more

information, please refer to the website: www.lginnotek.com

SOURCE  LG Innotek

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   Caption: An LG Innotek employee presents the automotive Wi-Fi 6E module. This module

enables near-field wireless communication both inside and outside the vehicle

with improved communication performance, durability, and applicability.

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   Caption: The automotive Wi-Fi 6E module developed by LG Innotek