The new u-blox JODY-W1 module is ideal for infotainment and telematics applications
Thalwil, Switzerland – January 31, 2017 – u-blox, a global leader in wireless and positioning modules and chips, today announced the launch of JODY-W1 a host-based automotive-grade module. The new module enables real simultaneous dual band (RSDB) operation for faster, concurrent Wi-Fi connectivity on the 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless bands.
As it also supports both dual-band Wi-Fi with 2×2 MIMO 802.11ac and dual-mode Bluetooth (Bluetooth/Bluetooth low energy) 4.2, JODY-W1 is ideal for in-vehicle-infotainment and telematics applications requiring high data rates and concurrent connectivity, such as in-car hotspots, Wi-Fi screens (e. g. Apple CarPlay) or video streaming across multiple clients.
RSDB enables a separation of time-critical services requiring higher data rates from less critical services. In an infotainment application, the Wi-Fi Screen could independently operate on the 5 GHz band, and the Wi-Fi hotspot on the 2.4 GHz band, improving overall robustness and per-band data rates in comparison to chipsets using time-division multiplexing for dual-band support.
“Thanks to RSDB support, JODY-W1 offers best-in-class performance when operating as an access point, station, or in P2P mode on different bands in parallel. Combined with excellent Bluetooth and Wi-Fi co-existence, it is the ideal choice for applications with concurrent use-cases,” says Kilian Frank, Product Strategy, Short Range Radio Product Center at u-blox.”
JODY-W1 measures just 19.8 x 13.8 mm, making it one of the smallest modules on the market. It comes optionally with an integrated LTE filter for applications requiring LTE and Wi-Fi antenna co-location. The module complies with the highest automotive quality requirements. It contains an AEC-Q100 compliant chip BCM89359 and it is manufactured according to ISO/TS16949, with automotive service level including PPAP, 8D report and full component traceability among others.
Fully tested engineering samples will be available in Q2 2017.
