Broadcom Corp. is expanding its automotive portfolio with the introduction of a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) wireless connectivity chip. At the 2016 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Broadcom announced the BCM89774 device for improved location and positioning while lowering power consumption for in-vehicle applications and reduction of bill of materials (BOM) for automotive OEMs. Broadcom states that GPS shipments in the automotive market are expected to more than double by 2022 creating a number of new opportunities for component suppliers, as well as increasing competition for market share.
The chip from Broadcom improves positioning in dense urban environments and foliage-blocked areas to enhance the consumer experience, the company says. The power consumption savings and lower BOM cost is achieved by integrating the sensor hub and CPU on a single chip which has been tested to AECQ100 automotive environmental stress requirements and is manufactured in TS16949 certified facilities.
The BCM89774 is currently sampling.
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