LAS VEGAS, Jan. 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm
Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ:
QCOM), and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F), are accelerating the
development of connected cars with the extension of their
long-standing relationship into the development of advanced
connectivity systems for Ford vehicles and upcoming Cellular
Vehicle-to-Everything (C-V2X) technology testing. C-V2X is a highly
advanced wireless connectivity technology for safety-conscious and
automated driving solutions, which has the potential to help cities
create more capable infrastructure as they look at how to connect
vehicles to their surroundings, and to larger communications
systems, facilitating the development and delivery of smart,
connected transportation throughout the world. The technology is
planned for further field validations beginning in 1H 2018.
Qualcomm Technologies' first C-V2X commercial solution, the
Qualcomm® 9150 C-V2X chipset, is expected to be
commercially available the second half of 2018. Depending on the
results of those field validations, and a change to the current
regulatory environment, this technology may be featured in vehicles
in the near future. Ford and Qualcomm Technologies are
currently working together on the first announced U.S. C-V2X trials
in San Diego, along with
additional trials in Detroit, with
both trials utilizing the 9150 C-V2X solution.
As the automotive industry prepares for advancements towards 5G,
Qualcomm Technologies and Ford plan to explore next-generation
telematics platform concepts featuring C-V2X technology.
Using direct communication mode, C-V2X is designed to allow
vehicles to directly communicate with other vehicles, pedestrian
devices, and roadside infrastructure, such as traffic signs and
construction zones, without the involvement of a cellular network,
or cellular network subscription. Importantly, these capabilities
supported by some of the latest advancements in wireless technology
based on today's standards, such as 3rd Generation
Partnership Project (3GPP) Release 14 specifications and ITS
standards, while also providing a strong path towards 5G. This
means C-V2X-enabled vehicles are designed to remain compatible with
future devices, services and infrastructure that connect via 5G
technology.
Wireless communication is expected to play important role as
autonomous vehicles are expected to be ubiquitous on city streets
today and in the future. By facilitating communication between
vehicles and a variety of other Smart City constituents, C-V2X
technology complements Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
sensors to help build a comprehensive picture of the world in which
vehicles must navigate. C-V2X is designed to allow vehicles to
provide information about the vehicle's surroundings and identify
objects that may be out of view, including accidents that are
further down the road, or pedestrians that are obstructed by large
trucks or buildings.
As a part of the ongoing relationship, the companies are working
on automotive telematics platforms with integrated
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ LTE modems to provide
the fast, reliable and efficient connectivity needed for telematics
applications, connected navigation and infotainment systems. As the
automotive industry prepares for advancements towards 5G, Ford and
Qualcomm Technologies plan to work on next-generation telematics
concepts and solutions featuring C-V2X technology.
"Our goal is to provide the smartest and best connected,
human-centered experiences for our customers around the world,"
said Don Butler, Ford Motor Company.
"Ford and Qualcomm Technologies believes that C-V2X holds great
potential for the cars of the future. We're excited to prove
its ability to create a more connected environment where people can
move more freely."
"This relationship with Ford is part of a leading effort in the
automotive industry in accelerating the adoption of Cellular-V2X
into production vehicles and provide for enhanced safety, driver
assistance and support for autonomous driving," said Nakul Duggal, vice president of product
management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. "Connectivity is the
cornerstone for innovation in vehicles, and we are excited to work
closely with Ford on its goal to integrate cellular connectivity on
the vast majority of its vehicles, expedite adoption of C-V2X, and
to work towards 5G."
Qualcomm Technologies is demonstrating C-V2X technology at the
Qualcomm Technologies' automotive booth during CES®
2018, North Hall booth #5616, and at the main Qualcomm booth,
Central Hall #10948.
About Qualcomm
Qualcomm's technologies powered the smartphone revolution and
connected billions of people. We pioneered 3G and 4G – and now we
are leading the way to 5G and a new era of intelligent, connected
devices. Our products are revolutionizing industries, including
automotive, computing, IoT, healthcare and data center, and are
allowing millions of devices to connect with each other in ways
never before imagined. Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing
business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio.
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated,
operates, along with its subsidiaries, all of our engineering,
research and development functions, and all of our products and
services businesses, including, our QCT semiconductor business. For
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Qualcomm and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm
Incorporated, registered in the United
States and other countries.
Qualcomm Snapdragon and Qualcomm 9150 C-V2X chipset are
products of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its
subsidiaries.
Qualcomm Contacts:
Pete Lancia, Corporate
Communications
Phone: 1-858-845-5959
Email: corpcomm@qualcomm.com
John Sinnott, Investor
Relations
Phone: 1-858-658-4813
Email: ir@qualcomm.com
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