Wi-Fi 6E module the size of a credit card unveiled
3x the speed and 1/7 the delay compared to the existing 5-module
Innotek and Infineon to Accelerate Product Commercialization by 2022


LG Innotek announced on the 2nd that it has developed a Wi-Fi 6E module for vehicles, connecting in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems with internal smart devices and external routers. Using the 6GHz high-frequency band, it boasts a data transfer speed of 1.2Gbps and a network access time of 2ms. This is three times faster and one-seventh the speed of Wi-Fi 5 modules, respectively.

LG Innotek's automotive Wi-Fi 6E module, which integrates over 200 components, including communication chips and RF circuits, into a module 1/6 the size of a credit card, is compatible with existing modules and can be simply replaced without requiring system design changes. Multiple modules can be installed inside or outside a vehicle, including for audio, video, and navigation (AVN) systems and smart antennas.

An LG Innotek representative explained that even when multiple users connect simultaneously, there is no buffering or disconnection, and the company's proprietary wireless design technology prevents communication interference in densely packed vehicles. Furthermore, the surface area of the circuit joints has been expanded to withstand repeated contraction and expansion, maintaining performance even under rapid temperature changes. The operating temperature range is -40°C to 85°C.

LG Innotek is conducting a promotion targeting global automotive parts manufacturers, aiming for product commercialization in 2022. In particular, we plan to actively pursue joint marketing activities through cooperation with Infineon, a German supplier of automotive Wi-Fi 6E chips.

Meanwhile, according to market research firm TSR, global demand for vehicle Wi-Fi communication modules is expected to increase by approximately 70%, from 51.2 million units in 2020 to 87.3 million units in 2025.