RBHA-C215A, one of the first CSRC9300 modules adopted by leading automotive component suppliers to meet cutting-edge connectivity and audio requirements

December 12, 2014 – CSR (http://www.csr.com), a global company providing innovative semiconductor ICs and software solutions in location awareness, multimedia, and cloud connectivity, announced that LG Innotek, its long-standing automotive component partner, has adopted CSRC9300™, a solution featuring state-of-the-art vehicle information systems and connectivity capabilities.

LG Innotek supplies the RBHA-C215A, the latest vehicle connectivity module, adopting an automotive-grade chipset that integrates high-speed Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth audio functionality along with complementary Bluetooth® v4.1. This solution enables the simplification of complex vehicle wiring by replacing it with wireless connectivity, and keyless entry functionality for automatic door control during vehicle entry and exit is also possible through the new Bluetooth Smart capability. For Bluetooth audio functionality, wideband voice transmission capability supports HD Voice calls, and high-quality music listening is enabled through aptX. When utilizing CSRC9300's Wi-Fi, the module can achieve high-speed data transmission in-vehicle through multi-video streaming, Wi-Fi hotspot, and smartphone tethering functionality.

Thomas Carmody, head of CSR's automotive connectivity solutions marketing division, stated, "By adding CSRC9300 to the LG Innotek product lineup, we can provide automotive component suppliers with a complete and differentiated solution. Additionally, through the long-standing partnership between CSR and LG Innotek, we are now able to provide the latest connectivity and information system technologies in the vehicle connectivity solutions field." He further noted, "Considering the excellent performance of LG Innotek's module design and the capabilities of CSRC9300, significant interest from automotive component OEMs is anticipated. LG Innotek has already been working with multiple automotive component suppliers to apply RBHA-C215A in this year's production designs, and we expect more designs to follow from 2015 onwards."

Gu Ja-kwon, research fellow at LG Innotek's research institute, added, "By combining the CSRC9300, which features the best Bluetooth/Wi-Fi performance and optimized coexistence performance during simultaneous use, with LG Innotek's high-precision module design experience and cutting-edge antenna technology, we can provide a package that fully meets OEM requirements for vehicle information systems." He further explained, "CSRC9300 not only provides higher-bandwidth wireless internet but also successfully integrates technologies such as wideband voice and aptX that address realistic audio quality issues through Bluetooth."

Park In-pyo, principal research engineer at LG Innotek's development division, stated, "By responding to automotive OEMs' continued demands for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi combination platform modules, we provide significant competitive benefits to finished vehicles."

The CSRC9300 is designed to minimize external component mounting. Combined with LG Innotek's highly integrated modules, product design can be further simplified. Information regarding CSRC9300 datasheets, design examples, and application cases can be found through the CSR support website.

All information about CSRC9300 is available at the link below.

http://www.csr.com/products/csrc9300