Companies partner for next-generation automotive wireless connectivity

Synaptics Incorporated and Murata Manufacturing are partnering to develop a next-generation turnkey wireless connectivity module for automotive Tier 1 suppliers and OEMs. Through this partnership, Synaptics’ Veros Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo SoCs, featuring highly integrated RF front-ends, will be designed into a module co-developed with Murata. Synaptics’ wireless SoCs are optimised to balance performance, low system design cost, and low power consumption while maintaining exceptional throughput at the high temperatures needed by automotive applications.

Solutions for the automotive market demand robustness under harsh operating conditions, interoperability in varied environments, and longevity. Synaptics is now applying its Veros portfolio, which encapsulates decades of field-hardened technology and IoT connectivity expertise, to deliver long-term support for automotive manufacturers. Its SYN4383 Wi-Fi 6E and SYN4384 Wi-Fi 7 automotive products are pin-to-pin compatible, with software upgradability, and the SYN4390 supplies high-throughput Wi-Fi 7 to this application. A recent acquisition demonstrates its solid wireless roadmap, including Wi-Fi 8, to meet next-generation automotive innovation requirements.

“Murata continues to advance RF and wireless module design, delivering high-performance, miniaturised components engineered for optimal integration in next-generation systems,” said Masatomo Hashimoto, director, Communication Module Division, Communication and Sensor Business Unit, at Murata. “Synaptics shares our commitment to high-quality products and engineering, and we are excited to collaborate on innovative wireless modules for the automotive market, combining Veros SoCs with Murata’s long-standing expertise and track record in compact, reliable module design.”

Veros Seamless Intelligent Connectivity encompasses Synaptics’ complete wireless portfolio of proven solutions, including performance, interoperability, coexistence, energy efficiency, and BOM integration features. Veros features built-in support for Synaptics Astra, the AI-native compute platform for the IoT.