LG Innotek, a leading technology company, recently announced the launch of the world’s first Automotive 5G Communication Module with satellite connectivity. This groundbreaking module enables high-speed communication from anywhere at any time, revolutionizing the way vehicles communicate with network infrastructure.
The ‘Third-generation Automotive 5G Communication Module’ developed by LG Innotek supports satellite communication over 5G broadband, offering a bandwidth of approximately 30MHz. This module is a crucial component for Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs) and autonomous driving, allowing vehicles to communicate seamlessly with base stations and satellites using cutting-edge 5G technology.
Unlike previous 5G communication modules with satellite connectivity that operated on narrowband channels with limited data transmission speeds, LG Innotek’s new module supports 5G broadband satellite communication. This means that even when vehicles are disconnected from terrestrial base stations, they can maintain continuous communication via satellite, enabling high-speed transmission and reception of large volumes of data across a broadband network.
LG Innotek’s expertise in vehicular communication technologies, developed over years of experience, has led to the creation of innovative products like the ‘First-generation Vehicle 5G Communication Module’ and the ‘Second-Generation 5G-V2X Communication Module’. The company’s latest offering, the ‘Third-generation 5G Communication Module’, promises data transmission speeds that are hundreds of times faster than existing modules, reaching speeds of tens of megabits per second.
This high-speed, high-volume communication capability ensures safer and more advanced autonomous driving, as vehicles can send and receive large amounts of data in real-time. Even in remote areas or in the event of a communication infrastructure breakdown, vehicles equipped with this module can maintain uninterrupted communication via satellite connectivity, enabling prompt assistance in emergencies and improving driver safety.
The ‘Third-generation 5G Communication Module’ is designed to comply with international standards, making it suitable for adoption across various countries and vehicle models. With plans for mass production starting in the first quarter of 2026, LG Innotek aims to expand its presence in the global automotive communication module market, targeting automakers in North America and Japan.
Byaeng kuk Yoo, head of LG Innotek’s Automotive Components Business Unit, expressed confidence in the potential of vehicular communication modules to drive the company’s automotive components segment. With a projected growth in the number of cars equipped with 5G communication modules, LG Innotek aims to grow the vehicle communication module segment into an approximately more than 800 million U.S. dollars business.
In conclusion, LG Innotek’s ‘Third-generation 5G Communication Module’ marks a significant advancement in automotive communication technology, paving the way for safer, more efficient autonomous driving. With its high-speed communication capabilities and compliance with international standards, this module is set to revolutionize the automotive industry and enhance the driving experience for users worldwide.
