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NXP’s Advanced Trimension UWB Portfolio Hits the Road with Audi
NXP’s Trimension NCJ29Dx family of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) fine-ranging ICs is deployed by Audi AG to enhance smart, hands-free secure car access functionality
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[{"type":"text","content":"NXP’s Trimension NCJ29Dx family of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) fine-ranging ICs is deployed by Audi AG to enhance smart, hands-free secure car access functionality for the OEM’s new Premium Platform Electric (PPE)The Trimension NCJ29Dx family is designed to deliver the robust, precise and secure ranging and connectivity required to meet the needs of global automotive OEMs to implement smart, secure access, as standardized by the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC)Audi’s PPE, jointly developed with Porsche, is the base for the company’s next generation of electric vehicles EINDHOVEN, The Netherlands, Oct. 23, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) today announced that its Trimension® NCJ29Dx family, part of one of the industry’s broadest UWB portfolios, is the technology foundation for Audi’s advanced new UWB platform, delivering the precise and secure real-time localization required by leading premium car manufacturers to enable hands-free secure car access via smart mobile device and other UWB-based features. Cars featuring NXP’s Trimension UWB devices, including the Audi Q6 e-tron, will hit the road in 2024. Smart, secure car access leverages the fine-ranging capabilities of NXP’s extensive Trimension UWB portfolio to precisely identify the location of the driver in relation to the car, allowing the doors to be unlocked only when the driver is in close proximity to the car. Drivers can unlock and start their car hands-free using a digital key on a UWB-enabled mobile phone or wearable, which can remain in the driver’s pocket or bag. “Audi has long been on the leading edge of automotive technology, and this new UWB-enabled platform is no exception,” said Ulf Warschat, Head of Development Body Electronics, Audi AG. “The precise and secure real-time localization delivered by NXP’s Trimension UWB portfolio ensures that our drivers will benefit from the advanced features and capabilities, allowing them to enjoy the driving experience in a whole new way.” “NXP’s proven Trimension UWB platform enables OEMs to deliver new features for drivers, allowing secure and easy hands-free access to their cars, as well as supporting a variety of additional use cases like automated EV charging and more,” said Markus Staeblein, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Secure Car Access, NXP Semiconductors. “Building on our experti...