June 8, 2017
Telit Achieves AT&T Certification of 300 Mbps LTE-Advanced Automotive-Grade Module
LE940B6 premieres a new nested form factor for secure, automotive-grade smart modules to power connected car platforms
London, Detroit, Mich., June 8, 2017 – Telit, a global enabler of the Internet of Things (IoT), today announced that the LE940B6-NA LTE Cat 6 module has received AT&T* certification for use on the carrier’s North American LTE wireless networks. The smart module is the first of its class of 300 Mbps Cat 6 automotive-grade solutions certified by AT&T. With advanced security features, the LE940B6 aligns with automakers’ vehicle roadmaps which include requirements for secure, high-speed mobile data that support next generation applications such as advanced diagnostics, infotainment and remote software updates.
“The automotive industry is continuously raising the bar on internet connection speeds to the car,” said Yossi Moscovitz, CEO of Telit Automotive Solutions. “Along with higher speeds, there are increasing requirements for security, quality and environmental performance which Telit has achieved with the LE940B6. With certification of the North American LTE-Advanced LE940B6-NA module variant, auto makers can immediately start delivering car models in the United States with these new modules.”
The LE940B6 powers the entire connected car platform, supporting current needs while including advanced features that enable future integration of up-coming value-added, telematics and managed services. The module can run in-vehicle applications inside a secure processing environment from the built-in 64-bit application processor, storage and memory. Automotive application programs can run entirely and securely on the module itself protected by advanced cyber-security capabilities.
LE940B6 Features
Global coverage: Series includes three multi-band, multi-mode variants optimized for automobile manufacturers to deploy connected car solutions worldwide.
Advanced security addresses industry demands: Features include secure boot, secure VM, secure storage, configurable encryption unit (CEU) and virtualization.
Multi-radio access technology for exceptional coverage: LTE-Advanced with Carrier Aggregation (2xCA) support, and 3G/2G fallback delivers widest possible combination of connection technologies with always-on communications, particularly in life-critical situations.
Safety-first: Supports regulatory and safety standards as well as circuit-switch fallback (CSFB) to 3G or 2G aligned with regional requirements.
Design-once and select the module with the exact feature set for each market and vehicle line: The LE940B6 40×40 mm LGA form factor nests with the 34x40mm Telit xE920 automotive module family, offering the OEM or tier-one integrator, superior flexibility to address economic, feature and regional requirements with a single device design.
Automotive-grade: Ruggedized, mechanically robust package with excellent thermal characteristics for effective heat dissipation. With an operating temperature range of -40°C to +85°C, it is suitable for demanding applications and environments. Telit designs and manufactures automotive modules per ISO TS16949 processes to ensure quality and compliance with automotive OEM and tier-one supply chains requiring the certification.
Learn more about the LE940B6 series when you visit the Telit Booth B126 at the 17th Annual Connected Car Conference and Expo – TU-Automotive Detroit 2017 June 7-8, 2017, and also see the extensive Telit portfolio of globally certified, automotive grade products.
*AT&T certification only relates to the technical compatibility of the device for use on the AT&T wireless network.