Automotive-Grade Bluetooth Products Make a Solid Entry into the Market

Goodix, with its strong R&D capabilities and extensive IoT expertise, is diving into the cutting-edge world of in-vehicle connectivity. The GR5405, its first automotive-grade Bluetooth LE SoC, has successfully passed the AEC-Q100 Grade 2 certification, showcasing its high reliability and performance. By partnering with UAES, Goodix will leverage the GR5405's advanced RF performance, low-power consumption feature, and Bluetooth LE link sniffer solution to push boundaries. UAES adds its rich experience in vehicle product development, complementing Goodix's technology to deliver seamless and intuitive digital car key solutions.  

Furthermore, the two companies will join forces to conduct pre-research on cutting-edge technologies and to develop innovative platforms based on Goodix's upcoming next-generation automotive-grade Bluetooth LE SoC, adhering to the latest Bluetooth Channel Sounding standard. This collaboration aims to deliver more distinctive solutions for a wide range of in-vehicle connectivity applications.

Building a Thriving Connected Vehicle Ecosystem

Goodix has expanded its R&D capability and product portfolio to include a range of automotive electronics. Products like automotive-grade touch control, fingerprint, and audio are widely acknowledged by major automakers. As the emerging digital car keys, Goodix offers automotive-grade Bluetooth LE SoC and security chips with higher computing power, security, and reliability to accelerate customers' product implementation with its “one-stop” development support. Goodix also has passed the ISO 26262 ASIL D certification for automotive functional safety management systems and is accelerating the development of a comprehensive, full-lifecycle functional safety standard to provide customers with industry-leading innovative products and solutions.

"The automotive industry is now entering a new phase focused on intelligence and connectivity. Digital car keys will unlock richer automotive scenarios and provide a seamless driving experience for users." Mr. Weiming Xiong, General Manager of UAES, stated, "Our deep collaboration will advance frontier technologies in digital car key systems, driving high-quality growth in the automotive sector."

"Wireless connectivity technology serves as the pivotal driving force for automotive intelligence and connectivity," stated Ms. Sandy Hu, President of Goodix. "By combining UAES's comprehensive product portfolio with Goodix's leading wireless and security technologies, we are committed to delivering more intelligent, convenient, and secure experiences for customers. Together, we are shaping a new era of automotive innovation."

About UAES

United Automotive Electronic Systems Co., Ltd. (UAES), a joint venture of Zhong-Lian Automotive Electronics Co., Ltd and Robert Bosch GmbH, was established in 1995. UAES devotes itself in development, application and manufacture of gasoline engine management systems, transmission control systems, body electronics and its components, and hybrid and electric vehicle power train systems and components. In terms of advanced connectivity, UAES has introduced an integrated vehicle-cloud solution based on a new architecture, providing customers with cost-effective, customized, and efficient flexible solutions.

About Goodix

Goodix Technology (603160.SH) is an integrated solution provider for applications based on IC design and software development. We provide industry-leading software and hardware semiconductor solutions for smart devices, IoT applications, and automotive electronics. We are dedicated to breaking through boundaries of technological innovation within sensing, processing, connectivity and security, empowering a connected, intelligent world and striving to become a world-leading comprehensive IC design company.