The Telematics Control Unit (TCU) is a critical component in modern automotive electronics, designed to enable wireless connectivity and navigation functionalities. As part of the broader Connectivity & Telematics domain, the TCU serves as a central interface for vehicle communication with external networks, providing real-time data exchange between the vehicle and cloud-based services.
This advanced system supports various applications such as GPS navigation, remote diagnostics, fleet management, and over-the-air software updates. By integrating wireless technologies like 4G/5G, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, the TCU enhances driver experience and vehicle efficiency. It also plays a key role in enabling connected car features, including emergency call systems (eCall), vehicle tracking, and infotainment integration.
In automotive electronics, the TCU is essential for ensuring seamless connectivity between the vehicle and the digital world. Its applications span across passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and autonomous driving systems. Whether it's for improving safety, optimizing performance, or delivering personalized services, the TCU is at the heart of modern vehicle intelligence.
Designed for reliability and security, the TCU ensures stable and encrypted data transmission, protecting both vehicle and user information. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, the TCU remains a vital element in shaping the future of smart, connected vehicles.
Series Name | Description | Manufacturer Name | Attribute Description |
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Renesas Electronics Corporation | Wi-Fi 4 IoT module, 802.11b/g/n, 2.4GHz, integrated MCU, low power consumption, supports WPA/WPA2, UART/SPI/I2C interfaces, up to 32MHz clock, 3.3V supply, compact surface-mount package. | ||
Renesas Electronics Corporation | 16-bit microcontroller, 20 MHz CPU, 60 KB Flash, 2 KB RAM, 10-bit ADC, UART, I2C, SPI, on-chip oscillator, 2.7–5.5 V operation, 20-pin package. | ||
Renesas Electronics Corporation | Bluetooth 5.1 SoC, ARM Cortex-M0+ core, 32kHz crystal, 128KB Flash, 16KB RAM, 6 GPIOs, 12-bit ADC, UART, SPI, I2C, operating voltage 1.8V–3.6V, ultra-low power consumption. | ||
Renesas Electronics Corporation | Wi-Fi 6/BLE 5.2 combo SoC, 2.4GHz/5GHz dual-band, up to 1200Mbps PHY rate, integrated 32-bit RISC-V MCU, 2MB flash, 384KB SRAM, low power consumption, supports IoT applications. | ||
Renesas Electronics Corporation | 16-bit microcontroller, 32 MHz CPU, 64 KB flash, 4 KB RAM, 10-bit ADC, UART, I2C, SPI, PWM, operating voltage 2.7V to 5.5V, 20-pin SSOP package, suitable for industrial control and sensor applications. | ||
Renesas Electronics Corporation | 32-bit ARM Cortex-M33 core, 48 MHz, 256 KB Flash, 32 KB SRAM, 12-bit ADC, USB 2.0, CAN, multiple timers, low power modes, operating voltage 1.6 to 5.5 V. | ||
Renesas Electronics Corporation | 36V input, 3A synchronous buck controller; 100kHz–2.2MHz frequency; 0.8V reference; PWM/PFM mode; enables high efficiency, compact power solutions. | ||
Renesas Electronics Corporation | Input voltage: 2.7V to 5.5V; Output current: up to 3A; Switching frequency: 2.2MHz; Efficiency: up to 95%; Operating temperature: -40°C to +125°C; Integrated FETs, compact 2mm × 2mm WDFN package. | ||
STMicroelectronics | 3-axis digital accelerometer, ±2g/±4g/±8g selectable full-scale, I2C/SPI interface, 10-bit ADC, 0.5mg/LSB sensitivity, 1.71–3.6V supply, low-power mode, 14-pin DFN package, embedded FIFO and motion detection functions. | ||
STMicroelectronics | Rail-to-rail input/output, 1.8V to 5.5V supply, 850µA quiescent current, 1MHz gain bandwidth, 2.3V/µs slew rate, available in SC70 and SOT23 packages. |