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TE Connectivity Trend Paper /// Connectivity for Next-Generation Mobility Page 13 Connectivity for Next-Generation Mobility 4.4.5 Smarter Antenna Packaging As the sheer amount of connectivity within the vehicle grows, it becomes increasingly challenging to find prac- tical locations for antennas and ac- companying electronic control units. In addition, the frequencies of newer services, such as LTE or WLAN, are in the GHz range which can mean lower signal strength on coaxial ca- bles. TE is therefore developing a solution which combines antennas and transceivers in a single unit. It will reduce the distance signals have to travel and therefore will increase achievable data rates. The target location for such a smart antenna is in the roof area. Services that will likely be supported include mobile communication, V2X, GNSS, Bluetooth, and WLAN. Such an ar- chitecture also has the advantage of having only one high-speed data interface (e.g., Ethernet), which pro- vides access to all the above-men- tioned services. With the deploy- ment of 5G, even higher frequencies are expected, meaning that such an antenna transceiver combination will be become standard. 5. Co-creating the Next Generation of Mobility with TE Connectivity Powertrain electrification, auton- omous driving, and transforming business models are changing the way we view vehicles and mobility. Ever since the crimp was invented, TE has been partnering with auto- motive manufacturers to co-create leading connectivity solutions that set industry standards. Today, as new trends and technol- ogies present new challenges to vehicle architectural design, we are collaborating with a growing eco- system of technology leaders and are actively involved in developing standards that will shape the trans- formation of the entire automotive industry. In addition, TE continues to engage with customers early in the development process and serve as true partners in the co-creation of solutions that will enable the next generation of mobility. End-to-End Connectivity Technology No matter which technology path the automotive industry takes, we can provide connectivity solutions for safe and reliable electric power- train and data connectivity systems. TE leverages its decades of experi- ence producing reliable connectivi- ty, antenna, and sensor systems to innovate at the speed of the market, creating new solutions that meet emerging needs. We are developing our technology portfolio to support end-to-end au- tomotive connectivity, addressing all the physical layer challenges of today and the industry's increasing demands for the next generation of mobility. These challenges include the ability to safely distribute high amounts of electrical power for faster charging; transmit large amounts of data in re- al-time with the flexibility required to integrate heterogenous devices and chip protocols; and enable seamless connectivity to other vehicles, infra- structure, and the cloud. Connect with TE Today Visit our website to: • Get more information about TE's connectivity technology and solutions. • Sign up to receive the next four white papers in this series. Visit www.TE.com/next-gen-mobility now to sign up.