Recently, the disassembly analysis of BYD's electric vehicle (EV) seal by Nikkei BT Research shows that the internal structure of its media controller is almost the same as that of smart phone, including processor, memory chip and communication module. The "5G Intelligent Module" of MEIG, a Chinese enterprise, is also a member of the core components of the media controller.
BYD Seal's multimedia controller is like a smart phone
SEAL's human machine interface (HMI) is composed of central control display screen, instrument display screen, peripheral camera and 5G intelligent module. The whole system is similar to a large smart phone. The display system mainly includes central display screen, instrument display screen and HUD (head-up display screen). Multimedia controller not only controls image generation, touch operation, linkage with vehicles, etc., but also generating display images of instrument display screen.
The disassembly report shows that when the interior of the multimedia controller is opened, can see the upper and lower substrates connected by connectors. On the right side of the first substrate at the upper part, a striking component is exposed. This component is the core of BYD SEAL multimedia controller. This makes BYD SEAL's multimedia controller have powerful computing and communication capabilities, and provides a more intelligent interactive experience for vehicles. On the right side of the first substrate, lies the "5G Smart Module" manufactured by MEIG of China.
Components of multimedia controller
What is an intelligent module?
Intelligent module, with the characteristics of communication module, supports 5G/4G/3G/2G WAN access. At the same time, the smart module comes with complex operating systems such as Android and HarmonyOS, and has an open and secure software environment; With CPU and GPU computing power, it is highly integrated and supports GNSS, Wi-Fi 4/5/6 and BT/BLE. Intelligent module has rich interfaces and can expand complex peripherals. Compared with the traditional AP + Modem matching mode, the smart module is smaller in size and more advantageous in price.
With the rise of 5G + AIoT technology, the market demand for 5G intelligent products is increasing. At the same time, the 5G intelligence of communication module has become a trend, deepening and expanding to various application fields. Intelligent module is the core component in AIoT era, and it is the key to establish the intelligent connection of all things.
MEIG Intelligent 5G Intelligent Module
MEIG Smart, as a leading global provider of wireless communication modules and solutions, and a pioneer in intelligent modules, the smart modules developed in recent years have consistently demonstrated forward-looking expectations and long-term planning. At the same time, leveraging high computational power and excellent communication capabilities, we facilitate industry clients to more conveniently adopt cutting-edge technologies such as 5G communication, intelligent connected vehicles, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), AR/VR, etc. This contributes to the innovative development of smart terminals.
In 2020-2021, MEIG Smart launched the first generation of 5G high computing power intelligent modules SRM900L, SRM900, SRM910 and SRM930, forming a "low, medium and high" three-gear 5G high computing power intelligent module with full coverage. The computing power ranges from 2T to 14T, and the four modules are compatible with the design of peripheral hardware of the module, which greatly improves the flexibility of customer selection.
SRM955 is a new generation of 5G intelligent module of MEIG Smart. It is equipped with QUALCOMM QCM6490 platform, adopts the latest LPDDR5x Memory process, supports 5G Sub-6GHz, LTE, 2x2 MIMO Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 connection, supports 5G independent networking and non-independent networking, can cover the network frequency band of mainstream operators around the world, brings high-speed and stable network experience, and fully meets the high-quality specifications of operators in North America, Europe and Japan.
5G module SRM955
In terms of computing power, SRM955 intelligent module has built-in AI processors Dual HVX and 4K HMX, and AI computing power exceeds 14Tops, which can meet the computing power requirements of AI applications of various intelligent terminals.
In terms of multimedia performance, SRM955 series modules have built-in Adreno VPU 633, which supports 4K @ 30fps video coding or 4K @ 60fps video decoding at the highest. It has excellent high-definition video processing capability and can be widely used in 5G video recorders, intelligent POS cash registers, logistics terminals, VR Camera, intelligent robots, video surveillance, security monitoring, intelligent information acquisition equipment, intelligent handheld terminals, unmanned aerial vehicles and other fields.
Applications of SRM955
In terms of design, SRM955 series modules are packaged in LGA, with a size of 55.0 mm x 45.0 mm x 3.95 mm. They integrate rich functional interfaces such as USB, PCIe, SPI and UART, support Android 13 operating system, and have a life cycle of up to 8 years, which is a cost-effective choice. In addition, MEIG Smart can provide long-term services for Android system maintenance and version update, so that terminal products can glow with long-term vitality.
AT present, the 5G intelligent module SRM955 has obtained the access certification of FCC, IC, CE, UKCA, RCM, CCC, PTCRB, GCF and other industries, and the AT&T certification of North American operators is already in progress, which is another important progress for MEIG Smart to expand the international market, and marks that MEIG Smart continues to accelerate the opening of the green channel of the Internet of Things market in North America and even the world.
SRM955 has obtained many accessed certification
In recent years, MEIG Smart has continuously accelerated the development process of "going global" and attached great importance to the international certification of products. MEIG Smart intelligent technology team overcame difficulties, which made the performance of SRM955 intelligent module pass various strict certification tests, made it universal in the global market, and built a technical moat for product market competitiveness.
In addition, in addition to AT&T certification, the operator certification of 5G smart modules SRM955 series Verizon and T-Mobile has also been put on the agenda, which can save customers nearly 90% of the corresponding authentication fees of terminals, thus supporting smart modules to enter more fields of the North American market more conveniently and quickly, and empowering more smart terminals to be applied worldwide.
In the future, MEIG Smart will actively promote the certification of other international mainstream operators, help customers' terminal products quickly enter the global market, and lead the company's international development to a new level.
BYD Seal's multimedia controller is like a smart phone, and Meg's intelligent 5G smart module helps it-China.exportsemi.com
