Combo chip brings high-performance connectivity to new satnav

TomTom GO Discover is claimed to be one of the quickest and most powerful satnavs on the market today. The satnav with its 5", 6", and 7" display leverages the AIROC CYW43455 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth combo chip from Infineon Technologies AG. The wireless solution combines Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 ac) and Bluetooth 5.0 on a single chip and provides fast and robust wireless connectivity crucial to the navigation device. Infineon’s AIROC family incorporates a wide range of wireless solutions that achieve reliable, high-performance connectivity.

The TomTom GO Discover claims to download map updates three times quicker than other navigation devices and is powered by the integrated 5GHz Wi-Fi frequency band. Furthermore, with the integrated Bluetooth interface, the device can also be connected to a smartphone, making real-time traffic information and the company's premium live services available at all times.

“Built with safety in mind, the new TomTom GO Discover makes every journey more enjoyable,” said Mike Schoofs, managing director of TomTom Consumer. “With Infineon's AIROC wireless connectivity solutions, we have succeeded in fitting the satnav with powerful and fast wireless interfaces enabling the device's traffic and map information to be regularly updated. The chip allows us to combine our in-depth understanding of driver requirements with the latest and greatest technology.”

“The low power products from our AIROC wireless connectivity portfolio utilise advanced design and processing techniques to reduce power consumption during operation and sleep mode,” said Sivaram Trikutam, senior director IoT Compute and Wireless at Infineon. “In addition, the 1x1 chip integrates high-level hardware processes and algorithms that optimise the collaboration of WLAN and Bluetooth for maximum performance. As a result, the chip is ideal for mobile navigation devices that require reliable wireless interfaces to provide drivers up-to-date information on traffic conditions and other relevant information.”