Alps Alpine Develops and Commences Mass Production of Cellular V2X All In-One Communication Module

Contributing to a Connected Mobility Future

Munich, Germany, October 15, 2020 – Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. has developed the UMCC1 Series Cellular V2X All In-One Communication Module supporting the domains of intelligent transportation, smart cities and autonomous driving. Mass production began in July 2020. Fifth generation (5G) mobile communications technology featuring ultra-fast speeds, ultra-low latency and mass connectivity is expected to play a big role within future social infrastructure. Since 2019, the development of communication environment and related technologies has progressed around the world and efforts for social implementation should continue to grow. The most prominent use for the next-generation communications system, and a potential killer application, is connected vehicles given they will contribute to autonomous driving that is both safe and comfortable. Cellular V2X, or C-V2X, will be a key platform here in China, cellular V2X is already deployed using fourth-generation mobile communications (4G LTE) in anticipation of 5G-based services. As for commercial application of cellular V2X as a platform for V2X, or vehicle-to-everything, connectivity – including vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication – it is fair to say market size and the stage of network development make China a world leader. In responding to these market developments, Alps Alpine has developed the UMCC1 Series Cellular V2X All In One Communication Module for the China market, commencing mass production in July 2020. The module, compliant with 3GPP1 Release 14, is an All In One type with standard inclusion of an application processor and V2X protocol stack, reducing the burden on the host CPU for the onboard unit. The UMCC1 Series also has its own built-in power circuit (PMIC2), facilitating system expansion of onboard units from simple to advanced functionality on a single platform. A Cellular V2X Communication Module Evaluation Board & Kit is available for use by end product manufacturers to evaluate products and will help to reduce the development and evaluation workload in unit design. The module is “made in-market” for China, jointly developed with Gohigh Data Networks Technology Co., Ltd. of the Datang Telecom Technology & Industry Group following the signing of a strategic partnership agreement in November 2018. Included in IMT-20203 demonstration testing, the module realizes high interconnectivity and reliability. Deploying the module will allow Alps Alpine to speed up development of 5G modules for China and for the global market and to further enhance product capabilities in the connectivity domain. In addition, Alps Alpine will strive to realize comfortable user experiences within next-generation mobility society by integrating this core technology solution for the Digital Cabin framework with human-machine interfaces (HMI) and sensing technology. (fig. Products for the Connected Vehicle Domain) (fig. Block Diagram) (fig. Evaluation Kit)   Features Compact All In One module with outstanding interconnectivity 1. Complies with 3GPP Rel-14 (PC5 mode 3) for China 2. Contains application processor and V2X protocol stack 3. Built-in power circuit (PMIC) 4. Dual antenna (Rx diversity, Tx signal) support Principal Applications • Telematics control units (TCU) • V2X onboard units (OBU) • V2X roadside units (RSU) Specifications (see table of specifications) 1. 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP): A standardization project for examining and developing specifications for next-generation mobile communication systems 2. Power management integrated circuit (PMIC): An integrated circuit with multiple power rails and power management functions on a single chip 3. IMT-2020: International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) standards relating to 5G networks, devices and services issued by the International Telecommunication Union’s Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R)

Alps Alpine Co., Ltd. On January 1, 2019, Alps Electric Co., Ltd. and Alpine Electronics, Inc. integrated their businesses and started out afresh as Alps Alpine Co., Ltd with 42,289 employees. Alps Alpine will steadily bring about synergies by drawing on the two companies' advantages in core devices, system design and software development. The new company will endeavour to create its own unique value for not only the automotive market, but also mobile devices and consumer electronics, as well as new sectors such as energy, healthcare and industry. For more information please visit www.alpsalpine.com Alps Alpine Europe GmbH,  a subsidiary of Alps Alpine Co., Ltd., was established in 1979. Since 2013 the European Head Office has been located in Munich and as such co-ordinates the Sales, Marketing and Product Engineering activities of our offices in Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Wolfsburg, Paris, Milton Keynes, Coventry, Gothenburg, Frolunda and Milan, as well as the production activities of our manufacturing site in Dortmund. Alps Electric Europe GmbH changed its name on 01.04.2020 to Alps Alpine Europe GmbH.