5G/4G/Wi-Fi and Platform Software Integration

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5G/4G/Wi-Fi and Platform Software Integration

Customer: Silicon Valley Autonomous Vehicle Start-up

Background: A Silicon Valley autonomous vehicle start-up sought assistance from Spanidea to integrate 5G/4G/Wi-Fi connectivity and platform software for their vehicle technology. The objective was to establish reliable wireless connectivity for internet access and enable seamless integration of the platform software stack. The project involved the bring-up and customization of the NVIDIA platform, integration of Broadcom and external PCIe WLAN AP/Client, and the incorporation of external 5G/4G LTE connectivity. The embedded Linux operating system was deployed on a multi-core system.

Solution Provided by Spanidea:

Bring-up of NVIDIA Platform: Spanidea took the lead in bringing up the NVIDIA platform, which included the NVIDIA TX1 and TX2 boards. They ensured the successful booting and initialization of the platform, setting up the necessary drivers and configurations for smooth operation.

Integration of Broadcom Wireless AP/Client: Spanidea facilitated the integration of Broadcom wireless AP/Client for seamless Wi-Fi connectivity. They worked on the bring-up and quality assurance (QA) support for the client, which involved developing and testing the BSP (Board Support Package), WLAN driver, HostApd, and CLI (Command-Line Interface). This comprehensive integration process ensured reliable and high-performance wireless communication.

External PCIe WLAN AP/Client: Spanidea extended its expertise to integrate an external PCIe WLAN AP/Client, providing additional flexibility and options for wireless connectivity. They worked on the complete development and QA support for this solution, ensuring compatibility and smooth functioning with the platform and other wireless components.

Integration of External 5G/4G LTE Connectivity: Spanidea successfully integrated external 5G/4G LTE technology into the autonomous vehicle system. This involved incorporating the necessary hardware, drivers, and configurations to establish reliable internet connectivity for the vehicle. The integration enabled seamless communication and access to online services and applications.

Platform Software Development and Integration: Spanidea took ownership of platform and application software development for the autonomous vehicle start-up. They developed and integrated the platform software stack, including the necessary drivers, middleware, and user interfaces. The embedded Linux operating system was deployed on the multi-core system to ensure efficient and stable performance.

Embedded Linux Deployment: Spanidea leveraged their expertise in embedded Linux to deploy the operating system on the multi-core system. They optimized the Linux configuration for the specific hardware and requirements of the autonomous vehicle. The embedded Linux deployment ensured a robust and reliable foundation for the platform and application software.

Conclusion: Spanidea played a crucial role in the integration of 5G/4G/Wi-Fi connectivity and platform software for the Silicon Valley autonomous vehicle start-up. Their contributions included the bring-up of the NVIDIA platform, integration of Broadcom and external PCIe WLAN AP/Client, and incorporation of external 5G/4G LTE connectivity. The deployment of the embedded Linux operating system on the multi-core system provided a stable and efficient foundation. Through their expertise in software development, integration, and quality assurance, Spanidea successfully enabled reliable wireless connectivity and seamless operation of the platform software stack. The result was a robust and feature-rich autonomous vehicle system for the start-up.